Shabbat
One Community, Many Voices in Worship
Participate in a variety of opportunities for worship. All ages always welcome. To request an aliya or honor, speak to the gabbai at services, or call the office during the week.
No matter which service(s) you attend, join the entire community for kiddush lunch, often followed by zemirot/community singing.
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Shabbat Morning Services
For Adults
Na'aseh V'Nishma Minyan: Inspired by the words above the Ark in the Simon Sanctuary, “We will do, and then we will listen as we seek to understand,” this uplifting, participatory, musical service with instruments, facilitated by Cantor Rachel Rosenberg and others, is a signature Rodfei Zedek offering.
Abridged Shabbat Service and Interactive Torah Study: Join us for an abbreviated musical morning liturgy with instruments, and engage in a hybrid, interactive extended Torah discussion.
Hybrid Masorti Minyan: Join us from anywhere for a participatory, egalitarian service with member-led davening and Torah reading, engaging Divrei Torah from Rabbi David Minkus, and song and prayer led by Cantor Rachel Rosenberg and others.
Masorti Minyan Unplugged: This is our egalitarian, participatory service with a full Torah and Haftarah reading, and will meet without technology.
For youth
Minyan Katan: Join us for joyful services geared towards children ages 0-5 and their families, including grandparents! Once a month on First Shabbat! We pray, sing, and dance. Challah and grape juice follow as we schmooze and play.
Minyan Gadol: Children ages 6+ are invited to a service with members of their families where they pray, sing, and learn together. Rabbi Minkus and Cantor Rosenberg engage children and families in a participatory experience and build new skills such as chanting from the Torah scroll and leading prayers.
B-Mitzvah and Teen Gatherings: Opportunities for our young adults to meet for engaging discussion around the themes of the Torah portion, led by Rabbi Minkus.
For Families
First Shabbat! On the first Shabbat of each month starting in November, First Shabbat! provides offerings for everyone to enjoy in celebration of Shabbat. In addition to our Masorti Minyan Unplugged, we offer family-friendly activities and services including our musical Na’aseh V’Nishma service, babysitting, story-telling, open gym, and kiddush lunch. Bring your whole family and friends to celebrate an exciting Shabbat and new month!
Please join us in person or online!
Our Hybrid Masorti Minyan and Extended Study Na'aseh services are accessible via Zoom, and our Na'aseh V'Nishma Minyan is accessible via our Facebook Page and YouTube Channel. If joining via Zoom, please stay tuned for our weekly Rodfei Zedek e-newsletter which contains links and meeting information.
Check our calendar to see our most up-to-date schedule of services.
Friday Evening Services
Shabbat B'Yachad
Once a quarter, we gather to welcome Shabbat in a participatory, musical service for all ages, with instrumental accompaniment. Bring your family and friends to this joyful and inspiring experience as our voices join together. A community potluck dinner follows in the Atrium as we share in learning, delicious food, and connection!
The KabShab Project
On two Friday nights during the year, join us for a participatory, ruach-filled musical experience for all ages. Enjoy the rhythms created by our expanding, eclectic band of musicians as we join in joyful song to welcome and celebrate Shabbat! Followed by community potluck dinner in the Atrium. Siddur for KabShab Project
Kol Shabbat
Kabbalat Shabbat and maariv service. Often led by members of the community, no musical instruments. New leaders and melodies welcome. Check the calendar or call the office for the next date.
Past Services
View videos from our past live-streamed services!
Havdalah - The Sacred Separation
Havdalah at CRZ
Occasionally we will gather for Havdalah as a community! Keep an eye out on our calendar to find out when our next community Havdalah is.
Havdalah Resources
For those looking to enjoy the ritual of Havdalah at home, you can chant along to Cantor Rachel Rosenberg's Havdalah blessings:
