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7 of the service is not permitted under any circumstances on (this includes Friday evening and Saturday till 45 minutes after sunset). Please advise your guests of this policy to avoid any embarrassing moments. If you would like to arrange for Bimah pictures, either before or after Shabbat, please contact Allison Robinson, [email protected]

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Reading from , or reciting a blessing over the reading during services, which is considered an honor. This is generally referred to in English as having or getting an Aliyah. The raised platform at the front of the Sanctuary; i.e., the pulpit.

pl: Brachot A blessing. A prayer beginning with the phrase "Barukh atah..." (Blessed art Thou...)

A talk that delves into themes of the week’s Torah portion.

The honor of dressing the Torah.

A reading from the Prophets, read along with the .

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Raising an open Torah scroll so that the entire congregation can view the Torah script.

brief ceremony at which time we take leave of Shabbat. literally means separation or distinction.

The body of Jewish law dealing with what foods we can and cannot eat and how those foods must be prepared and eaten.

A prayer recited over sanctifying Shabbat or a holiday. A Luncheon is an opportunity to gather with friends and family immediately following the service and do something very Jewish–eat!

Skullcap head-coverings worn by during services, and by some Jews at all times, more commonly known as a yarmulkes.

The person who reads or blesses the reading of the last part of the and chants the entire reading.

Any of the that Jews are obligated to observe. It can also refer to any Jewish religious obligation, or more generally to any good deed.

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