Shabbat at Home Resources

While our Jewish Life staff welcomes Shabbat into their own homes, we have plenty of resources to help you lead your own Shabbat at home.

Basically Jewish

Rabbi Nora leads an experiential introduction to Judaism course designed for those looking to reconnect with Judaism, as well as non-Jews looking to discover.

Friday Night Services

With Rabbi Aaron

This inclusive service led by Rabbi Aaron and musicians Aaron Shneyer, Danny Villaneuva, and Wren Elhai blends contemporary and traditional elements for an experience that feels both familiar and fresh.

Jewish Guilt

Yom Kippur may be behind us, but for some, Jewish guilt is a constant undercurrent to our thoughts, emotions, and decisions. What are the origins of Jewish guilt, and is there anything valuable in it? With Rabbi Aaron, dive into texts that explore the role of Jewish guilt in our lives and our identities.

Shabbat: Exhale

Mindfulness guide and yoga teacher Alison Waldman leads gentle movement and meditation to cultivate greater spiritual focus leading into Shabbat. Opt to participate on a yoga mat, from our pews, or virtually from home.

Friday Night Services

With Rabbi Nora

This inclusive service led by Rabbi Nora and musicians Aaron Shneyer, Sarah Fredrick, and Jeff Geld blends contemporary and traditional elements for an experience that feels both familiar and fresh.

Badass Jewish Women

Take a deep dive into the stories of influential, courageous, and radical women whose voices we don’t always get to hear in Jewish spaces.

6th Street Minyan: Renewal Shabbat

Connect spiritually through prayer and music at this reflective Jewish Renewal-style service led by musicians Aaron Shneyer, Sarah Fredrick, Wren Elhai, and Jeff Geld.

Start Fresh: Monthly Morning Intention-Setting

Inspired by Rosh Chodesh, the start of a new month in the Jewish calendar, Rabbi Nora leads song-filled morning prayers and kavvanot (intentions) to start your day.

Shabbat: Exhale

With Alison Cohen and Rabbi Aaron

At this one-hour alternative Shabbat service, unwind and reconnect through guided meditation, reflection on Jewish teachings, and communal singing led by mindfulness teacher Alison Cohen and Rabbi Aaron.