SHABBAT B’YACHAD

EREV SHABBAT (Friday evenings) - AT THE SYNAGOGUE

This program features an early service for our youngest members and their families at 5:45pm, followed by a catered dinner at 6:30pm, which is open to the entire community.  Our regular Friday night services will take place at 7:30pm followed by guest speakers or special programming.  SUPERVISED CHILDCARE will be offered for this program. 

On May 2, we will be held in conjunction with our Yom Hashoah service.  The catered dinner is $15 per adult and $5 for children 5-12 with a $35 family cap.  A limited subsidy is available.  Please make your reservations for dinner by Monday, April 28 by contacting the synagogue office at office@agudasma.org or 508-222-2243.

May Menu: stay tuned!

EREV SHABBAT (Friday evenings) - AT HOME

This program matches congregants together who share a common interest, diet, family circumstance, geographical location, etc to experience Shabbat in the comfort of someone’s home.  Please join congregants for a lovely Shabbat dinner in their home or yours.  We will match you with families and individuals with similar backgrounds and provide information  - as well as a trained guide – to make this Shabbat special.  Please send an email to Rabbi Elyse at rabbi@agudasma.org to sign up and indicate if you would like to be a guest or a host.  There will not be any services at the synagogue that evening. 

SATURDAY MORNING SHABBAT B'YACHAD

April 12 - Theme: Welcoming the stranger - A Passover Mitzvah!
May 3 - Our FINAL Shabbat B’Yachad for this season - details to come.

The monthly program integrating our school community with our Shabbat community, featuring favorite electives as well as some new and interesting choices.  Elective programs begin at 9 am, followed by services at 10 and ending with a potluck lunch. 

Choose from these electives (9-10AM) before services:

April 12....
Why do we say that?  Passover Edition: Join Rabbi Elyse in a discussion.  Take a closer look at selections from the Haggadah to enhance your Passover Seder experience.

Meditation: Janice Dexter-Ganek guides us through various exercises for a different Passover experience as we explore matzah, the simple, yet highly meaningful symbol of this holiday.  We will use Jay Michaelson's thought-provoking and entertaining eating meditation that will help you look at matzah and Passover in a whole different light.

Drumming: Brian Bodemer creates rhythems using everyday objects, drums and other percussion instruments. Open to both adults and children. No experience needed.

Jewish Basketball: What is Jewish basketball?  When Jewish kids get together to play basketball, it becomes "Jewish".  Wear your sneakers and join our pick-up game!

Chess and Game Club: Games available for all ages and abilities. Come and learn a new game or enjoy an old one.

Hot Cocoa Talk: Text study with a twist...for our Upper School students, grab a steaming mug of cocoa and a treat and get ready to gab!

Coffee Talk: we provide the coffee and snacks, you provide the topic!

Potluck Assignments:  A-L Main Dish and Drink, M-Z Salad/Side and Dessert.  Call Susan Lichtman w/questions: 508-252-5652. Changes monthly.

HOLIDAY EDITION - Watch for Details!

This year we will hold four Holiday workshops designed for children, adults, and families.  There will be something for everyone. These workshops will be held on the following Sunday mornings from 11:00am 1:00pm.  Watch for more details.

May 18 (SHAVUOT)

There will be many other opportunities for adults to learn together.  Keep an eye on our newsletter for details.

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