Pardes Levavot Service Schedule

Welcome to Pardes Levavot. We welcome all to attend and participate in our shabbat services. We make no assumptions about the members of our community. Some are intimate with the Hebrew language, some remember bits from Hebrew school as a child, some have never encountered Hebrew. Our members come from varied denominations: Reform, Orthodox, Conservative; some were raised secular; some are not Jewish, with some on a path to converting to Judaism.

The best way to see if Pardes Levavot is the community for you is to join us for a few Shabbat services, meet our members and experience what we are all about. Our new Shabbat schedule includes an emphasis on learning for the whole family.

We typically have Shabbat services twice a month. Below is a very general guide to what you will experience at our Shabbat services. Please note that this is only an outline. The actual schedule is informed by Jewish holidays, Jewish community events and special Pardes Levavot events. Please see our calendar for the current schedule.

First Shabbat of the Month - All Ages Shabbat Service

We celebrate the first Shabbat of the month on Saturday morning beginning at 10:00 AM. The first part of the morning offers a gateway to understanding prayer for all ages. Next the adults have a deep guided experience through the service itself and interactive Torah study, while the children learn Torah and prayer in their class session. We all come together for the final portion of the morning for the Torah reading. We end our shabbat celebration with Kiddush. This is a particularly family-friendly Shabbat, with something for everyone and special attention to small children.

Following services we have B'nei Mitzvah preparation classes for students and parents. Please contact us at info@pardeslevavot.org for information on our wonderful Circle of Family Education program.

Third Shabbat of the Month - Contemplative Shabbat Service

We celebrate the third Shabbat of the month beginning at 10:00 AM. We offer a deeper, more extensive Shabbat experience involving everyone. We draw on the traditional liturgy, going slower and more deeply into selections. We seek a heart-felt connection with ritual, tradition and each other. We end our shabbat celebration with Kiddush. While there is not a special class for the young ones on this Shabbat, children are always welcome in our services.

Following services we have the "Rebbes' Tisch". This is a European tradition of gathering in the afternoon with the Rebbes for discussion and a meal. Please join us for our pot luck meal. Bring a vegetarian or dairy dish to share as we schmooze and discuss the Torah portion of the week.