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Friday Night Services
Kabbalat Shabbat Services - 5:15 p.m. or 6:15 p.m., depending on the season
Kabbalat Shabbat services are a wonderful way to welcome Shabbat with warmth prayer, and song. Following services, join us for an oneg Shabbat—a time to connect, socialize, and enjoy being together as a kehillah (community).
Seasonal Schedule:
- During Pacific Standard Time, Kabbalat Shabbat begins at 5:15 p.m.
- During Daylight Saving Time, Kabbalat Shabbat begins at 6:15 p.m.
Tot Shabbat - monthly
Casual, fun, and engaging are just some of the ways to describe what we have in store for you! We welcome families with children of all ages for this special Shabbat experience. There will be music, games, prizes, and our service. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to celebrate Shabbat that is just perfect for children.
Click here to learn more about our next Tot Shabbat opportunity.
Pray at the Park – July and August
On select dates during the summer months, family and friends gather for special outdoor services held at Tifereth Israel or nearby parks
When held at TIS, guests will gather on the grassy area back by our schools to enjoy the summer breezes and the beautiful backdrop of nature. Following the service, the children will enjoy our Shekhter Family Gan Yeladim (Children’s Park) playground. Everyone is encouraged to bring a dairy picnic Shabbat dinner, enough for you and maybe some to share, blankets and lawn chairs so we can spread out and enjoy the beautiful and relaxed atmosphere. Look for specifics in our Coming Events announcements or by checking out our online calendar.
Saturday Morning Services
Shabbat Services - 9:30 a.m.
Combining prayer with study, clergy and congregants lead Torah Services that enhance the traditional with a personal experience. Students preparing for bar and bat mitzvah are encouraged to assist in leading in preparation for their simcha. As an egalitarian congregation, women take a full and active role.
Following services, everyone is invited to join us for Shabbat Hot Lunch. This is a wonderful time to get to know each other better, sing, and enhance our overall Shabbat experience.
But Wait, There’s More!
Children of all ages are always welcome at TIS! In addition to our regular services, we offer childcare and youth programming beginning at 10:00 a.m.
Children join the congregation for the beginning of the Torah service, where they have the special opportunity to help escort our Torahs throughout the congregation.
Following the Torah service, Rabbi Hanan gathers with children and families for a brief, joyful family-friendly service. There’s singing, dancing, storytelling, and plenty of ruach (spirit)—a wonderful way for our youngest members and their families to experience Shabbat together!
Sponsoring Oneg Shabbat or Shabbat Hot Lunch
If you are celebrating a simcha — a wedding, a new baby, a birthday, an anniversary, or some other joyous event — consider sponsoring a Friday night Oneg or Shabbat Hot Lunch. If you're ready to sponsor Shabbat lunch, click here. Contact the office for more information by email or by calling 619 697-6001.
Call for Participation: Torah, Haftarah and Megillot Reading
Tifereth Israel Synagogue always encourages Torah and Haftarah readers at all levels, young and old, expert and novice. We offer tutoring for Torah, Haftarah, Yamim Noraim (High Holy Days) and Megillot. If you have the desire to learn to lein, you might just bring out your inner Ba’al Koreh. Even occasional Torah reading is not only a great mitzvah, but gives you a great sense of accomplishment as a much-needed participant in our services.
If you’re itching to read your old Bar or Bat Mitzvah part, please contact our office at 619 697-6001 or by email at . You will be contacted with the date and whatever materials you need to refresh your skills.
