HIGH HOLY DAYS

PREPARING YOUR MIND AND SPIRIT

Preparing Your Mind and Spirit

Rabbi Klein's Whale Collection on Exhibit
September 7 to October 5 • Archives Room • Open during Temple hours
After several months away, in September Rabbi Gerald Klein's whales will migrate to the center case in the Archives Room and remain through October as part of "Temple Emanu-El: A Trip Through Time." For more information, please contact Gerry Cristol at gcristol@tedallas.org or 214.706.0000, ext. 150.

Early Childhood Rosh Hashanah Shabbat
Friday, September 26 • 9:10 a.m. • Pollman Hall
Join our Pre-School family in the celebration of Rosh Hashanah. We sing, say prayers, and hear a story from the rabbi or cantor to celebrate Shabbat. Children will then return to their classrooms to celebrate the world's birthday with a tasty snack of apples and honey. For more information, please contact Shelly Sender at preschool@tedallas.org or 214.706.0020.

Young Adult Evening Rosh Hashanah Service
Monday, September 29 • 8:15 p.m. • Pollman Hall
This innovative and uplifting worship experience combines our familiar liturgy with joyous and stirring music, accompanied by the sounds of our talented musical ensemble, for young adults ages 21-39. Join us after the service for a reception for young adults only in Linz Hall. A reservation is required. For more information, please contact Mimi Zimmerman at mzimmerman@tedallas.org or 214.706.0000, ext. 166.

Tashlich
Tuesday, September 30 • 4:45 p.m.
Join us at Caruth Park to symbolically cast away the misdeeds and missteps we have accumulated over the past year. Tashlich includes music and contemplative discussion, and is appropriate for all ages. For more information, please contact Karen Howson at khowson@tedallas.org or 214.706.0026.

Ayzeh Kef! What Fun!
Tuesday, September 30
Ayzeh Kef! is an exciting opportunity for children ages 5-11 to join their friends in an age appropriate High Holy Day activity during the sermon at the Rosh Hashanah Pollman Hall services.

Shabbat of Repentance, Shabbat Shuvah
October 3 and 4 • Friday at 6:15 p.m. in Olan Sanctuary and Saturday at 10:30 a.m. in Lefkowitz Chapel
Between the majesty of Rosh Hashanah and the intensity of Yom Kippur, we celebrate the intimacy of Shabbat. Music, words of prayer, moments of silence, the voices of the prophets calling upon us to renew our commitments to Jewish life, and to make changes in our behavior and focus our sacred work of repentance. As always, child care is provided for children ages 18 months to 5 years old.

Kever Avot: Service of Remembrance
Sunday, October 5 • 5 p.m. • Temple Cemetery and Mausoleum
In Jewish tradition it is a mitzvah to visit the graves of our ancestors. Our community custom of Kever Avot is to hold a meaningful service of remembrance led by our clergy whether you have loved ones buried at the historic Temple Emanu-El Cemetery or elsewhere. It is a time when we may confront our own mortality and it may help us to face the future with serious intent and purposefulness. The cemetery is a place for contemplation and reflection. It is a holy place, sanctified by tears, prayers and the physical remains of our predecessors.For more information, please contact Peggy Papert at ppapert@tedallas.org or 214.706.0000, ext. 151.

Early Childhood Tashlich
Monday, October 6
The Pre-School children will learn the meaning of forgiveness through observance of Tashlich. Through stories and classroom discussion, the children think about what they may have done wrong this last year. With the help of a teacher, they write these misdeeds on paper. Through a meaningful ceremony in the Gan Shalom, they wash away their misdeeds and celebrate their renewal. For more information, please contact Shelly Sender at ssender@tedallas.org or 214.706.0020.

Yom Kippur Afternoon Service
Thursday, October 9 • Approximately 3:30 p.m.
Our Yom Kippur afternoon service traces the sacred history of the world and of the Jewish people. We will incorporate music that spans the generations as well as creative writings and reflections of congregants. We will be inspired by the Holiness Code and may even laugh as we listen to the Book of Jonah. During Yizkor, the Memorial Service, we will link ourselves to those who came before us.

"Chasing the American Dream-Affordable Housing and the Role of the Private Sector in the Public Good"
Thursday, October 23 • 7 p.m.
Dallas suffers from a shocking and little known housing crisis. Did you know that in order to afford a market rate apartment, three minimum wage workers must live together? Did you know that in order to purchase a home a family must earn six times the minimum wage? Join leaders from Temple Emanu-El and the Dallas Faith Communities Coalition for a fascinating evening of learning, discussion, and action. This Social Justice Forum is made possible by the underwriting from the Jill Stone Social Action Fund. For more information, please contact Barbara Mensch at bmensch@tedallas.org or 214.706.0022.

Service of Healing and Inspiration
Thursday, October 30 • 7 p.m. • Lefkowtiz Chapel
Jewish tradition has long recognized that at times of illness, the body, mind, and spirit need healing. Praying with a community, we benefit from the company of others. This intimate service has come to be a safe haven for many congregants over the years. Come for healing or inspiration for yourself, for a loved one, for our community and the world. For more information, please contact Peggy Papert at ppapert@tedallas.org or 214.706.0000, ext. 151.

Start on the Chai Road
The New Year is a great time to set out on a new adventure and The Chai Road is the perfect way to develop your own personalized path for learning and living a dynamic and meaningful Reform Jewish life. You can design your own unique combination of study, worship and acts of loving kindness to fit your needs and lifestyle. Check out the options by clicking here. For more information, please contact Rachelle Weiss Crane at thechairoad@tedallas.org.