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Shabbat evening services usually follow the more liberal format.

About once a month, a more traditional service is also held in the Racusin Chapel (pictured). Members of the congregation lead this latter service.These services last about 45 minutes; attendees often then join the rest of the congregation in the Sanctuary for the Rabbi's sermon, the concluding parts of the service, and the Oneg Shabbat. The mood of these services is relaxed and celebratory, and all are welcome. Please check our calendar for upcoming dates.

On Shabbat morning, a more traditional service, led by the Rabbi, is conducted in the Racussin Chapel. This Saturday services is then followed by a kiddush "nosh" and an hour of Torah study in the Library.

Once a month, Shabbat evening services are moved to 6:00pm and are directed more at younger families - although everyone is welcome. A special siddur, Gates of Prayer for Young People, is used for these services, and the traditional sermon is replaced by a story or some other child-oriented presentation. Following the services, a family dinner is held in the Grossman Auditorium. CBI (through the work of our program director) provides a kosher-style main meal; congregants bring salads, vegetables, and desserts. There is no charge for this meal, but contributions are always welcome.

Tot Shabbat is a casual, mini-family service for young children. It features lots of singing, dancing, Jewish learning, and fun. We welcome vocal babies, wandering toddler, inquisitie preschoolers, and vibrant grade-schoolers.* This service takes place once a month on Family Shabbat Dinner nights at 6:15pm in the Racusin Chappel. Times and dates are scheduled to change, so check the bulletin for more information.

*Parental supervision is required.

During the High Holydays, a complete parallel set of services takes place, one liberal, the other traditional. A second prayer leader is brought into the community to handle the traditional services, although the Rabbi delivers the same sermon in both sets of services as a way to tie the two parts of the congregation together.