Saturday, September 20, 9:00 PM We gather for Selichot, the late night service, the Saturday preceding Rosh Hashana. Selichot is the gateway to the New Year, the time when we prepare ourselves spiritually for the joy and self-examination of the High Holidays. It is also the time when Jews ask themselves whether they met the responsibilities of the year that is ending.
Please join us for a musical program featuring Rabbi Gibson, Sara Stock Mayo, Julie Newman and Rabbi Ende, "Return Again: Songs of the Season," which will include familiar melodies and original works by Julie Newman. The musical program will be followed by refreshments, the beautiful Selichot Service and the sounding of the Shofar as we usher in the High Holiday season.
Memorial Park Service
Sunday, September 21, 11:00 AM In keeping with Jewish tradition, Rabbi Gibson will conduct the annual Service of Remembrance at Temple Sinai Memorial Park. Chairs will be provided for the comfort of all visitors, and a tent will offer protection from the elements. Flowers for the gravesite may be ordered from a florist of your choosing, if you so desire. Please be sure your florist has the specific location of the grave site for delivery to the Memorial Park. Those requiring transportation should call the Temple office, 412-421-9715, no later than September 15 to arrange for a ride.
Rosh Hashanah
Monday, September 29 Early Evening Service,6:00-7:45 PM--Concurrent childcare by registration only Late Evening Service,8:30-10:00 PM--No concurrent childcare
Tuesday, September 30
Early Morning Service,8:30-10:30 AM--Concurrent childcare & children's programming available--by registration only LateMorning Service,11:00 AM-1:30 PM--Concurrent childcare & children's programming available--by registration only
Children’s Services,3:30 PM
Two different services for families with children 5 and under, and families with children 5 and over
Tashlich Service,5:00 PM Tashlich is the ritual casting away of sins on Rosh Hashana, held at a body of water. This year once again we will gather at the Westinghouse Memorial Pond in Schenley Park for our Tashlich ceremony.
Wednesday, October 1
Second Day Rosh Hashanah Service,10:30 AM, Barnett Chapel
Yom Kippur
Wednesday, October 8
Early Kol Nidre Service,6:00-8:00 PM--Concurrent childcare by registration only Late Kol Nidre Service,8:30-10:30 PM--No concurrent childcare
Thursday, October 9
Early Morning Service,8:30-10:30 AM--Concurrent childcare & children's programming available--by registration only Late Morning Service,11:00 AM-1:15 PM--Concurrent childcare & children's programming available--by registration only
Afternoon Service,1:15-3:00 PM--From Creation to Redemption in Poetry and Song: The Intergenerational Choir and Senior Youth Group will participate; the service will include a multi-media experience journeying through Jewish history
Children’s Services,3:00-3:50 PM
Two different services for families with children 5 and under, and families with children 5 and over
Yom Kippur Beit Midrash, 3:00 – 4:50 PM
Two sessions will be offered: 3:00-3:50 PM and 4:00-4:50 PM Sessions will be led by our rabbis and selected lay leaders. Locations will be posted.
Weather permitting, the Bodek Rose Garden offers a place for quiet reflection
Yizkor Service, 5:00 PM Ne’ilah Service will follow Yizkor
Sukkot
Monday, October 13, 7:00 PM Tuesday, October 14,10:30 AM
Bring your lunch and join us in the sukkah following the Sukkkot Morning Service
Shemini Atzeret/Simchat Torah
Monday, October 20, 7:00 PM
Tuesday, October 21, 10:30 PM
