Prayer: High Holy Days

SERVICES FOR 5769 HOLY DAYS

Rosh HaShanah | Tashlich | Yom Kippur
Tickets | Babysitting | Valet Parking
Greetings from the Rabbi | Second Story Minyan

L'shanah tovah u-metukah
- to a good and sweet year.
 
Following are the dates for 5769; times of services and other details will be updated over the summer.

SELICHOT

Saturday, September 20, 2008
  8:00 p.m. – Reception
  8:20 p.m. – Program to be announced
10:00 p.m. – Selichot Service
 From USCJ:  Selichot:  Some Reflections

ROSH HASHANAHThe Jewish New YearUSCJ Resources

Evening Services
 7:30 p.m. – First Evening, Monday, September 29, 2008
 6:30 p.m. – Second Evening, Tuesday, September 30, 2008 

Morning Services
Tuesday & Wednesday, September 30-October 1, 2008 
  8:30 a.m. – Preliminary Service
10:00 a.m. – Torah Service (alternatively, Second  Story Minyan)
10:45 a.m. – Sermon
11:15 a.m. – Shofar Service
11:30 a.m. – Musaf Service (Hineni)

Family Services
9:45-11:15 a.m. both days
A new program for children under age 5 and their parents – Rosh HaShanah Tot Service, 9:45-10:15 a.m. in Room 205

TASHLICH

Date tba.  We'll meet in the atrium with our bread crumbs and walk down to the lake to recite the tashlich prayers. 
From USCJ:  Casting Our Sins Away

YOM KIPPURThe Day of Atonement – A Yom Kippur Challenge

Wednesday, October 8
6:30 p.m. – Kol Nidre

Thursday, October 9 
  9:00 a.m. – Preliminary Service
11:00 a.m. – Torah Service
11:45 a.m. – President's Remarks
12:00 noon – Sermon, followed by Yizkor Memorial Service
12:45 p.m. – Musaf Service (Hineni)
  5:15 p.m. – Mincha Service
  6:15 p.m. – Neilah Service
  7:30 p.m. – Final Sounding of the Shofar
Break the Fast at CRZ (advance reservations required)

Family Services
Saturday, October 9
10:30 a.m.-noon and 6:15-7:15 p.m.
For children under age 5 and their parents – Yom Kippur Tot Service at 10:30 a.m. in Room 205

TICKETS

Tickets will be mailed to members who have paid their calendar 2008 dues and all other outstanding charges to the synagogue.  Please note:

  • Family membership entitles you to two tickets for adults and tickets for all dependent children.
  • Single membership entitles you to a ticket for one adult and tickets for all dependent children.
  • The Congregation provides free high holiday tickets for students.  Contact the office in advance at 773.752.2770 to arrange for a complimentary student ticket.
  • Guest tickets for the main sanctuary and/or family service are $150 for family of members and $200 for friends.  This amount will be credited toward 2008 dues should they decide to join the Congregation.  Please request guest tickets immediately; payment in full is required.

Tickets have been marked with your full family name.  Please have your tickets ready to show when you enter the building.  Board members will greet you at the door and will also ask to see your tickets.  In addition, please bring personal identification, such as a driver's license, and be prepared to show it should it be necessary to extend our security measures.

BABYSITTING

Babysitting will be available during the day downstairs in the early childhood room.  We will have snacks for the children.

VALET PARKING

Valet parking will again be provided without charge for both days of Rosh HaShanah, Kol Nidrei, and Yom Kippur.  Please enter the lot from Hyde Park Boulevard.
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