Friday Night Services

ChallahKabbalat Shabbat Services - 6:15 p.m.

Welcome the Sabbath arm-in-arm in our newly refurnished Silverman Sanctuary. Services are followed by a festive oneg at which congregants socialize. We have a variety of kaballat Shabbat programs each month which include:

Simcha Shabbat

Simcha Shabbat services are held on the first Friday of each month, also at 6:15 p.m.

Daven & Dinner

On the third Friday of each month, services are followed by a family-friendly dinner. For more about Daven & Dinner...

On evenings when there is a Daven & Dinner program, we hold a more intimate service in the chapel for those observing yahrzeit or for those who prefer a traditional Kaballat Shabbat service. 

Pray in the Park

During the summer months, family and friends gather for these special services, followed by homemade picnic dinners on the lawn. Click here for this year's schedule...  

Saturday Morning Services

Torah and Yad Service, 9:15 a.m.

Combining prayer with study, Rabbi Rosenthal leads Torah Services that enhance the traditional with a personal experience. Congregants share the bimah and lead services side-by-side with our rabbi. As an egalitarian congregation, women take a full and active role.

Tot Shabbat and Junior Congregation — NEW!!!

The second Saturday of the month will feature two new programs. Tot Shabbat, led by Sara Kaminski, will include stories and activities for preschool age children. Jamie Cohen will lead Junior Congregation for grades K-6. The service will incorporate the Torah Service, explanation of the weekly parasha, and more.

Parents are welcome to join their children at either service or attend the Shabbat service in the sanctuary. Both services begin at 10:30 a.m. 

Midrash Shabbat

Midrash Shabbat is a "Light Lunch and Learn" program that takes place immediately after shacharit morning services one Shabbat each month. Click here to learn more...  and click here to see the current schedule of topics.  

Midrash Shabbat is funded in part by the Ritual Committee, the Aaron S. Gold Institute of Jewish Studies, and patrons like you. If you would like to sponsor a future Midrash Shabbat, please contact the office by calling 619 697-6001 or email tifereth@tiferethisrael.com.

Call for Participation: Torah, Haftarah and Megillot Reading

Tifereth Israel Synagogue always encourages Torah and Haftarah readers at all levels, young and old, expert and novice. We offer a trope class on Sundays throughout the year (consult the office for times and dates). We also offer tutoring for Torah, Haftarah, Yamim Noraim (High Holy Days) and Megillot. If you have the desire to learn to lein, you might just bring out your inner Ba'al Koreh. Even occasional Torah reading is not only a great mitzvah, but gives you a great sense of accomplishment as a much-needed participant in our services.

If you're itching to read your old Bar or Bat Mitzvah part, please contact our office at 619 697-6001 or by email at admin@tiferethisrael.com. You will be contacted by the Ritual Vice President who can give you the date and whatever materials you need to refresh your skills.

Sponsoring Oneg Shabbat or Kiddush

If you are celebrating a simcha -- a wedding, a new baby, a birthday, an anniversary, or some other joyous event -- consider sponsoring a Shabbat Morning Kiddush. Sisterhood will help you with the details. Contact the office for more information.