Jewish High Holiday Services Open To All

JEWISH HIGH HOLIDAY SERVICES OPEN TO ALL

Chabad of the Shoreline offers Jewish High Holiday services to anyone free of charge at Bill Miller’s Castle in Branford. Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year runs from the evening of Sunday, October 2 to the evening of Tuesday, October 4. Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, runs from the evening of Tuesday, October 11 through the evening of Wednesday, October 12.

Rabbi Yossi Yaffe, co-director of Chabad will spice up the traditional service with ongoing stories, explanations and a focus on how the prayers are personally relevant. Cantor Mayer Wilschanski will lead the prayers with soulful melodies and encourage the congregation to join in lively singing. A special children’s program will introduce children to the themes of the holiday through games, songs and special activities. Rounding out the schedule are delicious holiday meals. Babysitting will be available.

“Rosh Hashanah commemorates the “coronation” of G-d as king over us and the world, so celebrating in a castle is very appropriate,” notes Rabbi Yaffe with a smile. “And of course the space is conducive for meaningful, joyous prayer.” He emphasizes that all are welcome, no matter the background or affiliation, for whatever amount of time.

Reservations are necessary so adequate preparations can be made. Contact chabad@snet.net or call 203-533-7495. For a full holiday schedule and detailed information, visit www.jewishoreline.org.