Community
Music & Ritual
Beit Tefillah – House of Worship
At Beth Tikvah, music and ritual are central to our worship and community experience.
From the joyous melodies of Shabbat to the introspective moments of High Holy Days, our services foster a welcoming environment where tradition and modernity blend seamlessly.
Shabbat Services
Shabbat services at Beth Tikvah offer moments of peace, joy, and connection.
Through meditative and participatory singing, our Rabbi and Cantorial Soloists lead us each week in meaningful prayer and reflection.
With the Mishkan T’filah prayer book as our guide, services include Hebrew and English elements, uplifting sermons, poetry, and Visual T’filah to enhance the experience.
Please contact us if you are interested in receiving the Zoom link to join our Shabbat service online. They start at 7:15 PM each Friday evening.
Weekly Shabbat Services:
Held every Friday evening in our beautiful sanctuary followed by a congregant-sponsored Shabbat Oneg with refreshments and socializing.
Congregational Shabbat Dinners:
Held throughout the year, these meals bring families together to celebrate Shabbat as a community.
Special Shabbat Offerings
Pride Shabbat: A joyful and inclusive celebration honoring LGBTQ+ individuals and their contributions to our community, reaffirming our commitment to equality and belonging.
Shironim Shabbat: Our adult choir leads unique services throughout the year, blending traditional and contemporary Jewish music to elevate prayer through song.
Tikvah Tots Shabbat: A lively service for children ages 8 and under, filled with singing, storytelling, and active participation.
Family Shabbat: Students in Grades 2nd – 6th lead services on special Shabbats throughout the year, celebrating the youthful spirit of Shabbat.
Veterans Shabbat: A special service where we honor and express gratitude to our veteran congregants for their service and dedication to our country.
Shabbat Neshama: Held several times during the year, Shabbat Neshama is a Shabbat for the soul and offers a contemporary instrumental ensemble and vocal musical experience.
Saturday Morning Services
B’nai Mitzvah:
Held on designated mornings to celebrate and honor our students’ milestones.
Library Minyan & Torah Study:
A participatory, guitar-led prayer experience led by Rabbi Rick. Includes an engaging discussion on the weekly Torah portion with insights from Hasidic and spiritual traditions.
Ritual Committee
The Ritual Committee collaborates with our clergy to guide prayerbook selection, service policies, and ritual practices.
Members help lead services in the Rabbi’s absence and during specific events like the second day of Rosh HaShanah.
To join, contact the Ritual Committee Chair.
Music Groups
Shironim
Adult Choir: This dedicated group enriches services year-round, including the High Holy Days. Open to adults 18 and older with a passion for singing.
Shir Chadash
Teen Ensemble Choir: High school teens perform at special Shabbat services and holiday celebrations, practicing on Sundays.
Shabbat Instrumentalists
Talented congregational musicians accompany services, providing unique sounds for the congregation, especially Shabbat Neshama.
Music & Ritual
For more information or to join our musical programs,
contact Julie Sapper, Director of Musical Programming.