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High Holy Days 2013 | 5774

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ooking forward to the annual reunion of our synagogue community, we welcome you to our High Holy Day celebrations for 2013, beginning the Jewish year 5774.

At Chizuk Amuno Congregation we provide a variety of settings for observing Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur. As you make your plans to join with us, please consult the information in this brochure.

Thank you for being a vital part of our community. Your presence and participation create a warm and joyous experience for us all.

Anticipating a meaningful season, we look forward to a New Year of goodness and peace!

L’Shanah Tovah!

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Erev Rosh HaShanah Wednesday, September 4

Rosh HaShanah

Thursday and Friday, September 5 and 6

Erev Yom Kippur, Kol Nidre Friday, September 13

Yom Kippur Shabbat, September 14

High Holy Day Service Descriptions Sanctuary Service

Rabbi Ronald J. Shulman Hazzan Emanuel Perlman

Worship is formal in style, providing an inspiring and evocative setting for personal prayer and reflection. The Chizuk Amuno Choir complements the service. English readings and reflections, as well as a sermon and teachings are interspersed during the service to enrich and inform each person’s experience.

Krieger Auditorium Service Rabbi Deborah Wechsler Dr. Larry Amsterdam, Ba’al Tefilah

Worship is formal in style, providing a warm and participatory setting for personal prayer and reflection. English readings and reflections, and a sermon, are interspersed during the service to enrich and inform each person’s experience.

Stulman Auditorium Service Rabbi Paul Schneider Dr. David Roffman, Ba’al Tefilah

Worship is less formal in style and somewhat abbreviated, providing an intimate and participatory setting. Stories, anecdotes, and readings are interspersed during the service to enrich and inform each person’s experience.

Important High Holy Day Seating Information n Your seats for the First Day of Rosh HaShanah as well as on Yom Kippur eve and morning will remain in the same location as last year. However, subject to the availability of seats in different locations, you have the option of moving to different seats or a different worship service. n On the Second Day of Rosh HaShanah all the members of our synagogue family, gather together in the Sanctuary to celebrate and worship.

Though seating in the Sanctuary will be open, all congregation members who wish may reserve seats for this communal Second Day service in advance. n Reserved seats not occupied by 10:30 a.m. will become available for general seating.

n Elderly and disabled members who require special assistance for their comfort in the Sanctuary are able to reserve their seats for the entire Second Day service. Hosts will be located throughout the Sanctuary and balcony to ensure that everyone is assisted and comfortably seated. n If you would like to make a seating or location adjustment, inquire about the availability and charges for extra seats for family members, reserve seats for the second day of Rosh HaShanah, or for any other questions regarding High Holy Day seating, please contact Judy Simkin, 410/486-6400, ext. 232 or jsimkin@chizukamuno.org by Friday, August 16.

2013 | 5774 High Holy Day Services Rosh HaShanah

Erev Rosh HaShanah Wednesday, September 4 Minhah: Afternoon Service

Hoffberger Chapel

Erev Second Day Rosh HaShanah 5:45 p.m.

Ma’ariv: Evening Service 6:00 p.m.

We will join together to bless our children as a community.

We will usher in the New Year together in the Sanctuary.

Seating will be open for this service.

Torah Service

…followed by the Sounding of the Shofar Musaf: Holy Day Service Stulman Auditorium Service Rosh HaShanah Service

Tashlikh • 5 p.m.

6:00 p.m.

Ma’ariv: Evening Service

6:15 p.m.

We will continue our welcome of the New Year together in the Chizuk Amuno Sanctuary.

Rosh HaShanah – Second Day Friday September 6

Sanctuary, Krieger, and Stulman Auditorium Services Shaharit: Morning Service 9:00 a.m.

Rosh HaShanah – First Day Thursday, September 5 Sanctuary and Krieger Auditorium Services Shaharit: Morning Service

Minhah: Afternoon Service

Torah Service

…followed by the Sounding of the Shofar Musaf: Holy Day Service 9:00 a.m.

9:45 a.m.

11:00 a.m.

9:30 a.m.

Our entire community will gather at 5 p.m. in the Garden Lounge for friendship and refreshments before walking to an outdoor ceremony to symbolically cast away our sins.

9:45 a.m.

11:00 a.m.

We will merge the Sanctuary, Krieger, and Stulman, Auditorium services in the sanctuary for the Second Day of Rosh HaShanah.

Our entire community will complete our welcome of the New Year together in the Chizuk Amuno Sanctuary.

2013 | 5774 High Holy Day Services Yom Kippur

Yom Kippur, Saturday, September 14 Sanctuary and Krieger Auditorium Services Shaharit: Morning Service

Kol Nidre - Erev Yom Kippur Friday, September 13

Sanctuary, Krieger, and Stulman Auditorium Services Minhah: Afternoon Service 6:15 p.m.

in the Hoffberger Chapel Ma’ariv: Evening Service

6:45 p.m.

9:00 a.m.

Torah Service

10:00 a.m.

Yizkor Memorial Prayers

10:45 a.m.

Musaf: Holy Day Service

11:30 a.m.

Stulman Auditorium Service Yom Kippur Service

9:30 a.m.

Our entire community will complete our observance of Yom Kippur and the High Holy Days together in the Chizuk Amuno Sanctuary.

Seating will be open for these sessions and services.

Study Session: “Thinking in Jewish” 2:45 p.m.

Dr. Benjamin Sax

Jewish Scholar, Institute for Christian and Jewish Studies What does it mean to think Jewishly? Do all Jews think Jewishly?

Can non-Jews think Jewishly? Can a thought even be Jewish?

In this session, we will examine the different ways thinkers have engaged such questions in relation to the critical issues of twentyfirst century Judaism and Jewish identity.

Rabbi Shulman’s Discussion

4:00 p.m.

Minhah: Afternoon Service

5:15 p.m.

Neilah: Concluding Service

Be sure to bring your shofar!

6:30 p.m.

Family Neilah Service

Krieger Auditorium

7:00 p.m.

Blessing Our Children On the First night of Rosh HaShanah

September 4, 6 p.m.

It is a meaningful Jewish custom to begin each holiday occasion with blessings and hopes for our children. Receiving their parents’ loving embrace at the start of a new year, children of all ages, children of every generation, feel the joy and promise in holiday celebration.

At Chizuk Amuno, we will celebrate this timeless tradition as a community during our first service of the New Year, on Erev Rosh HaShanah.

(Please note, the Ma’ariv service lasts one hour. Blessing our children will take place during the first portion of our gathering.)

Our family blessings are inclusive, celebrating all ages and each generation. Parents, bring your children. Adult children, bring your parents, your children’s grandparents. Grandparents, bring your children and grandchildren.

We look forward to sharing in blessing our children and the blessing of beginning the new Jewish year together.

Join the Shalom Squad Please consider serving as a greeter or a host during the High Holy Days and at services throughout the year. Be a friendly face, assist congregants with their seating, help find the correct page. For details, please contact Sheila Sandbank, grandmasheilax2@hotmail.com or 410/484-5016, or Fran Glushakow Gould, Franny1912@yahoo.com.

Tashlikh

Thursday, September 5 5 p.m.

Our entire community will gather in the Garden Lounge to connect and share refreshments before walking to an outdoor ceremony to symbolically cast away our sins.

Buy Your Lulav and Etrog!

Celebrate Sukkot with a Lulav and Etrog set from Israel.

For more information please contact Brotherhood representatives, Marvin Spector, 410/484-8939 or Michael Moranz, 410/486-0277 by Monday, September 9.

$45 per set.

Annual Campaign

Chizuk Amuno will launch its 2013-14 | 5774 Annual Campaign on Yom Kippur morning. As you reflect on the new year and all the opportunities ahead, please consider a gift in support of life and learning at our synagogue.

Israel Bonds

On Rosh HaShanah, join the many members of hundreds of congregations around the country by making an investment and purchasing an Israel Bond to show your support and love for Israel.

Chef Annie’s Fabulous Brisket for Your Rosh HaShanah Celebration!

It’s time to order!

Just $63 per 3 lb. container of first-cut brisket – plenty for ten people n Orders must be received and paid for by Friday, August 16.

No late orders will be accepted.

Please make your check payable to CAC and return it to the synagogue office, attn: Rosh HaShanah Brisket, indicating how many 3 lb. containers you would like, as well as your name, phone number, e-mail address, and any dietary issues you may have. n Pick up: Wednesday, September 4, 8 a.m. – noon at the Stulman Auditorium kitchen

Yom Kippur Food Drive

Tuesday-Sunday September 3 - 15 Please drop off sealed food in bins located in the chapel lobby and the administrative lobby.

Selihot: An Evening of Greeting, Reflection, and Hope Saturday, August 31 Join with our community to prepare for Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur.

8:30 p.m. Havdalah 8:45 p.m. “The Holiness of Hope: Being Optimistic

in a Worried World” A new Jewish year is upon us. The same old world confronts us. Our days fill with worries about world events, about our personal challenges, and how best to live with meaning and contentment.

Preparing for the High Holy Days, we’ll reflect. How do we stay realistic and hopeful? What inspiration do we seek? What optimism does Judaism teach? Join with Rabbi Shulman as we explore answers to these questions.

9:15 p.m. Dessert Reception 9:45 p.m. Preparing for the New Year Before our service begins, the Torah Scrolls in the ark are publicly changed into their white High Holy Day covers.

10 p.m. Selihot Service A String Quartet will accompany Hazzan Perlman and the Chizuk Amuno choir during our Selihot Service.

During the service, our rabbis will each reflect on this question: “What do you hope for in the New Year?”

Youth Services

Youth Service Schedule 10:00 a.m. Family Service, Esterson Auditorium

RH1, YK

Our younger families can participate in joyous, family-centered High Holy Day services as well as participate in adult services. Please note that space is limited and prior sign-up is required for Torah for Tots, Family Service, and the Middle School Kol Nidre Service. You may register for these services on the Worship page of our website, by returning the attached form, or by e-mailing srosen@chizukamuno.org.

Family Service

Grades K - 4 ~ Rabbi Stuart Seltzer Our interactive services include storytelling and feature the prayer themes and symbols of the High Holy Days. On the first day of Rosh HaShanah families have the choice of either a 10 a.m or 11:15 a.m. service.

Torah for Tots

11:15 a.m. Family Service, Esterson Auditorium

Torah for Tots, Krieger Gym

RH1, RH2, YK 6:30 p.m. Family Service, Kol Nidre, Esterson Auditorium

Middle School, Kol Nidre, Hoffberger Chapel

YK 7:00 p.m. Family Neilah Service, Krieger Auditorium, All ages

YK (No prior sign-up required) Following the Family Neilah Service, everyone is invited to join in the Sanctuary for the final blasts of the shofar.

Be sure to bring your own shofar!

Youth Service Reservation

Grade K and below ~ Michelle Gold A high energy, interactive service that includes song, dancing, snacks, and stories.

Children must be accompanied to these services by at least one parent or adult.

We will accommodate reservations on a first come, first served basis.

Middle School Kol Nidre Service on Yom Kippur Eve

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Grades 5 - 8 ~ Erica Allen A participatory service that includes age-appropriate readings and discussions.

Please respond by Friday, August 23.

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Youth Programs No prior sign-up is required for Youth Elementary School ~ Middle School Grades 5 - 8 Camp Tishrei Programming. Parents are asked to drop off and 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Grades K - 4 pick up their children from these activities. Children 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Both days of Rosh HaShanah Both days of Rosh HaShanah and on Yom Kippur and teens are invited to join their families in the Students will experience a variety and on Yom Kippur individual adult worship services at the conclusion of High Holy Day activities as they “Camp Tishrei” will be located travel by grade level to different on the second floor above the of Youth Programming. For more information, classrooms in the Middle School synagogue administrative offices contact High Holy Day Youth Program Coordinator, and will include a variety of High wing.

Holy Day activities as students Erica Allen, at 410/486-8641. travel by grade level to different Teens classrooms. Timing for “Camp Tishrei” will coordinate with the times for the Family Services to accommodate students who wish to go to both.

Before or after participating in Family Service or Torah for Tots, parents may join their worship service while their children attend childcare or celebrate in age-appropriate programs provided by Chizuk Amuno’s educators. In this way, parents may enjoy holiday time both with their children and for themselves.

Childcare begins at 9 a.m. in the Goldsmith Early Childhood Education Center wing and concludes when congregational services are completed.

Grades 9 - 12 10:30 a.m. - noon First day of Rosh HaShanah and on Yom Kippur Attend an exciting and provocative morning of learning and socializing, including a lively discussion and an interactive text interpretation, in the Lerner Beit Midrash. Refreshments, of course, will be served on Rosh HaShanah.