High Holidays 2022/5783
High Holidays 2022/5783
We look forward to having you join us at Beth Jacob Synagogue for the High Holidays this year!
Please register HERE to attend in person or by zoom or scroll down to the bottom of the page.
Our High Holiday services this year will be offered in person at Beth Jacob Synagogue and simultaneously on Zoom to be streamed from home.
For the health and safety of vulnerable members of our community, masks will be required at all indoor services.
Unlike other congregations in the region, our High Holiday services are open to members and non-members alike. Please become a member and support all our programs year-round! Alternatively, you may make a High Holiday contribution at the suggested amount of $54. Or you can send a check to Beth Jacob Synagogue, P.O. Box 1133, Montpelier, VT 05601-1133.
Leader- Rabbi Rena Blumenthal
Rena Blumenthal is a freelance rabbi based in New Paltz, New York. She graduated from the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College in 2003, and worked at Vassar College as Assistant Director of the Office of Religious & Spiritual Life and Rachlin Advisor to Jewish Students from 2003-2014. Prior to becoming a rabbi, Rena worked for fifteen years as a psychologist in New York City and Jerusalem. Her freelance rabbinate has included many adventures, including campus consultation for Jewish life, a wide range of formal and informal teaching opportunities, training of interfaith college chaplains, hospital chaplaincy, officiating at weddings and other lifecycle events, and leadership of a monthly Havurah service for the New Paltz community. Rena is the author of a novel, The Book of Israela. She loves to hike and swim, and can't imagine a lovelier place to lead High Holiday services than Vermont in the fall.
High Holiday Schedule 2022/5783
Rosh Hashanah
Sunday, September 25, 7:00 p.m. Evening service
Monday, September 26 Approximate times listed
9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Shacharit service
10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Torah service and Shofar service
11:30 – 12:30 p.m. Musaf
4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Tashlich – in person only, Montpelier
recreation field, Poolside Dr, off Elm St. Led by Lynn Wild.
Humanist Service
Monday, September 26, 5:45 p.m. led by Matt Levin
In person only, outside of the synagogue weather permitting
This participatory service in English embraces a human-centered philosophy that combines the celebration of Jewish culture, values, traditions, and identity with an adherence to humanistic values and ideas.
Second Day Rosh Hashanah
Tuesday, September 27 Approximate times listed
9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Shacharit service
10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Torah service and Shofar service
11:30 – 12:30 p.m. Musaf
Yom Kippur
Tuesday, October 4
5:30 – 5:50 p.m. Musical rendition played on cello by Melissa Perley
5:50 p.m. sharp Kol Nidre service
Wednesday, October 5 Approximate times listed
9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Shacharit
10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Torah service and Yizkor
11:30 – 12:30 p.m. Musaf, including Avodah
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3:30 p.m. "The Thirteen Divine Attributes" Text Study Led by Yona Shahar. In person only.
5:30 p.m. Minchah and Neilah service
7:07 p.m. Shofar blowing and Havdalah
Thu, February 2 2023
11 Shevat 5783
Upcoming Events
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Thursday ,
FebFebruary 2 , 2023
Thursday, Feb 2nd 3:00p to 4:00p
Please join us as we sing a short song from the Psalms, sit for twenty minutes, walk for ten minutes, then sing another Hebrew song. Sometimes a brief discussion follows. Words to songs are supplied in Hebrew and transliteration. All are welcomed whatever your experience may be. We do not offer instructions or guided meditations. -
Thursday ,
FebFebruary 2 , 2023
Thursday, Feb 2nd 5:30p to 6:30p
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Friday ,
FebFebruary 3 , 2023
Friday, Feb 3rd 1:30p to 3:00p
Mah Jongg is back! Join in on the fun with this beloved tile-based game. -
Saturday ,
FebFebruary 4 , 2023
Shabbat, Feb 4th 10:00a to 12:00p
Join Rabbi David Fainsilber from JCOGS and the Hebrew school program for a morning shabbat service. -
Saturday ,
FebFebruary 4 , 2023
Shabbat, Feb 4th 3:00p to 4:00p
All are welcome to join Aodhan Tomecko on Zoom for a weekly discussion to reflect on the week's Torah portion together.