A few things you should know:
1. So that everyone may be fully present, we ask that you not bring or use any recording devices. Our community does not use electronics on Shabbat, even for a bar mitzvah. If you must have a cell phone with you, please make certain it's set to vibrate quietly.
2. We do have a minimal dress code: skirt hems must be at or below fingertips when arms are at one's sides, no bare shoulders or spaghetti straps, no bare midriffs, and no graphics or text displayed on any piece of clothing that could be considered offensive (including skulls -- it brings up images of the Holocaust). Beyond that, you may be as casual or as fancy as you like.
3. It is customary to wear a kippah (skullcap) during services, particularly for men, even if you are not Jewish. In our culture, it's a sign of respect. There are baskets of light-weight nylon kippot both in the lobby and at the entrance to the sanctuary that you may use when you arrive. You can deposit your kippah back in the basket after services. If you are female and opposed to wearing a kippah, we respect your right not to wear one.
4. There are restrooms to the left of the lobby as you enter. You may get up to use the restroom during services except during the rabbi's explanation of the Torah portion before the Torah readings and Yoni's explanation of the Torah portion after the readings.
5. If you arrive at 9:00am, there will be room for you to sit near us, unless you already have a regular seat. If you arrive later, you may need to find places to sit wherever there's space.
6. You are not required to bring a card or gift. If you wish to do something to honor this special occasion, Yoni has asked that you consider a donation to Mazon: A Jewish Response to Hunger (https://donate.mazon.org/) or donate to or volunteer at Feed My Starving Children.
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2. We do have a minimal dress code: skirt hems must be at or below fingertips when arms are at one's sides, no bare shoulders or spaghetti straps, no bare midriffs, and no graphics or text displayed on any piece of clothing that could be considered offensive (including skulls -- it brings up images of the Holocaust). Beyond that, you may be as casual or as fancy as you like.
3. It is customary to wear a kippah (skullcap) during services, particularly for men, even if you are not Jewish. In our culture, it's a sign of respect. There are baskets of light-weight nylon kippot both in the lobby and at the entrance to the sanctuary that you may use when you arrive. You can deposit your kippah back in the basket after services. If you are female and opposed to wearing a kippah, we respect your right not to wear one.
4. There are restrooms to the left of the lobby as you enter. You may get up to use the restroom during services except during the rabbi's explanation of the Torah portion before the Torah readings and Yoni's explanation of the Torah portion after the readings.
5. If you arrive at 9:00am, there will be room for you to sit near us, unless you already have a regular seat. If you arrive later, you may need to find places to sit wherever there's space.
6. You are not required to bring a card or gift. If you wish to do something to honor this special occasion, Yoni has asked that you consider a donation to Mazon: A Jewish Response to Hunger (https://donate.mazon.org/) or donate to or volunteer at Feed My Starving Children.
Thanks so much!