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Services & Holidays
Suri Krieger, Rabbi and Spiritual Leader
Our SHABBAT SERVICES, held throughout the year on the average of twice monthly, are creatively filled with prayer, song, storytelling, dance and meditation. Unless otherwise noted, all of our
services, will be held in our spiritual home at First Parish in Waltham (FPW), 50 Church St. Waltham. Directions to First Parish in Waltham (FPW) can be
found HERE.
November 2019
December 2019
January 2020
February 2020
April 2020
May 2020
June 2020
July-August
To learn more about Rabbi Suri, and other B'nai Or leaders, click HERE.
Each month is filled with many other opportunities to gather in community. Consult
our calendar for other services, programs or events.
NEW TIME: Friday, November 1, 6:45 PM. Shabbat Evening of Peace Service led by Rabbinic Pastor Shayndel Kahn with Special Guests from NEVE SHALOM - WAHAT AS-SALAM,
a cooperative village jointly founded by Israeli Jews and Arabs in an attempt to show that the two peoples can live side by side peacefully, and conduct educational work for peace, equality and understanding between the two peoples as well. Please bring a contribution for the community supported Oneg to follow. For more information, including a
schedule of the evening's program, go HERE. Please plan to arrive early so that the evening's program can begin promptly at 6:45 PM.
Whitcomb-FPW.
Saturday, November 16, 9:15 AM Brunch & Learn; 10:30 AM Shabbat Morning Service (Parashat Vayera) led by Rabbi Suri. Please bring a brunch contribution and join us for
community and Torah text discussion. Coffee, drinks, and bagels will be provided. Chapel-FPW.
Saturday, November 23, *6:30 PM (NEW TIME). Gratitude Melavah Malkah. Plan now to join Rev. Deb Goldman and Rabbi Suri for an inspirational pre-Thanksgiving service. Chapel-FPW. Details to follow.
Friday, December 6, 7:30 PM. Kabbalat Shabbat Service (Parashat Vayetzei) led by Rabbi Suri. Oneg following the service hosted by the
Shabbat Tribe. Chapel-FPW.
Saturday, December 21, 10:00 AM. Shabbat Morning Service (Parashat Vayeshev) led by Rabbi Suri. Chapel-FPW.
December 22-30. TRIBES WINTER GATHERINGS. Watch for details from your Tribe Coordinators.
Friday, January 3, 2020, 7:30 PM. Kabbalat Shabbat Service (Parashat Vayigash) led by Rabbi Suri. Community-wide sponsored Oneg following the service. Chapel-FPW.
Saturday, January 18, 10:00 AM. Shabbat Morning Service (Parashat Shemos) led by Rabbi Suri. Chapel-FPW.
Friday, February 7, 7:30 PM. Kabbalat Shabbat Service (Parashat Beshalach) led by Rabbi Suri. Oneg following the serviceibe hosted by the
Rainbow River Tribe. Chapel-FPW.
Saturday, February 22, 10:00 AM. Shabbat Morning Service (Parashat Mishpatim) led by Rabbi Suri. Chapel-FPW
March 2020
Saturday, March 7, 6:00 PM. Havdallah and Purim "Warm-up" led by Rabbi Suri and others. Whitcomb Hall-FPW. Watch for more
details!
DATES TO BE DETERMINED BY RESPECTIVE TRIBES. TRIBES SPRING GATHERINGS. Watch for details from your Tribe Coordinator(s).
Friday, April 3, 7:30 PM. Kabbalat Shabbat Service (Parashat Tzav) led by Rabbi Suri. Oneg following the service hosted by the Roots Tribe. Chapel-FPW.
Saturday, April 18, 10:00 AM. Shabbat Morning Service (Parashat Shmini) led by Rabbi Suri. Chapel-FPW.
Friday-Sunday, April 24-26. Annual B'nai Or Community Retreat on Cape Cod led by Special Guest, Rabbi Hannah Dresner. For more information, please
go HERE.
Friday, May 1, 7:30 PM. Kabbalat Shabbat Service (Parashat Achrei Mot-Kedoshim) led by Rabbi Suri. Oneg following the service hosted by the
Nonami Tribe. Chapel-FPW.
Saturday, May 16, 10:00 AM. Shabbat Morning Service (Parashat Behar Bechukotai) led by Rabbi Suri. Chapel-FPW.
Friday, June 5, 7:00 PM (NEW TIME). Kabbalat Shabbat Nature Service led by Rabbi Suri. Join us for our Annual Shabbat Service in Nature as we gather
at a nearby park in Waltham. If the weather is not suitable for an outdoor service, it will be held in the Chapel and First Parish in Waltham. Oneg hosted by the
Hinenu Tribe. Stay tuned for details.
Saturday, June 20, 10:00 AM. Shabbat Morning Service led by Rabbi Suri. Chapel-FPW.
Summer Shabbat Schedule will be posted by June 1.