Shabbat
We believe in Shabbat as a radical practice of rest. There are many ways to engage in this practice, and we invite you to join us each month for whichever modalities feel resonant to you.
These gatherings happen almost every month in addition to special shabbes gatherings:
Nariya (Kabbalat Shabbat & Shabbes Dinner)
Nariya is our monthly musical Kabbalat Shabbat service and dinner (kosher pescatarian with DF and GF options). Join us to raise your voice, catch your breath, and move your body as we create a circle of sound to welcome Shabbat. All ages welcome.
Nariya was created by Rabbi Micah Shapiro and inspired by the work of Rabbi Ruth Gan Kagan and Nava Tehila. It is a collaboration between Cleveland Jewish Collective, Kol HaLev, and Mitsui Collective.
Location & Access: Beth El – The Heights Synagogue in Cleveland Heights (map) // wheelchair accessible // Masks optional
Shabbat Hike
Join us to enjoy Shabbat outdoors. This is a chance to connect with each other and the earth. The location and difficulty varies month to month. All ages welcome.
Community Shabbes
Our monthly Community Shabbes is a chance to come together, whether you want to pray, learn, or just hangout! You’re welcome to come to whichever part(s) you want and/or to hang out in the community space.
10:30-12:30 Shachrit (morning prayer)
We begin with prayers of awakening and gratitude. Our prayer is songful and interspersed with English poetry. We have a brief Torah service with 1 aliyah.
12:30-1:30 vegetarian potluck lunch*
1:30-3:00 Learning (topics vary – see our calendar for more details)
We bring our own lives and experiences into conversation with Jewish tradition and contemporary sources, and see what meaning we can make together.
Location & Access:
- The Cultural Arts Center at Disciples Christian Church, Cleveland Heights (map)
- wheelchair accessible
- masks required indoors
- gender neutral wheelchair accessible bathroom
Kids: We will have an area set up with a few games and activities for little ones to play.
*Food: CJC will provide challah and grape juice. Please bring a vegetarian dish to share.
Some people in our community are Gluten Free, Dairy Free, or allergic to nuts or purple nightshades – please keep these dietary needs in mind as you decide what to bring, so that everyone has at least one thing they can eat. Please list ingredients so that people know what they are able to eat.