[Jewish] High Holidays in the Pioneer Valley

[rag04 at hampshire.edu]

Shabbat Shalom!
It was so great to see so many of you at Shabbat dinner tonight. As you may
realize, Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur will be here soon! This Wednesday (9/12)
at sundown begins Rosh Hashanah and the days of awe, continuing through to
Sukkot and Simchat Torah. There is a huge range of options here in the Pioneer
Valley for worship and other activity over the next few weeks.

In this email you will find information about Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.
We've included information about services at Umass, as well as area
congregations. Here at Hampshire, there will be a community dinner on erev Rosh
Hashanah at 5:00pm in the top of Donut 5 (Greenwich) in the Spiritual Life
Center. Come enjoy food and good company before departing for services.
L'Shanah Tovah u' Metuka!
-Rachel Gross

UMASS (open to Five College students)
Erev Rosh Hashana - Wednesday, September 12
6:30pm Service (Egalitarian) & Kiddush, Student Union Ballroom
7:45pm Service (Orthodox), Hillel
8:15pm Dinner, Hillel (see below for meal info)
9pm Oneg, Hillel

Rosh Hashana First Day - Thursday, September 13
9:30am Service (Orthodox), Hillel
10am Services (Egalitarian), Student Union Ballroom (SUB)
10am Alternative Service (Egalitarian), Outside SUB
1pm Tashlich at the pond
Lunch following Tashlich, Hillel (see below for meal info)
7pm Ma’ariv (Egalitarian), Hillel followed by Kiddush
7:45pm Ma’ariv (Orthodox), Hillel

Rosh Hashana Second Day - Friday, September 14
9:30am Service, (Orthodox) Hillel
10am Services (Egalitarian) at Hillel followed by Kiddush
1pm Lunch, Hillel (see below for meal info)



Kol Nidrei - Friday, September 21
5pm Dinner, Hillel (see below for meal info)
6pm Services (Orthodox), Hillel
7pm Services (Egalitarian), Student Union Ballroom
Open House at Hillel, following services

Yom Kippur - Saturday, September 22
10am Service (Egalitarian), Student Union Ballroom (SUB)
9:30am Services (Orthodox), Hillel
4pm Book of Jonah, SUB
5pm Contemplative Exercises, SUB
Mincha & Ne’ilah, SUB
8pm Break-Fast Meal, Hillel (see below for meal info)

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MEAL INFORMATION

ROSH HASHANA Dinner & Lunch
Dinner and Lunch free to UMass students; all others: $12 dinner; $8 lunch.
Sign up required by Sept. 10. Call Hillel at 549-1710 or sign up online:
www.umasshillel.org

YOM KIPPUR Pre & Post Meals
Meals are free to UMass students; all others: $12 Pre- Meal; $8 Break-Fast.
Sign up required by Sept. 17. Call Hillel at 549-1710 or sign up online:
www.umasshillel.org

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IN THE COMMUNITY


Jewish Community of Amherst: Affialiated with the Reconstructionist movement,
the JCA is located about a mile down Main Street in Amherst (past the Emily
Dickinson homestead). YOU MUST RESERVE TICKETS FOR THESE SERVICES. PLEASE EMAIL
Rabbi Steve at snathan at hampshire.edu to request tickets.
(Masorti=traditional)http://www.j-c-a.org/hhdays.html
Erev Rosh Hashanah- Wednesday, September 12
 5:45 PM, Reconstructionist Service in Main Sanctuary
 8:15 PM, Masorti Service in Main Sanctuary
There will be an oneg following each service.
Rosh Hashanah - 1st day- Thursday, September 13
 9:00 AM, Reconstructionist Service in Social Hall
 9:30 AM, Masorti Service in Main Sanctuary
4:00 PM, Tashlich at Groff Park
Rosh Hashanah - 2nd day-	Sunday, September 24
9:30 AM, Masorti Service in Main Sanctuary
Kol Nidre- Friday, September 21
 5:45 PM, Reconstructionist Service in Main Sanctuary
 8:15 PM, Masorti Service in Main Sanctuary
Yom Kippur- Saturday September 22
 9:00 AM, Reconstructionist Service in Social Hall
 9:30 AM, Masorti Service in Main Sanctuary
5:15 PM, Mincha, Ne'ila and Havdalah services in JCA sanctuary
 Break-fast in JCA Social Hall following Yom Kippur services



Congregation Bnai Israel: Affiliated with the conservative movement, CBI is
located in Northampton a bit of a walk from the bus stop. There are no tickets
for services, and students are always welcome!
Erev Rosh Hashanah Wednesday, September 12
  -Evening Services 7:30 pm
Rosh Hashanah Thursday, September 13
  -Morning Services 8:30 am
  -Tashlich at Mill River 4:00 pm
  -Mincha & Ma’ariv 6:00 pm
Rosh Hashanah Friday, September 14
  -Morning Services 8:30 am
  -Kabbalat Shabbat 6:00 pm
Shabbat Shuvah Saturday, September 15
  -Morning Services 9:30 am
Kol Nidre Friday, September 21
  -Evening Service 6:15 pm
Yom Kippur Saturday, September 22
 -Morning Services with Yizkor 9:00 am
 -Mincha & Ne’ila  5:00 pm

Congregation Beit Ahavah: Affiliated with the Reform Movement, Beit Ahavah is
located in Florence, just outside of Northampton (car necessary). Tickets
required for High Holyday Services (there is no cost for these). Call 587-3770.
Wednesday, September 12
7:30 p.m. - Erev Rosh Hashanah
Thursday, September 13
9:30 a.m. - Rosh Hashanah Service
Thursday, September 13
4:30 p.m. - Tashlich Service at the Mill River

Yom Kippur Services:
Friday, September 21
7:30 p.m. - Kol Nidre

Saturday, September 22
9:15-10:15 a.m. - Children’s Services (ages 6-10)
9:30 a.m. - Yom Kippur Morning Service
3:00 p.m. - Gentle Yoga
3:45 p.m. - Study & Discussion
4:30 p.m. - Afternoon Service
5:30 p.m. - Yizkor
6:00 p.m. - Ne’ilah
7:00 p.m. - Havdalah and Break-fast