B’NAI ISRAEL SCHEDULE OF SERVICES

                                                 5768-5769 (2008-2009) Schedule

A GUIDE TO SERVICES AT B'NAI ISRAEL

All worship services are held at B'nai Israel, 144 Main Street North, Southbury. This schedule includes music by Cantor Anna Zhar and  the B’nai Israel choir (subject to last-minute changes.)  Please check the Shofar, B'nai Israel's monthly newsletter, for additional information.

Kabbalat Shabbat (most Friday evenings, 7:30 PM)
We welcome Shabbat on most Friday evenings at 7:30 PM. Led by Rabbi Eric Polokoff, this service includes both Hebrew and English prayers, traditional and contemporary music led by our Cantor  Anna Zhar and/or our B'nai Israel Soloists (Linda Goodman, Dennis Guillaume, Lorraine Luger, Wendy Zullo, Dan Goodman, and Jeff Berkowitz), Torah reading, and a thought-provoking sermon. Stay for the Oneg and make new friends!

The Torah: A Love Story (most Saturday mornings, 10:00 AM)
Rabbi Eric's Shabbat morning Torah study with light breakfast fare begins at 10:00 AM. (Cost: Donation.) Newcomers always welcome. Join the "give and take" that characterizes this Adult Education opportunity.

Musical Minyan (most Saturday mornings, 11:00 AM)
The 11:00 AM Musical Minyan is a more contemplative worship service co-lead by Rabbi Eric and soloist Dennis Guillaume. This interactive service -- with Hebrew, transliterations, and English -- is an alternative to the hustle and bustle of Friday nights. Attendance is open to all. (Note: You need not attend the Torah study to attend the minyan.)

Shabbat Sheli (4-5 times a year; Friday evening)
A child-friendly family worship experience, Shabbat Sheli ("My Shabbat") is just the ticket for children up to age 8. Big brothers and sisters are always welcome. Come for the songs, prayers, and Rabbi Eric's Torah story. This occasional service begins at 7:00 PM; please check the schedule for the next Sheli.

Tot Shabbat (monthly, second Saturday, 9:15 AM)
Our newest service is the perfect introduction to Shabbat morning for our youngest members, the "under seven crowd." On the second Saturday of each month we sing Shabbat songs, chant the Sh'ma, listen to a Torah story, and eat! Tot Shabbat will be led by Rabbi Eric with musical assistance from Dennis Guillaume and Nathaniel Basch-Gould.

Greeters are needed at Shabbat services (Friday evening and Saturday mornings).

 If you can man the front desk between 7 pm and 9:45 pm on Fridays, or between 10 am and 12:30 pm on Saturday mornings please e-mail George Steinfeld at GSteinfeld@aol.com or call at 264-7016

Click on the link below to see the calendar of services and

other important events laid out on month-by-month basis.

Calendar of Services and Important Events for 2008-2009