In observance of Yom Hashoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, we are privileged to have a guest speaker on Zoom on the evening of May 6, immediately following Ma’ariv
1:30pm - Gentle Chair Yoga with Laurie Rotman
2:30 - 3:20pm - Chanting & Meditation with Tracy Rich
3:25 - 4:15pm - Tikkun Olam Discussion
Our outdoor gathering time to toss our sins into the waters of the Charles in Millenium Park.
Please join Rabbis Toba Spitzer and Sarah Noyovitz for a songful Selichot service and ritual, hosted by Congregation Dorshei Tzedek from 8:00 to 10:00 pm. Feel free to bring a notebook for journaling - markers and index cards will be provided for the ritual.
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Our annual year end quiz with prizes!
Yizkor--Memorial Service for loved ones we have lost
4:30 - Rabbi will speak on "Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells Your Story: Hamilton and Encanto."
Mincha
5:15 Special Torah and haftarah readings by congregants of all ages
Dramatic reading of the Book of Jonah in Hebrew and English by Deborah Rosenblatt
Reflection by Peter Kronberg
Ne'ilah
6:15, Prayerful end to our day as the sun sets (available on car radios as well)
6:45, Havdalah and Final Shofar blast outdoors in the parking lot
7:00, Festive Breakfast for all in the parking lot and social hall, as you choose
1:30pm - Gentle Chair Yoga with Laurie Rotman
2:30 - 3:20pm - Chanting & Meditation with Tracy Rich
3:25 - 4:15pm - Tikkun Olam Discussion
11:40 Rabbi's personal offering
12-noon children join the sanctuary service to return the Torah to the ark
12:30 - 1:30 Musaf service, including guided meditation and reflections by Dana Rubin and Josh Coben.
The congregation gathers to hear the Kol Nidre prayer on the cello sung by the rabbi. Rabbi's sermon: "Don't be a Zombie: Choose Life." Susannah Sirkin co-leads with the Rabbi.
With traditional prayers, a discussion of a theme of the Torah, a full sounding of the shofar, and a participatory acrostic prayer for the year.
Our outdoor gathering will include a story from Rabbi Barbara and time to toss our sins into the waters of the Charles in Millenium Park.
Festive new music to celebrate the New Year with singers and instrumental accompaniment. Everyone will have the option to join in an aliyah to the Torah. Rabbi's sermon: "Breaking Down the Walls, One Stone at a Time". Reflections by Katy Abel, David Brenner, and Claudia Harris. Children join the sanctuary service for the shofar and closing of the service.
Rabbi Penzner will lead us from the sanctuary and Rich Moche will sing the traditional Sephardi piyyut (hymn) to end the year of curses and begin the year with blessings.
Celebrate Pesach with HBT
At our MLK service, which will be in person and on Zoom, Rabbi Barbara will be joined by member Sharin Horvitz on guitar as we sing Freedom Songs and folk songs (introduced by explaining the origins and uses of each song), with instruments and harmony. Not to be missed!
October 23, 2021
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Mincha 5:45 PM – 6:40 PM
Ne’ilah 6:40 PM – 7:15 PM, In-person, and on car radios in the parking lot
Havdalah, shofar 7:15 PM – 7:30 PM, outdoors for everyone
10:00 - 10:45 shacharit ( morning prayer)
10:45 - 11:40am Torah and Haftarah
11:40am personal offering and return Torah to the ark
12:30 - 1:30 Musaf
Remote & In-Person
For those looking for the "missing pieces" of a fuller service, our second day service will also include group aliyot, a meditation on the meaning of the shofar, and our annual "alphabet" prayer.
Our outdoor gathering will include a story from Rabbi Barbara, the sounding of the shofar, and time to toss our sins into the waters of the Charles.
FIRST DAY OF ROSH HASHANAH - Tuesday, Sept. 7, 10:00am - 12:30pm, Remote & In-Person
Morning services in the sanctuary and programming for children and teens will begin promptly at 10am. Among the traditional psalms, join in welcoming the New Year singing Cat Stevens’ “Morning has Broken” and Debbie Friedman’s “Holy Place” with our musicians.
The Torah service, shofar, and dedication will take place from 10:45am until 12 noon, with additional joyful music and group aliyot to include everyone. At noon the rabbi will give her sermon, “Practicing Hope.” The service will end at 12:30pm.
10:00am - 10:45am, shacharit (morning prayers)
10:45am - 12 noon, Dedication, Torah service, shofar
12 noon - 12:15pm, sermon
12:15pm - 12:30pm, closing of the service
Rabbi Penzner will lead us from the sanctuary and Rich Moche will sing the traditional Sephardi piyyut (hymn) to end the year of curses and begin the year with blessings.
Megillah Reading for Adults
Hear the story of Queen Esther and Mordechai.
Make and hang decorations, shake the lulav and etrog, say a bracha, and share a socially-distanced meal under the stars with your family and friends.
Time to rejoice over our blessings with Hallel, as we welcome the holiday of Sukkot with an abbreviated service.
Be sure to have instruments nearby to add to the festivities and a pumpkin or gourd or squash for your holy space.
We will share what has made us feel grateful in this season, and welcome each other into the Sukkah.
Joining together to hear the final Shofar blast
6:45 PM - 7:15 PM
Neilah prayers. As darkness descends, everyone is invited to park in the parking lot and hear the Rabbi chant the closing prayers in your cars. The service will also be available on Zoom.
7:15 PM
Havdalah and final shofar blast. The rabbi will come to the parking lot to greet everyone (masks please) and to sound the final shofar blast.
