September Programming for the Whole Family!

A Month Filled with Connection

This September, we gather at Congregation B’nai Jehudah for a season of reflection and transformation. We are delighted to welcome our Artist in Residence, Hillel Smith, whose inspiring programs (sponsored by the Michael Klein Collection) invite us to explore creativity and experience Jewish tradition in new ways. His weekend of art and learning opens our hearts and minds, preparing us for the sacred journey of the High Holy Days, which call us to pause, reflect and begin anew. Explore our calendar and join us for these and other meaningful programs throughout the season.

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Join us for a lively weekend of music and fun with our Artist in Residence Hillel Smith. This jam-packed weekend is proudly sponsored by the Michael Klein Collection.

(Not) Your Grandfather's Hebrew with Hillel Smith

September 12 at 10:30am

This session will examine both forgotten and still-used Hebrew scripts and their evolution over time, focusing on the cultural and geographical factors that contributed to their rise and disappearance.

Shabbat Service Featuring Artist in Residence Hillel Smith

September 12 at 6:00pm

Join us for a vibrant Shabbat service featuring our artist in residence Hillel Smith!

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Expressing Jewish Identity with Hillel Smith

September 13 at 1:00pm

For as long as there have been Jews, we have been engaged in producing Jewish art and design. A closer look at that creative output, from ancient synagogue mosaics to contemporary graffiti, reveals much about what we value and how we see ourselves in relation to the world around us. What does Jewish art look like and how do we mark ourselves as Jews through visual expression?

Selichot Service and Free Dinner

September 13 at 7:00pm

Join us for a moving Selichot service as we prepare our hearts for the High Holy Days. Following the service, enjoy a complimentary dinner with our community, sponsored by the Michael Klein Collection.

Jewish Street Art Workshop

September 13 at 8:30pm (after dinner)

Explore identity through creativity at this hands-on spray-paint workshop led by artist in residence Hillel Smith. Designed for all ages, this intergenerational experience invites participants to express themselves through vibrant Jewish street art. Space is limited to 30 participants, so register today!

Place Your Challah Order Before September 14

Online: bnaijehudah.org/high-holy-days/

Over the phone: (913) 663-4050

Registration is required for all in-person Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur services and programs.

All children's programs and childcare require registration.

No registration needed to join us virtually at facebook.com/ttcbj or vimeo.com/bnaijehudah.

September 14

Challah Orders for Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur Due

September 21

10:30am Rosh HaShanah Apple Picking

September 22

7:30pm Erev Rosh HaShanah

September 23, Rosh HaShanah Day:

8:30am Family Puppet Service

10:30am Morning Services and Youth Programs

5:00pm Tashlich at Loose Park

September 26

6:00pm Shabbat Shuvah Together at New Reform Temple

September 28

10:30am Memorial Service at Rose Hill

October 1

7:30pm Erev Yom Kippur (Kol Nidrei)

October 2, Yom Kippur Day:

8:30am Family Puppet Service

10:30am Morning Services and

Youth Programs

1:00pm Yom Kippur Classes

2:00pm Contemplative Music

2:30pm Afternoon Torah Service

3:30pm Yizkor Service

4:30pm N’ilah Service

Break the Fast

Rosh HaShanah Apple Picking

Sunday, September 21

10:30am

Erev Rosh HaShanah Service

Monday, September 22

7:30pm

Rosh HaShanah Family Puppet Service

Tuesday, September 23

8:30am

Rosh HaShanah Morning Service and Programs

Tuesday, September 23

10:30am

Tashlich with New Reform Temple

Tuesday, September 23

5:00pm

Shabbat Shuvah at New Reform Temple (Off-Site)

Friday, September 26

6:00pm

Memorial Service at Rose Hill (Off-Site)

Sunday, September 28

10:30am

Kol Nidrei Service

Wednesday, October 1

7:30pm

Yom Kippur Family Puppet Service

Thursday, October 2

8:30am

Yom Kippur Morning Services and Programs

Thursday, October 2

10:30am

Yom Kippur Afternoon Classes

Thursday, October 2

1:00pm

Yom Kippur Contemplative Music

Thursday, October 2

2:00pm

Yom Kippur Afternoon Torah Service

Thursday, October 2

2:30pm

Yom Kippur Yizkor Service

Thursday, October 2

3:30pm

Yom Kippur N'ilah Service

Thursday, October 2

4:30pm

Visit our Mitzvah and Community section to see how you can

give back for the High Holy Days!

Weekly Torah Study

Wednesdays, September 3, 10, 17 and 24 from 10:00am - 11:30am

Join one of the rabbis each week for a lively discussion as we learn insights from the weekly Torah portion.

Taste of Tradition: One-Pot Shabbat

Thursday, September 4

6:00m

Reel Theology

Thursday, September 11

12:00pm

Friday Night Shabbat Services

September 5: Shabbat Simcha

September 12: Shabbat Service Featuring Artist in Residence Hillel Smith

September 19: Shabbat Service

September 26: Shabbat Shuvah at New Reform Temple (Off-Site)

Saturday Morning Shabbat Services

September 6: Adult B'not Mitzvah

September 13: Gemma Cattano's Bat Mitzvah

September 20: Shabbat Service

September 27: Shabbat Service

Tot Shabbat

Friday, September 5

5:00pm

Shabbat Simcha

Friday, September 5

6:00pm

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Village Shalom Happy Hour

Friday, September 12

1:30pm

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Donate food to help our neighbors and friends with food insecurity during our annual High Holy Day Food Drive!

The need is greater than ever and we are grateful to partner once again with JFS Food Pantry. Collect a grocery bag as you leave services on Rosh HaShanah, or fill up your own grocery bags.

Food donations can be dropped off anytime between Rosh HaShanah and Sukkot in the food barrels located just inside B’nai Jehudah’s main entrance. Members of Brotherhood will be available to unload bags from your car prior to Yom Kippur services.

Please donate non-perishable foods.

High Holy Day Mitzvah Tree

Turn over a new leaf in 5786. Start the new year with acts of service!

Look out for the Social Action Committee's Mitzvah Tree in our Kikar this High Holy Day season. We will have different mitzvot (good works) hung on the tree for you to take with you and then complete. Bring your finished tasks (i.e., leaves) to the synagogue during Sukkot so that we can hang them as decorations in our Sukkah.