Shabbat Services & Times - Temple Shaari Emeth, Manalapan, NJ
Welcome to Temple Shaari Emeth - a vibrant, inclusive Reform Synagogue Community. We are engaged in lifelong learning and spiritual searching, called by Torah to justice and social responsibility. We are bound together by Jewish heritage and traditions, while embracing our diversity. We seek to foster meaningful relationships within our congregation, with the Jewish people, with Israel and with humanity. We honor the past and joyously celebrate in the present in order to nourish a Jewish future.
All are welcome at Temple Shaari Emeth. Join us for an upcoming Shabbat service, holiday or one of our many community events or groups.
Shabbat Services
Worship with us weekly at Temple Shaari Emeth, either in-person or online. Weekly Shabbat services are in the sanctuary and live-streamed on the website, Facebook, and YouTube.
Music plays a vital role in worship at Shaari Emeth. Our Shabbat services are enriched by the beautiful voices of our Cantor, Adult Choir, and Junior Choir. During our monthly Shabbat Zimriya service, the sanctuary comes alive with the sounds of the piano, guitar, saxophone, mandolin, clarinet, and bass. Singing is a cherished tradition in our congregation!
We also have a monthly Tot Shabbat service for families with children in second grade and younger, services for those with special needs, and a monthly Kabbalat Shabbat service at an earlier time, followed by Oneg Shabbat with a complimentary light dinner.
Times For Shabbat Services
Shabbat services are generally held Friday evenings from 6:30-8 p.m. and Saturday mornings from 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. These times are subject to change, so please check out the calendar for exact times.
Special Shabbat Services
Many times throughout the year, we offer themed Shabbat services including special guest speakers, musicians and fun activities. Check our homepage for any upcoming special Shabbat services.
Calendar of Events
We are a very active congregation, with a variety of religious education opportunities, community events, holiday celebrations and more. Stay up-to-date on what is happening by visiting our calendar page.
Past Shabbat Services
Missed a service or are curious about what a Shabbat service looks like at Temple Shaari Emeth? View our past Shabbat services online.
The publisher of the prayerbook we use, CCAR Press, has provided links to "Mishkan T’filah for Shabbat" in a couple of ways. The first is an online-only version of the siddur you can access for free; the second gives a coupon for purchasing the ebook.
• Flipbook, Mishkan T’filah for Shabbat: Access a free online flipbook, perfect for following along at home. You can click this link for easy access to the siddur.
• Ebook, Mishkan T’filah for Shabbat: Use this link for a 50 percent discount on the Kindle version of this publication, also ideal for following along from home.
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