High Holy Days 5782
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Despite how challenging the last year and a half has been, we are grateful and optimistic that we will be able to reopen for High Holy Days. We know that some will still choose to participate in the season virtually, while others will participate in person. Though we are still working on procedures and schedules, Beth Sholom is dedicated to providing a variety of ways to bring our community together spiritually to celebrate year 5782. Here's to a sweeter, safer new year for all of us.
High Holy Days Service Registration
For everyone's safety and security, we're asking that worshippers both pre-register and provide proof of vaccination in advance if you're joining us in-person. Unvaccinated children should not attend in-person services. For in-person attendance, temple volunteers are calling members to share this year's plans and taking reservations. You can also reserve seats in the sanctuary by contacting Edie Evans at gatoredie@gmail.com or the temple office at office@bstva.org, or sign up to attend in-person at the August 29 Open House, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
You can provide proof of vaccination in one of three ways:
1. Email a photo or scan of your vaccination card to office@bstva.org
2. Mail a photo copy of your vaccination card to BST at 805 Lyons Blvd., Fredericksburg, Va. 22406
3. Present your vaccination card to an HHD Committee member at the Aug. 29 Open House.
Once you have shared proof of vaccination, you will not need to do it again; those of you who have already provided BST with this info are good to go.
For virtual attendance, simply join us on Zoom at the link below. Friends and family are welcome, and no need to pre-register! The schedule for all services is also below.
Join BST on Zoom for the High Holy Days
Link for High Holy Days Zoom services:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81506849994?pwd=WXVxUWlaU3Z6em9Ma3JBeVI2UmtRUT09
Meeting ID: 815 0684 9994
Passcode: 1UHDmz
To join by phone, dial 1-929-205-6099 US (New York) and enter the Meeting ID (815 0684 9994) and Passcode (410313).
If you have any questions, please contact office@bstva.org, gatoredie@gmail.com or leave a message at 540-373-4834.
Schedule of Events
DATE TIME EVENT LINK TO VIEW VIRTUALLY
| Aug. 29, Sunday | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Open House, pick up HHD prayer books | N/A | ||
| Sept. 6, Monday | 7:30 p.m. |
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| Sept. 7, Tuesday | 10 a.m. |
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Learn to Blow the Shofar w/ Mike Haas (City Dock) |
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| 3:30 p.m. | Children's Service (City Dock) | N/A | |||
| 4 p.m. | Tashlich (at City Dock) | N/A | |||
| Sept. 8, Wednesday | 10 a.m. | Rosh Hashanah Day 2 Morning Service |
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| Sept. 11, Shabbat | 10 a.m. | Shabbat Shuvah | Shabbat Morning Service Link | ||
| Sept. 12, Sunday | 2 p.m. | Cemetery Service | Oak Hill Cemetery In-Person | ||
| Sept. 15, Wednesday |
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Kol Nidre |
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10 a.m. | Yom Kippur Morning Service |
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N'ilah | (no Break-the-Fast this year) | |||
| Sept. 19, Sunday | 10 a.m. | Build the Sukkah | N/A | ||
| Sept. 20, Monday | 6:30 p.m. | Erev Sukkot | |||
| Sept. 29, Wednesday | 6:30 p.m. | Simchat Torah Service |
Elul & Days of Awe Study Sessions
Many have expressed interest in learning more about the holidays or wanting to know how best to prepare mentally for the task of reflection and teshuvah. Others simply find study a better way to connect with the holidays. Whatever your reason, please join us. Throughout Elul and the Days of Awe, Lay Leaders will host study sessions. See below for a full list of dates, times, and topics as well as the documents for each session that you’re encouraged to review before the session meets.
All sessions will be held on the Elul Study Session link.
| Date | Time | Event | Link to View | Supporting Material | |
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| Aug. 8, Sunday | 7 p.m. | Elul Study Session: Celebrating Rosh Chodesh in Elul -- The Promise of Renewal w/ Sabina Weitzman | Elul Study Session Link |
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| Aug. 18, Wednesday | 7 p.m. | Elul Study Session: Praying With Our Feet -- Serving the Community at BST, w/ Cindy Green | Elul Study Session Link | ||
| Aug. 21, Shabbat |
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Elul Study Session: How to Really Grow in the Month of Elul w/ Mike Haas | Elul Study Session Link | How to Grow During the Month of Elul | |
| Aug. 22, Sunday | 6-8 p.m. | Taking Stock: Toward the Renewal of the Sacred Community w/ Diane D'Costa. Envision the community we want to be, reflect on how we may have fallen short & share ideas about how we may correct our course. | Elul Study Session Link | ||
| Aug. 25, Wednesday | 7 p.m. | Elul Study Session: 10 Short Ideas -- Rabbi Sacks & Rabbi Kushner's Puzzle Poem, w/ Mike Haas | Elul Study Session Link | ||
| Aug. 28, Shabbat |
7 p.m. 8:00 p.m. |
Selichot Study Session: The Masks We Wear Havdalah &Selichot Service w/ Ronda Young & Maeve Sell |
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| Sept. 1, Wednesday | 7 p.m. | Elul Study Session: Questions for a Meaningful Life, w/ Mike Haas | Elul Study Session Link | Questions for a Meaningful Life | |
| Sept. 6 Monday | Noon | Braiding a round challah: Whether you're baking challah for the 1st time or a pro who can share your techniques, we'll team up on Zoom to share. | Elul Study Session Link | Challah Recipe | |
| Sept. 7, Tuesday | 3 p.m. |
Learn to blow the shofar with Mike Haas @ City Dock Join Mike Haas, Beth Sholom Temple’s Ba’al Tekiah, to learn about the mitzvah of hearing the shofar, the different notes that are sounded during the High Holy Day services, and practice making the sounds yourself. Bring your own shofar or place an order through BST by Aug. 16 ($20 for a small or $30 for medium size ram’s horn). Contact Sabina Weitzman to order. |
In person at City Dock |
Shofar -- The Call of Love (Rabbi Heller) |
Holiday How-Tos
Ever wanted to learn how to braid a round Challah or blow a Shofar? Or are you looking for a holiday-inspired craft to do as a family? Check out these unique programming opportunities. Let us know if you’d like to share your special talents and host a session.
| Date | Time | Event | Link to View | Supporting Material |
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| Sept. 6, Monday | Noon | Braiding a round challah | Elul Study Session link | Challah Recipe |
| Sept. 7, Tuesday | 3 p.m. | Blowing a shofar | In-person at City Dock |
Wed, January 19 2022
17 Sh'vat 5782
Upcoming Events
Message from Cantor Shermet
Shalom! I am Cantor Wendy Shermet, and have the privilege of sharing our Yanim Noraim, Days of Awe, with you in Fredericksburg this September. The BST High Holiday committee was diligently preparing even before Covid-19 became the threat we know it to be today. We have had regular online communication to formulate services that will speak to us and be meaningful despite the challenges all are facing. We can and will celebrate the beauty of this season, and share with each other as much as safely possible.
For the month of Elul, which precedes Rosh Hashana, have prepared a list of music which is accessible on YouTube. The music has been chosen from a variety of sources, cantors and composers, to help you aurally prepare for the season.
Prayer Books
High Holy Day Prayer Books – In an effort to better “feel the weight” of the holidays, we’ve chosen not to display prayers on the screen like during Shabbat Services and instead would like to loan out the Temple’s High Holy Day Machsors for those who would like to pray with a physical prayer book. We're planning to distribute holiday prayer books at Open House on August 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., along with collecting donations for the food bank (as part of our traditional High Holy Days food drive). For an added measure of safety, you will use the same prayer books throughout the holidays, and we will collect them afterwards. For those who would prefer, Mishkan Ha’Nefesh is available for purchase at a discount, or as a free flip book online. Click the links below to access the download options for each book!
CCAR Main Site
Message from the President
Click here to read the President's letter. Contact the office at office@bstva.org for information or to register for In Person services.
BST Calendar
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Giving to BST
