ELUL SHOFAR SERVICE with Rabbi Sparr
Sunday, August 29, 2021 in person, at 151 Warren Street parking lot
10:00am Brief shofar service for all (must be masked).
Members are also eligible to receive honey sticks, shofrot (for kids), and a loan of our High Holy Day machzor set.
ROSH HASHANA
Monday, Sept 6, 2021 – Erev Rosh Hashana with Rabbi Sparr and Rabbi Betzel
6:00pm Evening service, online
Welcoming in Rosh Hashana with a seder online, including blessings, candlelighting, prayers and songs for the New Year. Register HERE.
OR you may celebrate at home using our seder as a guide.
Tuesday, Sept 7, 2021 – Rosh Hashana Day One
10:00 am Morning service with Rabbi Sparr and Rabbi Betzel, online
Morning prayers, music, sermon, text study and interactive discussions, and time for meditation. Torah reading with healing prayers and aliyot available for all. Register HERE.
3:00 pm Afternoon Family Service with Rabbi Betzel, online
Joyous, welcoming service for all ages, including traditional and contemporary music, interactive worship, story, and prayers for healing and for mourners. Register HERE.
Tashlich can be performed at any time during the High Holy Days on your own; you may use this service as a guide: https://docs.google.com/
Wednesday, Sept 8, 2021 – Rosh Hashana Day Two
6:15am Sunrise service at Plum Island lay led, in person
Please RSVP to president@temv.org if you plan to welcome sunrise together so we can contact you in the event of rain. We will meet on the beach near the first parking lot on the left on Sunset Drive in Newburyport. Feel free to bring something to read or a little nosh for breakfast.
YOM KIPPUR
Wednesday, Sept 15, 2021 – Erev Yom Kippur/Kol Nidrei
8:00 pm Evening service with Rabbi Sparr and Rabbi Betzel, online
Entering into Yom Kippur with Kol Nidrei and reflective prayers and contemplations. Register HERE.
Thursday, Sept 16, 2021 – Yom Kippur
10:00 am Morning service with Rabbi Sparr and Rabbi Betzel, online
Morning prayers, music, sermon, text study and interactive discussions, and time for meditation. Torah reading with healing prayers and aliyot available for all. Register HERE.
12:15 pm Yizkor/Memorial service with Rabbi Sparr and Rabbi Betzel, online
We remember our dear ones during an hour-long service including music, prayer, candles, and periods of quiet contemplation. All who are present are invited to share the names of their loved ones; you may wish to prepare a written list along to help you recall everyone. You are also invited to submit photos of your loved ones for inclusion in a photo montage during the service. Register HERE.
1:15 pm Break
3:00 pm Afternoon Family Service with Rabbi Betzel, online
Reflective, welcoming service for all ages, including traditional and contemporary music, interactive worship, story, and prayers for healing and for mourners. Register HERE.
4:30 pm Afternoon study with Rabbi Betzel, online
Register HERE.
6:15pm Neilah/Concluding service with Rabbi Sparr and Rabbi Betzel, online
We approach the close of the day with renewed energy and commitment, and conclude at about 7:00pm with Havdalah and New Year blessings. Register HERE.