Bet Ami Congregation

Shabbat (Saturday) Services

2:00-2:45 Bible Study
3:00-3:45 Worship Music and Davidic Dance
3:45-4:00 Liturgy/Blessings
4:00-4:45 Torah Portion Teaching
4:00-4:45 Children's Class
4:00-4:45 Teen Class
5:00-5:30 Havdalah Liturgy Service and Dismissal

Torah portion teachings follow the weekly assigned readings schedule and are taught by the Congregational leader or other speakers. Children’s and Teen classes are offered during the 4:00 teaching. Youth are also welcome to stay with their parents in the main service.
Music includes voices and various instruments to create worshipful music from a Hebraic perspective. Some of the music is original, composed by congregants.

Davidic Dance is done through beginner steps and traditional choreographed dances that are enjoyed during the evening service.

Havdalah (Hebrew: הַבְדָּלָה, meaning 'separation') is a ceremony that marks the symbolic end of Shabbat and holidays, and ushers in the new week. Shabbat ends on Saturday evening. Havdalah is recited over kosher wine or kosher grape juice. On completion of the Shabbat, a special braided Havdalah candle with more than one wick is lit, and a prayer is recited. It is customary to gaze at one's fingernails reflecting the light of the candle. Spices, often stored in a decorative spice container, are handed around so that everyone can smell the fragrance. It has long been customary to beautify and honor the Mitzvah of Havdalah by placing the spices in an artistically beautiful spice box, called a besamim. Havdalah is intended to require a person to use all five senses—to taste the wine, smell the spices, see the flame of the candle and feel its heat, and hear the blessings. According to some customs, at the conclusion of Havdalah, the leftover wine is poured into a small dish and the candle is extinguished in it, as a sign that the candle was lit solely for the mitzvah of Havdalah. After the Havdalah candle, it is customary to bless one another with the words "Shavua' tov" (Hebrew) meaning have a good week.

Biblical “Feast Days” are observed through practice and instruction such as celebration of Passover and special service times will be announced.

Benevolence, including financial assistance, food and clothing, is provided by Bet Ami as needs arise and are available.