Experience Rest, Reflection, Renewal
Shabbat at
CBSRZ
Celebrate the weekly gift of Shabbat with us. Our Friday night and Second Saturday morning services weave together prayer, song, and community, offering a restful haven that nurtures the soul and strengthens our collective bond.
Join us on any Friday at 7 pm, or on the second Saturday at 10:30 am, but check the events calendar to confirm.
Shabbat stands as the cornerstone of Jewish life, offering a weekly pause from the rush of everyday responsibilities.
At CBSRZ, our Shabbat services blend tradition and creativity, welcoming congregants of all ages and backgrounds. Friday evenings feature spirited singing, candle lighting, and a communal meal or Oneg, while Second Saturday mornings include readings from the Torah and a reflective service. Throughout the year, we incorporate special themes and musical styles, highlighting the richness and diversity of Jewish practice.
Whether you come to pray, learn, connect with friends, or simply find rest, Shabbat at CBSRZ provides a spiritual retreat for the entire community. Join us and discover the beauty of welcoming this sacred time each week.
Friday Night Shabbat Services
Elevate your week’s end with candles, prayers, and communal joy. Our Friday Night service ushers in Shabbat with spirited melodies, thoughtful reflections, and a warm gathering that sets the tone for restful, sacred time.
Join us any Friday at 7 pm, but check the events calendar to confirm.
Welcoming Shabbat in Song and Light
Each Friday evening at CBSRZ, we gather to kindle the Shabbat lights and transition from our busy routines into a peaceful, sacred atmosphere.
Our Friday Night Shabbat service often features uplifting music, inspiring teachings, and a warm sense of camaraderie. In addition to the traditional liturgy, clergy and lay leaders might share personal reflections or introduce a thematic focus for the evening.
After the service, congregants and guests often linger for an Oneg Shabbat, enjoying light refreshments and conversation. This fellowship deepens our connections, allowing us to share the joys and challenges of the week.
Whether you’re coming alone, with family, or with friends, Friday Night Shabbat offers a meaningful way to start your weekend.
Second Saturday Services
Join us every second Saturday at 10:30 am for a welcoming Shabbat morning service. With traditional liturgy, meaningful reflections, and a warm communal atmosphere, we come together to celebrate Shabbat in a way that fosters connection and spiritual engagement.
Shabbat Morning Service and Reflection
On the second Saturday of each month, join us for a Shabbat morning service. Led by clergy and featuring traditional prayers, Torah reading, and communal worship, this service offers a meaningful opportunity to come together in celebration of Shabbat.
In a warm and welcoming setting, we engage with Jewish tradition through prayer, reflection, and learning. Whether you attend regularly or are joining us for the first time, our Second Saturday Shabbat service provides a familiar yet special way to observe Shabbat together.
Special Shabbat Services & Events
Throughout the year, we offer themed Shabbat events—from Shabbat at Cedar Lake in the summer to Candlelight Shabbat in the winter. These special gatherings remind us that there is more than one way to celebrate Shabbat, while fostering both spiritual enrichment and community connection.
Celebrate Shabbat in Unique Ways
In addition to our regular Friday night and second Saturday morning worship, CBSRZ hosts a variety of special Shabbat services and events throughout the year. Each event offers an opportunity to explore Shabbat from a fresh angle, while deepening relationships and engaging in hands-on experiences that bring our faith to life.
Join us in celebrating Shabbat’s infinite possibilities.
Anyone Can Sponsor an Oneg Shabbat
Sponsor an Oneg Shabbat and help make our community gathering even sweeter! By signing up to sponsor, you provide the refreshments that allow us to come together after services to enjoy food, conversation, and connection. It’s a meaningful way to celebrate a simcha, honor a loved one, or simply support our congregation. Sign up for a date and help create a warm and welcoming Shabbat for everyone.
Volunteer to Help with Your Favorite Holiday
Volunteer to help bring your favorite holiday to life! Your support helps create meaningful celebrations for our whole community. Sign up to lend a hand and be part of making our holidays joyful, engaging, and memorable.
Are You Choir Curious?
Our choir is a small group of congregants who simply enjoy singing together and helping bring music into our services throughout the year. You don’t need formal training or the ability to read music. If you like to sing and are open to learning, you’ll fit right in.
Rehearsals are relaxed, collaborative, and a great way to get to know people. If you have ever wondered what it might be like to add your voice, you are very welcome to come sit in and try it out.
Be a Part of the Rituals & Celebrations Committee
The Rituals and Celebrations Committee helps shape the shared moments that give our community its rhythm. From holidays to special Shabbatot, the committee works with Rabbi Bellows and Belinda to think about how we celebrate together.
If you enjoy Jewish tradition, have ideas about meaningful ways to mark the year, or simply want to help create warm and welcoming communal moments, we would love to have you join us.
