SHABBAT B’YACHAD

Friday Night Services

Shabbat B’Yachad at Home -  (no services at the Synagogue)
We match up congregants who share a commmon interest, diet, family circumstance, geographical location, etc. to experience Shabbat in the comfort of someone's home.  No need to be a gourmet cook– make it a potluck or order in for pizza.  Don’t know the blessings? We will provide you with all you need to create a meaningful Shabbat experience and even provide Shabbat guides, when requested, to help lead the way.  Please let us know if you are available to host or would like to be a guest.  Sign up now to be a host or guest by calling the office 508-222-2243.  
Nov 5
Jan 7, 2011
Feb 4, 2011
May 6, 2011

Family Services and Shabbat Community Dinner (once a month)
5:45 pm, family service.  This 45-minute service is geared toward our youngest members and their families.  Led by Rabbi Elyse or another member of our faculty, this service provides a gentle and fun introduction to Shabbat worship in a child-friendly atmosphere. We use our children’s prayer book, Kol HaNoar, to help us welcome Shabbat with songs, movement, instruments and stories.  Erev Shabbat Services are at 7:30PM.

A catered Shabbat dinner to which all are invited (reservation and pre-payment required for dinner) follows this service at 6:30.   ($15/adult; $5/child, 5-12; $35 family cap).  Please RSVP.  office@agudasma.org or call 508-222-2243.

Oct 1
Dec. 3
Mar 4, 2011
April 1, 2011
June 3

Saturday Morning Services

Shabbat Services
10:00 - 12:00.  Our Shabbat morning service is often described as informal, interactive, and participatory.  While we go through the prayer service, we may stop to discuss an interesting reading or point of liturgy.  Instructions or comments are added throughout the service and the Torah reading is always followed by a lively discussion of the week’s portion.  All are encouraged to add their voices and participate regardless of background and familiarity with the liturgy. 
Sept. 4
Sept. 11
Sept 18 (Yom Kippur)
Sept. 25 (Sukkot)
Oct 2
Oct. 16
Oct. 23
Oct 30
Nov 6
Nov. 20 (Nicholas Kerrigan Bar Mitzvah)
Nov. 27
Dec. 4 (Chanukah)
Dec. 18
Dec. 25

Shabbat B’Yachad Saturday (once a month) Our award winning intergenerational Shabbat program includes an array of programming for all ages. 
Morning Shabbat B'Yachad resumes in the Fall:  The morning begins at 9:00 am with electives for children, adults or both.  Electives may include yoga, meditation, drumming, a nature walk, singing, Torah discussion, games or schmoozing in the kitchen.  At 10:00 am, services begin in three locations: adults meet in the sanctuary while children meet in two classrooms for age appropriate services of their own.  At 11:00 all return to the sanctuary for a community-wide Torah service and intergenerational learning and singing.  The entire morning ends with a potluck lunch at noon.

Arts & Crafts
Shabbat Stroll: weather permitting, enjoy a one mile hike around the beautiful grounds of the North Attleboro Fish Hatchery. Wear warm clothing and comfortable shoes
Meditation: w/Rosanna Wertheimer
Outdoor Games
Trivia Tournament

Oct. 9
Nov. 13
Dec. 11
Jan 15, 2011
Feb. 12
Mar 5
Apr. 16
May 14

Bar/Bat Mitzvah Services
10:00 - 12:00.  B’nai Mitzvah services at Congregation Agudas Achim are a community event and all are welcome.  Because of the relative size of the crowds, we sit in rows and the service is led from the bimah.  Family members and friends of the bar or bat mitzvah often participate and take honors in the service.  However, since we believe that children become Bar or Bat Mitzvah within the context of our community, this is by no means a private event – all are welcome!  Our b’nai mitzvah families are delighted to have you join with them in worship and celebration. 

Special Events: stay tuned!