20 21 HIGH HOLIDAYS SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES GUIDE
A TI M E TO RETURN In English, we refer to the High Holiday season as ?a time to repent,? but repentance isn?t actually an accurate translation of the Hebrew, ????? ? , teshuva.? In fact, teshuva comes from the Hebrew root shuv meaning ?return.?So the High Holidays are ?a time to return?and what better message could there be for the year 5782? In general, when we talk about ?a time to return?on the High Holidays, we are referring to returning to our relationship with God, returning to our best selves, or returning to the path God meant for us. This year it has a more basic meaning? it is a time to return to ?normal life,?to activities we used to do, and to our WJC community. As we explore what it means to ?return to life?knowing that COVID-19 is still with us and likely will be for longer than we?d hoped, we are pleased that our knowledge of the situation and time to prepare allows us to offer this more robust set of services and High Holiday experiences than was possible last year. Please note: These plans may be subject to change at any time right up until the start of High Holiday services. As always, we will do our best to be transparent in our decision-making and timely in our communication. Please check the weekly WJC emails and wjcenter.org for the most up-to-date information. A Musical Path to Return with Neshama Carlebach Wednesday, September 1, at 7:30pm Lower Parking Lot Tent Join award-winning singer/songwriter and spiritual guide Neshama Carlebach, members of her band and the WJC clergy for a pre-Rosh Hashanah unplugged, uplifting service. This joyful service is designed to set us on the path to healing, intention and reflection. NEW! Return, Renew, Rejoice Monday, September 6, at 5:30pm Join us for an opportunity to bring in the holidays together with singing accompanied by instruments and spiritual learning. Following the service, join us for dessert to bring in the year with sweetness and end the evening with Minchah/ Ma?ariv at 7:00pm.
RO SH H ASH AN AH DAY 1 Indoor Service Tuesday, September 7, at 8:30am Rabbi Arnowitz will be with the Indoor Service and will deliver the sermon. Live stream available: wjcenter.org/wjclive Outdoor Service Tuesday, September 7, at 9:30am Rabbi Dalton will be with the Outdoor Service and will deliver the sermon. Family Services (Outdoors) Tuesday, September 7, First Service at 9:00am; Second Service at 9:50am We are excited to offer an engaging outdoor family service led by Rabbi Dalton and Matthew Baum. This service is ideal for families with children from Kindergarten through 6th grade. Youth Services Tuesday, September 7, at 10:30am Children ages two through 7th grade are invited to join their peers indoors for an age-appropriate program which includes Tefillot (prayer) and various high holiday activities. All participants will be asked to follow the safety protocols set by WJC. Teen Service Tuesday, September 7, at 11:00am WJC Teens join together for services outdoors to reflect on the past year and to look forward to what the next year might hold. Torah for Tots Tuesday, September 7, at 4:30pm Little ones along with grown ups are invited to join us in one of our outdoor tents to sing, dance and celebrate the new year together. Following our program, we invite you to join the community for Tashlich at the Harbor.
Teen Tashlich Gathering Tuesday, September 7, at 4:45pm Meet Rabbi Dalton and Adeena Bromberg-Seltzer at the Mamaroneck Harbor for a special Teen Tashlich. Following the 45-minute gathering, teens can join their families for the WJC community Tashlich service. Tashlich at the Harbor Tuesday, September 7, at 5:30pm Join us at Harbor Island Park on the first day of Rosh Hashanah as we throw bread crumbs into the water to represent the casting off of our sins and hear the call of the shofar. Tashlich will be followed by Minchah/ Ma?ariv at the synagogue at 6:15pm.
RO SH H ASH AN AH DAY 2 Indoor Service Wednesday, September 8 at 8:30am Rabbi Dalton will be with the Indoor Service and will deliver the sermon. Live stream available: wjcenter.org/wjclive Outdoor Service Wednesday, September 8 at 9:30am Rabbi Arnowitz will be with the Outdoor Service and will deliver the sermon. Family Services Wednesday, September 8, First Service at 9:00am; Second Service at 9:50am We are excited to offer an engaging outdoor family service led by Rabbi Dalton and Matthew Baum. This service is ideal for families with children from Kindergarten through 6th grade. Youth Services Wednesday, September 8, at 10:30am Children ages two through 7th grade are invited to join their peers indoors for an age-appropriate program which includes Tefillot (prayer) and various high holiday activities.
10 D AYS O F REPEN TA N CE Sisterhood Kick Off Event: Paint & Party! Sunday, September 12, at 2:00pm Celebrate the Jewish Holidays with a beautiful step-by-step canvas you?ll paint alongside artist and instructor Michelle Pellecchia. We will provide wine and treats to be enjoyed throughout! Tickets can be purchased online: $18 for current Sisterhood members; $36 for non-member. Ya'ale Koleinu Tuesday, September 14, at 7:30pm Whether you'll be joining us in person or virtually, we'll learn some new melodies and review familiar ones to prepare our minds and souls for the Day of Atonement together with Cantor Goldberg. Zoom Meeting ID: 835 69415542 - Passcode: 10543
KO L N I D RE Indoor Service Wednesday, September 15, at 6:45pm Rabbi Dalton will deliver the sermon in both services on Kol Nidre. Live stream available: wjcenter.org/wjclive Outdoor Service Wednesday, September 15, at 6:45pm Rabbi Dalton will deliver the sermon in both services on Kol Nidre.
YO M K I PPU R Indoor Service Thursday, September 16, at 9:00am Yizkor Memorial Service: arrive by 10:30am Rabbi Arnowitz will deliver the sermon on Yom Kippur Day. This service will take place in the main sanctuary and be led by clergy and lay leaders. It will follow a normative High Holiday service outline as presented in our Mahzor Lev Shalem. The indoor service will begin with P?Sukai Dezimra and Shacharit and continue through Musaf. Live stream available: wjcenter.org/wjclive
Family Service Thursday, September 16, First Service at 9:00am; Second Service at 9:50am We are excited to offer an engaging outdoor family service led by Rabbi Dalton and Matthew Baum. This service is ideal for families with children from Kindergarten through 6th grade. Outdoor Service Thursday, September 16, at 10:00am Yizkor Memorial Service: arrive by 10:30am Rabbi Arnowitz will deliver the sermon on Yom Kippur Day. This service will include the Yizkor Memorial Service. Led by WJC President Seth Schafler, we are grateful to the organizers of past lay-led services (the study service) for making this service possible. The outdoor service will begin with Torah reading and continue through Musaf. Youth Services Thursday, September 16, at 10:30am Children ages two through 7th grade are invited to join their peers indoors for an age-appropriate program which includes Tefillot (prayer) and various high holiday activities. Teen Service Thursday, September 16, at 11:00am WJC Teens join together for services outdoors to reflect on the past year and to look forward to what the next year might hold. Meditation & Mindfulness with Cheryl Brause Thursday, September 16, at 3:00pm Please check the weekly emails for details. Study Session Thursday, September 16, at 4:00pm Join Rabbi Arnowitz in the Sanctuary for the discussion, "Yom Kippur With and Without the Temple." Live stream available: wjcenter.org/wjclive
Minchah (Indoors) Thursday, September 16, at 5:15pm The afternoon service for Yom Kippur, including a Torah reading and the Book of Jonah. Live stream available: wjcenter.org/wjclive Neilah Service (Indoors and Outdoors) Thursday, September 16, at 6:15pm The concluding service, ending with the final sounding of the shofar. Live stream available: wjcenter.org/wjclive
SU K KO T Sukkot with Rabbi Jeff and Tami Arnowitz Tuesday, September 21, at 12:00pm The WJC Community is invited to join Rabbi Jeff and Tami Arnowitz at their home to share kiddush in our sukkah after services on the first day of Sukkot. Help them fulfill the mitzvah of Hachnasat Orchim (welcoming guests). Rhythm & Ruach Friday, September 24, at 7:30pm Please join us for a moving, musical Kabbalah Shabbat service and an a cappella Ma?ariv starting at 7:30pm in the Sanctuary. An optional family dinner precedes the service at 6:30pm. Enjoy dessert in the sukkah at 8:30pm as Rabbi Dalton leads us in a discussion about her favorite seasonal poems. To join us for the dinner, please purchase tickets online at wjcenter.org Sukkot - Ice Cream Celebration Sunday, September 26, at 3:00pm It?s a new year and time to celebrate together! Join us for an afternoon treat from 3:00- 4:00pm in the WJC Sukkah! All are welcome. WJC Teens Opening Event: Dinner and Activities in the Sukkah Sunday, September 26, from 5:00-7:00pm Join Rabbi Dalton and the teen community for dinner and fun activities in WJC's sukkah. This program is open to all teens (grades 8-12). Come celebrate Sukkot with games and learning and find out more about the highlights of this year's WJC Teen Program.
High Holidays Calendar at a Glance Wednesday, 9/ 1 7:30pm: A Musical Path to Return with Neshama Carlebach Monday, 9/6 5:30pm: Return, Renew, Rejoice Tuesday, 9/ 7: Rosh Hashanah Day 1
8:30am: Indoor Service (Live Stream) 9:00am: Family Service (First Service) 9:30am: Outdoor Service 9:50am: Family Service (Second Service) 10:30am: Youth Services 11:00am: Teen Service 4:30pm: Torah for Tots 4:45pm: Teen Tashlich Gathering 5:30pm: Tashlich at the Harbor Wednesday, 9/ 8: Rosh Hashanah Day 2
8:30am: Indoor Service (Live Stream) 9:00am: Family Service (First Service) 9:30am: Outdoor Service 9:50am: Family Service (Second Service) 10:30am: Youth Services Sunday, 9/ 12 2:00pm: Sisterhood Paint & Party!
10:30am: Please arrive for the Yizkor Memorial Service 10:30am: Youth Services 11:00am: Teen Service 3:00pm: Meditation & Mindfulness 4:00pm: Study Session (Sanctuary) 5:15pm: Minchah (Indoors) 6:15pm: Neilah Service (Indoors + Outdoors) Tuesday, 9/ 21: Sukkot Day 1 9:15am: Shacharit 10:45am: Torah for Tots 10:45am: Youth Services 12:00pm: Sukkot with Rabbi Jeff and Tami Arnowitz 6:45pm: Mincha/ Ma'ariv Wednesday, 9/ 22: Sukkot Day 2 9:15am: Shacharit 10:45am: Torah for Tots 10:45am: Youth Services 6:45pm: Mincha/ Ma'ariv 7:42pm: Havdalah Friday, 9/ 24 6:00pm: ECC Family Shabbat Service and Traditional Friday Evening Service 6:30pm: Community Shabbat Dinner (Sukkah and Gym)
Tuesday, 9/ 14 7:30pm: Ya'ale Koleinu
7:30pm: Rhythm & Ruach (Sanctuary) 8:30pm: Poetry with Rabbi Dalton
Wednesday, 9/ 15 6:45pm: Kol Nidre (Indoors + Outdoors)
Sunday, 9/ 26 3:00pm: Sukkot Ice Cream Celebration 5:00pm: WJC Teens Opening Event: Dinner & Activities in the Sukkah
Thursday, 9/ 16: Yom Kippur 9:00am: Indoor + Outdoor Service 9:00am: Family Service (First Service)