Come Home for Shabbat
At CBS, Shabbat is something we create together. Our rabbi, lay leaders, musicians, volunteers, families, and members all help bring Shabbat to life.
Children are welcome at Shabbat. We know that children wiggle, whisper, ask questions, and sometimes need to step out and come back in. That is not a disruption to community; that is part of being a community of all generations.
Depending on the schedule, family Shabbat opportunities may include:
Mishpocha Minyan
A monthly, fun-filled Shabbat experience designed with children fourth grade and younger and their families in mind but all are welcome.
Youth Participation
Opportunities for students and teens to help lead prayers, read, sing, greet, or take part in community life.
Holiday and Shabbat Learning
Family-friendly ways to connect Shabbat with the rhythm of the Jewish year
Friday Evening Shabbat
Friday evening services welcome Shabbat with candlelight, song, prayer, and community. Rooted in Jewish tradition and shaped by the warmth and participation of our community, services include Hebrew and English prayers, music, readings, Torah, reflection, and moments of quiet.
These services often include familiar melodies as well as new ones and provide a chance to let go of the week that has passed. You do not need to know Hebrew. You do not need to know the prayers. You do not need to know when to stand, sit, sing, or be silent. We will help you find your way.
Friday evening concludes with Oneg Shabbat, a time to gather, share refreshments, greet old friends, and meet new ones.
Shabbat Morning
Shabbat morning is a time for prayer, Torah, learning, and reflection.
Depending on the week and season, Shabbat morning at CBS may include worship, Torah study, B’nei Mitzvah celebrations, or family learning.
Torah, Learning, and Conversation
Shabbat has always been a day for learning.
At CBS, we value questions. We believe Jewish learning is not about having all the answers; it is about entering a conversation that has been unfolding for generations and finding your own place within it.
Whether you are new to Torah study or have been learning for years, your voice belongs in the conversation.