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 Limmud. 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, 9a-12p

Every Shorashim Shabbat morning features the following:

• Hebrew through movement
• Tefilah with Cantor Jenn
• Participation in the main service
• Interactive Torah portion learning
• Games in our Ya’ar (Woodlands)
• Community kiddush for everyone

Shabbat B’Yachad

Three times this year, join us for a special Shabbat B’Yachad, Shabbat together. Parent learning opportunities, students leading tefilot, and praying all together make these Shabbatot extra special.

Dates for 2023-2024:
10/26, 2/10, and 3/16

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.

Dates for 2023-2024:
11/18

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.

Madrichim

For more details about being a madrich on Shabbat, visit our teen page.

Tot Shabbat

For more details about Tot Shabbat and offerings for kids ages 0-5, visit our Nitzanim page.