Holidays & Prayers
holidays and prayers
Holiday Curriculum
For each Jewish holiday throughout the year, we produce a special program, whether live or virtual, that includes a variety of participatory activities. Depending on the calendar, holiday programs may take place during the school day or may be held outside of school hours. The programs usually include a “wheel” of activity stations that teach an aspect of the holiday through an interactive learning experiences.
SHMA Prayer Services
Prayer Services are an important part of our SHMA Program, because they teach about the nature of prayer and help students make personal connections to the ancient words. They also offer practical application of their Hebrew reading skills. Services provide an opportunity for students in all grades to gather and form their own community. Perhaps most important, Services reinforce the Jewish rhythms of time: daily, weekly and yearly.
Our Services are abbreviated versions of each Service, demonstrating the structure, themes and melodies of any Conservative Service they will experience.
Weekday Minchah (Afternoon) or Maariv (Evening). Wednesday afternoon sessions begin with all students gathering in the Chapel for an afternoon or evening Service, depending on the calendar.
Weekday Shacharit. Sunday mornings begin with a Weekday Shacharit Service, in which the Siddur (Prayer Book) is projected on a screen so that students can better focus on the words and ideas. A laser pointer helps guide the prayers and emphasize themes and ideas.
Shabbat Experience
Once each month, the Sunday morning session is moved to Saturday morning for the SHMA Shabbat Experience. In this session, students incorporate Shabbat friendly activities that reinforce the themes and customs of Shabbat. The program also includes a family worship service.
Wed, July 9 2025
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SUMMER SCHEDULE
SERVICE TIMES UPDATES
Beginning Friday 6/27 services will begin at 6:30pm throughout the summer with a projected end date during Labor Day Weekend.
Beginning Saturday 6/28 services will begin at 10am throughout the summer with a projected end date during Labor Day Weekend.
July 3, 4 and 5th will be virtual (July 4th Weekend)
August 29th and 30th will be virtual (Labor Day Weekend)
All Friday and Saturday services will be in the Sanctuary unless otherwise specified. The Zoom links for the services will not change.
SUMMER BUILDING SCHEDULE
Beginning on Tuesday, June 24 the building will be closed on Tuesdays throughout the summer.