Temple Beth Shalom participates in ‘Shabbat Across America'

FLORIDA — Members of Orange County’s Jewish community will gather at Temple Beth Shalom in Florida for “Shabbat Across America/Canada” on Friday, March 7, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Conceived and organized by the National Jewish Outreach Program (NJOP) in 1997, the event represents a united effort by the entire Jewish community to renew interest in the fourth of the Ten Commandments — observing a weekly day of rest. Temple Beth Shalom will be one of approximately 700 synagogues across the continent that will open its doors to practicing and non-practicing Jews alike to experience a traditional Shabbat service and festive meal. More than 600,000 people have participated in Shabbat Across America/Canada in the past. Led by Rabbi Rebecca Pomernatz Shinder, attendees will experience an interactive Friday night explanatory service and a traditional shabbat dinner with all rituals explained. Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m.; services will begin at 8 p.m. Fee is for $7 adults; $3 for children; and free for children under three. Shabbat Across America/Canada is the first nationally orchestrated program to appeal to members of all Jewish denominations. It is also the only program aimed at uniting Jews across the United States and Canada through one single event. This is the temple’s first year participating in Shabbat Across America/Canada. For more information, call 651-7817 or visit: www.tbsny.org.