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2010 - High Holiday Schedule - 5771 Dear Temple Member: The Worship Committee, the Board of Directors, Sisterhood and Men's Club have all been planning for the High Holydays, which begin on 1 Tishrei on the Hebrew calendar and this year on the Julian calendar at sundown on Wednesday, September 8th. You should have received a packet of information about the holidays in the mail. These documents will help you navigate your way through what we hope will be a meaningful and enriching start for the year 5771. Additional copies may be downloaded below. As we are expecting many people to attend services, we ask that you carpool wherever possible to keep the numbers of cars in the lot down as much as possible. Please contact us at any time before or after the High Holy Days with your comments, thoughts, and suggestions at 845 279-4585 or via email. Sincerely, Calendar of services Additional information follows the service schedule.
Link here for the complete packet of forms/schedules
In your response to your requests, this year we will have both a Tot and a Junior Services for our youngest members.
Junior Service: For children who are in 1st, 2nd or 3rd grades, will be held in the Gish Family Library at 1:30 on Rosh Hashanah and at 2:30 on Yom Kippur.
We also have a simple Break Fast after Concluding Services on Yom Kippur where we will also need donations of either food items or cash. Please indicate on the form if your family will attend either or both events. Sisterhood will contact you to let you know what is needed.
Checks for donations should be made out to Sisterhood, Temple Beth Elohim and received at the Temple office, 31 Mount Ebo Road North, Brewster, NY 10509, no later than Sunday, September 13th for Rosh Hashanah or Monday, September 21st for Yom Kippur. If you have any question, please contact Rebecca Wittenberg.
Join the Temple Beth Elohim Family Adult Meal includes 2 slices of cheese or veggie pizza (or 1 of each!), salad and soda ($8) Volunteers requested, please contact Janet if you'd like to help.
Our Fourth Annual Sleep Over will bring us to the traditional usage of the Sukkah, a place to stay to be close to the harvest. We will study in the Sukkah, enjoy discussion and refreshments, and stay the night. Please confirm your plan to stay overnight by Sunday, September 19th to Larry Hepner as there are things that will be needed. The Sleepover will be held Rain or Shine. Basic Supplies List: Sleeping Bag (rated to 20 degrees is best), Ground Cloth, Air Mattress or Sleeping Pad, Pillow, Duffle Bag for change of clothes, Poncho or Rain gear in case of rain, Appropriate clothing for the temperature (dressing in layers works), misc. toiletries like tooth brush and tooth paste, etc., and a snack or beverage to share. Copies of Torah will be provided. From the URJ Jewish Holidays - Learn about Jewish holidays, customs and traditions. The Jewish Parent Page - includes blessings, historical background, recipes, family activities and other creative ways to celebrate the Jewish festivals. Holiday Happenings - Celebrating the holidays with our youngest children. Holiday Resources Shabbat Resources Blessings |
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(Word format) may be downloaded here
( pdf format) information may be downloaded here.
(zip format) may be downloaded here.
Choir Practice for the High Holy Days has begun. Please contact Robin for information.
On Erev Rosh Hashanah, our Sisterhood organizes a memorable Oneg to usher in a Sweet New Year. Everyone is welcome to attend the Oneg. If you would like to donate either a food item or cash to help defray costs, please complete the first part of the form downloadable below.
Every year Sisterhood asks for donations which provide the flowers and plants that decorate the bimah on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Only a portion of the funds collected will be used for the plants that grace the bimah. The remainder will be put toward required landscaping for the property around our building. Traditionally, donations for Rosh Hashanah are made to wish the congregation a sweet or happy new year or in honor of a happy occasion or in honor of loved ones. For Yom Kippur, donations are usually in memory of loved ones. However, donations for any reason are very much appreciated. The minimum donation is $25. Names will be listed in our High Holyday announcements.
This year, as always, we will compile a Memorial Book listing names of our departed loved ones. The book of names will be published and distributed on Yom Kippur. Questions regarding the Memorial Book may be addressed to the Temple office.
The Sanctuary is a place of worship and respect for others. In order to preserve the solemnity of the High Holy days and the appropriate decorum, we provide childcare services for our children who are younger than nine years old. Children nine and over are expected to sit quietly through the services.
When you're out food shopping for the holidays and you see things that are two for a certain price, buy the extra one and add it to the bag!
