Chabad of the Shoreline offers its yearly High Holiday services to all with no membership or dues and a flexible schedule.

The traditional services are interspersed with stories and explanations by Rabbi Yossi Yaffe with a focus on making the prayers personally relevant. Rochel Baila Yaffe conducts the children’s program. Two of their sons, Yehoshua and Avraham, lead the congregation in traditional tunes, soulful melodies, and lively singing. The other children assist wherever needed to help make the experience a success.

“To understand the core of Judaism and the Jewish experience, history and peoplehood is to recognize that it is not just a religion, culture or nation but really an extended family,” says Rabbi Yaffe. “Here at Chabad, we live with that approach, and our goal is to create a warm environment for Jews of all backgrounds to feel at home. From the youngest age, our children always helped everyone feel welcome. Now they are adults, and we are gratified that they return for the holidays to join us and the community in creating a meaningful, welcoming High Holiday experience.”

 “It is important that you feel comfortable, no matter your background or affiliation; so, please feel free to come to any part of the services,” says Rochel Baila Yaffe. “Even if you can only make it to the sounding of the Shofar or the Tashlich ceremony, please just RSVP and we would love to see you!”

The two-day festival of the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah, runs from Friday night, September 15 through Sunday night, the 17^th. The Day of Atonement, Yom Kippur, begins Sunday evening, September 24 and ends Monday night, September 25. All are welcome. There are no membership dues or tickets; however, you do need an RSVP. Location and other details will be provided upon RSVP. For a full schedule, more holiday information, and to RSVP please visit www.JewishShoreline.org or, if you have no internet access, call 203-533-7495.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Tishrei, the first month of the Jewish year, is full of holidays and core Jewish experiences that impact and fortify us for the year ahead. We invite you to join us for any of our programs that interest you. To RSVP or, for a complete schedule of classes and events, please visit www.JewishShoreline.org.

ROSH HASHANAH
Friday evening, September 15 – Sunday night September 17

YOM KIPPUR
Sunday evening, September 24 – Monday night, September 25

Start your year on a high note with Chabad. Enjoy an uplifting experience, no matter your background or affiliation. Our warm and friendly atmosphere will feel like home! You will enjoy stories and explanations in English throughout the service, lively singing, children’s program, and delicious holiday meals. No tickets, no membership. If you know someone looking for a place for the holidays, send them to Chabad!

SUKKOT
Friday evening, September 29, — Friday evening, October 6
We are back home for the festival of joy and unity! Join us for a holiday meal in our spacious sukkah. Grab the chance to perform the mitzvah of shaking the lulav and etrog. Even better, contact us to purchase your own lulav/etrog set.

SHEMINI ATZERET & SIMCHAT TORAH
Friday evening, October 6, — Sunday night, October 8
We end the High Holidays by saying goodbye to the sukkah and celebrating the Torah. Come rejoice with a wonderful Kiddush, treats for the kids, and l’chaims for the adults. On Shemini Atzeret & Simchat Torah we internalize and integrate the blessings the High Holidays into our lives, and channel them into joy and positive energy that will last until next year!