Worship
B’nai Israel Synagogue is a Reform congregation and a member of the Union for Reform Judaism. We are a thriving, inclusive Jewish community and welcome interfaith families to our congregation. Members and visitors are welcome to attend our worship services, which include:
Weekly Friday evening and Saturday morning Shabbat services
We celebrate Shabbat services each week. Once a month our Friday evening service includes our “Nosh, Pray and Schmooze service” – join us for a light wine and cheese reception followed by an early Friday evening service. Then head home for Shabbat dinner or stay around to visit. Also several times each year, we offer a Shabbat Around the Table Discussion and service.
The times of our Friday evening services vary depending upon the format of the service for any given week. View our calendar or contact us at the synagogue office for the service times. Shabbat morning services are at 9.30 a.m.
Monthly Conservative Sim Shalom Shabbat morning service
Each month on one Shabbat morning, we offer a Conservative Shabbat morning service. This service is usually held on the second Shabbat of the month and is the only service offered on that morning. View our calendar or contact us to confirm service dates and times.
High Holiday worship services
Come celebrate Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur at B’nai Israel Synagogue. We offer both adult and family-oriented services on both holidays. Our High Holy Day observances also include a meditation service, a healing service and a study session. At the conclusion of Yom Kippur, we offer a community break-fast.
Individuals and Groups Wishing to Visit Our Synagogue
We welcome individuals and church, school and civic groups to attend worship services or learn more about B’nai Israel Synagogue. Please contact us to arrange a visit.
Holiday celebrations throughout the year
We observe all Jewish holidays with a worship service or observance. Join our congregation to celebrate holidays, including:
- Hanukkah
- Passover
- Purim
- Shavuot
- Simcha Torah
- Sukkot
- Tish B’Av
- Tu b’Shevat Seder
- Yom HaShoah
Our Torah ScroLls
B’nai Israel Synagogue – Dan Abraham Jewish Cultural Center is also privileged to be the current caretaker of the Kolin Scroll, a 350-year-old Torah scroll from the Czech Republic that survived the Holocaust.
COVID-19 Changes:
In order to enable us all to maintain social distancing and preserve the health and well-being of all, all worship services, classes and other gatherings have been canceled. We will re-evaluate and update this in the coming weeks. Thank you for your understanding. We are here to support you in these difficult times and will be reaching out virtually and electronically. Our rabbi can also be reached by cell phone (507-261-5558) so please call if you need help. Let's stand strong together (at a distance) as we navigate these times.
Please consider a donation to our Chaplaincy Endowment Fund. Our Rabbi serves as the Jewish Chaplain at Mayo Clinic and other local medical facilities.
