{"id":28,"date":"2019-12-28T22:47:25","date_gmt":"2019-12-28T22:47:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/templeshalommedford.wpcomstaging.com\/?page_id=28"},"modified":"2023-10-19T20:42:23","modified_gmt":"2023-10-20T00:42:23","slug":"about-our-services","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/templeshalommedford.org\/wp2\/contact\/about-our-services\/","title":{"rendered":"Daven\/Pray"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Our egalitarian, Conservative congregation cherishes our rich heritage and offers our community a full range of ways to observe Shabbat, High Holidays, festival and life cycle events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you are an experienced davener, someone who comes to services twice a year, or haven\u2019t been to a synagogue in a while, you will find something at Temple Shalom that fits your spiritual needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What to Expect During Services<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Services are conducted primarily in Hebrew with some English readings. While the clergy lead the majority of services, interested congregants may also lead portions of a service. Men are expected to wear a kippah and tallit when appropriate. Women are also encouraged to wear a kippah and tallit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shabbat<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Friday<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Our services begin at 7:30 PM, EXCEPT the third Friday of the month, which usually begins at 6:45 PM. Services are followed by a kosher parve Oneg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Friday evenings, we gather to celebrate the beginning of Shabbat. In our service, led by the rabbi, the entire congregation joins in singing familiar prayers and special songs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We spend social time together over kosher parve dessert and tea after the service.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Saturday<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Shabbat morning services start at 10 am with Birchot Hashachar<\/em>, morning blessings, and Pesukei D\u2019zimra<\/em>, verses of praise. A full Shacharit<\/em> service follows. The Torah is read on the triennial cycle, followed by the Haftorah, Musaf, and concluding prayers. Congregants who wish to read Torah or a Haftorah are encouraged to participate. Musaf and other parts of the service are led by congregants occasionally as well. Services are followed by a Kiddush and luncheon, often sponsored by a congregant, for all to nosh and enjoy together. Lunch is kosher dairy. <\/p>\n<\/div>

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Please check the calendar (or call the office) as occasionally service-start times change due to holidays, B’nei Mitzvot, or other happenings.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Weekly Minyanim<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Temple Shalom members and friends gather every Wednesday evening at 7 pm to offer a Minyan for anyone needing to say Kaddish for a loved one. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Depending on the time of year, we either do Mincha or Ma\u2019ariv; both are short and lovely services. We offer Shacharit one Sunday per month during the Hebrew school year at 9:30 am.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A daily Minyan is important for those who need to say Kaddish for a recently departed member of their family or on the Yahrzeit. It is a Mitzvah to help make a Minyan, and a time to take a few minutes to reflect on your week and feel closer to your community and to G-d. Everyone is welcome. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Please check the calendar (or call the office) as occasionally dates and times change due to holidays, B’nei Mitzvot, or other happenings.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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