As the moon of Elul begins to wane, the new year approaches. Rosh Hashanah begins at the new moon, awaiting the new light, just as the creation story does, in the potential of darkness and void.
We will begin to explore this theme and the liturgy of the season in our Selichot gathering, Saturday evening September 20th. We will meet at 7:30 for pot luck dessert and then continue with Havdalah and the ritual. The gathering will take place at 2960 Lakeview Drive, Ann Arbor. Positive RSVPs always appreciated for planning purposes to ravmichal@aarecon.org or 734 845 2361.
Other highlights of our high holidays together will include:
- Personal reflections on the special themes of Rosh Hashanah.
- Tashlich with pebbles for the health of our river and wildlife.
- Song and study of the Akedah for the second day of Rosh Hashanah on Friday September 26th.
- Fourth Friday/Shabbat Shuvah service Friday September 26th, featuring seasonal music and a d’var Torah on the Akedah.
- Inclusion of the Yiskor liturgy in Yom Kippur morning services.
- A full afternoon of movement, learning and remembering on Yom Kippur day.
- Sukkot retreat at the Emrich Center in Brighton October 10-12.
As always. everyone is welcome to join AARC for all or part of our celebration/commemoration of these special days.
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