2015 High Holy Day Information Brochure

High Holy Days 2015 | 5776

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ooking forward to the annual reunion of our synagogue community, we welcome you to our High Holy Day celebrations for 2015, beginning the Jewish year 5776.

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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Selihot: An Evening of Greeting, Conversation, and Preparation Saturday, September 5 Join with our community to prepare for Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur.

9 p.m. Havdalah

We gather to enjoy the sweetness and light of Havdalah following the conclusion of Shabbat.

Conversation & Dessert Reception

In friendship and conversation, we’ll join to renew our bonds as a synagogue community before the first “formal” service of the High Holy Day season. Join with our rabbis and your synagogue friends for discussion about how to find personal meaning and spiritual feelings during the High Holy Days.

10 p.m. Selihot Service

Before our service begins, the Torah Scrolls in the ark are publicly changed into their white High Holy Day covers which symbolize the freshness and purity of the coming New Year.

A String Quartet will accompany Hazzan Perlman and the Chizuk Amuno Choir during our Selihot Service. Selihot is a unique and moving late night “Service of Forgiveness” that begins the High Holy Day season.

We will read and recite the prayers and reflections of our Selihot Service that evening from Mahzor Lev Shalem. During the Selihot Service we are introduced to some of the prayers and motifs of the coming Days of Awe. We conclude our evening with the sounding of the shofar.

The Selihot Service is an emotional, spiritual, and evocative evening of teshuvah, repentance, reflecting upon our deeds and experiences this year as we consider personal and religious goals for future growth and change.

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 throughout 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 throughout 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 throughout 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.

Service Honors

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, 410-4866400, ext. 232 or jsimkin@ chizukamuno.org by Friday, August 14.

Each year we delight in how many of our synagogue members share in the honors of Opening the Ark, coming up to the Torah, and participating in the ritual of our High Holy Day Services. In the Sanctuary and Krieger Auditorium, service honors invitations are extended each year in continuing alphabetical rotation. We invite honorees for this year starting from where in the alphabet we left off last year. Through this rotation, over the course of a few years everyone receives the opportunity to come forward to participate.

2015 | 5776 High Holy Day Services

Tashlikh • 4:45 p.m.

Shofar Ceremony

Erev Second Day Rosh HaShanah

Our entire community will gather at 4:45 p.m. in the Garden Lounge for friendship and refreshments before walking down to the stream on Phillips Drive to symbolically cast away our sins. Following Tashlikh everyone is invited to remain for Minhah, the Afternoon Service.

Sunday, September 13 We invite you and your children to bring your own Shofarot and join at 5:45 p.m. in the synagogue courtyard. We will welcome the New Year with a special Shofar Ceremony before Erev Rosh HaShanah Services.

One purpose of sounding the Shofar is to announce the arrival of sacred time. Together we will sing, reflect on the New Year about to begin, and sound our many Shofarot to announce the arrival of 5776 in our synagogue community before entering the Sanctuary.

Rosh HaShanah

Erev Rosh HaShanah ~ Sunday, September 13 Minhah: Afternoon Service

Hoffberger Chapel Ma’ariv: Evening Service Candle Lighting We will usher in the New Year together in the Sanctuary.

Seating will be open for this service.

All of our clergy will participate during this service.

5:45 p.m.

6:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

Rosh HaShanah, First Day ~ Monday, September 14 Sanctuary and Krieger Auditorium Services Shaharit: Morning Service Torah Service

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

9:00 a.m.

9:30 a.m.

10:30 a.m.

11:00 a.m.

9:30 a.m.

Minhah: Afternoon Service Ma’ariv: Evening Service Candle Lighting We will continue our welcome of the New Year together in the Chizuk Amuno Sanctuary.

6:15 p.m.

6:30 p.m.

7:43 p.m.

Rosh HaShanah, Second Day ~ Tuesday, September 15 Sanctuary, Krieger, and Stulman Auditorium Services Shaharit: Morning Service 9:00 a.m.

Torah Service 9:30 a.m.

…followed by the Sounding of the Shofar 10:30 a.m.

Musaf: Holy Day Service 11:00 a.m.

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

Rabbis Shulman, Wechsler, Schneider, and Hazzan Perlman will officiate.

Cemetery Memorial Services ~ Sunday, September 20

Arlington Cemetery • 10:30 a.m. | Garrison Forest Cemetery • 11:30 a.m.

In the tradition of our ancestors, we gather inside the hallowed gates of our congregation’s cemetery to recite psalms, prayers, and personal memorials during the Days of Repentance between Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur. Services are conducted by Rabbi Ron Shulman, Rabbi Debi Wechsler and Hazzan Emanuel Perlman, accompanied by voices of the Chizuk Amuno Choir. Following the formal ceremony, Dr. Moshe D. Shualy will be available to offer graveside prayers.

Yom Kippur Food Drive

Tuesday-Tuesday, September 15-22 In the Haftarah for Yom Kippur, the prophet Isaiah implores Jews to fast not just by refraining from food, but by taking meaningful social action. The words of the prophet are as urgent now as when they were originally written.

As you reflect on the past year and on the one that is nearing, consider putting Isaiah’s message of social responsibility into action by making a contribution of non-perishable food items to the bins in the lobbies.

Yom Kippur, Wednesday, September 23 Sanctuary and Krieger Auditorium Services Shaharit: Morning Service Torah Service Yizkor Memorial Prayers* Musaf: Holy Day Service Stulman Auditorium Service Yom Kippur Service

9:00 a.m.

10:00 a.m.

11:00 a.m.

11:30 a.m.

9:30 a.m.

*During the Yizkor service we will use our publication, Wings of Memory, in which we honor the memories of our loved ones.

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

Yom Kippur

Seating will be open for these sessions and services.

Yom Kippur Study Sessions: Engaging in Jewish Expression

Setting the Mood: A Cello Performance before Kol Nidre

Tuesday, September 22, 6:30 p.m.

Before Yom Kippur begins we seek to create a reflective and introspective mood in the Sanctuary. Beginning at 6:30 p.m., a cellist will perform a composition in which the cello imitates the rhapsodic voice of the cantor’s chant of Kol Nidre. Greeting one another and finding our seats, we will pause quietly and reflectively before our holy day. Our Erev Yom Kippur/Kol Nidre Service will begin at 6:45 p.m.

Kol Nidre ~ Erev Yom Kippur, Tuesday, September 22 Sanctuary, Krieger, and Stulman Auditorium Services Minhah: Afternoon Service in the Hoffberger Chapel Cello Performance Ma’ariv: Evening Service Kol Nidre Candle Lighting

6:15 p.m.

6:30 p.m.

6:45 p.m.

6:46 p.m.

2:45 p.m. In the quiet of Yom Kippur afternoon we have the opportunity to reflect together and discuss subjects to enhance the mood and meaning of our observance. We invite you to engage in a form of Jewish expression that may sustain your personal experience of Yom Kippur.

Engaging College Students and Young Professionals Rabbi Shulman invites the young adults of our synagogue family to join him for an open and honest discussion about being Jewish and being aware in the world today.

Engaging Jewish Meditation • 3-3:45 p.m.

Edith Raphael Brotman, PhD, author of “Mussar Yoga” will use imagery and intention to still and focus our minds during this special guided meditation for Yom Kippur.

Additional sessions listed on the following page.

Other sessions will include: Engaging Israel Reflect on current events in Israel and how Israel represents a vital and emotional expression of who we are as Jews today.

Engaging Jewish Stories Reflect on the meanings we glean for our own Jewish selves from Jewish expressions of literature and story telling.

Engaging Social Justice Discuss what are the Jewish values that animate our actions and involvements on behalf of others and the society in which we live.

Engaging Repentance Study from the texts of our tradition and explore Teshuvah, this core idea of our Yom Kippur observance.

Engaging Torah Torah study is a vital form of Jewish expression. Come study with others in seeking to connect your observance of Yom Kippur with ideas from Jewish tradition.

Rabbi Shulman’s Discussion 4:00 p.m.

Minhah: Afternoon Service 5:00 p.m.

Neilah: 6:15 p.m.

Concluding Service – Sanctuary Be sure to bring your shofar!

Family Neilah Service 7:00 p.m.

– Krieger Auditorium

College Outreach High Holy Day Package

Israel Bonds

This effort is supported by the Adult Bat Mitzvah 2006 College Outreach Fund

Annual Appeal Campaign

Deadline: September 1 Our college students receive gifts of snacks and a greeting from Rabbi Wechsler. If you have not yet submitted your Chizuk Amuno college student’s address please e-mail it to Bonnie Ziegelstein, bonnieroy3@verizon.net.

Shalom Squad Orientation Meeting

Wednesday, September 2, 7 p.m.

Would you like to perform a mitzvah, meet and help newcomers to our shul, and keep our services meaningful and dignified? Sure you would! CURRENT and NEW hosts are invited to Fran Glushakow Gould’s home to learn the fine art of being a host at Shabbat Services. Hope to see you there! 1912 Autumn Frost Lane, 21209.

RSVP to Fran, franny1912@yahoo.com, or Sheila Sandbank, grandmasheilax2@hotmail.com or 410-484-5016. Please return the enclosed card to sign on to the Shalom Squad.

Buy Your Lulav and Etrog!

Order your Lulav and Etrog set from Israel through Brotherhood representatives, Marvin Spector, 410-484-8939 or Michael Moranz, 410-486-0277 by Friday, September 11 or return the enclosed form. $45 per set

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

For more information, please contact Sheila Sandbank, grandmasheilax2@hotmail.com or 410-484-5016.

Your generous support of our Annual Appeal Campaign sustains our sacred community at Chizuk Amuno. Thanks to our munificent members who understand the ongoing need to support our synagogue, schools, programs, faculty, facilities, clergy, and staff, we actually exceeded our fundraising goal last year!

As we prepare to begin a new year at Chizuk Amuno and Schools, we hope to continue to spread our neshamah, our spirit and soul, throughout the community and achieve 100% participation in this year’s Annual Appeal Campaign.

To preserve the beauty and meaning of our High Holy Day services, we will not have an appeal on Yom Kippur morning. Watch for your invitation to participate in this year’s Annual Appeal Campaign. Enjoy the rest of the summer. I look forward to seeing you and thanking you in person.

Beth Goldsmith Annual Appeal Campaign Chair

For Our Children and Teenagers Rosh HaShanah Services, Programs, and Activities

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e hope you will participate in our joyous family-centered High Holy Day services and activities 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 Middle School Kol Nidre Service. You may register for these services on the Worship page of our website, by returning the attached card, or by e-mailing ehaas@chizukamuno.org, by Friday, September 4.

Childcare for Our Youngest Friends both days of Rosh HaShanah Childcare for our youngest children on both days of Rosh HaShanah begins at 9 a.m. in the Goldsmith Early Childhood Education Center wing and concludes when the congregational services are concluded.

First Day of Rosh HaShanah Monday, September 14 For Grades K and Below

11:15 a.m. Torah for Tots

Registration required A high energy, interactive service with Michelle Gold that includes song, dancing, snacks, and stories.

For Grades K-4 and Families

10 a.m. or 11:15 a.m. Family Service

Registration required An interactive service with Rabbi Stuart Seltzer, including story-telling, prayer, and shofar-sounding.

For Grades K-4

10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Camp Tishrei

A variety of experiential holiday activities including games, drama, prayer, shofarblowing, and movement for students only, led

by Chizuk Amuno teachers and college alumni.

Timing for “Camp Tishrei� will coordinate with the times for the Family Services to accommodate students who wish to go to both.

For Grades 5-8

10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Middle School Explorations

For Everyone

4:45 p.m. Tashlikh

Our entire community will gather at 4:45 p.m. in the Garden Lounge for friendship and refreshments before walking to an outdoor ceremony to symbolically cast away our sins.

Second Day of Rosh HaShanah Tuesday, September 15 For Everyone

10:30 a.m. Shofar Service 11:00 a.m. Family Meet & Greet For Grades K and Below

11:15 a.m. Torah for Tots Registration required

For Grades K-4 and Families

Exploratory holiday programming including games, discussions, food-tasting, prayer, and shofar-sounding.

11:15 a.m. Family Service

For Grades 9-12

10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Camp Tishrei

10:30 a.m. Teen Gathering

An exciting and provocative morning of learning, prayer, and socializing.

Registration required

For Grades K-4 For Grades 5-8

10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Middle School Explorations

For Our Children and Teenagers Yom Kippur Services, Programs, and Activities Erev Yom Kippur Tuesday, September 22

Yom Kippur Morning Wednesday, September 23

Neilah | Yom Kippur Evening Tuesday, September 23

For Grades K-4 and Families

Childcare for Our Youngest Friends on Yom Kippur Childcare for our youngest children begins at 9 a.m. in the Goldsmith Early Childhood Education Center wing and concludes when the congregational services are concluded.

7 p.m. Family Neilah Service

6:45 p.m. Family Service

Registration required An interactive Kol Nidre service with Rabbi Stuart Seltzer, including story-telling, prayers, and parent-child interaction.

For Grades 5-8

6:45 p.m. Middle School Prayer Experience Registration required A participatory gathering for middle school students only, led by Morah Erica Allen, featuring Kol Nidre rituals, prayers, and discussions.

For Grades K and below

11:15 a.m. Torah for Tots Registration required

For Grades K-4 and Families

10 a.m. or 11:15 a.m. Family Service Registration required

For Grades K-4

10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Camp Tishrei For Grades 5-8

10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Middle School Explorations For Grades 9-12

10:30 a.m. Teen Gathering

Bring the entire family for an uplifting concluding Yom Kippur Service. Following the Family Neilah Service, we will parade into the Sanctuary to join for Havdalah and the final shofar blasts. We invite you to bring your own shofar if you have one. There will be light sticks for everyone!

We hope you will participate in our joyous family-centered High Holy Day services and activities as well as participate in adult services. Please note that space is limited for Torah for Tots, Family Service, and Middle School Kol Nidre Service.

You may register for these services on the Worship page of our website, by returning the enclosed card, or by e-mailing ehaas@chizukamuno.org.

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Phone E-mail

Children/names and ages

Name of parent(s) attending

Please e-mail ehaas@chizukamuno.org or return this card by Friday, September 4 to the Religious School Office.

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

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

Please note: Middle School Kol Nidre Service is for students only.

Youth Service Reservations

Join the Shalom Squad – It’s a MITZVAH Welcome and assist our members and guests on Shabbat mornings. m I would like to become a host on Shabbat mornings. q I will attend the meeting on September 2. q I am not able to attend the meeting on September 2. m I am a current host. q I will attend the meeting on September 2. q I am not able to attend the meeting on September 2.

Name(s)

Phone E-mail Number attending

Lulav & Etrog Order Form Order deadline: Friday, September 11, 2015

Cost per set: $45. Please enclose a check covering the cost of the total number of lulav/ etrog sets ordered. Orders and checks should be sent to: Chizuk Amuno Congregation, Attn: Lulav & Etrog, 8100 Stevenson Road, Baltimore, MD 21208.

Name(s) Phone No. of sets

Total enclosed $

Early pick up will be Sunday, September 27 between 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

Otherwise, they can be picked up the first morning of Sukkot at services.

Please be sure to afix proper postage

Please be sure to afix proper postage

Please be sure to enclose your check.

Hag Sameah!

Chizuk Amuno Congregation High Holy Day Youth Services

8100 Stevenson Road Baltimore, MD 21208

8100 Stevenson Road Baltimore, MD 21208

Chizuk Amuno Congregation Shalom Squad