Synagogue Étiquette

DO NOT talk or do business on Shabbat. It is one of the 613 commandments.

Please be respectful and reserve your conversation for another time.

Married men and women should not be alone with singles of the opposite sex within our community. Singles, children & teens should never be alone with doors closed with the opposite sex. This protects both parties in the event of a dispute or accusation and helps guard the innocence of each one of our brethren. Remember we are our brother’s keeper.

Please note that the Rabbi may not always be available. However, we have anointed leaders who can also pray with you. Rabbi will NEVER pray or counsel a woman alone. There will always be a witness present.

Only the Worship team can dance during service. Please just sit back and enjoy the Worship experience.

We are a “certified kosher only” establishment. Please do not bring non-kosher food onto the property. If you have any questions about kashrut, please ask the Rabbi or one of our leaders.

Please be considerate of others with allergies and refrain from the uses of perfumes and colognes. We also ask that peanuts or food containing nuts not be brought to the Shul.

Ushers are available to help when needed in the event of unruly behavior by anyone while on the property. Our ushers and leaders have the right to remove those who are causing conflict. If the person refuses to cooperate with us or the conflict continues, we have the right to ban a person from the property and/or contact the local authorities.

Headcoverings are required only if you are invited to recite blessings or to read during the Torah service.

Men, if participating in the Torah Service, kippah, tallit, dress pants and dress shirts must we worn. In general, shorts or t-shirts are not to be worn in the sanctuary during services. Men should also try to dress appropriately for the occasion. While we have no problem with short sleeves and shorts (and even certain hats) we should be respectable in the House of H-Shem; making sure our dress reflects our testimony and is appropriate for when coming to the bema.

Women, if participating in dance or in the service , you must have your shoulders and chest covered and wear a loose fitting knee length skirt or dress. Women are required to have their chest and shoulders covered and should not be too revealing. We have no problem with women wearing pants except when dancing with the worship team or on the bema.

Remember, we are here to serve and worship H-Shem. Our clothing should reflect modesty when at shul.

For those women who are visiting and came unprepared, shawls are available to cover up. For men, kippot are available in the lobby. Please ask one of the ushers to assist you if you have any questions or concerns about modesty.

If our parking lot is full, please see the ushers for help. You may park on Ranee Ave. and on the backstreet of the shul on weekends. However, please be aware of all parking laws. If we are having services during the weekday, parking is not allowed on the streets until after 6:00PM. It may be best to carpool or take public transit during those times. Ushers will help valet park when they can.

Please do not attempt to park by yourself if the lot is full without speaking with an usher to guide you as you may block others from entering or exiting. There is no parking on the grass or in front of the shed.

We have a full kitchen, high chairs, and a private NURSERY for nursing downstairs.

If you feel that you may have to frequently leave your seat with your child or if your child tends to fuss a lot, we have a designated kids room in the back of the sanctuary for families with small children.

If your child is quiet, parents may allow children to nap or spread them out on the chairs in the sanctuary or play with soft toys when we are not at full capacity. If your child becomes loud or a distraction, you may leave to calm them down and then return back to service.

Please attend the washroom with your child. Never allow children to walk around unattended! Children should not be outside without proper supervision; and for safety, children should not play in the parking lot or driveways when cars are parked!

PLEASE DO NOT ALLOW OLDER KIDS (AGES 7-UP) TO PLAY IN THE KIDS ROOM AS THAT ROOM IS FOR SMALL CHILDREN.

Older Children can play downstairs in the Jr. Shul Room during Oneg.

DRIVE WITH CAUTION in the parking lot and driveway. Please watch for children, the disabled and elderly persons walking. When leaving through the side doors please open the doors slowly and check for passing cars before exiting!