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Thank you for joining us for High Holy Days 5785/2024!

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L’Shanah Tovah

The fall holy days and festivals are once again on the horizon as we prepare to enter this sacred season. Though Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur might seem distant on our Gregorian calendar, the month of Elul, the month that precedes Rosh Hashanah, begins September 4th. Elul and the coming Holy Days invite us into the heart of Jewish tradition—a time for deep reflection, seeking forgiveness, and renewing our spirits. As the days grow shorter and the air begins to cool, we are called to engage in cheshbon hanefesh, an accounting of our soul. This is a period to thoughtfully consider our actions over the past year—our relationships with family, friends, and colleagues. Are there words left unspoken, apologies unoffered, or gratitude unexpressed? Now is the time to reach out, to mend, and to heal.

This past year has been particularly challenging for the Jewish community. With the ongoing war in Israel and Gaza weighing heavily on our hearts, alongside the concerning rise in antisemitism around the world, all of us have been troubled by the unfolding events. These events have tested our resilience and unity, reminding us of the importance of coming together, supporting one another, and finding strength in our tradition. More than ever, we need each other and to feel the embrace of Jewish community.

This year is especially meaningful as we welcome Cantor Emma Maier to our bimah for her first High Holy Days with us. Many of our members have already experienced Cantor Maier in services and community gatherings and know she is an extraordinary addition to our community. We look forward to her beautiful voice and spirit enhancing our worship and guiding us through these sacred days.

We are pleased to share the details of our High Holy Days services, designed to allow everyone to participate, whether in person or online, in whatever way feels most comfortable for you. We hope you will join us in this time of reflection and renewal, whether you choose to be with us in the sanctuary or join our community virtually. You can access our Livestream via our website and Facebook page, and as always, our online services are open to everyone, regardless of membership.

I look forward to coming together and finding comfort and strength in our shared tradition as we embrace the year ahead.

Rabbi Josh Whinston

To respond to the growing needs of our pantry and the broader community, we are once again running two donation drives: one for the Back Door Food Pantry and one for Food Gatherers.

Please donate to both if you can!

           

The Backdoor Food Pantry, run by a dedicated team of volunteers predominantly from TBE and St Claire’s and supported by individual donations and generous grants from Food Gatherers, is currently providing hunger relief to a record number of households. On a single Thursday this August, food was distributed to help feed over 550 adults and children; about the same number of people that fill our sanctuary during the Yom Kippur service.

Food Gatherers and the Back Door Food Pantry deeply depend on each other. The Back Door Food Pantry gets all the food it distributes each week from Food Gatherers at low or no cost and Food Gatherers depends on the Back Door Food Pantry and other local food pantries to distribute much needed food to our community.

Every donation is significant.

If your company participates in a corporate matching program, please contact Marc Kessler.

Food Gatherers and the Back Door Food Pantry are equal opportunity providers.

 

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There are many ways you can contribute to our community during the High Holy Days:

  • General High Holy Days Fund
  • Rabbi Whinston's Discretionary Fund
  • Cantor Emma’s Discretionary Fund
  • Rabbi Chelsea's Discretionary Fund
  • Members Helping Members
  • Religious Education Fund

To make your donation today, please click here: https://bit.ly/2024-5785-TBE-HHD-Donation-Form

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Sun, February 16 2025 18 Sh'vat 5785