Baruch Haba
(Welcome)
Hablamos Español
Praise and Worship
Rebetzen Bethany
Beit Shofarot is pleased to have live Praise and Worship each Shabbat. Our praise and worship teams are meant to draw you into the worship of the One True G-d. Through it we hope to open up our hearts and souls to the only One worthy of praise! We trust that you will join us each Shabbat as we enter into his presence.
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Lead Vocals: Rebetzen Bethany
Backup Vocals: Barbara K., Melissa M., Jamie J., and Johnny C.
Percussion: Jamie J.
Keyboard: Rebetzen Bethany
WORSHIP MINISTRIES
Praise and Worship, Cantorials, Israeli Dance
Cantorials
Jamie J.
Shir Chadash, which means “a new song,” reflects the heart and focus of the Beit Shofarot Cantorial group. The Cantorial classes are designed to bring together the heart of His Living Word in liturgy and song through ancient tradition. Anyone interested in learning the liturgies is welcome to attend. Come learn the ancient history, traditional and modern melodies as well as gain the opportunity, as the Ruach Ha Kodesh leads, to “sing unto Adonai a new song.”
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Lead Vocals: Jamie J
Backup Vocals: Melissa M., Rebecca T., Johnny C., Rebetzen Bethany,
Barbara K.
Percussion: Jamie J.
Keyboard: Rebetzen Bethany
Israeli Dance
Pita A.
Shevakh La’El (G-d Be Blessed)! We are an extension of the Praise and Worship Team. We praise and worship through dance, flags, streamers, and tambourines. Our practices begin at 8:45am on Shabbat mornings. Dance is open to all who feel led to praise and worship Adonai through dance. We currently have men, women, and children ages 8 and up. We worship through Davidic/Israeli steps with a heart and mind set on HIM!
Psalms 149: Halleluyah! Sing to Adonai a new song, his praise in the assembly of the faithful. 2 Let Isra’el rejoice in their maker, let Tziyon’s children take joy in their king. 3 Let them praise his name with dancing, make melody to him with tambourine and lyre.
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YOUTH EDUCATIONAL DIRECTIVES
It's a season at Beit Shofarot! Due to explosive growth in our youth we are adding some new classes designed for the toddlers. We are also adding new teachings and materials to the existing Mishkahn Kids class. All children, including toddlers, will learn Hebrew on their level. Also, we are implementing a teen class and a collage age fellowship ministry as well.
These new classes will begin in August.
Torah Tots
Melissa M.
Mishkahn Kids
Rebecca T.
Temple Teens
Rabbi Tzali and Rebetzen Martin
Toddlers will be introduced to the Hebrew Alef-Bet, hear stories from the Torah as well as from the Brit Chadashah (New Testament), have puppet shows based on the Scripture, coloring, games, and many other fun activities based on their level!
Kids in this age group will also learn the basics of Hebrew as well as the pictograph. They are taught Torah principles, morals, and basics of Jewish customs.
Our Teens are introduced to deeper truths and understanding of the Torah. This class is not the same as the Bar/Bat Mitzvah. The teens frequently go on outings such as swimming, bowling, eating, etc.
Bar/Bat Mitzvah
Jamie J/Johnny C
Bar/Bat Mitzvah means a son/daughter of the Commandments. This class is open to boys from the ages of 12 and up and girls from the ages of 11 and up. Traditionally a boy becomes a bar mitzvah at the age of 13 and a girl becomes a bat mitzvah at the age of 12. Beit Shofarot invites any of our members of these ages and older who would like to go through the program to do so. It is open to both Jewish and
Non-Jewish peoples and is about a year long study.
College Youth
TBA
This is a new ministry designed for our growing number of College age youth. This group will be able to get together for coffee, movies, bowling, or whatever they choose; no alcohol or other illegal substances allowed. This group is to have good, clean, pure fun!
HEBREW COURSES
Ancient Pictograph
PICTOGRAPH HEBREW
Alannah K.-
The focus of this class is on the study of the ancient pictograph Hebrew and its biblical usage. Although students do learn modern Hebrew basics along with the ancient Pictograph Hebrew this is not a conversational Hebrew class. This class teaches one how to read the Scriptures in Hebrew with a deeper understanding from a Hebraic linguistic and historical perspective. The first half of the class deals with learning the Alef-bet, counting, colors, etc. advancing into basic grammar. The second half of class delves into Hebraic mysteries and a deeper understanding of the Torah through the pictograph, history, and archeology.
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HOSPITALITY
ONEG MINISTRIES
Alannah K./Shelly A.
​Oneg refers to 'delight'; which for Beit Shofarot almost always follows Shabbat Services and Mo'edim (Holy Days). This follows the Jewish tradition of socializing, eating, and enjoying one another's company.
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Oneg Shabbat is rooted in the biblical verse from Isaiah 58:13, which instructs people to "call the Sabbath a delight". Our Onegs are generally less formal and more relaxed. The food is provided by members who bring food each week and is Kosher according to Vayrika 11 (Leviticus 11). We have various full entries, sides, and desserts each week.
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By joining us each week for Oneg you are fulfilling a Mitzvah, a commandment, to keep the Shabbat a day of pleasure and delight!
TRANSLATION
Pita A.
Our congregation is made up of both English and Spanish speaking peoples; many of which do not know English. We have many bilingual people who speak both English and Spanish who serve as translators each week! If you are in need of translation devices please see Pita A. in the translation booth. These devices allow you to hear the services in Espanol!
