Shorashim Shabbat

Shorashim Shabbat at BAI

Shabbat at Beth Am Israel offers a family-centered, community experience. All families are welcome and encouraged to join in celebrating Shabbat and learning with us on Saturday mornings. Shorashim Shabbat is open to all students enrolled in Shorashim (Roots). Come and join us!

Friday evenings:

Featured Friday night experiences including family potlucks and Kabbalat Shabbat services. See our calendar for dates and details.

Shorashim Shabbat Mornings, 9:30-11:00 am

Every Shorashim Shabbat morning features the following:

• Tefilah with our clergy and/or prayer leaders
• Interactive Torah portion learning
• Games in our Ya’ar (Woodlands)
• Kiddush for families

Something Different Shabbat

Four times this year, join us for special Something Different Shabbatot, with musical tefilah, kids leading parts of the service, and parent learning for adults. Shabbat together.

Dates for 2024-2025:
9/21, 11/9, 3/8, 5/17

Shorashim Havdalah

Twice this year, we will gather as a community to mark the end of Shabbat with the ritual of Havdalah, meaning separation. Join us to say goodbye to Shabbat and hello to a new week.

Gearing up for b’nai mitzvah

We ask our students entering grades 5 and 6 to attend at least four Shabbat morning services this year. This helps them become familiar with the prayers and melodies of the Beth Am Israel service and integrates them into our larger community so they feel prepared to celebrate the milestone of b’nai mitzvah in seventh grade.