This communication presents a rabbinical perspective on the debate surrounding late Friday night services in Conservative Jewish congregations. The author, drawing from 36 years of experience conducting such services at Emanuel Synagogue in Hartford, Connecticut, argues against the growing trend among rabbis to abolish late Friday night services. The methodology involves a case study analysis of the author's congregation's practices, including year-round services from September through June with full rabbinical participation, and summer services conducted by youth groups. Quantitative data reveals average attendance of over 500 congregants during the regular season and over 150 during summer months, with approximately 40% comprising teenagers and young adults. The study demonstrates that continuous late Friday night services, maintained regardless of seasonal variations or sermon availability, foster sustained congregational engagement and leadership development. Key findings indicate that many active synagogue leaders emerged from participants in these services, and that discontinuing them would eliminate worship opportunities for those unable to attend Saturday morning services due to work obligations. The author concludes that late Friday night services represent valuable community assets that should be strengthened rather than eliminated, particularly for engaging younger demographics in synagogue life.