Congregation Beth Sholom sets special Kabbalat Shabbat

Congregation Beth Sholom of Leesburg invites the community to a festive Shabbat service at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9.

This uplifting service of music and song, led by Rabbi and Cantor Karen Allen, who will be playing her keyboard, features world-class violinist, Zoriy Zinger.

Zinger was a soloist in the Russian Symphony Orchestra before reaching fame in America.  He has performed at Lincoln Center, programs on television, and stage shows with popular musical artists including Ray Charles and Ricky Martin.  Allen and Zinger have collaborated in numerous venues, including two concerts at the Melon Patch Theater in Leesburg. 

The Kabbalat Shabbat takes the form of the usual Friday night service, enhanced with musical instruments and additional songs.

An Oneg Shabbat with refreshments will follow the service. 

The synagogue is at 315 N. 13th St., Leesburg, with the entrance on Center Street. For more information visit: http://www.bethsholomflorida.org or call 352-326-3692.