Synagogue Service Times for the Week of May 29, 2026

The week beginning 29 May 2026 offers a vibrant calendar of Jewish worship for the Cleveland community. Residents of Lorain, Akron, Pepper Pike, Beachwood, Cleveland Heights, and the broader region can attend weekday ad‑on shacharit at a variety of congregations. Sunday morning and Friday evening services, including the long‑awaited Shabbat, begin in each hall with distinctive rhythms that match the seasons and the approaching holiday season.

Week Overview

Daily prayer is typically offered each weekday evening and morning, with Saturday services spanning the entire weekend. While every congregation operates on its own timetable, most open from the late morning until early evening on weekdays. Sunday offers a relaxed opportunity for families to attend and connect.

Congregations Serving the Region

Agudath B’nai Israel (Lorain) – 1715 Meister Rd., Lorain. Rabbi: Mark Jaffee; Tel: 440‑282‑3307. Website: abitemplelorain.com.

Bet El Congruation (Akron) – 750 White Pond Dr., Akron. Rabbi: Jeremy Lipton; Tel: 330‑864‑2105. Website: bethelakron.com.

B’nai Jeshurun (Pepper Pike) – 27501 Fairmount Blvd., Pepper Pike. Senior Rabbi: Hal Rudin‑Luria; Contact: 216‑831‑6555. Website: bnaijeshurun.org.

The Park Synagogue (Peppers Pike) – 27500 Shaker Blvd., Pepper Pike, OH 44124. Senior Rabbi: Joshua Skoff; Tel: 216‑371‑2244; Website: parksynagogue.org.

Shaarey Tikvah (Beachwood) – 26811 Fairmount Blvd., Beachwood. Rabbi: Scott Roland; Tel: 216‑765‑8300; Website: shaareytikvah.org.

Beth El‑The Heights (Cleveland Heights) – 3246 Desota Ave., Cleveland Heights. Rabbi: Michael Ungar; Tel: 216‑320‑9667; Website: bethelheights.org.

The Shul (Pepper Pike) – 30799 Pinetree Rd., #401, Pepper Pike. Rabbi: Eddie Sukol; Tel: 216‑509‑9969; Website: theshul.us.

Ahavah Yisroel (Cleveland Heights) – 1700 S. Taylor Rd., Cleveland Heights. Rabbi: Boruch Hirschfeld; Tel: 216‑932‑6064.

Beachwood Kehilla (Beachwood) – 25400 Fairmount Blvd., Beachwood. Rabbi: Ari Spiegler; Tel: 216‑556‑0010; Website: beachwoodkehilla.org.

Green Road Synagogue (Beachwood) – 2437 S. Green Rd., Beachwood. Rabbi: Binyamin Blau; Tel: 216‑381‑4757; Website: GreenRoadSynagogue.org.

Heights Jewish Center Synagogue (University Heights) – 14270 Cedar Rd., University Heights. Rabbi: Raphael Davidovich; Tel: 216‑382‑1958; Website: hjcs.org.

Jewish Family Experience (Cleveland) – 2200 S. Green Rd., Cleveland. Rabbi: Sruly Koval; Website: jewishfamilyexperience.org.

Additional venues listed in the reference provide a spectrum of services across the region, from the historic Synagogue of Israel to modern community centers. Each has a reliable point of contact, ensuring that family members can easily verify service times and plan their attendance.

Shabbat Candle Lighting Times

Shabbat, the day of rest, begins after sunset on Friday evening. Below are candle‑lighting windows captured for key U.S. and Israeli locales during the first week of June. Time zones vary, so local congregants should confirm their own evening times with their synagogue.

• New York (Eastern Time): Candle lighting at 8:05 p.m.; Shabbat ends 9:16 p.m.
• Miami (Eastern Time): Candle lighting at 7:52 p.m.; Shabbat ends 8:52 p.m.
• Los Angeles (Pacific Time): Candle lighting at 7:43 p.m.; Shabbat ends 8:46 p.m.
• Jerusalem (Israel Standard Time): Candle lighting at 7:01 p.m.; Shabbat ends 8:24 p.m.
• Tel Aviv: Candle lighting at 7:22 p.m.; Shabbat ends 8:27 p.m.
• Haifa: Candle lighting at 7:15 p.m.; Shabbat ends 8:28 p.m.
• Beersheba: Candle lighting at 7:22 p.m.; Shabbat ends 8:24 p.m.
• Eilat: Candle lighting at 7:07 p.m.; Shabbat ends 8:19 p.m.

Within the Cleveland region, Shabbat services typically commence shortly after sunset, with the evening lecture, minyan, and communal meal concluding by sunset the next day. Attendees are encouraged to light candles at home before joining the communal service, following the standard practice of bringing the flame to the kitchen window as the sun dips.

Special Observances

The period of May 29 to June 4 is marked by the approach of the Sukkot holiday, celebrated on 15 Adar‑II in the Hebrew calendar, which in 2026 falls on 24 May. Many congregations will begin preparing for the festival during this week, incorporating special prayers and gatherings. The timing of the fast of Tisha B'Av and other commemorations may also be reflected in the service agendas of the community.

How to Connect

Those wishing to attend should familiarize themselves with the websites listed for each congregation. Contact numbers provide real‑time confirmation of times, especially on the important weekend. If you need assistance or want to join a particular congregation, call the listed phone number for guidance. The Cleveland community remains a vibrant tapestry of faith, and these synagogues continue to welcome newcomers and long‑time parishioners alike.

For those traveling from outside the area, most of the listed synagogues offer parking or public transportation directions on their websites, helping visitors plan a convenient visit.

May the week of service be filled with meaningful connection and shared devotion.