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Weekly services
SERVICES;
Erev Shabbat (Friday night) service - Yeshiva Study (Bible Study)
Shabbat - Weekly Parasha Teaching and Worship
Erev Shabbat (Friday night) service - Yeshiva Study (Bible Study)
Shabbat - Weekly Parasha Teaching and Worship
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(All night services, events, and fellowship begin at 7pm EST)
Shabbat Oneg (after service meal & fellowship)
(First Shabbat each month)
In the Orthodox Judaic world, an Oneg Shabbat (or oneg for short) is a post-dinner social time on Friday night or after Shabbat service(s), usually involving chips, cakes, singing and cheap alcohol (not required). Oneg at Beit HaSha’ar; we want to build relationships among our congregants and strengthen the bonds between Synagogue members beyond the confines of formal worship services. One way to make Beit HaSha’ar a house of Peace and Fellowship is at the Oneg Shabbat. In fact, Oneg Shabbat is a halachic term for the sheer physical enjoyment we should take in Shabbat. (Oneg means pleasure or delight.) Isaiah 58 says: You shall call the Shabbat a delight (oneg) and the holy thing of God shall be honored.
Our Oneg consists of members bringing snacks, cakes and pettifor’s to share with each other and IF you want to eat a regular meal, you are encouraged bring your own “bag lunch”, and if desired a bit to share with others. We provide free bottled water.
Taking reference from Jewish literature; How is this sublime requirement of oneg to be fulfilled, the Talmud wonders. Rabbi Yehudah answers, through eating spinach, large fish and heads of garlic. Rav Pappa says that it may be fulfilled even with something small like little fish fried in oil and flour (Talmud Shabbat 118b). It’s typical of the halacha to seek such mundane physical expression for lofty values. For example, once you have fellowshipped and have settle in at home, sexual intimacy (for a married couple) is also a part of oneg Shabbat (Maimonides, Laws of Shabbat 30:14). The Talmud promises lavish spiritual rewards to those who make Shabbat an oneg, a delight. Throughout the ups and downs of our history, Jews have made sacrifices in order to make Shabbat special, creating a weekly oasis of joy and delight.
Today, most Jews fulfil oneg Shabbat by eating three meals (three daily prayer services) and buying and preparing the best food and drink we can afford. In most Oneg gatherings, you can decide what you would like to provide – be as creative as you would like. To keep the Sabbath a delight for all, Shabbat Oneg’s are generally potluck and to keep things simple they are a dairy oneg (no meat) after Sabbath Service. (We at Beit HaSha’ar are biblically kosher not rabbinically kosher) Most congregations encourage all members and regular attendees to contribute. Some parve and dairy suggestions include chicken, salmon, tuna, bagels, cheese, vegetables, salads, pasta or potato salad. You can also bring side items like dried and fresh fruit, a cheese platter or vegetables and dips, chips, olives, pickles, or cakes, cookies and pastries are always well received. Also make sure that whatever is contributed is ready to serve, as this ensures everyone can all enjoy a delicious lunch or dinner and time of fellowship together.
Be aware that many processed foods have non-kosher gelatin, such as marshmallows, so it's important to read labels. In most cases, grocery stores carry a version of the product with a Heckscher (kosher symbol). If possible, look for the symbols below on your items. As a community of Jewish and Torah Observant Believers, do not eat unclean animals, or anything containing ingredients that are biblically unclean.
Our Oneg consists of members bringing snacks, cakes and pettifor’s to share with each other and IF you want to eat a regular meal, you are encouraged bring your own “bag lunch”, and if desired a bit to share with others. We provide free bottled water.
Taking reference from Jewish literature; How is this sublime requirement of oneg to be fulfilled, the Talmud wonders. Rabbi Yehudah answers, through eating spinach, large fish and heads of garlic. Rav Pappa says that it may be fulfilled even with something small like little fish fried in oil and flour (Talmud Shabbat 118b). It’s typical of the halacha to seek such mundane physical expression for lofty values. For example, once you have fellowshipped and have settle in at home, sexual intimacy (for a married couple) is also a part of oneg Shabbat (Maimonides, Laws of Shabbat 30:14). The Talmud promises lavish spiritual rewards to those who make Shabbat an oneg, a delight. Throughout the ups and downs of our history, Jews have made sacrifices in order to make Shabbat special, creating a weekly oasis of joy and delight.
Today, most Jews fulfil oneg Shabbat by eating three meals (three daily prayer services) and buying and preparing the best food and drink we can afford. In most Oneg gatherings, you can decide what you would like to provide – be as creative as you would like. To keep the Sabbath a delight for all, Shabbat Oneg’s are generally potluck and to keep things simple they are a dairy oneg (no meat) after Sabbath Service. (We at Beit HaSha’ar are biblically kosher not rabbinically kosher) Most congregations encourage all members and regular attendees to contribute. Some parve and dairy suggestions include chicken, salmon, tuna, bagels, cheese, vegetables, salads, pasta or potato salad. You can also bring side items like dried and fresh fruit, a cheese platter or vegetables and dips, chips, olives, pickles, or cakes, cookies and pastries are always well received. Also make sure that whatever is contributed is ready to serve, as this ensures everyone can all enjoy a delicious lunch or dinner and time of fellowship together.
Be aware that many processed foods have non-kosher gelatin, such as marshmallows, so it's important to read labels. In most cases, grocery stores carry a version of the product with a Heckscher (kosher symbol). If possible, look for the symbols below on your items. As a community of Jewish and Torah Observant Believers, do not eat unclean animals, or anything containing ingredients that are biblically unclean.
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