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SPIRIT
Rejoicing in Prayer
Unwind and take a deep breath as you leave the week behind, and connect with us as we sing ourselves into a place of appreciation and Jewish learning. Join our participatory services that are filled with soulful, moving music, relevant Torah teachings from our rabbis and guest teachers, and a community that welcomes you.
Temple Emanuel warmly welcomes guests to Shabbat services, and hope that you will consider strengthening our community as a member. Let us know you will be joining us, and for more information about membership, email [email protected]
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Shabbat Unplugged
Temple Emanuel’s signature in-the-round service features uplifting music, meditation, and poetry.
Temple Emanuel’s signature in-the-round service features spiritually uplifting meditation and poetry. Enjoy a thoughtful short teaching by our clergy, or diverse and engaging special guests.
Add your voice along with our clergy and the Unplugged Band as together we share the beautiful music of Shabbat Unplugged.
First Friday of the Month* | 6:15 p.m. | Corwin Family Sanctuary, Facebook, or YouTube
(Summertime may affect scheduling of certain Shabbatot – please refer to the calendar)
*For up-to-date service listings, please review the above calendar. Service days/times are subject to change.
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Simply Shabbat
Simply Shabbat is a low-key, peaceful hour of music and prayer.
Join us for a peaceful hour of music and prayer. With both nostalgic and contemporary melodies, this service features a d’var Torah (teaching) that reassures, challenges, and moves us spiritually.
Second through Fifth Friday of the Month* | 6:15 p.m. | Corwin Family Sanctuary, Facebook, or YouTube
*For up-to-date service listings, please review our calendar. Service days/times are subject to change.
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L.A. Oneg
What happens when the prayers are the dessert?
Temple Emanuel’s Newest Shabbat Service Flips the Script!
Start your evening with the oneg, and let the prayers serve as the dessert. This intimate, candle-lit service is a beautiful way to welcome the Sabbath.
Join Cantor Weiss and talented musicians Nathan Heldman, Noam Israeli, and Daniel Raijman for an unforgettable experience.
Third Friday of the Month* | Check Calendar for times | Temple Emanuel, Facebook, or YouTube
*For up-to-date service listings, please review our calendar. Service days/times are subject to change.
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Shabbat Spark
Come to Shabbat Spark if you are looking for a high-energy, uplifting Friday night. Groove to our six-piece rock band and listen to the joyful voices of our wonderful Soul Singers.
Jam out with our electric six-piece rock band, student Soul Singers, Junior Cantors, and Religious School students as they lead us in our family-oriented service. This sing-along service invites the entire community to join in as we project the songs onto the sanctuary screen.
Select Fridays | 6:15 p.m. | Corwin Family Sanctuary, Facebook, or YouTube
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Shabbat Morning @Emanuel
Our weekly Shabbat service is a blend of traditional prayer, nusach (musical themes), and guitar-led melodies that creates a unique and participatory spiritual experience. Congregants volunteer for service honors, chant the weekly Torah portions, and regularly celebrate life-cycle events. The service is highlighted by a text study that sparks conversation among our community, often flowing into our delicious Kiddush lunch.
Looking for a vibrant Saturday morning prayer community? Join Shabbat Morning @Emanuel, attended by a steadfast group of people who welcome newcomers as they enjoy services that are innovative, relevant, and responsive to our diverse membership. Our original siddur, blends Hebrew (transliteration and translation) with contemporary poems and readings.
Our clergy accompany traditional nusach and contemporary melodies with soulful guitar and piano music. Together with interested congregants, the service includes an interactive teaching led by one of the rabbis, which often flow into discussions over a delicious Kiddush lunch (please help support this lunch with a weekly donation).
Saturday Mornings* | 10 a.m. | Corwin Family Sanctuary, Facebook, or YouTube
*For up-to-date service listings, please review our calendar. Service days/times are subject to change.
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Shabbat for Families
Temple Emanuel has four wonderful Shabbat-style programs geared specifically towards families with young children. Tiny Tot Shabbat, Bim Bam Shabbat, Shabbat Spark, and Shabbat in the Yard offer something for everyone, whether your child is 6 months or 6 years. We hope to see you this year!
Shabbat in the Park is a lively outdoor service geared toward families with children 6 years and younger. Our amazing clergy lead us in story, song, and dance in a beautiful sunlit setting. Bring a picnic breakfast and some friends. Co-sponsored with PJ Library.Shabbat in the Park is geared toward young families, but all are welcome.
Select Saturdays, February 25 at 10 a.m. | Temple Emanuel
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B’nai Mitzvah
How empowering to watch a young person lead our community in prayers and ritual!
How empowering to watch a young person lead our community in prayers and ritual! How exciting to listen to a teen chant Hebrew and understand what s/he’s saying! How inspiring to listen to fresh, meaningful interpretations of Torah through the lens of Jewish values, history, and culture!
This age-old rite of passage is always personally relevant and meaningful at Temple Emanuel, and you are welcome to join any Saturday morning or afternoon as our teens become B’nai Mitzvah!
For times and locations, click here for full worship service calendar.
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Shabbat Lyrics
Download Shabbat Lyrics
Candle Blessing
Kiddush Blessing
Hamotzi Blessing
Blessing Before the TorahBlessing After the Torah
Bim Bam – Shabbat Shalom
Hine Matov
Shalom Aleichem+