Highlights of 5785 High Holy Days
Rosh Hashanah Day 1
Rabbi's Sermon
Rosh Hashanah Day 2
Rabbi's Sermon
Maya Sharon: Israel Shlicha at the Center for Israel, SJJCC
Erev Yom Kippur
Rabbi's Sermon
Kol Nidre Appeal: Dr. Paul Chaskes
Gavin Berkowitz: Reflections on Israel
Wendi Paradise Reflections on Israel Mission Trip
Yom Kippur
Rabbi's Sermon
Devin Lefkowitz and Rebecca Lefkowitz: Reflections on Being Jewish On Campus
Robert Dwek: Reflections on Being in Israel Post October 7th
SUKKOT & SIMCHAT TORAH 5785
All Services are In Person &
Wednesday, October 16
K-2 Dance Party
Erev Sukkot Service
7:15pm
Thursday, October 17
Sukkot Day 1 Service
9:00am
Kiddush in the Sukkah
Graham Cracker Sukkot & Service with the Rabbi for our ECE Families
10:30am
Friday, October 18
Sukkot Day 2 Service
9:00am
Kiddush in the Sukkah
Kabbalat Shabbat Service
6:30pm
followed by:
The Susi Schuster Sukkot Oneg
7:00am
Sunday, October 20
Brunch in the Hut
11:15pm
Tuesday, October 22nd
WJC's Women's Group
From House to Home:
7:30pm - in the Sukkah
Wednesday, October 23
Hoshana Rabah Service
7:00am
Thursday, October 24
Shmini Atzeret with Yizkor
9:00am
Yizkor ~10:15am
Simḥat Torah Celebration
Families Welcome!
6:00pm
Honoring our new religious school students.
Friday, October 25
Simḥat Torah Service
9:00am
Extra High Holy Day Info
Poem for Rosh haShannah
Larry Spiro
October 2024
October 2024
I am pleased to recite this poem to you and honored to do so on Rosh HaShanna. This poem is about love, family, tradition and as requested-Israel. Reciting this takes a lot out of me so I ask that you listen quietly as I recite it to you.Janet and I facetime every Friday morning with our oldest son Russel, who decided to make Aliah and enjoy life in Israel.
This poem is written as a dramatic dialogue.
The echo within corners of a son to his parents
Hi mom and dad, I wish to stay in Israel, to study and pray.
I love it here. Please say its OK.
Chorus: Son we love you and support your decision. We love you so much, you have our permission.
Aside: Son, we miss you please find a way, to come home there is playlight today.
Hi mom and dad I have a perfect job, please say its OK, I love Jerusalem and I would like to stay.
Chorus: Son, we love you and support your decision. We love you so much, you have our permission.
Aside: Son, we miss you please find a way, to come home there is playlight today.
Mom and Dad, I wish to find a wife I am excited to start a family and live a Jewish life.
Chorus: Son, we love you and support your decision. We love you so much, you have our permission.
Aside: Son, we miss you please find a way, to come home there is playlight today.
We traveled to Israel to celebrate his marriage with seven Baruhchas. We went to Dan Sachar Park where there were people throwing frisbees and families strolling carriages.
We played piano in Ben yahudah square and music and peace were everywhere.
Mom and dad, I HAVE WONDERFUL NEWS. We will be having a child, a grandchild for you.
Naomi born on Shavuot is as beautiful and sweet as can be. We went to Israel to see her first smile as she sat upon grandma’s knee.
On October 7, 2023, Simchas Torah 5784, evil had its most wicked day. It was too near.
Son, we heard and saw the news and we have great fear.
Son, come home we have room. You can be safe with us as war is to loom.
There was Silence………….
Mom and Dad we are all doing our part, lines to give blood, and funding shelters here. There is no threat in Jerusalem so please lighten your fear.
Chorus: Son, we love you and support your decision. We love you so much, you have our permission.
Aside: Son, we miss you please find a way, to come home there is playlight today.
Son, Your Mom, your brother and I are coming to Jerusalem on Passover. We have made our plans and can’t wait to see everyone once more.
Mom and Dad I will be so happy to be together just like before.
But on the evening before our departure the airspace was closed. Iran sent 300 plus missiles over Israel and Jerusalem was exposed. We cancelled our visit to see them as the unknown was posed, but as the miracle unfolded, not a Jew was disposed.
Chorus: Son, we love you and support your decision. ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
L’Envoi
Last Tuesday, once more, Iranian missiles showered Tel Aviv. As before with US support Iran could not achieve.That which they so hard tried to conceive, And once more, Israel unraveled their deadly weave.
For peace in Israel will be here to stay as we celebrate the New Year that is on its way.
After the new year we have planned to see our son and family and show them we understand. G-d gave the Jew Israel and it can’t be taken or given away.
Soon we will be together in the playlight of the new day.
G-d Bless America
AM YISRAEL CHI!
Sat, December 21 2024 20 Kislev 5785
