What do we do on Yom Kippur:
It is said that this is the holiest day of the year, when all people are judged for life, health and parnassah (wealth) for the coming year. We fast, pray and give tzedaka (charity). So, please do not bring in drinks or food to YK morning services. The prayer service is long during the day and if you have sacred Jewish literature that you would like to study, you might choose to bring such a book to read in addition to participating in the morning service. If you need to take a break, do so. Learn more HERE
WHAT SHOULD I DO ABOUT DONATIONS? Giving is an important Jewish value. If you are coming for High Holyday services, a suggested donation would be $180. Adjust up if you can afford it (or you would like to become a member) and adjust down if you can't. Any donation, no matter how small, is appreciated. No one is ever turned away due to lack of funds. There's always some way to "give back" to our community. We appreciate your donations and appreciate your participation in "the journey of life with us" even more.
Dress: Regarding the expected dress, many people wear white for all of the High Holydays (both RH and YK) symbolizing purity, some avoid leather shoes and wear kippot (hats in the basket at the door), even if you are not Jewish, as a sign of respect. White is also a color unifying our chevre and also symbolizes chesed (lovingkindness). Some people choose to wear tallit (prayer shawls) during the day, at Erev Yom Kippur (Kol Nidre Service - the only time of the year that people do wear tallits in the evening) and we request that you do so when coming up to the Torah.
Who Is Temple Beth Or?
We are a truly warm, welcoming egalitarian Jewish congregation devoted to Jewish learning and Jewish values. Our services are filled with music and ruach (passion). For these High Holiday services, we are partnering with North Tahoe Hebrew Congregation and the Jewish Community of Elko County and for 2nd Day RH, Bat Yam of South Lake Tahoe.
How can you support us? There are many ways to be and "do" Jewish. In order to work towards goals of "doing Jewish," we need your support. If you are not ministering to your community, teaching classes on Judaism, providing comfort to the sick or bereaved, representing Judaism in interfaith groups, and much more, then please consider sending money to those doing the work.
It is traditional during the High Holidays to renew your membership and give tzedaka (charity) to your synagogue. Often this is done in increments of $18 - for the numerical value of the Hebrew word Chai (life) = 18.
Membership: You can join as a family for $550/year or, as an individual for $360. If you maintain full membership in another synagogue and are already paying dues there, consider our associate membership. To pay with PayPal, see the link on our website: HERE
Non-Members: If you are not a member of TBOR and are attending services, please donate generously to Temple Beth Or during these High Holidays. You may put money in the white tzedaka (Charity) box on the table in the foyer at North Tahoe, take and envelope and send it later, or use Paypal. So, come early!
Come and Learn! Make a Jewish New Year's resolution to come learn with us. Let us know if you would like to be included on our monthly email or go to our Home Page were you can sign up. We invite you to join us! Spend the year learning more about how to "do" Jewish. Call if you have questions 775-322-5542
Temple Beth Or and the Jewish Community of Elko County welcome you to join us for our 6th High Holydays together!
From everyone at TBOR,
We wish each of you a healthy, happy and prosperous New Year. May there be peace in your home, community, peace in the world and especially may the Land of Israel be at peace with her neighbors.
Your High Holyday Music Team
@ NTHC Rosh Hashana
Matthew, Ken, Barbara and Barbara
Lshana Tovah u'metukah,
May you have a good and sweet New Year!
Gmar Chatimah Tovah
May you be inscribed for GOOD!
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Global Day of Jewish Learning
400 communities and 40 countries
Sunday, Nov. 15th
The Reno Jewish Community
is endeavoring to work together.
The theme is Heros, Villians, Saints and Fools:
The People In The Book
For more info: click HERE
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Judaism: A Discussion
Come and Learn!
Most Wednesday evenings 6:30pm
beginning October
Please contact the Rabbi,
if you are interested in attending.
redsunrize@yahoo.com
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Parents of Religious School Students contact the Rabbi for times. Our Religious School meets Wednesday afternoons. Classes are individualized to meet your needs.
