February 06, 2012   13 Sh'vat 5772
Congregation Emeth, Gilroy, CA
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The congregation provides a warm and welcoming environment for sacred spiritual pursuits for people of all ages. Please see the description of services below, and join us for an Erev Shabbat family potluck dinner before services on most Friday nights (see complete details on the congregation calendar). 

Shabbat Services  

Shabbat Short ‘N Sweet: An informal short Erev Shabbat (Friday evening) service. Learn the meaning of the prayers and discuss the Torah portion of the week. Rabbi led, this service is especially appropriate for children of all ages as well as adults. It is part of the Religious School curriculum. Prayers for healing and Mourners Kaddish are included. It is preceded by a community dinner with Shabbat rituals.

Friday Night Live: This Erev Shabbat (Friday evening) service highlights Kabbalat Shabbat, the introductory prayers. This is a high energy, musical, abbreviated service appropriate for children of all ages as well as adults. It is part of the Religious School curriculum. Prayers for healing and Mourners Kaddish are included. It is preceded by a potluck dinner with Shabbat rituals.

TNT – Torah ‘N T’filah: This Erev Shabbat (Friday evening) service includes reading the weekly Torah portion and a sermon. It is a complete Shabbat service.

Shabbat at Home: On certain weekends during the year, Congregation Emeth may not have community Shabbat services. Resources are available upon request from the Congregation to facilitate a meaningful Shabbat dinner and Torah discussion in your home.

Shabbat Morning Service: A traditional Shabbat morning service with Torah and Haftarah readings, and Kiddush lunch to follow. Attire is synagogue traditional (business casual to semi-formal).

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