Sounds of the Sanctuary
Sounds of the Sanctuary
The month of Elul, our month of preparation for the High Holidays, begins on the eve of Thursday, August 20. During Elul this year, we will highlight the sounds of our sanctuary leading up to the Days of Awe. Please join us for this Wednesday-night series as we discuss the instruments that help to create our sacred sounds. Our series will culminate on Saturday, September 12 with S'lichot services. We will pray and learn about the liturgy and structure of this beautiful penitential service, traditionally recited at midnight on the Saturday before Rosh Hashanah.
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Meeting ID: 850 3327 0110 |
The Sound of the Organ at Congregation Sherith Israel
Wednesday, August 26, 6pm
Join us as we explore the beautiful sounds of the newly refurbished sanctuary organ. Musical director Jonathan Dimmock will play a few organ works and answer questions about this magnificent instrument, while Cantor Glaser teaches about the history of the organ within Reform Jewish worship.
A Concert Grand Piano for the Sanctuary
Wednesday, September 2, 6 pm
Sherith Israel has recently purchased a beautiful Yamaha Artist Series concert grand piano for the sanctuary. Join Jonathan Dimmock and Cantor Glaser as we debut the magnificent sounds of this instrument. Afterward, Jonathan will explain the process of obtaining a rare Artist Series piano and answer questions about the mechanics and sonority of this wonderful addition to the sanctuary, while Cantor Glaser talks about Jewish concert pianists throughout history.
The Shofar Calls
Wednesday, September 9, 6 pm
Join expert shofar maker and Congregation Sherith Israel member, Maurice Kamins, as he takes us on a tour of his workshop and explains the many animals and shofar styles that are represented in his collection. We will also take participants' questions, and Cantor Glaser will give some background on the history of the shofar in Jewish worship and biblical text.
Havdallah and S'lichot Service
Saturday, September 12, 7 pm
Join the clergy team as we make Havdallah and delve deeper into our High Holiday preparation through exploring Selichot. Why is this service significant, and what is the liturgy that makes it so beautiful? Rabbi Jessica Zimmerman Graf will introduce our 2020 re-imagining of the High Holidays, Cantor Toby Glaser will demonstrate some traditional Selichot chants and melodies, and Rabbi Abby Phelps will teach on the nature of liturgical forgiveness and the place of this service within our Days of Awe.
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Coming Events
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Friday ,
AprApril 26 , 2024
Friday, Apr 26th 6:00p to 7:30p
Service led by Rabbi George Altshuler and cantorial soloist Noa Levy with music director Jonathan Dimmock. Followed by a festive Oneg. In person; Streams on Youtube. -
Friday ,
AprApril 26 , 2024
Friday, Apr 26th 7:15p to 8:30p
Join our services at 6pm and stay for a YAP-only dinner downstairs. -
Saturday ,
AprApril 27 , 2024
Saturday, Apr 27th 9:15a to 10:15a
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Sunday ,
AprApril 28 , 2024
Sunday, Apr 28th 9:30a to 12:30p
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Tuesday ,
AprApril 30 , 2024
Tuesday, Apr 30th 4:30p to 5:45p
3-5th grade Hebrew 4:15-5pm on Zoom 5-5:45pm in person -
Tuesday ,
AprApril 30 , 2024
Tuesday, Apr 30th 6:00p to 8:00p
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Wednesday ,
MayMay 1 , 2024
Wednesday, May 1st 5:00p to 7:00p
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Wednesday ,
MayMay 1 , 2024
Wednesday, May 1st 7:15p to 8:15p
Participants learn to read and pronounce the letters of the Hebrew alef-bet, as well as gain familiarity with the prayerbook, basic blessings and core parts of the liturgy. No prior knowledge required. Taught by Noa Levy. -
Thursday ,
MayMay 2 , 2024
Thursday, May 2nd 7:00p to 8:30p
Irreverent, nostalgic and vulnerable, Until the Last Pickle, is a memoir replete with remembrances, anecdotes, and exactly 18 recipes. It’s an exploration of identity and belonging — at once, deeply personal and broadly relatable — told through the lens of one family’s “totally average” immigration journey. -
Friday ,
MayMay 3 , 2024
Friday, May 3rd 5:00p to 6:45p
Join a gathering of young families celebrating Shabbat with music, pizza, games, candle lighting and community building.