Class Schedule

Shabbat in the Artistic Imagination 
Join Scholar-in-Residence, Dr. Alanna Cooper on Shabbat, July 26th 
to explore how Jewish artists have used recurring Shabbat motifs to reflect upon moments of communal reckoning and historic change. From  Isidor Kaufmann’s nostalgic “Sabbath Room” (1899) to the haunting Shabbat Table installation in Tel Aviv’s Hostages Square (2023). Shacharit at 9:15 a.m. Shiur and kiddush on Shabbat morning following davening at 11:30 a.m. Mincha 8:10 p.m. followed by Seudah Shlishit and Shiur. 

Shiur on the Three weeks with Rabbi Noah Leavitt, Wednesday, July 30th at 8 p.m. on zoom.  “Waiting for Moshiach.”

Erev Tisha b’Av - Shabbat, August 2nd
Shabbat Mincha will be earlier at 6:00 p.m. No Seudah Shlishit at the Shul. Fast begins at 8:41 p.m. Shabbat ends at 9:30 p.m. We recite  "Baruch Hamavdil ben Kodesh L'Chol". Ma'ariv followed by Eichah and Kinot at 9:45 p.m. at the shul. Only the Beracha of "Borei Morei HaEish" is recited on Saturday night. One who is fasting recites the blessing of "Borei Pri HaGafen" and Havdalah on Sunday after the fast ends.
9th of AV - Tisha b’Av - Sunday, August 3rd
Shacharit will begin at 8:30 a.m. followed by Explanatory Kinot. Talit and Tefillin are not put on until Mincha. MOVIE at 6:30 p.m. "Legend of Destruction" Mincha 8:10 p.m.  Maariv at 8:45 p.m. The fast concludes at 9:15 p.m.

Annual Tribute to Holocaust Survivors, Shabbat August 9th
Sharing the Legacy: One family passes on its story of faith, courage and heroism.
Featuring Lindsay Friedman, Education Director for Kol Israel Foundation, and her daughter Lily Friedman, student at Laurel School. They will share their grandmother/great-grandmother’s story, how it has become a permanent part of their family’s legacy, and how you can reclaim your family’s Holocaust experience. Shacharit at 9:15 a.m.  Program at 11:15 a.m. Followed by kiddush lunch. Sponsorships Welcome.