A Taste of Home. A Taste of Shabbat.
On Friday evenings, travelers, backpackers, visitors, and local community members gather around our Shabbat table. Some come for the prayers, some for inspiration, some to meet fellow travelers, and others simply because they are looking for a place that feels like home.
Everyone belongs. Everyone is welcome.
As the Kiddush cup is raised, strangers become friends and stories begin to flow. Around the table you'll find freshly baked challah, colorful homemade salads, comforting soup just like Mum used to make, oven-roasted chicken with that unmistakable homemade taste, and delicious desserts that bring back memories of Friday nights around the family table.
Between courses, we share an inspiring thought from the weekly Torah portion, raise a l'chaim, sing together, and enjoy the warmth and joy that make Shabbat so special.
Shabbat Morning
The morning begins peacefully with coffee, cake, and a Chassidus class—timeless teachings and inspiring insights shared in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.
By 10:00 AM, the synagogue begins to fill as families arrive together. Parents, children, visitors, and community members gather for prayers in a setting surrounded by towering trees, forest views, and the gentle sounds of birdsong.
At 11:00 AM, while the adults continue with the service, the Rebbetzin gathers the children for a special Parshah Story Time. Through stories, discussion, and imagination, children discover the weekly Torah portion and connect with the timeless teachings that have shaped Jewish life for generations.
Following the Torah reading and prayers, everyone gathers once again for a generous Kiddush and Shabbat lunch.
Stay a Little Longer
Many guests remain after lunch to sit with the Rabbi for open conversation. Questions, ideas, life experiences, and Torah often blend into meaningful discussions that continue long into the afternoon.
Dedicate a Shabbat
Celebrate a special occasion, honor the memory of a loved one, mark a yahrtzeit, pray for a refuah sheleimah, celebrate a birthday or anniversary, or give thanks for a blessing received.
To dedicate a Shabbat and help make these gatherings possible, please use the link below.
Shabbat Shalom.