Friday, May 18, 2012
 

Holidays

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The Jewish holidays and traditions provide an opportunity for a comforting sense of community and continuity as we gather to celebrate the High Holy Days and festivals.

All are welcome to join us for worship services for Selichot, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot and Simchat Torah. In addition, we mark the New Year with an erev Rosh Hashanah reception and end the Days of Awe with a congregational break-the-fast meal. We also commemorate Hanukkah with a special service and Passover with a congregational Second Seder. Our Shavuot service usually is held in conjunction with Confirmation of our 10th grade students.

Please see the Holiday listing further down on this page or the Temple calendar for specific times and details. If you have further questions, contact the Temple office at 744-4245.

 

  

2011-2012 Holiday Dates

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High Holy Days 5772 (2011)

Selichot - Saturday, September 24 -  Torah Study at 8:45 p.m., followed by dessert and service. We will be joined by members of Congregation B'nai Jacob.

Erev Rosh Hashanah - Wednesday, September 28 - Service at 8 p.m.. Everyone is invited to our traditional  reception that follows. The chance to kindle new and old friendships is especially significant this sacred time of year.

Rosh Hashanah - Thursday, September 29 -

  • Our new Minyan Katan for children in 5th grade and younger with their parents will meet  at 10 a.m. with Rabbi Cattapan in the Goldstine Chapel, followed by special holiday programming for youngsters only while parents are invited to attend the service in the Sanctuary. The children will join the service in time for hearing the shofar so we can all come together as a congregation.
  • Adults and children in 6th grade and older will gather at 10:30 a.m. for the service in the Sanctuary.
  • Lunch - Join us at Spyro's Pancake House, 6455 W. Jefferson Blvd., following the morning service. Please make a reservation by Friday, September 23 by calling 744-4245. 

Cemetery Services - Sunday, October 2 - We will join with members of Congregation B'nai Jacob:

  • 2:30 p.m. at Lindenwood Cemetery
  • 3:30 p.m. at Fort Wayne Jewish Cemetery

Kol Nidre - Friday, October 7 - Service at 8 p.m.

Yom Kippur - Saturday, October 8 -

  • Our new Minyan Katan for children in 5th grade and younger with their parents will meet at 10 a.m. with Rabbi Cattapan in the Goldstine Chapel, followed by special holiday programming for youngsters only while parents attend the service in the Sanctuary. The children will join the rest of the congregation during part of the service.
  • Adults and children in 6th grade and older will gather at 10:30 a.m. for the service in the Sanctuary.
  • Afternoon, Memorial, and Ne'ilah services begin at 3 p.m.
  • Break-the-Fast follows. Reservations are required by Tuesday, October 4 so that we can plan enough food and seating. The cost is $10 per person. Your check is your reservation. Please mail your check made out to "the Temple" prior to the holiday to 5200 Old MIll Road, Fort Wayne, 46807. 

Sukkah Decorating - Sunday, October 9 - Help decorate the sukkah from 12:15 p.m. to 1 p.m. We'll be having "Pizza in the Hut", too. Cost is $6 per person for pizza, drinks and cookies. Please make a reservation by Friday, October 7.

Sukkot Service - Friday, October 14 - Service at 7 p.m. (Our first PJ Shabbat of the season begins at 6:30 p.m. for children in first grade and younger. They will join the service in the Sanctuary at 7 p.m.)
Simchat Torah Service & Consecration - Friday, October 21 - Service at 6:30 p.m. with special guest Musician Alan Goodis.
Other Holiday Services:
Our PJ Shabbat group for children in first grade and younger with their families will celebrate Hanukkah on Friday, December 16 at 6:30 p.m. 
Hanukkah begins on Tuesday evening, December 20. We'll celebrate the Festival of Lights at services on Friday, December 23 at 5:15 p.m.
Purim will be observed on Friday, March 9 at 6:30 p.m. when we celebrate Shabbat and Purim with a big Spiel.
Passover begins on Friday evening, April 6. We will not have a Shabbat service at Temple. Plan to attend the congregational Second Seder on Saturday, April 7 at 6:30 p.m. Please make a reservation.
Shavuot - Friday, May 25 at 7:30 p.m.

 


  
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