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URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/rabbi-menachem-creditor/
SUMMARY:A Spiritual Start to the High Holidays with Rabbi Menachem Creditor
  and Musical Selichot Services
DESCRIPTION:Enter the season with prayer\, music\, and community!\n\nMember
 s of Westchester Jewish Center\, Temple Israel Center\, Shaarei Tikvah\, a
 nd Greenburgh Hebrew Center will join together to enter the High Holiday s
 eason as a broader community. To start the evening off\, we will have a de
 ssert reception followed by our keynote speaker\, Rabbi Menachem Creditor.
 \n\nRabbi Menachem Creditor serves as Scholar-in-Residence at UJA-Federati
 on New York and is the founder of Rabbis Against Gun Violence. Rabbi Credi
 tor has authored and edited many books\, including A Rabbi’s Heart\, and
  After October 7: Essays. In his teachings around the world\, Rabbi Credit
 or brings his expertise and dynamic teaching style to guide participants o
 f every background on a journey through the intersection of ancient wisdom
  and modern life. Through engaging lectures and interactive discussions\, 
 participants will delve into the rich tapestry of Jewish tradition\, explo
 ring its relevance to contemporary challenges and opportunities.\n\nThen j
 oin us for a soulful Selichot service where stirring instrumental music\, 
 communal prayer\, and heartfelt reflections open the gates of the High Hol
 iday season. Let ancient words and contemporary spirit guide us inward and
  upward\, together. In music\, meaning\, and community—we begin the jour
 ney of return.\n\nJoin us for what has become a highlight of the year!\n\n
 Be sure to register for this wonderful evening by September 12!\n\nCLICK H
 ERE TO REGISTER!\n\nSchedule for the evening:\n\n8:30pm - Dessert Receptio
 n\n\n9:00pm - Keynote speaker Rabbi Menachem Creditor on Leil Selichot and
  this moment in Jewish history.\n\n10:00pm - Musical Selichot service feat
 uring clergy from all the congregations
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CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Community,Featured Events,Teens
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