October 6 at 10:00 am, 3845 North Swan Street – "Jewish High Holidays"
This active participatory service will recognize the two high holidays known as Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown on Wednesday, October 2 and ends at sundown on Friday, October 4. Rosh Hashanah, literally the "head of the year" is the Jewish New Year. It is a time of inner renewal and divine atonement. Yom Kippur (the Day of Atonement) falls on October 11th and 12th.
The 10 days between are known as a time of charity, prayer and repentance during which people are encouraged to right those they have wronged and to forgive those who have wronged them. In the traditional liturgy, the Angel of Life opens the Book of Life on Rosh Hashanah inviting the faithful to reflect on their destinies. At the end of the 10 days, the Angel inscribes their fate in the following year into the Book.
To emphasize charity, all are invited to bring canned/non-perishable goods for the food donation basket.
Children are welcome to participate on any Sunday, but they will get the most out of the program if they attend second and fourth Sundays somewhat regularly. Family adults may stay for the children's program or attend the adult program. Children are encouraged to bring a small item that represents someone or something they are grateful for that week.
There are speakers on the patio if you wish to enjoy the service outside.
UUFSC Safety Protocol as pursuant to our most recent UUA Guidelines:
Masks are now optional, but their use is encouraged. We will continue to serve refreshments on the patio and in the building. Visitors are always welcome.
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