Temple Emanuel Worship Services


Kabbalat Shabbat

Traditional Kabbalat Shabbat Service, Fridays at 6:30 PM

Rabbi Wesley Gardenswartz and Ritual Director Daniel J. Nesson usher in Shabbat by joining the congregation in song and prayer at this spirited service.


Shabbat Morning

The Hashkama (Early) Minyan, Saturdays at 6:45 AM

Gann Chapel The Hashkama Minyan, now in it's 40th year, is a fully egalitarian, lay led-service that meets every Shabbat of the year, and is followed by a fabulous sit-down breakfast. For Torah, Haftarah, and davening opportunities, or for more information, please contact Dan Nesson, (617) 558-8104.

The Sanctuary Service, Saturdays at 9:30 AM

Rabbi Wesley Gardenswartz, Rabbi Michelle Robinson, Cantor Elias Rosemberg and Ritual Director Daniel J. Nesson

Our sanctuary service includes spirited congregational singing, a weekly Torah commentary, the commemoration and celebration of lifecycle moments and a sermon.


The Shabbat Chapel Minyan

The Shabbat Chapel Minyan, now in its 18th year, is a traditional Shabbat morning service led by congregants.

We meet in the Gann Chapel at 9:30 a.m., this year on the second and fourth Shabbat of each month.

The chapel offers a warm and intimate setting, and the service is led by TE members who are regulars at the minyan.

The Shabbat Chapel Minyan dates for 2007-8 (5768) are:

  • September 29, 2007
  • October 13 and 27, 2007
  • November 10 and 24, 2007
  • December 8 and 22, 2007
  • January 12 and 26, 2008
  • February 9 and 23, 2008
  • March 8 and 22, 2008
  • April 12 and 26, 2008
  • May 10 and 24, 2008
  • June 14, 2008

Everyone is invited to attend this service. The Shabbat Chapel Minyan includes longtime members and newcomers, women and men, children and elders, people who want to learn new davening skills and people who just enjoy being in a cozy setting, people with limited Hebrew skills and expert daveners.

If you would like more information, contact one of the Minyan coordinators.

The coordinators for 5768 are:

(617) 636-3993
(617) 969-7548
(978) 436-9998

If you would like to be added to the Chapel Minyan email list, send email to joel@mahadash.com or a blank message to TE.Shabbat.Chapel.Minyan-subscribe@topica.com.

We look forward to seeing you at the Shabbat Chapel Minyan.

Click here to learn more about the Emanuel Shabbat Chapel Minyan.


Daily Minyan and Kaddish Club

Led by Ritual Director Daniel J. Nesson

Meaning in Minyan: Comfort in Company, Solace for the Soul

Temple Emanuel holds daily minyan services twice each day to provide for the spiritual needs not only of its members but of the entire Jewish Community.

Our minyan is egalitarian, with participation available to everyone at his or her level of ability.

When you attend a service, please let our Ritual Director, Dan Nesson, know if you are observing a Yahrzeit so that you can be offered the opportunity to lead the service or to accept an honor. You may also send email to in advance to make special arrangements.

The morning minyan generally meets at the following times:

  • 6:45 a.m.   Shabbat
  • 7:00 a.m.   Monday through Friday
  • 8:00 a.m.   Sunday and certain legal holidays

Exceptions are Rosh Hodesh, Festivals, and holidays when Hallel is recited. On those days the starting time is usually 6:45 a.m. (check the daily calendar for exact times each day.)

Evening services are usually at 7:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Saturday afternoon/evening service times are dictated by the weekly sunset time and can be found in the daily calendar listing.

 

Minyan Photo

Minyan Photo




The Kaddish Club of Temple Emanuel

The Kaddish Club is comprised of morning minyan attendees and a group of Temple members who volunteer their services year-round. The volunteers arrive before morning services, prepare a breakfast for the daily minyan, and clean up afterwards.

Breakfast is served at the conclusion of each morning service; you are cordially invited to join us.

To help defray the cost of food and supplies, a voluntary monthly contribution of $10 for regular breakfast attendees is requested. Minyan members are also asked to help with the daily cleanup as their morning schedules permit.

  Kaddish Club Photo

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