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Shabbat Services

Everyone is welcome.

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Beginning in September 2023, B'nai Or Shabbat Services will be held twice monthly, generally one Friday Kabbalat Service and one Shabbat Morning Service. In addition, "Pop-up Shabbats" (short, Friday night services), Havdalah gatherings, and weather permitting, Shabbat in Nature Services are frequently scheduled. The majority of our services are multi-accessible (Zoom and in-person). 

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Shabbat Service Zoom links can be found on the Calendar page and the information below. In-person services, unless specified otherwise, are held at:

First Parish in Waltham

50 Church Street

Waltham, MA

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To become a MEMBER of B'nai Or, click HERE.

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Please use the below ZOOM Information for the listings shown below -- unless noted otherwise:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4827211484

Meeting ID: 482 721 1484

Passcode: 031942

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October 2023

 

Saturday, October 7, 10:00 AM. Shabbat in the Succah; Lunch & Learn focused on Simchat Torah Teachings led by Reb Ariel. Hosted by Rabbi Suri at her home - 12 Jacob Amsden Rd in Westborough. Stay tuned for details.

 

Saturday, October 28, 10:00 AM. Shabbat Morning Service (Parashat Lech Lecha) led by Reb Ariel in the Chapel. A vegetarian potluck kiddush will follow the morning service. Please bring (enough to share) whatever you like to eat. 

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November 2023

 

Friday, November 3, 6:30 PM. Kabbalat Shabbat Service (Parashat Vayera) led by Reb Ariel. Chapel.

 

Saturday, November 11, 6:00 PM. Malaveh Malkah, Havdalah, & Potluck Dinner (Parashat Chayei Sara) led by Reb Ariel. Whitcomb Hall. A vegetarian potluck kiddush will follow the morning service. Please bring (enough to share) whatever you like to eat. 

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December 2023

 

Friday, December 1, 6:30 PM. Kabbalat Shabbat Service (Parashat Vayishlach) led by Reb Ariel. Whitcomb Hall.

 

Thursday, December 14, 6:30 PM. Chanukah Day 8 - Musical Menorah Lighting, Learning, and (Dunkin') Donuts! led by Reb Ariel. Whitcomb Hall.

 

Saturday, December 23, 10:00 AM. Shabbat Morning Services (Parashat Vayigash) led by Reb Ariel. FPW - Chapel. A vegetarian potluck kiddush will follow the morning service. Please bring (enough to share) whatever you like to eat. 

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January 2024

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Friday, January 12, 6:30 PM. Kabbalat Shabbat Service (Parashat Shemot) led by Reb Ariel. FPW-Chapel.

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Saturday, January 27, 10:00 AM. Shabbat Morning Service (Parashat Beshalach - Shabbat Shira) led by Reb Ariel. FPW - Chapel. A vegetarian potluck kiddush will follow the morning service. Please bring (enough to share) whatever you like to eat. 

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February 2024

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Friday, February 2, 6:30 PM. Kabbalat Shabbat Service (Parashat Yitro) led by Reb Ariel. FPW - Chapel.

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Saturday, February 17, 10:00 AM. Shabbat Morning Service (Parashat Terumah) led by Reb Ariel. Whitcomb Hall. A vegetarian potluck kiddush will follow the morning service. Please bring (enough to share) whatever you like to eat. 

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March 2024

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Friday, March 1, 6:30 PM. Kabbalat Shabbat Service (Parashat Ki Tisa) led by Reb Ariel. FPW - Chapel.

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Saturday, March 16, 10:00 AM. Shabbat Morning Service (Parashat Pekudei) led by Reb Ariel. Whitcomb Hall. A vegetarian potluck kiddush will follow the morning service. Please bring (enough to share) whatever you like to eat. 

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April 2024

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Friday, April 5, 6:30 PM. Kabbalat Shabbat Service (Parashat Shmini) led by Reb Ariel. FPW - Chapel.

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Saturday, April 20, 10:00 AM. Shabbat Morning Service (Parashat Metzora - Shabbat HaGadol) led by Reb Ariel. Whitcomb Hall. A vegetarian potluck kiddush will follow the morning service. Please bring (enough to share) whatever you like to eat. 

 

Tuesday, April 23, Passover Community 2nd Seder. Location TBD. Watch for details.

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May 2024

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Friday, May 3, 6:30 PM. Kabbalat Shabbat Service (Parashat Achrei Mot) led by Reb Ariel. FPW - Chapel.

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May 10-12. Annual Community Retreat on Cape Cod. Watch for details.

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Saturday, May 18, 10:00 AM. Shabbat Morning Service (Parashat Emor) led by Reb Ariel. Whitcomb Hall. A vegetarian potluck kiddush will follow the morning service. Please bring (enough to share) whatever you like to eat. 

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Friday, May 31, 6:30 PM. Kabbalat Shabbat Service (Parashat Bechukotai) led by Reb Ariel. FPW - Chapel.

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June 2024

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June 11 or 12, 7:00 PM. Shavuot led by Reb Ariel. Whitcomb Hall. Watch for details.

 

June 11 or 12. Shavuot. Watch for details.

 

June 29, 10:00 AM. Shabbat Morning Service (Parashat SH'lach) led by Reb Ariel. FPW - Chapel.

 

July - August 2024

 

Summer Shabbat Services, Events, or Gatherings will be announced by May 31, 2024.​

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Covid Guidelines: B'nai Or of Boston In-person Services

  • We expect that everyone is vaccinated, even if not caught up with the newest booster.

  • Do not come if you are feeling ill. Do not rationalize that “it’s just a cold”.

  • If you become ill within 10 days after attending a service/event in person, let the B'nai Or Executive Director know.

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