In the Rabbi’s Library – Learning About the Days of Awe During Elul
Rosh Hashanah is not to be found in Torah – at least not under that name. According to our sacred texts, the day we know as the birthday of the world is simply a day to sound the shofar, a yom t’ruah. Yom Kippur, a day when we spend hours in prayer, was once a time when the ancient Israelites could be sure that if they appeared at the Temple they would be cleansed — purely by announcement from the High Priest!
Come spend an afternoon with Rabbi Barbara and learn about the history of our High Holy Days, from S’lichot to Neilah. We’ll also explore Chassidic and mystical explorations of our liturgy and rituals and discuss their importance for present-day practice.
We have a good group attending, but if you would still like to join us and haven’t yet RSVP’d, you have until tomorrow, August 18 to let us know. Send an email to Rabbi.Thiede@or-olam.org
Date: August 22
Time: 1-3 p.m.
Location: Our Rabbi’s library (for more information on location, please contact info@or-olam.org)
Tuition fee: $25
Getting our Torah Ready For the Days of Awe
Our rabbi is always taking an opportunity to show us features of our Torah — up close and personal. Now, Rabbi Barbara wants to teach us how to care for a Torah scroll. We will take time as a community to unroll our beautiful Torah, and learn how to clean a handwritten scroll. While we brush the surface clean, we’ll have the opportunity to revisit the Torah’s special features — including the beautiful crowns congregational members themselves placed in and around the Song at the Sea when we dedicated our new Torah!
Take advantage of this honor and help us prepare our Torah for High Holy Days (more on that, below….). 
Date: August 30
Time: 3-4:30 pm
Location: McGill Baptist Church, 5300 Poplar Tent Road, Concord
S’lichot at the Lake – September 5, 2015
Schedule
4:30 pm: Arrive for mingling and greeting
5:00 pm: Selichot service and meditation
6:00 pm: Pot Luck *
Please bring your own cooler/ food storage.
7:00 pm: Boat ride and enjoyment of the lake environment
8:00 pm: Havdalah
8:30 pm: Conclusion of the evening – announcements for HHD
*Please RSVP by 8/30/15 to Marilyn Atlas, marilynaf@aol.com for location and also tell her what food you are going to share.
High Holy Days Around the Corner!
Our full schedule is available on our website. Just click here for the details:
