Religious Life

The Department of Religious and Cultural Education provides religious functions, rituals and classes both for residents of Handmaker and their family members. Regular religious and cultural programming at HJSA includes Sabbath services, holiday celebrations, intergenerational programming and introductory classes on beliefs and observances. The department coordinates worship and programming for all faiths and denominations. See the Religious & Cultural Education Calendar

  • Lynn Breck
    Lynn Breck
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  • Nathan Shapiro
    Nathan Shapiro
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Religious & Cultural Programming

Religious and Cultural Programming

Ritual

  • Friday Shabbat Services – 4:30 pm in the Rubin Neighborhood Café
  • Saturday Shabbat Services – 9:30 am in the Great Room
  • Catholic Mass – every other Thursday – 10:00 am in the Great Room
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Study

  • Monthly Torah Study – 1st Friday each month at 10:00 am
  • Monthly Talmud Study – 2nd Tuesday of each month at 10:00 am
Holiday Happenings

Cultural Arts

  • On-going seasonal activities throughout the year, including the Harvest Festival, Multi-Cultural “Holiday Happening” and Spring Festival