Top Ten Questions About the Jewish High Holy Days*
10. Sin: really?
9. Why do they keep changing the date?
8. Why is the service so long?
7. Why do they blow a ram’s horn?
6. Throwing sins to fish?
5. I’m Jewish and I don’t believe in God, so why should I care?
4. I’m not Jewish, so why should I care?
3. What’s the deal with the Book of Life?
2. How come God seems so judgmental?
1. Fasting: what’s with a Jewish holiday that’s not food-centered?
Interested in the answers? Join Yavneh: A Jewish Renewal Community and The Center for Deep Ecumenism for: Introduction to the Jewish Holy Days, a two-part mini-course taught by Rabbi Raachel Jurovics. Meets on Thursday evenings, August 6th and 20th in Room 4 of the Community Life Center, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church.
This course is geared towards people of all backgrounds and faiths who are interested in learning about these holidays from an adult perspective. We will meet from 7:00 to 8:30 for interactive lecture and discussion, followed by 30 minutes for dessert and an informal question period.
No charge for Yavneh and St. Mark’s members, $18 donation requested from non-members. Class size is limited – reserve your space now by email or on Meetup.
*And a few questions you won’t need to ask when you observe the holidays at Yavneh:
9. Why do they keep changing the date?
8. Why is the service so long?
7. Why do they blow a ram’s horn?
6. Throwing sins to fish?
5. I’m Jewish and I don’t believe in God, so why should I care?
4. I’m not Jewish, so why should I care?
3. What’s the deal with the Book of Life?
2. How come God seems so judgmental?
1. Fasting: what’s with a Jewish holiday that’s not food-centered?
Interested in the answers? Join Yavneh: A Jewish Renewal Community and The Center for Deep Ecumenism for: Introduction to the Jewish Holy Days, a two-part mini-course taught by Rabbi Raachel Jurovics. Meets on Thursday evenings, August 6th and 20th in Room 4 of the Community Life Center, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church.
This course is geared towards people of all backgrounds and faiths who are interested in learning about these holidays from an adult perspective. We will meet from 7:00 to 8:30 for interactive lecture and discussion, followed by 30 minutes for dessert and an informal question period.
No charge for Yavneh and St. Mark’s members, $18 donation requested from non-members. Class size is limited – reserve your space now by email or on Meetup.
*And a few questions you won’t need to ask when you observe the holidays at Yavneh:
- Why do I have to get dressed up? Yavneh is a ‘come-as-you-want’ synagogue. Some people will be in dresses and suits for the holidays, but jeans are always welcome, too!
- Why do I need to pay for tickets to attend? Unlike most synagogues, you don’t need to belong to Yavneh or purchase tickets to attend High Holy Day services. Donations are always appreciated, but never required.