Oneg with a Twist 
“Oneg” means “delight.” According to the prophet Isaiah, Shabbat shall be a delight. By having something sweet to nosh on (especially in times when food was scarce), there was delight added to Shabbat. That is the origin of the Oneg Shabbat on Friday nights and the Kiddush on Saturday morning. Lingering, talking, and eating after services adds to the feeling of Shabbat being different from other days of the week, when we rush to get to our next thing to do. It also lets us meet, learn about, and interact with other members of the community.
Providing an Oneg or Kiddush is performing a Mitzvah for our community. After services is a time when we have a chance to slow down, and catch up on the weekly events with our fellow congregants. Hosting an Oneg or Kiddush is not only a Mitzvah but a way for you to celebrate an event in your family and share the good news with the congregation. Think of hosting to commemorate birthdays, anniversaries, engagements, awards, graduations, victories and other happy occasions. You may also wish to remember someone you have lost by hosting an oneg on their yahrzeit. What a nice way to honor those individuals who are important in your life! Of course providing an Oneg or Kiddush is its own reward for providing enjoyment for congregants after the Friday and Saturday services.
An Oneg sign-up list can be found in the lobby. As always, you may volunteer to host an Oneg for a special simcha or pair up with family friends and start Shabbat together.
Please note that it is nearly impossible to find someone to replace you on short notice. Cancellations should only be made when absolutely necessary. In this event, it would be appreciated if you would find your own replacement and then notify the CBS office.
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Themed Onegs
We are going to try some themed onegs this year. The themed onegs will not be “hosted.” This means that everyone is invited to provide something for the oneg.
The dates of upcoming themed onegs are:
September 25 Apples and Honey: Bring something that has apples or honey (or both) in it.
October 30 Pumpkin It Up: Create a treat using pumpkin. In addition to your oneg item, bring a few cans for the Food Bank
November 27 Pie, Oh My!: Blueberry, apple, key lime, cherry, peach, banana crème . . . the list goes on.
December 25 Chocolate: Does this really need to be explained?
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Thank you for volunteering to host an oneg. You should supply the items listed below. You will set up before services on Friday night and clean up afterward.
You should expect approximately 30-40 people to attend Friday night services and about the same number on Saturday morning. You do not need to come to services on Saturday or set up or clean up on Saturday, but you should bring enough food on Friday for both days. Leftovers on Friday night should be wrapped up and left at the synagogue for the Saturday oneg.
Supplies provided by Oneg Host
1 bottle of kosher wine
1 bottle of grape juice
2 loaves of challah (one is for Saturday)
Cookies, cakes, etc.
Optional: fruit, cheese, crackers, coffee, etc.
Optional: nice tablecloth, decorations
Supplies provided by Synagogue
Napkins
Paper plates
Forks, spoons, etc.
Kiddush cups
Set Up
Oneg will take place in the multi-purpose room. Tables will be available. Kiddush cups and napkins will be available in a closet in the back of the kitchen. (Walk toward the back door. Right before the back door, turn left. The oneg supplies will be in th closet to your right.). Set up trays with small kiddush cups, half-filled with wine, and some cups with water or juice.
If you bring a serving plate, bring it home the same day. Anything left at the synagogue may be thrown away. The only items leftover after Friday night should be one challah, wine, and wrapped food. Nothing should be left after Saturday.
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