SHABBAT
Congregation Sinai offers several worship experiences, all of which are filled with music and the opportunity to pray as a community. We invite those new to Sinai to attend Shabbat services and get to know our warm and welcoming congregation.
Many of our services are livestreamed and can be viewed online
Kabbalat Shabbat at 6:00 PM Every Friday Night
On Friday nights, our Sinai community gathers together to lift our voices in song and prayer and reflect on a short D’var Torah - a discussion of the weekly Torah portion, the issues of the day and, not infrequently, the intersection between the two. Followed by a festive Oneg Shabbat (dessert reception) during which we greet old friends and make new ones.
Outdoor Kabbalat Shabbat (June - August)
Fridays
The jewel in the liturgical crown, our outdoor Summer Services commence at 6:00 pm and are preceded by wine and cheese at 5:30 pm. Join in our extraordinarily beautiful outdoor sanctuary where we enjoy the warm weather, wonderful music and words of wisdom.
Zoom Kabbalat Shabbat
Fridays:
Sinai will host occasional Zoom Shabbat during holiday weekends. On Zoom Shabbat - we will not be in-person at Sinai. Our entire community will worship together for Shabbat on Zoom. Look to the calendar and your Enews for scheduled dates!
Shabbat Vayinafash
Saturdays:
Join Rabbi Cohen for a series of Shabbat morning prayer experiences. Drawing from mindfulness practices such as meditation, movement and yoga, we'll explore Shabbat and prayer from a new and different perspective. The earliest Hasids (early 19th century) were explorers of mysticism and made use of multiple mindfulness modalities to reach their spiritual goals. Dress comfortably! Look the calendar and Enews for scheduled dates
Shabbat Morning Torah Study
Saturdays: 9:00- 10:30 am via Zoom
Why study Torah? It is the master narrative of our people, a road map for living a meaningful and purposeful life. It has been accessible and relevant to every generation since Mt. Sinai. We read Torah through two different lenses. First, we read it through the scientific study of Judaism lens. This employs the linguistic tools of cognate languages of the period as well as the frames of philosophy, psychology, anthropology, sociology and economics. Such lenses provide an understanding of what the Torah might have meant in the era of its origin. The second lens we employ is the traditional method of how Jews have read and understood these texts ever since. By combining the modern “scientific” approach with the traditional voices gives us an understanding that is nuanced and has depth.
Please look to your Enews for the Zoom link.
Special Shabbat Services
Special Services on Select Fridays – see calendar and Enews for dates
Rockin’ Shabbat | 3-4x per year, November thru May
Invite your friends to see the band featuring Rabbi Cohen on the electric guitar, Cantor Newman, Julie Lookatch, Sarah Hwang on vocals, and the Shabbat band. Don’t miss these uplifting Shabbat experiences. Great for all ages!
Social Justice Shabbat | 2x per year
Israel Justice Shabbat | 1- 2x per year
Teacher Appreciation Justice Shabbat
Pride Shabbat
MCRC Shabbat
The Metropolitan Council of Reform Congregations, a group of five synagogues in Southeastern Wisconsin, gathers yearly for a shared Shabbat celebration featuring a prominent speaker from the Reform movement.
B’nei Mitzvah (select Saturdays)
Sinai families celebrating B’nei Mitzvah and their guests gather in the sanctuary for a service led by the B’nei Mitzvah student.
Other Opportunities to Pray Together
Sunday Morning Family Tefillah at 9:30 am during the school year
For the first 30 minutes of Sunday school, Sinai religious school families gather in the sanctuary for tefillah with the Rabbi, Cantor, and Youth Educator. This time may also be used to prepare for upcoming holidays and learn new songs. All are welcome to join us for this special time with our young families!
