First Shabbat
Upcoming First Shabbat Dates 2025/2026
September 6
Shabbat Sukkot: October 11
*2nd Shabbat this month!
November 1
December 6
Let’s Build a Shabbat Morning Culture Together!
Shabbat morning is a sacred time of the week. In contrast to our non-stop culture, our tradition urges – actually commands – us to pause for 24 hours and experience another way of being. Shabbat observance generates its own delight, and First Shabbats of the month at Touro Synagogue will be a shelter for learning, prayer, and the nourishment that comes from community. Below is our First Shabbat Schedule. Let’s build a Shabbat morning culture together!
9:00am Shabbat Shiur*
Sacred Text Study: A new weekly offering led by Touro clergy.
*Held every week unless otherwise noted.
9:30am Shabbat Rocks
A Shabbat prayer and learning experience for tots and their grownups, led by Touro Synagogue Educators. This program is intended for children ages 0-4.
10:00am Shabbat Shacharit
A kid-forward, musical, multi-denominational, lay-led minyan rooted in tradition led by Chavurat Or’Leans. Visit chavuratorleans.com to learn more about this wonderful community partner who shares our inclusive values.
10:30am Kehilah KIDoshah
A Shabbat prayer and learning experience for big KIDS, led by Touro Synagogue Educators. This program is intended for children ages 5-12.
11:30am Communal Shabbat Lunch
Sponsorship opportunities are available! To sponsor a monthly Shabbat lunch, please visit tourosynagogue.com/sponsorship.