Services at Beth David are lively and participatory. We love to sing, so services are filled with melody. Much of the service is in Hebrew, but we provide a thorough transliteration booklet keyed to the pages in the prayer book so that everyone can participate. Our Shabbat Torah study is usually interactive, with members engaged in discussion and learning with our Rabbis. Rabbis and members alike welcome your questions. Please stay after Shabbat morning and join us in Kiddush (the wine blessing), Motzi (the bread blessing) and a bite to eat.
Shir Shabbat, A service of song, spirit and celebration!
4th Friday of the month, 6:30 PM
Shlomo Carlebach, known as the “Singing Rabbi,” created a new way of chanting the Friday night Kabbalat Shabbat service that many people find very spiritual and dynamic. Come grab a percussion instrument, and our special Friday night siddur (prayerbook) that emphasizes understanding and spirituality and join us. You will be energized and inspired!
Family Services
1st Friday of the month (Sept-May), 6:30 PM
Join us for a fun, energetic Shabbat experience geared towards families with kids. This service, filled with songs, story and dance, has something for everyone. We look forward to celebrating Shabbat with you.
Shabbat for Tots
PJ Shabbat: Fridays (approximately every 6 weeks, Sept-May) 6:00 –6:30 PM
Our mini Kabbalat Shabbat service geared towards tots (ages 0-5) features songs, puppets, felt, and story time; For a small cost, a kid-friendly Shabbat dinner follows the service. Come as you are with kids in PJs!
Tot Shabbat: Saturdays (2nd and 4th); 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Tot Shabbat is a fun and interactive parent-led service which includes singing, storytelling, and a Kiddush snack!
Haverim Service
Saturdays (twice a month, Sept-May) 10:30-11:30 AM
This child-friendly Shabbat service for Kindergarten – 3rd graders includes songs, lots of movement, discussion of traditions and values gleaned from weekly torah portion or holiday, stories and Kiddush with treats. Flexible focus towards K-1 or 2nd-3rd grade kids. All kids are welcome to come early and carry a stuffed torah in the main service processional (usually between 10:10-10:20).
Youth Congregation
Saturdays (2-3 times a month, Sept-May) 10:00 AM – 11:45 AM
Our Youth Congregation is led by 4th through 7th graders. The service provides an interactive and informal Shabbat worship experience, which is also a great learning service for adults/parents. In addition to traditional prayer, the students participate in torah readings as well as games or discussions inspired both by the weekly torah portion and by contemporary attitudes and current events. We finish with Kiddush!