Shabbat Services
Our doors are open to all who seek to worship and learn.
Shabbat is celebrated from sundown Friday to sundown Saturday. People are encouraged not to work during this time, and to take time to rest and reflect, study, and spend time with family and community.
Kabbalat Shabbat - Friday Evenings 7:00pm
Kabbalat Shabbat services are hybrid - available both in person and on Zoom. Once a month our community gathers for special, celebratory services. These services can feature special topics, music, and important community events. If you have an idea for a service, please feel free to reach out to spiritualcomm@nocoharshalom.org.
Shacharit Shabbat Services - Saturdays
Torah Study - 9:00am
Shabbat morning starts with Torah Study at 9:00am. Lay-leaders and congregants lead the class discussion, providing historical and religious context to the weekly parashah (Torah portion). Topics are discussed by members of the Torah Study group.
Shacharit Shabbat - 10:15am
A welcoming Shacharit service is held each Saturday morning, beginning at 10:15 am. This includes a reading from the Torah and community participation. After the service, we gather for Kiddish and conversation.
During services, Jewish men often cover their heads with a kippah, and many women elect to do so as well. A variety of head coverings are available at Har Shalom. The wearing of a tallit (prayer shawl) is welcome. If one is called to the Bimah, we ask that one wears a tallit (prayer shawl) which can be found at the entrance to the sanctuary.
Transliteration for the Hebrew of the prayers is available at all services.
Shabbat Jr. - Select Friday Evenings
Shabbat Jr. is the perfect Friday evening Shabbat service for families with young children, geared especially toward kids aged 3-8. These child-friendly services meet once a month on Friday evenings from 5:30-6:00pm. Zoom is not available.
Check the Har Shalom calendar for upcoming dates.