Services
Services, led by Cantor Diane Maran, use both Hebrew and English prayers and there is much singing and participation by the congregation. In addition to Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services, United Brethren holds one Friday evening Shabbat service each month and also celebrates Sukkot, Hanukkah and Purim. Most Shabbat services are held in person, with an option to participate online. Potluck dinners often precede services or are included in holiday celebrations. The synagogue participates in the annual Hebron Thanksgiving interfaith service. We have also led several community Passover Seders.
Children's
Programming
A series of half hour services for kids has been built into the service calendar. Celebrations of Sukkot, Hanukkah, and Purim are aimed at including children, too. We do not operate a formal religious school at this time. Instead, members of the congregation have been able to make arrangements for their children to attend classes at other local synagogues.
Meet The Cantor
Our spiritual leader is Cantor Diane Maran. Cantor Maran joined us in the fall of 1998. She leads our High Holiday and Shabbat services and participates in Bar and Bat Mitzvah training when needed. Cantor Maran also serves as the Baalat T'fillah at Temple Beth El in New London.
