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.
Although we utilize the CCAR's Gates of Prayer, our congregation has begun to embrace 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 Rhoda Kaminstein.
Come join us for a lively and festive Shabbat and enjoy the warmth that community can bring!
Worship Committee
All Temple members should have received their High Holy Day packages by the time you read this bulletin. Please return the appropriate information as soon as possible so that arrangements for services and printed materials can be planned in a timely manner.
Thanks to Alyce Bernstein, Linda Bonito, Margie Shulman and members of the Worship Committee for their help in reviewing the forms and preparing the mailing. A special thanks to Stephanie Bennett for her help with planning participation and to Keren Weiner for her efficient production of all our information.
We look forward to welcoming our Cantorial Intern, Jeri Robins, and our volunteer choir who have already been busy rehearsing with our Director of Music, Dr. Alan Gold. Their voices add greatly to our enjoyment of the Holy Day services.
We have always welcomed guests and visitors to our services and hope they will show their appreciation for our hospitality to them by considering a donation.
Shabbat services are a special and lively part of life at Temple Anshe Amunim.