Usher Instructions
Usher Instructions
- Arrive 1/2 hour before service. (Note: The Gold kippot (yarmulkas) in the drawer below the prayer books serves to identify you as the usher. Please wear when ushering.) Please also wear your name tag.
- The Usher is the first official representative from BCRC that meets our guests. The Usher should be pleasant, courteous, and especially welcoming.
- Hand out, or show, where prayer books, kippot, and tallits are available.
- Encourage people to sit near the front.
- Assist latecomers with obtaining books, etc., seating, and point out the page.
- BCRC policy is that one should refrain from entering or leaving the sanctuary when the congregation is standing. (Medical or need to use the bathrooms are of course exceptions.)
- Ushers should only politely REQUEST adherence to this policy.
- During the torah service the older school children will assist in distributing and later collecting torah reading books. (However you may have to help or remind them to start giving out the torah reading books when the torahs have been removed from the ark.)
- Books must not be placed on the floor. You may have to gently ask someone to remove the book from the floor, as they are unaware.
- Following the service prayer books need to be replaced on the shelves. The older school children will probably do most of this.
That’s about it! You will find this is a pleasant duty and a good way to take part in a Shabbat service. Thank you for performing this important mitzvah!
Fri, April 19 2024
11 Nisan 5784
community seder
We are excited for our in-person Community Potluck Seder, this year being held on Saturday evening, April 20th.
Rabbi Amy Sapowith will lead the Seder with song leader Rachel Gomberg, and we will enjoy a potluck dinner together complete with traditional Passover foods. We will provide a chicken entree.
Click here to RSVP by April 15th and indicate whether you will be bringing a side dish or dessert to share. See RSVP for details on dietary policy. We need volunteers to make this event happen! Click here if you can help.
Join us for Services
We welcome anyone looking for a place to worship. Join us for services weekly, every Friday at 7 PM. Guests are welcome to join us. In order to attend please phone our office at 703-729-1659 or email office@bcrcva.org to be placed on the guest list prior to attending.
Upcoming events
Today's Calendar
Tot Shabbat & Erev Shabbat Service : 6:30pm |
Tomorrow's Calendar
Community Seder : 6:00pm |
This week's Torah portion is Parashat M'tzora
Shabbat, Apr 20 |
Erev Passover
Monday, Apr 22 |
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Ashburn, VA 20147
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