A ram’s horn called the shofar is blown during High Holiday services. (Photo provided)
Members of the revitalized B’nai Torah Shul in Greenwood Lake, N.Y., are preparing for the High Holidays.
Beginning with Rosh Hashanah on Sept. 15-17 and ending with Yom Kippur on Sept. 24-25, these High Holy days are called the “10 Days of Awe” and are some of the holiest days in the Jewish community.
Time is spent in reflection and people apologize to those they have hurt or offended in the past year. At the end of the 10 days, the Book of Life is sealed and the Jewish new year. begins.
Like many houses of worship, B’nai Torah Shul, which is nearly 70 year old, was struggling to survive only two years ago. Big changes were made and now the congregation is growing.
As is tradition at B’nai Torah, everyone may attend High Holiday services for free.
However, there is a limit of 140 people, so please RSVP as soon as possible online at bnaitorahgwl.org/hh
For information, call 845-477-3716 or send email to bnaitorahshul@gmail.com
High Holiday Schedule:
Rosh Hashanah
Sept 15th @ 7PM — Erev Rosh Hashanah Service followed by Desserts
Sept 16th @ 10AM — Morning Services followed by Kiddush Lunch
Sept 17th @ 10AM — Morning Services followed by Kiddush Lunch
Yom Kippur:
Sept 24th @ 7PM — Kol Nidre
Sept 25th @ 10AM — Morning Services
Sept 25th @ 7PM — Neila followed by Feast to Break the Fast
High Holiday Schedule
Rosh Hashanah
7 p.m. Sept 15: Erev Rosh Hashanah Service followed by desserts
10 a.m. Sept 16: Morning services followed by Kiddush lunch
10 a.m. Sept 17: Morning services followed by Kiddush lunch
Yom Kippur
7 p.m. Sept 24: Kol Nidre
10 a.m. Sept 25: Morning services
7 p.m. Sept 25: Neila followed by Feast to Break the Fast