Congregation Beth Shalom Rodfe Zedek
wishes you a sweet and healthy New Year.
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A Message from our CBSRZ President
In anticipation of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, I look forward to welcoming new and familiar faces to our High Holiday services. I hope we can all find meaning in our reflections, prayers and teshuvah to help guide us into the new year of 5784. I'd like to wish you all a good and sweet new year and may you be inscribed and sealed in the Book of Life.
Shanah Tovah,
Tracy Kleinberg
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We look forward to welcoming the new year with you! In addition to in-person services, we will once again offer a Zoom option for those who are unable to join us at CBSRZ. |
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CBSRZ Members: Use blue button above to register. PLEASE NOTE: once you register you will receive only ONE email with a link for services. Please use this same link for each High Holy Day service.
Non-Members: We ask non-members to contact the office to discuss purchasing a ticket for either in-person services or making a donation for Zoom services.
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Friday, September 15th
7:30 pm Erev Rosh Hashanah Service
Saturday, September 16th
9:30 am Rosh Hashanah Morning Service
12:30 pm Tashlich at Chester-Hadlyme Ferry
2:30 pm Family Service (most suitable for Pre-K to 3rd grade, open to all)
Sunday, September 17th
9:30 am Rosh Hashanah 2nd Day Service
1:00 pm Cemetery Service at Fountain Hill, Deep River
2:30 pm Cemetery Service at Rodfe Zedek, Moodus
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From our Gabbais: If you've never come to this intimate service, you should give it a try. Second Day doesn't have the same pomp and circumstance that Day One has. But it is beautiful.
As Gabbais, Kevin and Laura hand out honors as people arrive for services. If you know that you are coming and are willing to participate in the service, please email either Laura (landdroman@gmail.com) or Kevin (kevin.b.fox96@gmail.com). Otherwise, they'll ask when you arrive!
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High Holy Day Food Drive
Please pick up an empty grocery bag during Rosh Hashanah (or use one from home) and return during Yom Kippur services on 9/24-9/25.
Non-perishable food: cereal, juice, soup, peanut butter, tuna, canned fruit, veggies, pasta, pasta sauce, oatmeal, rice, dried beans, protein bars.
Non-food items: rubber gloves, ziploc bags, garbage bags, paper plates, napkins, forks/knives/spoons, hot/cold cups, toilet paper and paper towels. $10 or $20 gift cards to local food markets are always welcome as well.
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Sunday, September 24th
7:30 pm Kol Nidre
Monday, September 25th
9:30 am Yom Kippur Morning Service
2:30 pm Family Service (most suitable for Pre-K to 3rd grade, open to all)
3:30 pm Yom Kippur Contemplative Service
4:45 pm Yizkor Memorial Service (approx. time)
5:30 pm Ne'ilah (concluding service - approx. time)
6:30 pm Community Break-the-Fast - we ask all attending to please bring a dairy/vegetarian item to share and/or to help with setting up or clean up. Sign up below.
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Have a question about High Holy Day services at CBSRZ? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions pages for answers to those questions and more.
Enjoy these Inspirational Quotes for the New Year.
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Parking Attendants Needed
Please contact Al Laites (scoobaal@gmail.com) if interested in helping out with parking. Attendants will help direct you to a space during the High Holidays. Please let them know if you need to drop off passengers by the front door before proceeding to your parking space. Thank you.
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For your security, we will issue tickets for all High Holy Day services, for everyone - both members and non-members. We will begin mailing out tickets next week to all those who have renewed their membership for the 2023-2024 year.
You must bring your tickets with you and be prepared to show them at the front entrance. Do not hand in your ticket or throw it away - - you will need it to show it at all services, including children’s services.
If you have not yet renewed your membership with CBSRZ or are unsure if you have renewed, please contact the office ASAP.
Guest Tickets
As in the past, CBSRZ members may purchase tickets for extended family for $75/ticket. To purchase tickets or for questions about our ticket policy, contact the CBSRZ office. 860-526-8920
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Security and Bag Check at Front Door
Greeters will be standing at the entrance to welcome you and check tickets - please have tickets out and ready for viewing.
We will also have local law enforcement and private security on premises during services to assist with checking tickets and bag checks.
Unless it is absolutely necessary, please do not bring large bags or backpacks; ALL bags will be subject to inspection by local police or by our private security personnel.
This process will be time-consuming. Please allow more time than usual to arrive at synagogue and to be admitted inside the sanctuary.
Thank you for your patience while we implement these new security procedures. We are working hard to make this a safe and happy High Holiday season for everyone.
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Hearing Assistance Devices
A limited number of hearing assistance devices will be available again this year, and should be reserved in advance. Please contact the office to reserve a device. 860-526-8920
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High Holidays with Children
We encourage you to bring your young children and teenagers to services. Parents with young children are welcome to take a break in the Playroom, where they may listen to an audio feed of the service.
We will offer childcare for kids ages 5 and up for Rosh Hashanah morning service and Yom Kippur morning service. Advance registration is required by September 8th. No drop-offs will be allowed without prior registration. (office@cbsrz.org or 860-526-8920).
Teenagers are also permitted to congregate, quietly and respectfully, in the conference room which will be dedicated as a quiet space.
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Break-the-Fast
Monday,
Sept 25th 6:30pm
As a reminder, we ask all attending the Break-the-Fast to bring a dairy or vegetarian dish to share. Help is also needed with setup and clean up for the Break the Fast - Please sign up below.
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...Ah-Choo...
For the comfort of our members and guests, we ask that everyone please refrain from wearing perfume/cologne/fragrances to services.
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Congregation Beth Shalom Rodfe Zedek
55 East Kings Highway, Chester, CT
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