High Holidays 5771

High Holiday Schedule - September 8 - October 2

High Holiday Hebrew Reading “Crash Course”

Learn to read Hebrew from scratch! This new class being offered by CSAIR during the High Holidays will introduce the whole Hebrew alphabet as well as the vowels. After each session, during services, you will be able to experience the richness of the Hebrew liturgy first-hand by searching for words that are central to the themes of the Holidays and are found throughout the liturgy. Classes will be held on Rosh Hashana (Thursday, September 9 and Friday, September 10) from 9:00-10:00 AM; on Sunday, September 12 from 10:00 AM-Noon; and on Yom Kippur morning (Saturday, September 18) from 9:30-10:30 AM.

All are welcome. Please note: advance registration is required for this class. Call 718-543-8400 or write secretary@csair.org.

Yemei Ratzon - Getting Ready for the High Holidays

Soul Satisfying Sounds
Each morning during the month of Elul (from August 11 until September 7) we will sound the shofar. Come to a morning minyan (7:00 am weekdays; 9:00 am Sundays and civil holidays) and let the music of the shofar help open you up to the tasks of the month of Elul.

Davvening and Dinner: High Holiday Singdown - Friday, August 20, 6:15 pm (note special service time).
Join us as Adam Baldachin, our High Holiday cantor, leads Friday night services. Afterwards, come to a Shabbat barbecue dinner where we will sing favorite holiday melodies and learn new ones. Parallel children's program after dinner. (Pre-paid reservations required for dinner. Adults, $15; children age 6-12, $10; children 5 and under free; Maximum per family: $50.) RSVP to the CSAIR office at 718-543-8400 or to secretary@csair.org. All are welcome.

Lunch & Learn - "God is in the Field with Us" - Shabbat morning, August 28.
After Shabbat services, enjoy a free kiddush lunch and study sources that speak of connection with God. Three great teachers: Rabbi Micah Kelber, writer and leader of our Taub Room Parallel Services; Rachel Rosenfield, Director of the Jewish Greening Fellowship of the Isabella Freedman Retreat Center; and Rabbi Barry Dov Katz.

The Power of Forgiveness: Selihot - Saturday, September 4.
8:45 pm - Dessert Reception.

9:15 pm - Film: "The Power of Forgiveness." This award-winning film explores the role forgiveness holds in various faith traditions and examines how the scientific community is now measuring the physical and mental benefits of letting go of grief and resentment. Includes feature stories on the Amish, the 9/11 tragedy, and peace-building in Northern Ireland, along with interviews with renowned Buddhist teacher Thich Nhat Hanh, Nobel Peace Laureate Elie Wiesel, best-selling authors Thomas Moore and Marianne Williamson, and others.

10:30 pm -Selihot Services led by Rabbi Barry Dov Katz and guest cantor Adam Baldachin.
Co-Sponsored by CSAIR Sisterhood