Dear Friends,
There are so many things coming at us at this time of year it is almost impossible not to forget something. So, we’ve prepared the following in the hope that it saves you some confusion during Rosh Hashanah. May your New Year be sweet and smooth as honey!
Top Ten Handy Dandy Reminders for Rosh Hashanah:
1. What time are Rosh Hashanah services?
On Sunday, September 16, services begin with the Erev Rosh Hashanah Evening Service at 8:00 pm. On Rosh Hashanah morning, Monday September 17 there are two services. The first is at 9 am followed by a repeat of the morning service at 12:30 pm. Second day Rosh Hashanah services are at 10:30 am for a musical service for adults and teens in the sanctuary and a family service for parents and children up to B’nai Mitzvah age at 11 am in Founders Hall. More information is on our web site at www.templesinaibc.org.
2. You are invited! Discover new and old friends at a NEW Erev Rosh Hashanah oneg!
Following the Erev Rosh Hashanah service, you are invited to join together for a new Temple Sinai tradition. We’ll gather to wish one another a happy New Year over coffee, cake and more.
3. Aargh. I forgot about my tickets. Or … what do I do - Aunt Ruthie just decided to come to services!
Please call the temple office NO LATER than 2 pm tomorrow (Friday), September 14 so we can work with you. There will be a “will call” area when you arrive for services. Come early and speak to an usher so we can help you.
Bear in mind the temple office is not open on Shabbat or this Sunday.
4. What’s the deal with this thing called “Tashlich”?
Join us at the Demarest Duck Pond for this symbolic "casting off sins" into a body of water. We will join together immediately following the second day of Rosh Hashanah services on Tuesday, September 18 at approximately 12:30 pm. Apples, honey and light refreshments precede the brief ceremony. If it rains refreshments will be at the Temple after services.
5. Remember those in need.
Buy groceries now for our High Holy Days food drive. Pick up your grocery bags during Rosh Hashanah and return them by the day after Yom Kippur for distribution to our neighbors in need. Special thanks to the Ulrich family and SFTY, our high school youth group, for their commitment to this important project.
6. Sisterhood Flower Sale
Today/Friday is the deadline to order flowers to beautify your Rosh Hashanah table. Send an email right now to Meredith Cohen at meredithcohen410@gmail.com.
7. Does Your Family Have a New Baby?
This year we will again mention the names of babies born during the past year. If you had a baby since last Rosh Hashanah or had a new grandchild since then, contact Sally Collins today/Friday at 201.568.3035 or scollins@templesinaibc.org.
For your baby to blessed on the bimah, join us for the Tot Rosh Hashanah service on Monday September 17 at 3:30 pm. Be sure to contact Sally Collins today/Friday!
8. Do you need to find babysitting for your baby?
Babysitting is available for children ages 2-5 during the first service on the mornings of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Advance registration is required. Send your email by 2 pm on Friday, September 14 to participate.
9. What are my options for my children in grades K – 6?
On the second day of Rosh Hashanah come with your children to our new Family Service at 11:00 a.m. On the first day we have Junior congregation for children only, which runs concurrently with the first morning service at 9 am on Rosh Hashanah. Registration is required. Contact the religious school office by 2 pm on Friday at201.568.3075 or email tkrauthamer@templesinaibc.org.
10. L’shanah Tovah … Have a happy new year. Enjoy this special time of year with your loved ones and may you be inscribed in the Book of Life for a healthy and fulfilling year!
Shabbat Shalom,
Rabbi Jordan Millstein
