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Prayer
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Services at NWSS reflect the Reform style, with a mixture of English and Hebrew,
engaging with modernity and preserving tradition. Of course, they're family friendly, too!
At NWSS we aim to make our services as inclusive as possible.
Everyone is encouraged to participate, though everyone is also free to pray quietly.
The new siddur (prayer book) contains transliterations of the prayers so that even those
who find it difficult to read Hebrew can take part in the services.
We use the Reform Movement’s magnificent new Siddur (launched in June 2008)
and operate a fairly traditional service, using both Hebrew and English.
Men and women participate equally and women may be called to the Torah as well as men.
There is no dress code at NWSS - dress comfortably and respectfully.
Men are expected to cover their heads and Jewish men to wear a tallit if called to the bimah.
Women may do so too if they wish, but they are not obliged to.
We have spare Kippot (skull caps) and prayer shawls for those who need them.
Children are welcome at all of our services. There is a play room just off
the synagogue that our younger members can visit under parental supervision if they wish.
A long synagogue service can be a little stressful for a young child!
There are
children's services on the third Shabbat of each month
We look forward to seeing you at our services and welcoming you to NWSS.
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