SHABBAT, SEPTEMBER 19, 2020 - ROSH HASHANAH DAY 1 Family Rosh Hashanah Service 10:00 am - HAMELECH - Connecting to the King 10:15 am - SHACHARIT - Connecting to the story of the world, the Jewish story, and your own story 10:45 am - TORAH READING - Connecting to storytelling and kindness 11:00 am - MUSAF - Connecting to God, Connecting to the past, and creating the future
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 - ROSH HASHANAH DAY 2 Rosh Hashanah Family Programming 10:00 am - Pray/Hum-along with Rabbi David 10:15 am - Bumbling Bert Rosh Hashanah Magic 10:45 am - Electric Moon Theatre Company - Rosh Hashanah movement and games workshop 11:15 am - Rosh Hashanah Arts and Crafts with Kelly CLICK HERE FOR A LIST OF CRAFTS, MATERIALS, AND INSTRUCTIONS. JOIN KELLY to celebrate Rosh HaShanah through arts and crafts! 11:30 am - Shofar Blowing in the Park with Rabbi David (Chapley Park, Elder Street side, near the shul)
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TORAH TALK FOR THE TABLE with Rabbi David
ROSH HASHANAH On Rosh Hashanah we read all about Avraham and his two sons.
On the first day we read about the birth of Yitzchak. Yishma'el, the older son, is wild and violent and keeps trying to hurt his baby brother. Avraham sends Yishmael away to protect Yitzchak, even though he is really sad to see him go.
On the second day we read the famous story where Hashem tests Avraham to see how far he will go to follow HaShem and how much he is willing to protect his child, no matter what.
HaShem teaches Avraham about the importance of protecting his children, and taking care of other people in general, no matter what.
The Torah is teaching US that taking care of HaShem's children is the most important thing. We are here to take care of each other and to help make sure everyone is as safe and healthy as possible.
Discussion Questions
What does a story about Avraham and his sons have to do with Rosh Hashanah?
Do you know which symbol of Rosh Hashanah is part of these stories?
What is something you can start doing this year that will help other people?
