Jewish Living
Jewish religious life balances set times and forms (keva) and prayer from the heart (kavanah). At B’nai Shalom, we treasure both.
Weekday, Shabbat, High Holy Day, and holiday services are our steady, indispensable framework. They give us time to be present together as our voices lift in sudden harmony, as we bring personal thoughts to the Amidah, as we feel awe before the open Ark, as a sermon offers unexpected insight.
B’nai Shalom’s culture of prayer is traditional yet informal, with congregants leading many portions of the service. Men and women, as well as post-B’nei Mitzvah students, are honored with aliyot, lead davening, and chant Torah and Haftarah. Rabbi Tobin’s teaching from the bimah is interactive, and always thought-provoking, based on deep academic and Judaic knowledge.
The vibrant, complete cycle of services at B’nai Shalom testifies to our commitment to one another, and to the traditions we share.
Whatever your background or prior experience, we invite you to become part of our kehillah kedoshah, our sacred community.
Israel Connections
B’nai Shalom’s love of and support for Israel is deep and personal. We have members who have lived there or have second homes there; adult children who have made aliyah; and many teens for whom a March-of-the-Living trip to Israel or gap-year study program is a natural continuation of their Jewish education.
Every three years, Rabbi Robert Tobin leads a congregational journey to Israel. He varies the itinerary to explore different aspects of Israeli history, culture and arts, scenery and society.
