WORSHIP SERVICES

In recognition of our congregation's changing lifestyles, we offer Shabbat services at different times during each month. On at least one Friday, we start with an oneg at 5:30 p.m. with light healthy snacks and services begin at 6:00 p.m. More traditional Shabbat services begin at 8:00 p.m. and include a sermon by the Rabbi or guest speaker. Family Services begin at 7:00 p.m. These tend to highlight one or more of our religious school classes with the honored class(es) participating in the service. Students whose birthdays fall during that month are given an aliyah and celebrate at the Oneg Shabbat. For families with young children, there also are monthly Tot Shabbats.

B'nai Mitzvah Services are held during the school year on Saturday mornings at 10:30 a.m. in the sanctuary. In addition, there is an informal minyan in the chapel at 10:00. Congregants lead the service, read Torah, and enter into discussions about the weekly Torah portion. All members and friends of CMI are invited to join in either our traditional Shabbat services in the sanctuary or the Shabbat minyan services in the chapel. Our goal is to enhance and enrich everyone's Shabbat experience.

During the summer, congregants lead our Friday night services, which begin at 8:00 p.m. The clergy resume the pulpit in September.

In addition to Shabbat, services are held throughout the year to celebrate the Jewish holidays. Yizkor services are scheduled for the last day of each of the festivals.

For times and sermon topics of upcoming services, click here.

For more information, call the synagogue office at (203) 288-3877 or e-mail us at congregation@snet.net.