At the close of this Shabbat we will come together for a deeply reflective service. Selichot, Hebrew for “forgiveness” is a loving element in the Jewish liturgical calendar. On Selichot, we take the time to consider the nature of forgiveness — both human and divine.

This Elul week, take the time to ask yourselves these questions: Who would you like to forgive? What do you need forgiveness for? What do you need to forgive in yourself?

Our service will begin with havdalah. We will say a sweet goodbye to Shabbat and make a tender entry into this next week. We will read and sing from psalms. We will begin the process of dissolving the burdens we carry. We will open to the reality and the nature of forgiveness.

Join us for Selichot. Dress comfortably, and bring journals or your Books of Life from last year with you.

Please also bring something to share at the oneg following the service.

Let us understand when we need to say we are sorry — even to ourselves.

Date and Time: September 8; 7 pm
Location: McGill Baptist Church, Concord