Minyan Midbar — Shabbat & 2nd Day Shavuot

Minyan Midbar invites the community to a special Shabbat morning gathering celebrating the 2nd Day of Shavuot with soulful prayer, Torah reading, learning, and community. This expanded service includes Shachrit, Hallel, Torah reading, Yizkor, and a Kiddush Brunch and Learn with Rabbi Dov Gartenberg and Gabrielle Maisels. Families and children are warmly welcome, with dedicated children’s programming and opportunities for participation throughout the morning.

Essential Information for Minyan Midbar

Saturday, May 23, 2026

Updated: Sunday, May 17, 2026

Location: UU Santa Fe (107 W Barcelona Rd, Santa Fe)

Segment Schedule (Adjusted for Shabbat on 2nd Day of Shavuot)

People are welcome to attend any or as many segments of the service. The service is longer than usual because of the convergence of Shabbat and the 2nd day of the festival of Shavuot.

9:00–9:45 Shachrit-Morning Service
9:45-10:15 Hallel-Psalms of Thanksgiving for the Festival
10:15–11:00 — Kiddush Brunch and Learn
11:00–11:45— Torah reading, Haftarah.
11:45-12:15 Yizkor and Concluding Prayers
12:15 Dessert and Shmoozing

Torah in the Middle: Kiddush Brunch and Learn Teachers and Topics 10:20-11:00am.

Rabbi Dov Gartenberg: “How the Shema Yisrael Overturned the 10 Commandments: Tradition and Change.” In the South lobby.
Gabrielle Maisels: “The Book of Ruth as Bibliodrama.” In the Fellowship Hall.

Schedule for Young Childrens Program 2-8

9:00 Supervised childcare in the rear of the sanctuary.
10:15 V’shamru, and Kiddush Rabba led by children (Lobby).
10:20-11:00am Children’s service in the nursery and conclusion of the young children’s program

Parents are welcome to bring their children to the Torah Service segment at 11am.

For more information and to RSVP for the children’s program, contact volunteer coordinator, Alix Lancaster at alancaster@student.gratz.edu or 323 493-0517.

A Special Opportunity for Children 9 and Up: Minyan Midbar Page Announcer Stand.

We are introducing a “Page Announcer Stand” on May 23rd. It is used to announce the page in the prayerbook and the Humash, so it is easy to follow the service. The “announcer” can be operated by children 9 and up. If you have an older child who would like to serve as a “Announcer Operator”, please contact Rabbi Dov at shalom@rabbidovnm.com.

Aliyot to the Torah and Other Ritual Signups.

Many openings are still available. Inquire with Rabbi Dov at: shalom@rabbidovnm.com or call/test 505 500-9040. Please let us know if you want to receive an honor to mark the occasion of a joyful or sorrowful family milestone.