Oneg Schedule and Services        What to Bring

Dear Friends,

As you know, it is our member participation that helps to make Beth Am unique and dear to us.  Members enrich the celebration of Shabbat by helping to lead Services, by reading Torah, Haftarah or giving the d’var Torah, by helping to set up the room or as the Gabbai.  Beth Am has also maintained the rich tradition of members “making” oneg Shabbat - the joy of Shabbat. Many thanks to those who have agreed to host the oneg Shabbat for the upcoming months. Enclosed is a list of Shabbat morning dates and oneg hosts, as well as a brief set of instructions and suggestions.

Many hosts are always needed. If there is a particular date you would like to host or co-host an oneg Shabbat reception, please call me as the Oneg Committee chairperson. The Oneg Committee organizes only the oneg Shabbat receptions.

You will receive a reminder, by telephone or e-mail, about the your scheduled oneg date. To ensure that I have your correct e-mail, please send me a message at Kurzban_Ruiz@grandecom.net.    If your plans change and you are unable to host the oneg Shabbat reception on the scheduled date, please attempt to trade dates with another Beth Am member, and let me know of any changes made. Please call me (320-9038 or 826-4890) with any questions or problems that may arise. Many thanks for your participation and support of our Beth Am community.

B’shalom,


Teresa Ruiz,
Chairperson, Oneg Committee

The essence of the oneg is the Kiddush (sanctification) which involves the blessings over the wine and challah. Kosher wine, grape juice, and two challot are used. The two challot represent the double portion of mannah that fell in the desert on Fridays in honor of the Sabbath. Other foods that you want to serve at the morning oneg Shabbat reception are greatly appreciated. Plan for about 15 to 25 adults, and 6 to 8 children at the oneg Shabbat reception. In keeping with Beth Am observance, please bring only pareve and dairy items. Following is a guide:

A kiddush cup, a challah cover, tray and cutting knife are stored in the Beth Am cabinets, and are available for your use. Beth Am also keeps in stock paper goods, plastic utensils, trays, bowls, serving spoons, etc. Please do not hesitate to ask the Gabbai for guidance in setting up for the reception.

Please come early so that the set up does not disrupt the Service.

Click here to see the current Oneg Schedule and Services

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