Shabbat & Holidays

Shabbat & Holidays

Shabbat Morning Services in-person

9:30 a.m. until approximately 12 noon, Led by Rabbi Newman Kamin, Cantor Stuart Simon and Cantor Dara Rosenblatt

  • Rabbi Newman Kamin presents an insightful d’var Torah on the weekly reading and then engages the congregation in a lively interactive discussion.
  • Cantor Simon, a truly gifted vocalist and musician, has been leading prayers for more than forty years.   He is an exciting and compelling presence on the bimah.  Cantor Simon will retire on June 30, 2024
  • Cantor Rosenblatt will succeed Cantor Simon as our Cantor on July 1, 2024.  For the interim year, both Cantors will share the bimah equally.  
  • Fully egalitarian.
  • Triennial Torah reading.
  • Features musical accompaniment.
  • Light kiddush lunch follows services.

​Am Yisrael has always recognized that music is a most important component of worship. Music can stir the soul, intensify emotions and revivify centuries old prayers. Shabbat services resound with Cantor Simon and Cantor Rosenblatt on guitar, often accompanied by a percussionist and other musicians. Our High Holy Day services are enhanced by a professional choir, keyboard, guitar and other instruments.

Friday Night Shabbat Services in-person 

6:00 p.m. until approximately 6:50 pm, led by Rabbi Newman Kamin, Cantor Simon and Cantor Rosenblatt

  • Features guitar, percussion and other instruments.
  • Designed to allow congregants the opportunity to daven, then enjoy a leisurely dinner, welcoming Shabbat with family and friends.
  • Held outdoors in our tent during summer months, as weather permits.

Upcoming Services and Programs

Purim Megillah Reading and Adult After-Party

Purim Megillah Reading and Adult After-Party

Saturday, March 23, 7:15 pm

Don't miss all the Purim fun!  You can join in Megillah Madness by reading Megillah.   Contact Cantor Rosenblatt or Charlie Sherman to sign up. The [...]
Family Promise Shabbat Honoring Claudia and Gerry Linda

Family Promise Shabbat Honoring Claudia and Gerry Linda

Saturday, April 6, 9:30 am

Join us as we honor Claudia and Gerry Linda who brought the Family Promise program to life at Am Yisrael over a decade ago. We will [...]
Women's Shabbat

Women's Shabbat

Saturday, April 13, 9:30 am

Contact Cantor Rosenblat by clicking here. Contact Lois Glick by clicking here. Contact Lynn Steinberg by clicking here.
Passover Guide and Information

Passover Guide and Information

Monday, April 22 - Tuesday, April 30, All Day

First day of Passover services Tuesday, April 23 9:30 a.m. End of Passover services  Monday, April 29 9:30 a.m.  Yizkor memorial prayers Click here for [...]

Daily Minyan

  • Sundays, 9:15 a.m.
  • Mondays through Thursdays, 1:00 p.m. currently on hiatus
  • Legal holidays minyanim are held at 9:15 a.m. (New Year’s day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas day)

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).

  • Selichot (usually sunrise services at the beach)
  • Rosh Hashanah (two days)
  • Yom Kippur
  • Sukkot (first day)
  • Shemini Atzeret/Simchat Torah (combined)
  • Chanukah
  • Purim
  • Passover (first and seventh days)
  • Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Memorial Day)
  • Shavuot (first day)
  • Tisha B’Av

For details on holiday services please consult the weekly e-mail, website or call the office at 847-446-7215.