Religious Life

Ritual practices at Shaare Torah underscore the Conservative character of our congregation. We are an equal opportunity congregation where both men and women assist in services, read Torah, serve as officers, and participate in all aspects of synagogue life.

At Shaare Torah we encourage community participation and that is apparent at many Shabbat Services where fellow congregants are reading Torah and participating in the service in many ways. We welcome and encourage new people to step forward to study, learn, and read Torah throughout the year.

Religious Life Committee
The Religious Life Committee collaborates on all aspects of our religious observance and community at Shaare Torah. We work to create opportunities for spiritual growth, community building, and new areas of meaningful engagement to Judaism through our regular Shabbat and Holiday Services Programs, and through: alternative services on Shabbat mornings and song-filled Sunday minyanim; Maintaining “Shabbat Bags” filled with toys and books for kids of all ages to use during services; Friday Night Potlucks and Shabbat Dinners, such as the sold-out Hanukah Chinese Buffet and Hametzapalooza Pre-Passover Pasta Blowout; After-service kiddushes, like the New Year’s Eve Mimosa Toast, Crock-Pot Shabbat, Ice Cream Sundae Bar, Summer Kiddush series, and our monthly “Eat, Pray Schmooze;” and Enhanced holiday celebrations with Shaare Torah’s top-notch educational staff. Kids of all ages have enjoyed edible Sukkah building, Tot Shavuot services with a “trip up the mountain” to receive the Torah, and plush Torahs on Simhat Torah.