Shabbat Services

Shabbat evening services at Beth Ahabah are open to members and visitors alike. Our prayer book, or siddur, is the newest version of the Reform movement's, Mishkan T'filah, and we encourage active congregational participation. Our music covers the broad spectrum of styles from contemporary to Classical. There is almost always a Torah service. An Oneg Shabbat, an opportunity for refreshments and socializing, follows every service.

Approximately one service a month is a Family Worship Service which is more informal and features our youth choir.

Also approximately once a month we have a "Torah Talk, " as part of the Shabbat service. During the Torah reading and sermon portion of the service, the Temple's Director of Education and a Religious School teacher lead a parallel educational program for elementary school-aged children in the Gumenick Chapel. The Children return to the sanctuary for the conclusion or the service.

From September to June, Friday evening services are held in the main Sanctuary at 7:30 P.M. During the summer months, services are held in the Gumenick Chapel at 6:30 P.M.

There are Shabbat morning servies only when there is a Bar/Bat Mitzvah scheduled.

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Jewish Holidays

Beth Ahabah holds special services and other activities to mark the Jewish Holidays. These programs reflect the appropriate tone for each occasion ranging from the High Holy Days to a Congregational Seder at Passover, to parties at Chanukah, to plays and performances at Purim.

For upcoming Holidays visit our calendar.

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Yom Kippur Family Service

Music

The congregation takes pride in its wonderful music program under the direction of our Cantor. Members are encouraged to join the Adult Choir while children are welcome to participate in the Youth Choir. Both ensembles regularly participate in Shabbat and holiday services, and we periodically host a wide variety of guest musicians. Directors: Cantor Annie L. Bornstein & Natan Berenshteyn

Adult Choir

Directors: Cantor Annie L. Bornstein & Natan Berenshteyn

Our adult choir is a group of dedicated and enthusiastic people who love to sing, to eat, to party and to be together. The choir participates in Shabbat Services at least once a month and sings on the High Holy Days and special occasions. The Choir meets on Monday nights from 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. in the Chapel. The choir is open to all members of Beth Ahabah and no "auditions" are necessary. Just come, sing and have a blast!!!

Etz Chayim Youth Choir

Director: Cantor Annie L. Bornstein, Accompanist: Natan Berenshteyn

Like to Sing? Like to Laugh? Like to have Fun? Join Etz Chayim!!

Created in September 2006 by Cantor Annie L. Bornstein, Etz Chayim (Tree of Life) is the Beth Ahabah Youth Choir. Our group is comprised of kids whose ages range from 5 to 12. We meet from 11:45 - 12:30 in the Chapel, on every Sunday during which there is Religious School. Etz Chayim participates in Family Shabbt Services which are held once a month and in special programs throughout the year. Any student in our religious school who is interested in joining this wonderful, friendly, warm and deeply enthusiastic group is welcome with love. We have SUCH fun!!!

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Bar/Bat Mitzvah

Bar and Bat Mitzvah services are held on Saturday at 10:30am.

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Tot Shabbat

Beth Ahabah has monthly Tot Shabbats for preschoolers and their familes. These are on Saturday mornings at 9:30 A.M. and include a short service led by the Rabbi and Cantor and include songs, crafts and noshes. Please contact the Temple office for details and additional information.

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