Shabbat Shalom Thursday, September 10, 2020/21 Elul 5780
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Saturday, September 12 S'LICHOT Havdalah - 7:40 pm S'lichot Melodies - 8 pm Say good-bye to the week that was and open to a new week of opportunity and potential. Cantor Halev will engage us in the resonant melodies of the High Holy Days as we move into the final week of preparation. Bring your Machzor! Following Havdalah, we will celebrate Ellen Mendel in anticipation of her special birthday.
Services
Candle lighting- Friday, September 11, 6:52 pm Havdalah - Saturday, September 12, 7:50 pm
Please click on the picture to see this week's Yahrzeit observances. May all the mourners be comforted.
Habonim: Your Virtual Home for the Holidays
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Pre-Holiday Programs
Embrace the Hebrew month of Elul and take this time to prepare for the High Holy Days. Our calendar of Elul events invites us to ask questions, visit texts old and new, experience rituals from a new perspective, gather with friends, meet new people and more. Click here for a complete list of pre-holiday programs.
Sunday, September 13, 7:30 pm Making the most of the Machzor In this session, we'll look at the way in which our Machzor is organized, think about the intentions of the editors and reflect on how preparation may enhance your High Holy Day experience. Participants should have access to a copy of Machzor Lev Shalem.
Sisterhood Annual Kick-Off
Sunday, September 13, 11 am - 12:15 pm Hannah Moore of the Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services will be the speaker at Sisterhood's Annual Kickoff (Virtual) program. This program is open to everyone. Please RSVP to Sisterhood@habonim.net . Zoom information will be sent closer to the event date.
Book Club
Next Book Club meeting: Tuesday, October 27, 7-9 pm
We're reading A Backpack, a Bear, and Eight Crates of Vodka: A Memoir, by Lev Golonkin
Everyone is welcome!
Membership
Preparing for the High Holy Days? Remember to renew your membership today to receive access to our online services.
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