Oneg Instructions

Oneg means "enjoyment." The honor of hosting an Oneg will hopefully be enjoyable. The Congregation appreciates the efforts expended by the individual host(s).

Hosting an Oneg is an occasion to give to and socialize with other members of the congregation. If there is a schedule conflict, please make the effort to trade off with another member. If any changes are made or if there are any questions, do not hesitate to call the Temple office (584-8730).

When being responsible for a particular Oneg, the host is requested to arrive twenty minutes before the start of services. Evening Services are @ 8:00 pm and Morning Services are @ 10:30 am unless noted otherwise.

• For an evening service, provide a modest selection of desserts (fruits, baked goods, etc.), and juice or other beverage, to serve up to 20-30 people at a regular service; 50-60 at a family service - with about half of those being children. Family, Holiday, and class services Oneg responsibilities will be shared with another family.
• A typical morning Oneg (Saturday) includes fruit, challah, bagels and cream cheese or other breads and cheeses to serve 20 adults.
• The Temple keeps ample supplies of coffee, tea, creamer, sugar, as well as paper goods and plastic flatware.
• Set up the Oneg tables, including the coffee pot, and the candles (evening only) and wine or grape juice for use during the service.
• Following the Oneg, clean up the kitchen and library (Oneg room), including washing any serving pieces, cleaning counters and sweeping floors if necessary, and gathering and removing trash.
• If a key is needed, make arrangements for picking one up the week of your Oneg.

The rabbis or a board member are available to advise you in setting up the Oneg when you arrive at Temple.

The family or individuals who provide the Oneg are honored with leading the blessing and lighting of the candles during the service.