Ritual Committee

The Ritual Committee collaborates with the Rabbi to plan and run Shabbat and holiday services and other ritual observances at TBB.  We strive to carry forward the traditions of our people and the customs of this synagogue while examining how to make our prayer spaces welcoming, inclusive, spiritually uplifting, and musically rich.  We work with lay service leaders and facilitate opportunities for those who are interested to learn or refine skills like leading services and reading Torah.  We will be building a library of liturgical melodies on our website to help everyone engage in tefilah (prayer) as fully as possible. The committee also works with the Rabbi to shape the synagogue’s approach to interpreting halacha (Jewish law).  We welcome input on what would make the synagogue more ritually and spiritually fulfilling for all who call TBB home–reach out to us at ritual@templebnaibrith.org.