Since the Torah forbids making of fire on Sabbath, lighting candles late on Friday afternoon constitutes our last creative act of the week, signaling our relinquishment of control over the world.
Traditionally Shabbat candles are lit no less than 18 minutes before sundown on Friday, and the Havdalah candle is kindled at least 42 minutes after sundown on Saturday— both of which are variable times, based on location and season.
Shabbat Candle-Lighting Times in Coral Springs this weekend: Friday candle lighting time is 7:21pm Saturday Havdalah time is 8:13pm
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The Torah scroll is read once through each year, with a sequential portion assigned to each week in turn. The stipulated excerpt from the weekly portion will be examined at the "Bagel Academy" study breakfast this Saturday morning, and read at the service which follows.
This Week's Parashah: Nitzavim-vaYeileich Parashah is Nitzvim-vaYeileich, Deuteronomy 29:9-31:30
10 Minutes of Torah
You choose the time to study and the Union’s Department of Lifelong Jewish Learning will provide the resources. The Union will send you a one-page e-mail each day on a topic of Jewish interest. All you need to do is find 10 minutes a day to “do Torah.” NOTE THAT "10 MINUTES OF TORAH" is now counted towards the 100 hours of continuing study qualifying you for the URJ "Keva" certificate!
Shabbat Resources
Schedule of Services
Shabbat Evening Services
8:00 p.m. (except 3rd Friday, as below)
Our Friday night Shabbat worship includes special monthly features according to this schedule:
1st Friday of the month: A family-oriented "Celebration" Shabbat, including blessings for those celebrating birthdays and anniversaries in the coming month. During most of the program year, services are sponsored and hosted by one of the grades in our Rosenberg Religious School.
2nd Friday of the month: Regularly scheduled services at 8:00 PM
3rd Friday of the month: "Come-as-You-Are Shabbat Experience" A jubilant musical event at 6:30 p.m. (starting with a wine-and-cheese social at 6:00 p.m.). "Shabbat Experience is preceded at 5:45 PM by a "K'tonton Club" service for families of children ages 2-6
Last Friday of the month: Our worship includes a service for the reading of the Torah.
We are proud that the JCC Assosciation of The Deaf has been part of the TBO worship family since 1987. Friday Night services are signed for the deaf and hearing-impaired once monthly, October through May. For details, see this month's calendar or call the Temple office (954-753-3232).
Shabbat Morning Worship
10:00 a.m.every Saturday Morning
Shabbat Shachrit worship and Torah service is conducted every Saturday morning at 10:00 a.m. On most Saturday mornings, when one or more young persons are called to the Torah as Bar- or Bat-Mitzvah, we celebrate in the Sanctuary; on other occasions, when a smaller congregation of worshippers is expected, our service is held in the more intimate setting of the Harold J. Share Memorial Chapel.
We always precede Saturday morning worship with our "Bagel Academy" Torah-Study Breakfast at 9:00, attendance at which counts towards the requirement for the URJ Lifelong Learning Keva Certificate. New participants are always welcome, and everyone coming is encouraged to review ahead of time the excerpt from this week's parashah under discussion (specifications for which are available in the monthly Light or on the home page of this web site).
Other Holiday Services
We celebrate every sacred occasion throughout the Jewish year biz'mano (on their proper date), with a variety of service formats: sometimes on the eve of the holiday, sometimes on the day itself, and sometimes both. For details on any planned holiday observance, and service times and details, see the Holidays page of this web site or call the Temple Office 954-753-3232
Shabbat Power Hour - March 13,“Spring Ahead— Into Passover!”
Join us for an exciting new program this year ...... The Shabbat Power Hour (print Flyer)
A fun and engaging hour-long luncheon program held four times a year immediately after Shabbat services, featuring a topical presentation,fantastic Jewish music, good company, and great food. .
