High Holy Days 5786

Yom Kippur Afternoon
1:15 pm -Film and Discussion
We'll be watching the film An American Pickle and having a discussion led by Deborah Holdstein. An American Pickle is a comedy about a Jewish immigrant from 1919 who falls into a vat of pickles, and is perfectly preserved for 100 years, waking up in modern day brooklyn, where he seeks connection with his last living relative. Both funny and deeply thoughtful, the film invites reflection on family, identity and belonging. A discussion will follow, led by Deborah Holdstein.

1:30 pm -Ancient Poetry for Yom Kippur
For more than two thousand years, passionate and religious Jews have written their longing and repentance at the High Holidays into poems of great beauty and power, intended as part of the prayer service.  As we prepare to end Yom Kippur, we will take a look at a few of these ancient works of the human heart known as piyyutim.  We will read piyyutim drawn from medieval Spain, when they reached an especially impressive level of form and beauty, and we might find our own Yom Kippur reflections and emotions reflected in them in surprising ways.  (All readings will be in English.)

2:30 pm -Meditation
Take time to nurture your spirit with a guided meditation led by Lisa Lombard. Through quiet reflection and gentle mindfulness practice, this session creates space to pause, breathe, and renew ourselves during this most contemplative day of the year. Meditation invites us to bring intention, calm, and inner connection to the sacred journey of Yom Kippur.

Please bring your High Holy Days Ticket with you to each service. 
Ushers will ask to see your ticket when you arrive.
High School and College students will be admitted to services without tickets. 
Tickets are not required for Selichot,  Family services, Tot services or Tashlich 
We look Forward to welcoming you for the High Holy Days!