Aug. 28, 2007
Dear Interfaith Families and Friends,
A few more thoughts for the High Holy Days --
Who you gonna call? ...Jewish Community Information and Referral!
Please forgive my error in the last email. The phone number for Jewish Community Information and Referral is: 415-777-4545
You can also call toll free 877-777-5245 (JCIR) or email info@jewishnfo.org
Free services with Chabad
Note that Chabad is offering free High Holy Day services all around the bay (and the world). Go to www.chabad and in the middle of the page is a link Local Event Finder – Find Friendly High Holy Day services near you. Just put in your zip code and they’ll direct you to your local Chabad.
Low cost service in San Francisco
High Holy Days at Adath Israel
This is the most unique High Holiday experience you will ever encounter! This is a place for all Jews of all backgrounds to come together in song and prayer, to discover new meaning and understanding in the prayers and practices of the service. So join Rabbi Yosef Richards of the Jewish Study Network-San Francisco and ask a question- any question, sing along, open your hearts and minds to the spirit of the day, and come away fulfilled.
For more Info: Rabbi Joshua Strulowitz at 415-564-5665 or Rabbi@AdathIsraelsf.org
or go to www.adathisraelsf.org
You can sign up at www.nomembershiprequired.com (click on San Francisco option).
Rosh Hashana: Sept 13th and 14th, Services, 10:30am-12:30pm
Yom Kippur: Sept 22nd, 10:30am-12:30pm
Place: Adath Israel, 1851 Noriega St., San Francisco
Cost: $20/session, $10/session for students
Those who sign up are also invited to our regular traditional service for both days of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Full schedule is available on our website.
Can’t Take the day off for Rosh Hashanah?
Not a problem in Oakland. Beth Jacob is holding a brief discussion based, experiential service that you can drop by on the way home from work. It’s only an hour and you’ll be recharged as you drive home.
Date: Rosh Hashanah day, Thursday, Sept. 13
Time: 6:15 to 7:15pm
Place: Beth Jacob, 3778 Park Blvd., Oakland
For more information call the shul at 510-482-1147
I promised Rabbi Dardik that I would be there to direct folks into the small sanctuary, so if you come, I’ll see you there. I’ll be just returning from Tashlich in the park with all the Oakland congregations. I’m working on getting apples, honey and challah there so you aren’t too hungry.
Seder in September
on Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year
Like the Passover Seder, there's a traditional Rosh Hashanah (new year) Seder. Share a festive meal, with participatory learning and singing. Reflect together on the year now ending and our hopes for the new one.
Date: 6 pm on Wed., Sept. 12 OR Thurs., Sept. 13 (pick one)
(Wednesday is almost full but you can call and give it a try)
Place: JGate, near El Cerrito Plaza BART, just north of Berkeley
How: Space is limited, so RSVP is required, and early RSVP is recommended. Contact Rabbi Bridget at 510-559-8140 or rabbibridget@jgate.org for info and to RSVP. We'll ask you to bring a potluck dish to share. If your schedule doesn't allow this, we offer you the option of contributing $7 toward the dinner.
Yom Kippur feels like a lot?
What if you aren’t up to a day of fasting and praying for Yom Kippur? What if you are wisely taking my advice to go easy on your partner for their first High Holy Day experience?
Then come for a short - one hour - service on Yom Kippur afternoon.
Join a small circle of friendly people at a discussion based, experiential service on Saturday with a fascinating discussion of the Jewish view of “judgement” during the Days of Awe.
Date: Yom Kippur, Sat., Sept. 22
Time: 3:30 to 4:30pm
Place: Beth Jacob, 3778 Park Blvd., Oakland
Call the synagogue for more information at 510-482-1147.
Return/Reflect/Remember
on Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement
On Yom Kippur, Jewish tradition invites us to step back and reflect. Where are our lives are going? How are we spending our precious time? Do we need to shift direction in order to live as our highest and best selves? We also take time to remember those we have lost, and to consider how we might best honor their memory. We will explore these questions through learning, discussion, song, and time for introspection.
Date: Sat., Sept. 22
Time: 12-3 pm
Place: JGate, near El Cerrito Plaza BART, just north of Berkeley
FREE
How: Space is limited, so RSVP is required, and early RSVP is recommended. Contact Rabbi Bridget at 510-559-8140 or rabbibridget@jgate.org for info and to RSVP.
