All are welcome to join us for this free 4-part series of lectures generously offered by our friends and expert educators from Keshet Educational Journeys. Keshet has guided us on all of our Israel tours, and since we cannot come to them just yet, they have offered to come to us, via Zoom.
Shemini Atzeret – Festival Service and Yizkor
Tuesday, September 28, 10am on Zoom
Simchat Torah – Welcoming Our New Torah Scroll!
Tuesday, September 28, 6pm on Zoom
The Yizkor slideshow was a wonderful and heartfelt addition to our services last year. A way of keeping alive the memories of those we love. This year, we will again have a slideshow on Yom Kippur during the Yizkor service.
High Holy Days 2021
Everyone is Welcome!
This year our High Holy Day Services will be multi-access, a hybrid of in person and Zoom. We are working to create the best experience for both modalities.
For the month of Elul we will be exploring teachings that help prepare us to enter the New Year with clarity and energy. Listen to classes here.
COVID-19 Precautions for the High Holy Days: For centuries, synagogues have played a central role as places of holy gathering, learning, prayer and service. Our sages teach that when there comes a time that a Jewish community is confronted with sha’at had’chak, an hour of duress, when lives and safety are at risk, the kehillah (community) must adjust accordingly. Traditionally, sha’at had’chak occurred when Jews, specifically, were threatened. But the moment in which we …
We are meeting on the four Thursdays in Elul: August 12, 19, 26, and September 2. Join us on Zoom for short teachings about the month of Elul and preparing for the new year.
We are asking that all congregants who wish to attend Shabbat services in person register in advance as well as submit documentation of their vaccination status. Either a photo of your vaccination card or a screenshot of the NY State Excelsior Pass will be accepted. Please use one form per person. If there is more than one person in your party that will be attending, please submit multiple forms. Thank you for your help with …
Join Rabbi Ellen and Karen Levine for an exploration of Eicha, the Book of Lamentations, which is traditionally read on Tisha b’Av. We will chant, read, and take some time to reflect on communal and personal tragedies and grief. This is a commemoration best observed in community.
After much planning and many considerations, we are thrilled to announce that registration is open for the WJC Family School, Fall 2021! Please follow this link to register!