JOURNEY TO HIGH HOLY DAYS

 

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This period leading up to the High Holy Days is an opportunity to reflect on where we have been, and where we hope to go from here. This year we are more aware than ever of our connection to all people and our own fragility. Join us as we explore Jewish values and self-renewal, and together prepare for the new year.

Missed these events:
Our Abrahamic Traditions on Faith and Hospitality – CLICK HERE TO WATCH
Preparing for High Holy Days during a Pandemic – CLICK HERE TO WATCH

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

	ELUL: A JOURNEY TO THE HIGH HOLY DAYS AND OUR HIGHER SELVES DAILY AUGUST 3 – SEPTEMBER 18 | VARIOUS TIMES Elul is the month of soul-searching leading up to Rosh Hashanah. In a year like no other, this Elul invites us to join Jewish voices around the world on a journey of learning and renewal. Each day we will explore Jewish virtues such as Repentance, Resilience, Community, Curiosity and Wellness with prominent Jewish educators as one global congregation. LEARN MORE AND REGISTER FOR ALL 6 WEEKS OF CLASSES – CLICK HERE!
	SELF-REFLECTION & SELF-KINDNESS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 |  2:45 P.M. | ZOOM A 3-session class taught by ChaiVillageLA member Ben Pomerantz, LCSW. As we prepare for the High Holy Days, we examine our behavior, our level of self-kindness, and in turn, our kindness towards others. WATCH HERE
	ROSH HASHANAH CHALLAH BAKE FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 |  12:00 P.M. | ZOOM Join Dr. Tamar Andrews and friends to bake the special round challah for Rosh Hashanah with the Hand of God and a ladder on top. Click to Join | Meeting ID: 810 0258 1626 | Password: challah

Erev Rosh Hashanah | Friday, September 18

Rosh Hashanah Challah Bake with Tamar & Avital | 1:30 p.m.

Rosh Hashanah Shabbat Service & Conversation | 5:00 p.m.
Join your clergy for a brief Shabbat Service and conversation to usher in the New Year.

Erev Rosh Hashanah Seder | 6:00 p.m.
Reservation required – Download our seder guide here

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Rosh Hashanah | Saturday, September 19

Rosh Hashanah Family Service | 9:00 a.m. – 9:50 a.m. 
Interactive service for Preschool and K-12 families.

Rosh Hashanah Morning Service | 10:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

Sermon By Rabbi Zoë Klein Miles | 11:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Intergenerational Torah Service | 12:00 p.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Members only. The service will be streaming on our website.

Teen Service | 12:30 p.m.
Members-only on Zoom.

Virtual Tashlich | 1:30 p.m.
A ritual of letting go. Experience this ritual of release and renewal by creating sacred space in your home and setting up candles, a bowl of water, and bread.

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Rosh Hashanah Day 2 | Sunday, September 20

Worship Service | 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

High Holy Days Hike | Morning
Join Cantor Coyot and a small group at the Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area for an outdoor Rosh Hashanah hike. Members only.

Shofar Wave | 3:30 p.m. | West Pico Blvd & Kerwood Ave.
The LA Shofar Wave will allow us to come together as members of our beautiful rich, diverse, and pluralistic Jewish community and to joyfully celebrate what 5781 has in store for our people, our city, and our world. Synagogues across the city will participate and each shul’s ba’al (at) tekiah (shofar blower) will bring the sound of the shofar to every corner of our beloved city.