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
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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NOTE: Kabbalat Shabbat Services will start at 7:30 PM beginning April 1, 2024.
April 2024
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NOTE NEW TIME: Friday, April 5, 7:30 PM. Kabbalat Shabbat Service (Parashat Shmini) led by Reb Ariel. FPW - Chapel. Oneg kiddush following the service. Host Tribe: Rainbow River
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Saturday, April 20, 10:00 AM. SPECIAL FAMILY & Shabbat Morning Service (Parashat Metzora - Shabbat HaGadol) led by Reb Ariel in Whitcomb Hall. The first portion of the morning will be a special Family Service for children of all ages followed by the Shabbat Morning Torah Service. A vegetarian potluck kiddush will follow the morning service. Please bring whatever you like to eat (enough to share). Host Tribe: Roots
Tuesday, April 23, 5:30 PM. Community Passover 2nd Seder in Whitcomb Hall. Facilitated by Reb Ariel. EVERYONE is Welcome! RSVP is required; seating is limited. RSVP HERE.
May 2024
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Friday, May 3, 7:30 PM. Kabbalat Shabbat Service (Parashat Achrei Mot) led by Reb Ariel. FPW - Chapel. Oneg kiddush following the evening service. Host Tribe: Shabbat
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May 10-12. Annual Community Retreat on Cape Cod. Back by popular request, we're delighted to announce that Joel Segel will lead this year's retreat. Registration and information can be found HERE.
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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 whatever you like to eat (enough to share). Host Tribe: Rainbow River
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Friday, May 31, 7:30 PM. Kabbalat Shabbat Service (Parashat Bechukotai) led by Reb Ariel. FPW - Chapel. Oneg kiddush following the evening service. Host Tribe: Roots
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June 2024
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Tuesday, June 11, 7:00 PM (NOTE TIME). Shavuot, A Community-led Evening of Learning and Discussion. Whitcomb Hall. Check HERE for details.
Saturday, June 15, 10:00 AM. Shabbat Morning Service (Parashat Nasso) led by Reb Ariel in Whitcomb Hall. Oneg sponsored by Teresa Lessin and Toni Fentin in memory of Paul Lessin and Rick Fentin.
Friday, June 28, 7:30 PM. Kabbalat Shabbat Service (Parashat SH'lach) led by Reb Ariel. FPW - Chapel. *NOTE: Weather permitting, this service will be held in Nature. Stay tuned.
​​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
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We expect that everyone is vaccinated, even if not caught up with the newest booster.
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Do not come if you are feeling ill. Do not rationalize that “it’s just a cold”.
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If you become ill within 10 days after attending a service/event in person, let the B'nai Or Executive Director know.