Shabbat Services

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Shabbat has always been the time when our community comes together. While certainly not the same during the COVID-19 pandemic, we are celebrating Shabbat with in-person and virtual services.

For all the Agudas Achim COVID-related requirements, policies and practices, please click here.

Friday night and Shabbat morning services are led by Hazzan Elisheva Dienstfrey and Rabbi Steven Rein.

Please scroll down for siddur pages and Torah and Haftarah readings.

Shabbat Services virtual connection

All are welcome to join us on Zoom. Please register here for a Zoom link.

For assistance, please email linkrequest@agudasachim-va.org.

Service Times

Kabbalat Shabbat | Fridays | 6:00 PM

Shabbat Morning | Saturdays | 9:30 AM
Shabbat morning services include Torah and Haftarah readings by members of the community.

Community Ma'ariv & Havdalah Service

Saturday, October 23 | 7:00 PM

Saturday, October 30 | 6:45 PM

Join Rabbi Rein and Hazzan Dienstfrey for a community Havdalah (from your own home). Bring your own spices, candle and wine!

Due to low attendance, the Saturday evening Ma'ariv & Havdalah service will be by request only beginning in November. To request a service, please call the office at 703-998-6460.

Shabbat GuestS

All are welcome to Agudas Achim Shabbat services, in person (with vaccination) and live streaming. Enjoy learning from Rabbi Rein and our guest speakers.

Saturday, October 30 | 9:30 AM

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Dr. Michael Linver will speak on "Pink Shabbat."