Shabbat (“Sabbath” in English) is the highlight of the week at Kehilat Tsion.

A gift to Israel and a sign of the Lord’s covenant with Israel, it has defined Jewish life for over three millennia. “It is a sign between Me and the children of Israel for ever” (Exodus 31:15).

Beginning just before sundown on Friday to just after sundown on Saturday, the Sabbath is the first of the moedim (appointed times) of the Lord. It is a respite from the six days of work recalling the creation of the universe. It also reminds us as Jews of our deliverance from slavery (Deuteronomy 5:15). Yet there is also a coming significance for all humanity who are invited to enter into Sabbath rest through Messiah Yeshua (Hebrews 4). Rabbeinu Bahya, Bereshit 2:3:8 states a famous tradition: “The seventh day corresponds to the seventh millennium, which will be all Sabbath. All this will occur after the arrival of the Messiah and the resurrection of the dead will have been completed….All the people resurrected will participate in this “Sabbath,” and will enjoy indescribable physical and spiritual pleasures.”

At Kehilat Tsion we meet for prayer and worship every Shabbat at 10:30 am. Our service is followed by a kiddush (light luncheon) at about 12:30 and all are welcome to stay.