High Holy Days 5783/2022
As we observe these days of awe and repentance, we provide for our community with gifts of tzedakah.
Your support of Israel Congregation with your High Holy Day pledge is greatly appreciated.
Summer is flying by and soon our community will once again come together to usher in the New Year 5783 with the Days of Awe. We’re pleased to announce that Israel Congregation will be gathering for Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur in person and via live broadcast (see schedule below).
Due to increased attendance in the synagogue during the High Holidays, and in the best interest of our congregation and the greater community, the COVID Policy has been modified for the Days of Awe: If you wish to be in our sanctuary, you must be fully vaccinated. Masks are required while inside the building. Our seating will be appropriately spaced, and you MUST RSVP for the services you wish to attend. Guests of members and non-members are welcome to RSVP to join us in person after we accommodate our membership and as space allows.
Alternatively, any or all of our High Holiday services can be watched via live stream from the comfort and safety of your own home. Non-members will be charged $108 to attend via live stream.
Israel Congregation reserves the right to modify our Covid protocols and procedures at any time.
Schedule of High Holy Day Services
Erev Rosh HaShanah
Sunday, September 25
- Service begins at 8:00 pm
Rosh HaShanah Day I
Monday, September 26
- Morning service begins 9:00 am
- Family service 11:00 am (*see below)
- Tashlich immediately following Morning and Family service (weather permitting)
Rosh HaShanah Day II
Tuesday, September 27
- Morning service begins at 9:00 am
Erev Yom Kippur
Tuesday, October 4
- Kol Nidre service begins at 6:00 pm
Yom Kippur
Wednesday, October 5
- Morning and Yizkor services begin at 9:00 am
- Family Service 11:00 am (*see below)
- Afternoon and N'ilah services begin at 5:00 pm
*We welcome and encourage all families with children under the age of 12 to attend our Family services. Family services will be held outdoors weather permitting, or in our classrooms if weather is inclement. All attendees are required to wear a mask. Parents are required to stay with their children at our Family service until its conclusion.
Yom Kippur Food Drive
As we observe the days of Awe and Repentance, we consider those less fortunate than us in our greater community with acts of tzedakah. Traditionally the Israel Congregation community makes donations of food to the Community Food Cupboard to help our neighbors in need. This year the CFC is asking for monetary donations instead of food. Your donation enables the purchase of more essentials at deeply discounted costs and provides a greater benefit to our community.
As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to impact the area, the Community Food Cupboard is committed to ensuring that everyone in our community has access to nutritious food. But they can not do so without our help. Please consider a financial gift to the CFC during the High Holidays in order to help support our neighbors facing hunger and food insecurity. Your donations are essential to the good work being done by the CFC. Send your check directly to:
Community Food Cupboard
PO Box 864
Manchester Center VT 05255
or you can access their
website and make a donation via credit card.
P.S. If you are a frequent traveler, consider collecting the mini toiletries from your hotel stays. The CFC distributes these to those in need as well!
