Shabbat Services

Our Shabbat services are traditional. They are led by our revered and much beloved Rabbis, and chanted by members of our minyan. Services are conducted primarily in Hebrew, with some English passages sprinkled in for understanding.

The truth is that only each individual knows how he or she best communicates with G-d. At Lubavitch, the language you use or the pace you set for yourself are not of paramount importance. Our prayer books are written in both Hebrew and English, and page numbers are announced continuously so you may always catch up. Please connect with the day, with G-d, and with your own soul in whatever personal manner suits you best.

The tunes are old, familiar ones, sung by those who know the words and those who can only hum along, with all the gusto befitting the joy of Shabbat.

During the Torah reading, the Rabbi guides us through the weekly Torah portion aliyah by aliyah, briefly commenting on each passage. This is the most popular part of the service.