This Sunday class, combined with the Friday night “Shabbat in Small Steps” taught by Valerie Sopher is called “Keva, Kavanah, and Kehilah” taught by members of the Ritual Committee.

The Friday night portion “Shabbat in Small Steps” taught by Valerie Sopher covers Keva and Kavanah by explaining meanings, choreography, order, and history of the liturgy, while the Sunday morning program taught by Phil Rubin will cover Kehilah with congregational singing and learning how the prayers of Shabbat are sung.

If you've considered attending shabbat services more often, but are intimidated by your lack of familiarity with what transpires, one of the best ways to wet your toes is to familiarize yourself with some of the songs. Half or more of a Friday evening service is music.  In this class we'll introduce you to many of the songs we commonly sing.  If you participate — even a bit — in a service, you can make it your own.  No experience necessary.

The class is four weeks with the first session on January 29, 2023. Join any time, no registration required.