High Holidays 2024/5785
High Holidays 2024/5785
We look forward to having you join us at Beth Jacob Synagogue for the High Holidays this year!
Our High Holiday services this year will be offered in person at Beth Jacob Synagogue and simulcast on Youtube to be streamed from home. Links for sign-up for all High Holiday services can be found in your registration confirmation email that you will receive after submitting. Video options will not be visible until the day of service (as it will be live).
For the health and safety of vulnerable members of our community, masks will be encouraged for all indoor services, but are not mandatory.
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 $72. 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 2024/5785
Rosh Hashanah
Wednesday, October 2, 6:00 p.m. Evening service - in person only
Thursday, October 3 Approximate times listed - in person and Youtube
9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Shacharit service
10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Torah and Shofar service
11:30 – 12:30 p.m. Musaf
Children's service will be held 10-11:30 in the tent. Led by Rachel Fish.
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Tashlich – in person only, Montpelier
recreation field, Poolside Dr, off Elm St.
Humanist Service
Thursday, October 3, 6:00 p.m. led by Matt Levin
In person only
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
Friday, October 4 Approximate times listed - in person only
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Shacharit service
10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Torah service, Shofar and Musaf
Yom Kippur
Kol Nidre
Friday, October 11 - in person and YouTube
5:30 p.m. Musical rendition played on cello
5:50 p.m. Kol Nidre service
Saturday, October 12 Approximate times listed - in person and Youtube
9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Shacharit service
10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Torah and Shofar service
11:30 – 12:30 p.m. Musaf service
Children's service will be held 10-11:30 in the tent. Led by Julia Chafets.
*Yizkor will not begin before 11:00am
-BREAK-
4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Text study with Enrique Bueno
5:45 p.m. Minchah and Neilah service
7:00 p.m. Shofar blowing and Havdalah
Breaking of the fast will be potluck style - bring a vegetarian or dairy dish to share!
Sun, December 8 2024
7 Kislev 5785
Upcoming Events
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Tuesday ,
DecDecember 10 , 2024
Tuesday, Dec 10th 9:30a to 10:30a
Join us for a weekly opportunity to chat and do a NYT's crossword puzzle together on Zoom. -
Wednesday ,
DecDecember 11 , 2024
Wednesday, Dec 11th 2:00p to 3:30p
Beginners are invited to learn how to play Mah Jongg from beloved community member, Janet Starr! -
Thursday ,
DecDecember 12 , 2024
Thursday, Dec 12th 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. -
Friday ,
DecDecember 13 , 2024
Friday, Dec 13th 1:30p to 3:00p
Mah Jongg is back! Join in on the fun with this beloved tile-based game. -
Tuesday ,
DecDecember 17 , 2024
Tuesday, Dec 17th 9:30a to 10:30a
Join us for a weekly opportunity to chat and do a NYT's crossword puzzle together on Zoom.
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Beth Jacob Synagogue
10 Harrison Avenue
P.O. Box 1133
Montpelier, VT
Upcoming Events
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Tuesday ,
DecDecember 10 , 2024
Tuesday, Dec 10th 9:30a to 10:30a
Join us for a weekly opportunity to chat and do a NYT's crossword puzzle together on Zoom. -
Wednesday ,
DecDecember 11 , 2024
Wednesday, Dec 11th 2:00p to 3:30p
Beginners are invited to learn how to play Mah Jongg from beloved community member, Janet Starr! -
Thursday ,
DecDecember 12 , 2024
Thursday, Dec 12th 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. -
Friday ,
DecDecember 13 , 2024
Friday, Dec 13th 1:30p to 3:00p
Mah Jongg is back! Join in on the fun with this beloved tile-based game.
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