Shabbat

Everyone is welcome at Shabbat.

Kabbalat Shabbat Services

Friday evening, beginning with a light nosh at 5:30pm—a chance to grab a bite and say hello, followed by a meaningful service at 6:15pm.

​New to Temple Chai or joining us for the first time?

Whether you’re exploring your Jewish identity, new to the area, or just curious, you are welcome here.

Our Shabbat Services

  • Friday Kabbalat Shabbat: We invite you to join us for Kabbalat Shabbat every Friday evening, starting with a light drop-in nosh at 5:30pm, followed by the service at 6:15pm.
  • Prayer Lab: Informal. Accessible. Personal. Our Prayer Lab service is for all those who want to delve more deeply into the Shabbat experience. We take the powerful themes of Shabbat “off the bimah,” and put them into your hands for personal contemplation and inspiration. Prayer Lab services are welcoming for beginners and thought-provoking for those already comfortable with prayer.
  • Shabbat AM!: Join us on Shabbat morning services on selected Saturdays throughout the year.  All are welcome to join us as we sing and pray together, hear Torah read, and learn from the Torah portion.  The schedule can be found on our calendar here
  • Tot Shabbat:Held on the first friday of the month at 5:00pm, Tot Shabbat is for the youngest members of our community from birth through preschool, with older siblings and family members welcome!  Join us for songs, prayers, stories, and blessings, all in 30 minutes or less.  Tot Shabbat is followed by a free Pizza dinner and snacks for all.

What to expect at Shabbat

Interfaith families, spiritual seekers, longtime members and first-time visitors—we’re so glad you’re here.

  • 5:30pm nosh light snacks & casual mingling
  • 6:15pm Kabbalat Shabbat service (typically ~60–75 minutes)
  • Kids are always welcome! Kids are always welcome!  We always love seeing young faces in the sanctuary, and we believe that any noise from children is joyful noise.  Please feel free to bring your children to ANY of our services, and please feel free to bring quiet (non-electronic) toys and books for young children if you wish.  If you are looking for prayer experiences specifically created for youth and families, we hold Tot Shabbat on the first Friday of every month for our under 5 kids. We also have regular Dorot Multi-Generational Shabbat Services. Please see our calendar here for our full schedule of services and programs
  • Parking: Parking lot with easy access on 60th Street and Bell Road.
  • Greeters: You’ll be warmly welcomed at the door—and we’re happy to seat you with a friendly face.

Shabbat Prayers