Kabbalat Shabbat
Leading the Friday evening service from Lecha Dodi through the opening of Shabbat.
Service-leading
Preparation for leading services.
Preparation material for members leading Kabbalat Shabbat, Psukei Dezimra, Shacharit, Musaf, Hotza'ah or Birkat HaChodesh at Shira.
Service-leading
Different roles, one clear starting point.
Psukei Dezimra
The introductory psalms and verses of praise that open the Shabbat morning service.
Shacharit
Preparation material covering the flow from Shochen Ad and Befi Yesharim through Shema, Kedushah and the Amidah.
Musaf
Leading the additional Shabbat service including Kedushah and the Musaf Amidah.
Hotza'ah
Torah service preparation including Ein Kamocha, Vayhi Binsoa, Beh Ana Rachitz and the closing sequence.
Birkat HaChodesh
The blessing of the new month, announced on the Shabbat before Rosh Chodesh.
Member support
Preparation is not just about files.
Preparation often works best with both material and personal support. Shira can pair newer service leaders with people who know the flow well.
Our administrator, Rachel, is a great first point of contact for preparation material, mentoring and planning.
Access
Request the service-leading library
Audio packs and preparation notes are available from our administrator, Rachel.
Email Rachel