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ASL Led, ASL Interpreted, & Captioned High Holy Day Services (2023/5784)

Wednesday, August 24, 2023 | 7 Elul 5783

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L'SHANA TOVAH


In this issue, we list ASL interpreted, ASL led, and captioned High Holy Day services.


If your congregation secured communication access for Deaf and Hard of Hearing attendees for the Yom Kippur holiday services, please email us (jdrclearning@gmail.com) the following information no later than September 18:

  • the name of the service,
  • date/time,
  • weblink to a complete description of the event,
  • the type of accessibility service that will be available,
  • ticket fees,
  • the point of contact for additional information and,
  • the synagogue's or organization's logo.


If you have questions or need more information about the services listed below, contact the synagogue or organization hosting the service directly.


The JDRC will continue to periodically update this list. For an updated list, visit the JDRC's website.


The Jewish Deaf Resource Center staff and Board of Directors wish you and your loved ones a happy, healthy new year as well as a meaningful time of reflection and introspection.


L'Shana Tovah Tikatevu,

Naomi Brunnlehrman, co-founder/ part-time Executive Director

Susan F. Cohen, President

Steve Weiner, Vice President

Steve Lovi, Secretary

Roxanne Baker

Rabbi Rebecca L. Dubowe

Lorraine Gold-Appel

Marcie Stern

HIGH HOLIDAY SERVICES BY REGION

CALIFORNIA

NEFESH

(TRANSDENOMINATIONAL)

Los Angeles, California

ASL interpreted, virtual, captioned


High Holy Day Services held at:

First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood

ROSH HASHANAH


Erev Rosh Hashanah

Friday, September 15

6:30 PM PT


Rosh Hashanah Morning

Saturday, September 16

9:00 AM PT

YOM KIPPUR


Erev Yom Kippur (Kol Nidre)

Sunday, September 24

6:30 PM PT


Yom Kippur Morning

Monday, September 25

9:00 AM PT

Yom Kippur Family Service

Monday, September 25

2:30 PM PT


Yizkor & Neilah

Monday, September 25

4:30 PM PT

For more information and to register, go to:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nefesh-high-holy-days-5784-interdependence-registration-685359156687?aff=oddtdtcreator

TEMPLE BETH SOLOMON

OF THE DEAF

(NON-DENOMINATIONAL)


All in person services with Rabbi Warren Levy with sign language interpreter


Members, students and senior citizens: no charge


Non-members: $50.00


To RSVP and/or for more information contact TBS: tbsdeaf@gmail.com

Deadline for RSVP: September 1. After RSVP is received, the address of the venue will be emailed.

ROSH HASHANAH

Morning Service

Saturday, September 16

10:00 AM PST

YOM KIPPUR

Morning Service

Monday, September 25

10:00 AM PST

CHICAGO

CONGREGATION BENE SHALOM

HEBREW ASSOCIATION OF THE DEAF AND HEARING

(REFORM)

SKOKIE, ILLINOIS

ASL interpreted, in-person and virtual on Zoom

ROSH HASHANAH


Erev Rosh Hashanah

Friday, September 15, 7:30 PM CST


Morning Service

Monday, September 16, 10:30 AM CST

YOM KIPPUR


Erev Yom Kippur - Kol Nidre

Sunday, September 24, 7:30 PM CST


Morning Service

Monday, September 25, 10:30 AM CST

Yom Kippur Afternoon, Yizkor, & Concluding Service

Monday, September 25, 4:30 PM CST

Tickets are free to members. Non-members: $225.00 per person


If someone has financial limitations, Congregation Bene Shalom are happy to offer reduced rate. For more information, email Barbara Weiner, Executive Director, at congbeneshalom@gmail.com.


To view the complete schedule and to order tickets, go to: https://www.beneshalom.com(Scroll down the home page for the schedule.)

FLORIDA

FLORIDA SOCIETY OF JEWISH DEAF, INC.

(NON-DENOMINATIONAL)

ASL Led, In Person


HIGH HOLY DAY SERVICES

Westchester Country Club

12250 Westchester Club Drive

Boynton Beach, FL 33437


First day of Rosh Hashanah ASL Service & Luncheon

Saturday, September 16

Service/Luncheon: 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM EST

Members: $ 43.00 Non-members $48.00

For more information and to register, go to: 

https://www.fsjdeaf.org/event-5371216


Yom Kippur ASL Service & Break the Fast

Monday, September 25

Service/BreakFast: 4:00 - 7:00 PM EST

Members: $37.00 Non-members: $42.00

For more information and to register, go to: 

https://www.fsjdeaf.org/event-5371275


Please pay via Zelle at Floridasjd@gmail.com or send a check or money order payable to FSJD, by 9/3/2023, to:


Wendy Bachman

409 SW Magnolia Cove

Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986


Registration/Payment: Please write on Zelle or check "Rosh Hashanah Service & Meal." This will be your RSVP. Questions? Contact Glenna Ashton, at 561-948-0054.

MARYLAND

BALTIMORE HEBREW CONGREGATION

(REFORM)

ASL Interpreted, In Person

7401 Park Heights Avenue

Baltimore MD 21208               

Point of contact: Francine Gill

www.baltimorehebrew.org

 

There is no charge for tickets but please email fgill@baltimorehebrew.org or call the office at 410-764-1587, ext. 226, in advance so your name can be put on a list for free entry.

*Rosh Hashanah Under the Stars

Friday, September 15

6:00 - 7:30 PM EST

Oregon Ridge State Park

13555 Beaver Dam Rd

Cockeysville, MD 21030

Rosh Hashanah Family Service

Saturday, September 16

10:00 AM - 12:00 noon EST

Baltimore Hebrew Congregation

Yom Kippur Family Service

Monday, September 25

10:00 AM - 12:00 noon EST

Baltimore Hebrew Congregation

*The Rosh Hashanah Under the Stars service is open to all and free, but registration is required; go to: https://www.baltimorehebrew.org/rhus2023, or call 443-524-0284.

TEMPLE SHALOM REFORM SYNAGOGUE

ASL interpreted, in person

8401 Grubb Rd.

Chevy Chase, MD 20815


Late Morning Rosh Hashanah

Saturday, September 16

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM


Late Morning Yom Kippur

Monday, September 25

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM


Ticket fees for non-members:

$175 per person for Rosh Hashanah Day Morning Service

$175 per person for Yom Kippur Day Morning Service

$225 per person for both days


The link to register for services is here: https://templeshalom-cc.shulcloud.com/form/5784-high-holy-day-non-member-registration3.html.


Questions? Email Kathie Heinzer, kheinzer@templeshalom.net

WASHINGTON HEBREW CONGREGATION

(REFORM)

In person ASL Interpretation, captioning available on livestream.


Temple Address

3935 Macomb Street NW

Washington, DC 20016

Phone: 202-362-7100


For information on location of the services, visit this webpage:

https://www.whctemple.org/worship/high-holy-days-2023/


ASL interpretation will be available for the following services:


Rosh HaShanah Intergenerational Service

Saturday, September 16

10:30 AM -12:00 noon,Temple


Kol Nidrei Intergenerational Service

Sunday, September 24

7:30-9:00 PM, Temple


ASL interpretation is available upon request for any service or Study Session (in-person or via livestream) with at least two weeks’ notice. Please contact Rich Gordon, rgordon@whctemple.org, with any questions.


Parking information available at this link: https://www.whctemple.org/worship/high-holy-days-2023/

When reaching the webpage, scroll down to locate the parking information.

MASSACHUSETTS

JEWISH COMMUNITY OF AMHERST

(RECONSTRUCTIONIST)

AMHERST, MASSACHUSSETTS

ASL interpretation, virtual

Note: ASL interpretation is available with the exception of Musaf for both Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.


ROSH HASHANAH

Leyl Rosh Hashanah  - Evening Service

Friday, September 15

6:00 pm – 7:30 PM EST

Rosh Hashanah Day One

Saturday, September 16

9:30 AM - 1:30 PM EST

YOM KIPPUR

Yom Kippur - Kol Nidre

Sunday, September 24

6:30 PM – 8:30 PM EST

Yom Kippur Morning

Monday, September 25

9:30 AM – 2:00 PM EST

Mincha and Neilah

Monday, September 25

4:30 PM – 7:06 PM EST

Registration: For more information on registering for either in-person or Zoom services, go to: https://form.jotform.com/231924858882168


Fees: While all events at the JCA are free of charge, we ask that you consider making a donation to support the work of the JCA. In particular this year, high holiday donations will go to support Youth and Family programming and education, helping to grow the future of the JCA.


For additional information, visit this page: https://jcamherst.org/calendar/highholidays/

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KEREM SHALOM 

(NON-DENOMINATIONAL)

CONCORD, MASSACHUSSETTS

Virtual, online captioning, some ASL (as indicated)


ROSH HASHANAH


Erev Rosh Hashanah - Community Service

Friday, September 15

7:00 PM – Community Service, in-person and online, with live captioning

(Please note: Rabbi Darby will deliver his main sermon at this service.)


Rosh Hashanah

Saturday, September 16

8:30 AM– Early Childhood Family Service, in-person, with ASL, and online

10:00 AM – Community Service, in-person and online, with live captioning for those attending via Zoom


Rosh Hashanah Day 2

Sunday, September 17

10:00 AM – Community Service led by David Orlinoff (for the 36th consecutive year), in-person and online, with Zoom AI-captioning



YOM KIPPUR


Erev Yom Kippur (Kol Nidre)

Sunday, September 24

6:00 PM – Community Service, in-person and online, with live captioning

Childcare for ages 3 to 9 will be available.

Please note: Rabbi Darby will deliver his main Yom Kippur sermon at this service.


Yom Kippur 

Monday, September 25

8:30 AM – Early Childhood Family Service, in-person, with ASL captioning and online


10:00 AM – Community Service, in-person and online, with live captioning



12:30 PM –Yizkor (Memorial Service), in-person and online, with live captioning


5:00 PM – Mincha (Afternoon Service), in-person and online, with live captioning


6:00 PM – Neilah (Closing Service), in-person and online, with live captioning


7:00 PM – Havdalah, in-person and online, with live captioning


For more information, visit Kerem Shalom's webpage.

NATIONAL

ASL SHABBAT COALITION

(NON-DENOMINATIONAL)

Deaf led, ASL led, captioned through Maryland Relay Service Remote Conference Captioning service, and voice interpreted

NEW YORK

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THE SHUL OF NEW YORK

(REFORM/SPIRITUAL JUDAISM)

Virtual/Livestreamed, ASL interpretation available for all services; captioned


  • Note: Attending the Zoom High Holiday Services does not require a physical ticket, but you need to register in order to receive the Zoom meeting link. We appreciate ticket donations; the Shul depends on your kindness and generosity to survive.  


  • Ticket fees: Recommended donation $180 until 9/1/2023. After 9/1/2023, recommended donation will be $200/ticket. Call 929-265-7485 to donate a different amount.


  • Location: In person services will take place in person at the Angel Orensanz Foundation (172 Norfolk Street, New York, New York 10002)

ROSH HASHANAH


Erev Rosh Hashanah

Friday, September 15, 7:00 PM EST


Rosh Hashanah Day

Monday, September 16, 10:00 AM EST

YOM KIPPUR


Kol Nidre

Sunday, September 24, 7:00 PM EST



Yom Kippur Day

Monday, September 25, 10:00 AM EST

For more information and/or to register, visit this webpage.


For questions, email board@theshulofnewyork.org or call 929-265-SHUL 

(929-265-7485).

TOWN & VILLAGE SYNAGOGUE

(CONSERVATIVE)

NEW YORK

ASL Interpreted, visible on Zoom


ROSH HASHANAH


Second Day Rosh Hashanah (ASL Interpreted and visible on Zoom)

Sunday, September 17, 9:30 AM EDT


Community-wide Shofar-blowing & Tashlich (in person only)

Sunday, September 17, 5:00 PM (Shofar blowing), 5:45 PM (Tashlich)


Ticket Fee for Deaf congregants: free, however donations are welcome.


Please contact Bram Weiser, bramweiser@usa.net, 212-677-0368 voice, to RSVP, to ask questions, and obtain more information.

WASHINGTON, DC

ADAS ISRAEL

(CONSERVATIVE)

WASHINGTON, DC

ASL interpretation upon request, livestream captioning available

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Adas Israel shares a list of live-streamed captioned services for the high holy days. To view the list, click here. The list is available on page 10 - 11.


Non-members who seek tickets may obtain information at this webpage.


Adas Israel is committed to being a fully inclusive community. A list of accommodations they are able to provide upon request during the High Holy Days and all year round can be found on page 16.


Please email your requests to inclusion@adasisrael.org or

call the synagogue office in advance to make arrangements.

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