Preparing to Pray: The Basics of Shabbat Services

Preparing to Pray is a three-part learning series that invites you to explore the beauty, depth, and spiritual richness of Shabbat prayer at BJ. Through guided learning with Rabbi Becca Weintraub and Hazzan Ari Priven, we’ll engage the structure, themes, and melodies of Friday night and Shabbat morning services—uncovering how prayer works, why it moves us, and how it can open pathways to meaning and connection.

Each offering in the series unfolds over two sessions, creating space to listen closely, ask questions, and return more deeply into the prayers. Whether you are a regular in services or seeking a renewed relationship with Shabbat prayer, these sessions offer tools, insight, and inspiration to deepen your experience. Register for each offering you wish to attend, with the expectation of joining both sessions.

Click on a session link below for more detail, or register now!