IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO ATTEND YOM KIPPUR SERVICES IN PERSON, EVERYONE OVER THE AGE OF 2 MUST PROPERLY WEAR A MASK AND ADULTS MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF VACCINATION.
PLEASE BE SURE TO BRING YOUR SILVER PRAYER BOOK.
Young Family Yom Kippur Journey Wednesday, September 15, 4:00 PM (in-person only) Scheduled for the courtyard (weather permitting) or Temple Beth Torah Chapel if needed. Start the Holiday off with the sound of Kol Nidrei. Let us move and sway to the ancieny melody, act out scenarios that include times when we say, "I'm sorry," and hear the loud call of the Shofar.
*Kol Nidrei Wednesday, September 15, 7:30 PM In-person and Livestream Sermon by Rabbi Leib Opening with the iconic music of "Kol Nidrei" performed by cellist Genevieve Tabby and Cantor Zarkh. Please remember to wear your tallit, if that is your custom!
*Yom Kippur Morning Service Thursday, September 16, 10:00 AM In-person and Livestream Sermon by Rabbi Tornberg Join us as we honor all past and present teaching professionals with a group Aliyah.
Teen and Tween BAFTY Yom Kippur Experience Thursday, September 16, 10:00 AM (in-person only) For grades 6-12. Scheduled for the courtyard (weather permitting) or Temple Beth Torah Chapel if needed. The theme this year is "Coming Together." How can we do better together?
*Family Service Thursday, September 16, 1:30 PM In-person and Livestream Enjoy a story by Rabbi Leib! Join the clergy, who will facilitate age-appropriate prayers and activities reflecting on the meaning of the day.
*Minchah (Afternoon Service) Thursday, September 16, 3:00-4:00 PM (LIVESTREAM ONLY) Join our clergy on Livestream(no in-person services) for a creative approach to cleansing the soul in the new year. Please have a bowl of clean water handy for this experience!
*Yizkor (Memorial Service) Thursday, September 16, 5:00 PM In-person and Livestream The Book of Remembrance will be distributed at the service. If you are not planning to attend in person, you can pick up a copy by the parking lot doors of the synagogue.
*Neilah (Conlcuding Service) Thursday, September 16, 6:00 PM In-person and Livestream Please join us as we conclude our Yom Kippur celebration with the final blowing of the shofar and Havdalah. Brotherhood sponsored "Grab-and-Go" break the fast bags will be provided for you as you leave. ________________________________________________
SUKKOT
Young Family Sukkah Decorating Saturday, September 18, 4:00-5:00 PM Bring a decoration or make decorations with us to hang in our Sukkah! Erev Sukkot Monday, September 20, 6:00-8:00 PM All 8-12 graders are welcome to join BAFTY in the Beth Am Sukkah to eat some popcorn, hang out, and decorate! RSVP to Jamie Madnick at youthgroup@oyrtbetham.org.
Sukkot Morning Tuesday, September 21, 10:00 AM on Zoom Join Rabbi Tornberg and Cantor Zarkh on Zoom for a celebration of Sukkot. CLICK HERE for Zoom MEETING ID: 827 3745 2403 PASSWORD: 959452
Sisterhood Sukkot Program Thursday, September 23, 7:00 PM on Zoom “… all whose hearts moved them … came bringing gifts…” Exodus 35:22.
During the Israelites’ journey in the desert, they were commanded to build a Tabernacle and the people willingly contributed their possessions and skills to construct it. Please be prepared with something hand-made, whether made by you or someone else. When sharing about your object, consider not only who made it and how it was made but the spirit with which it was made. Please RSVP to Evelyn Fair at evefair@hotmail.comby Monday, September 20.
Zoom link will be forthcoming. _________________________________________________
HIGH HOLY DAY FOOD DRIVE
We will be collecting the following food items dring the month of September:
Old York Road Temple - Beth Am 971 Old York Road Abington, PA 19001 215-886-8000
Questions? execdirector@oyrtbetham.org
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