★ The Heart of the Week

Shabbat at Our Melbourne FL Synagogue

Music-filled, heartfelt Friday-night services led by Rabbi Karen Fanwick. All are welcome at the Reform synagogue in Melbourne, Florida.

Service times can change. Shabbat services usually begin at 7:00 PM, but a few times each year the time shifts for special services, holidays, or seasonal gatherings. Check the home page for this week’s exact time before you head out - there is nothing more frustrating than walking in halfway through, or after, a service has ended.

Friday Evening Service

Our weekly Shabbat service typically begins at 7:00 PM every Friday in the sanctuary at 7300 Lake Andrew Drive. Services are open to all — members and visitors alike. No reservation is needed, no ticket required.

Confirm the week’s exact start time on the home page or in the TIoB Weekly newsletter before you leave home. Occasional Shabbatot are moved earlier or later for family services, guest musicians, and holiday timing.

Rabbi Fanwick leads our community in a service that blends traditional Reform liturgy with music, learning, and warmth. We sing, we pray, we reflect, and we welcome Shabbat together. The service is followed by an oneg Shabbat reception - a chance to enjoy refreshments and meet members of the community.

Torah Study

Saturday morning at 9:30 AM, Rabbi Fanwick leads a lively discussion of the weekly Torah portion in her office — and it’s simultaneously available on Zoom for anyone who can’t make the drive. All levels welcome, no prior Hebrew or background required. Drop in any Saturday.

What to Expect on Your First Visit

Dress code: Smart casual. There is no formal dress code.
Head coverings: Kippot (yarmulkes) and tallitot (prayer shawls) are available at the entrance to the sanctuary if you'd like to wear one.
Prayer books: Provided. Pages are announced; you do not need to read Hebrew.
Accessibility: The sanctuary is wheelchair accessible. Large-print prayer books are available - ask the greeter.
Children: Always welcome. A small children’s play room is available in the room just off the sanctuary.

Special Shabbat Services

Throughout the year we host special Shabbat experiences - Shabbat Under the Stars (outdoor service), guest musician Shabbatot, intergenerational family services, healing Shabbatot, and Shabbat dinners. See the events calendar or our weekly bulletin for upcoming dates.

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