Shabbat services are a special and lively part of life at Temple Anshe Amunim.In his sermons, Rabbi Josh emphasizes to the congregation that Shabbat is time for us to “slow down” and enjoy the beauty of Creation.Our services provide for a spiritually and musically enriching welcome to the Sabbath, and set a peaceful tone for our members and visitors.
Our congregation now embraces Mishkan T'filah, the latest siddur published by the CCAR. This siddur encourages group participation through English readings and full Hebrew transliterations. The Women of Reform Judaism have graciously supported the purchase of our Shabbat-Only copies of Mishkan T'filah.
During the past several years, our Saturday morning Shabbat services have been enriched by our increasing use of The Torah: A Women’s Commentary, which provides a gender-nuanced interpretation of the teachings of the Torah. Rabbi Gunther Plaut’s Torah Commentary is still the basis of many of our lively weekly discussions.
Our congregation follows Shabbat services with an opportunity to nosh and socialize.Additionally, once a month we share a delicious congregational dinner after services.Throughout the year, we also prepare festive onegs.If you are interested in sponsoring one of these onegs, contact Worship Committee Chair June Waldman.
Come join us for a lively and festive Shabbat and enjoy the warmth that community can bring!
Worship Committee News
from June Waldman, Chairperson
The Worship Committee is continuing to work on the planning and preparation of the High HolyDays observance; the High Holy Days packets have been sent from the Temple. The forms included in the packets outline all of the important information needed from congregants for our planning. Please return the appropriate forms to the Temple office at the earliest possible time. There are a number of reservation forms included that need to be processed in a timely fashion.
Sincerest thank yous to Keren Weiner, Alyce Bernstein, and a committee of dedicated people who labored to accomplish the mailing of the packets.
If you need a ride to any service, please contact the Temple office at 442-5910. One of the changes this year is our Tashlich service, which will be held close to the Temple at Fred Garner River Park (off of Pomeroy Avenue) on the Saturday evening between Rosh Hashanah and Yom
Kippur. Please join us for this brief inspirational service on the banks of the Housatonic River. I look forward to seeing you there and at our other High Holy Day services.
The Worship Committee and I send you all our holiday wishes for a happy and healthy New Year. Please contact June Waldman (junew530@yahoo.com) if you are interested in joining the committee.
Shabbat Service Times
Shabbat Service Schedule
Friday Evenings: 5:30 PM
Saturday Morning Torah Study: 9:30 AM
Saturday Morning Services: 10:45 AM
Be sure to check our Calendar page for any changes in service times
Rides are available for those who do not have transportation to Temple. For more information, call (413) 442-5910, or e-mail us at templeoffice@rnetworx.com
Shabbat services are a special and lively part of life at Temple Anshe Amunim.
Shabbat Service Schedule