Friday evening prayer
Kabbalat Shabbat and Ma’ariv in many Jewish traditions, when led by an authorized community partner.
Explore the program →Integrity in naming worship
Shabbat services ordinarily refer to Jewish communal worship with specific prayers, liturgy and requirements. The Assembly will not advertise a Jewish service or minyan until an appropriately qualified Jewish religious partner approves the ritual format, leadership, participant expectations and site. Meanwhile we can provide honest introductory literature and a Shabbat study circle.
Saturday morning prayer
Shacharit and Torah-reading practices differ across communities; consult a recognized Jewish facilitator.
Explore the program →Shabbat learning circle
An introduction to text, rest, household practices and ethical hospitality—not a substitute synagogue service.
Explore the program →What qualified leadership must settle
- Whether this is a Jewish service, an Assembly learning circle, or a different faith-specific gathering
- Accepted prayerbook and Torah-reading text; observance/cantillation and quorum requirements where applicable
- Seating and participation practice, respectful accommodations, safeguarding and religious independence
- Shabbat-compatible building/venue arrangement and non-electronic copies
- Who may teach, lead or chant particular prayers and under whose authorization
Guest welcome
A guest may attend to listen without receiving pressure to recite words outside their beliefs. A Christian, Jewish, Muslim or questioning person is welcome to learn; no invitation implies the traditions have identical liturgies or dogmas.
Read Jewish prayers in three forms
Use our educational prayer atlas for Hebrew script, spoken-Hebrew transliteration and English meaning. A prayer study library is not a substitute for a qualified communal worship leader.