Kol Nidre

Tuesday, October 4

Evening Service

7:00 p.m. ∙ Sanctuary and Online

Rabbis Sharyn Henry and Jessica Locketz

Cantor Gershon Silins and Don Megahan

Yom Kippur Services

Wednesday, October 5

Children's Service

9:00 a.m. ∙ Levy Hall

This 30-minute service is a wonderful introduction to the High Holy Days. Gather with Rabbi Larry Freedman for music, prayer, and stories. This service is open to members, guests, and unaffiliated families. No reservations are needed.

Congregational Service

10:00 a.m. ∙ Sanctuary and Online

Rabbis Jessica Locketz and Sharyn Henry

Cantor Gershon Silins, Don Megahan and Greg Siegle

Youth Service & Program

10:00 a.m. ∙ Lippman Library

Join Youth Director Yael Eads for activities to inspire and engage students in grades K-5 around the meanings and messages of the High Holy Days. Contact Yael with any questions.

Yizkor and Neilah Service

4:30 p.m. ∙ Sanctuary and Online

Rabbis Sharyn Henry and Jessica Locketz

Cantor Gershon Silins, Don Megahan and Rodef Shira Choir

Congregational Break-the-Fast to Follow

Aaron Court

Sponsored by Women of Rodef Shalom

Yom Kippur Afternoon

Reflection and Renewal

Traditional Lecture

by Dr. Walter Jacob

12:30 p.m. ∙ Sanctuary and Online

Reflective Walk

with Rabbi Sharyn Henry

1:30 p.m. ∙ Meet in the Commons Area

This is an opportunity to get outside and reflect on the themes of Yom Kippur. The entire walk is about an hour, split roughly in half between walking and sitting/reflecting. Wear comfortable shoes.

"I haven't heard this before!"

Jewish Music in the UK

with Cantor Gershon Silins

1:30 p.m. ∙ Lippman Library and Zoom

Jewish music in the progressive synagogues in the UK is completely different from what we know in the United States. Cantor Gershon will demonstrate with recordings of this music, which you have never heard before.

"What do our sacred texts say about reproductive rights?"

with Rabbi Jessica Locketz

2:30 p.m. ∙ Lippman Library and Zoom

How can the stories of our martyrs help us with our own teshuvah?

3:30 p.m. ∙ Sanctuary and Online

Rabbis Sharyn Henry and Jessica Locketz will lead us through a short service dedicated to Jews who lived--and died--in adherence to their Jewish values.