Information about Shabbat Worship at The Jewish Center

• 1. What is the significance of the Jewish Sabbath?
• 2. How does the Bar (Bat) Mitzvah celebrant participate in the service?
• 3. When was the Center founded?
• 4. What do the stone carvings on the outside walls represent?
• 5. What is the meaning of the stained glass windows in the Main Sanctuary?
• 6. What do the large tapestries in the Main Sanctuary represent?
• 7. What are the components of the Main Sanctuary?
• 8. What is the significance of the scroll in the lobby?
• 9. How are people expected to behave during services?
• 10. May we photograph the service?
• 11. May I use a cell phone in the lobby?
• 12. Is babysitting available?
• 13. Must everyone cover their heads during the service?
• 14. When do people wear a prayer shawl?
• 15. What is the Sabbath order of service?
• 16. What are we to understand about the Shema prayer?
• 17. What should we know about the reading of the Torah scroll?
• 18. Why is the Torah scroll lifted up at the end of the reading?
• 19. Explain the concluding prayers and blessing of wine and bread.

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