Yom Kippur

October 12, 2024, 8:30 am

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8:30am: Community-wide service in the Sanctuary with open seating
10:00am: Clergy-led service in the Sanctuary
10:00am: Study Service in the Chapel led by Seth Schafler and Rabbi Jennifer Tobenstein with lay participation
11:00am: Youth Services
11:00am: Teen Program
2:00pm: Torah Study with Rabbi Arnowitz – Join Rabbi Arnowitz for a study session based on the themes and texts of Yom Kippur.
3:00pm: Mindfulness Meditation with Cheryl Brause – Instructor and WJC member Cheryl Brause leads a Yom Kippur-themed session as we approach the final hours of the day
3:45pm: Community Mincha in the Sanctuary with open seating
5:00pm: Community Yizkor Service – In addition to our regular Yizkor Memorial service as part of the morning services, we are again offering a stand-alone Yizkor service at 5:00pm in the Sanctuary. The service will include all the elements of the Yizkor service and a Yizkor talk delivered by Rabbi Arnowitz.
5:00pm: Childcare and Havdalah Procession – Childcare will be available during the Neilah service starting at 5:00pm. This will include supervised play for children 4 and up. Children under 4 are welcome to join with an adult. Following Neilah services children will join in a fun, light-filled procession into the sanctuary for a meaningful havdalah service.
5:00pm: Rabbi Dalton leads an interactive discussion in the Chapel for those not attending the Community Yizkor.
5:30pm: Neilah Combined Service in the Sanctuary with open seating
7:00pm: Ma’ariv in the Chapel
7:01pm: Fast Ends
7:15pm: Break Fast – Linger after services to finish and enjoy a community break fast. Grab and go or stay and shmooze. A perfect way for all WJC members to rejoice and connect with our incredible community after a meaningful day. Come and enjoy a delicious meal and let WJC handle the clean-up after the holiday.