Shabbat & Holidays

Worship With Us

Join us for Shabbat, festivals, and special holiday services – in person or online. Everyone is welcome.

Friday Evening

6:00pm | Family-friendly and outdoors during the summer

Shabbat Morning

9:30am | Musical worship and triennial Torah reading followed by a Kiddush luncheon

Weekly Minyan

Sundays 9:15am | followed by breakfast

Holidays

We follow the modern Israeli calendar

Worship at Am Yisrael

Egalitarian Worship

✔️ Women and men counted equally
✔️ Inclusive participation
✔️ Community-centered

Music & Tradition

🎸 Guitar
🎹 Keyboard
📖 Interactive Torah Discussions

Service Specifics

Friday Evening Services

6pm until approximately 6:50pm, led by Rabbi Debra Newman Kamin and Cantor Dara Rosenblatt

Friday evening services are designed to allow congregants the opportunity to daven, then enjoy a leisurely dinner, welcoming Shabbat with family and friends. Services are held outdoors in our tented courtyard during summer months, as weather permits.

Shabbat Morning Services

9:30am until approximately 12pm, led by Rabbi Debra Newman Kamin and Cantor Dara Rosenblatt

During Shabbat morning services, Rabbi Newman Kamin presents an insightful D’var Torah on the weekly reading and then engages the congregation in a lively interactive discussion The services are fully egalitarian and include a triennial Torah reading. Prayers feature musical accompaniment. A light kiddush lunch follows services.

​Am Yisrael has always recognized that music is an important component of worship. Music can stir the soul, intensify emotions and revivify centuries old prayers. Shabbat services resound with Cantor Rosenblatt on guitar, occasionally accompanied by a percussionist and other musicians.

Weekly Minyan

Weekly Minyan takes place on Friday evening, Shabbat morning, and Sunday morning. We welcome everyone in the community to attend our services. Am Yisrael is an egalitarian congregation.  All Jews over the age of thirteen are counted in the minyan, men and women alike.

Holidays

Am Yisrael follows the modern Israeli calendar, except for Rosh Hashanah

Service times vary each year. Details are published before each holiday.

Holiday Sermons Archive