Chabad Of Northbrook Offers High Holiday Services At No Cost

From Chabad Northbrook: With just a few days before the onset of the Jewish New Year, the question of where to attend services is high on the list for many Jewish families and singles. Recognizing the often high price tag attached to the experience, Chabad of Northbrook is offering their friendly and welcoming services for individuals of all ages in the Northbrook Jewish community.

Chabad of Northbrook is dedicated to removing entry barriers and ensuring that all who wish to participate in a meaningful celebration of the Jewish New Year may do so.

By providing Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services in a warm and inclusive setting, Chabad hopes to accommodate those who may otherwise not be celebrating the holiday. Chabad's "user-friendly" services make for an enjoyable and meaningful experience for both the beginner and the advanced. Song, commentary and the use of English-Hebrew prayer-books invite individuals of all levels to become active participants in the service.

"According to Jewish tradition, the gates of Heaven are open on the New Year, and G-d accepts prayers from everyone," said Rabbi Meir Moscowitz, Senior Rabbi of Chabad of Northbrook and Reigional Director of Lubavitch Chabad of Illinois. “That serves as our inspiration to keep our doors open as well to the entire community."

Rabbi Moscowitz continued, "The Lubavitcher Rebbe – Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, of righteous memory – insisted that Judaism be made accessible to all Jews. During the High Holidays, accessibility can translate into different factors for different people, such as a nonjudgmental atmosphere, affordability of the services or the ability for a beginner to follow along. Our goal is to lower the barriers of entry, and encourage each and every Jew to actively participate in these most holy and introspective days.
Rosh Hashanah begins this year at sundown on Sunday, Sept. 9 and extends until nightfall on Tuesday, Sept. 11. Yom Kippur begins this year at sundown on Tuesday, Sept. 18, and extends until nightfall on Wednesday, Sept. 19.

For more information about Chabad's services or to reserve a space, visit www.ChabadNorthbrook.com or call 847-564-8770.

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