[UPDATED JULY 23, 2021]
Download the Complete
High Holy Day Schedule Here
www.templedavid.org/bulldocs/5782/5782HHDschedule.pdf
In-Person and On Zoom (www.is.gd/tdathome)
How does a machzor guide our High Holy Day experience?
Let’s take a look using our new machzor Mishkan HaNefesh.
In-Person and On Zoom (www.is.gd/tdathome)
There are no dumb questions. Really. Together we will look at the texts, history, rituals, and creative celebrations of our holidays. For this session about the High Holy Days, let’s learn:
- How are Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur linked?
- Is the Book of Life mentioned in the Torah?
- Why do people wear white?
- What is a kittel?
- What can I do to make the High Holy Days more meaningful to me personally?
* With apologies to David Reuben, M.D.
Download registration form:
www.templedavid.org/bulldocs/5781/2021hhdclass.pdf
or e-mail tdoffice@templedavid.org
by Monday, August 23
Childcare Job Openings this Fall at Temple David
Temple David is in need of on-site childcare help during the morning services on Rosh HaShanah (Tuesday, 9/07) and Yom Kippur (Thursday, 9/16) morning services. These are paid positions.
Please contact Reena Goldberg at reenag@templedavid.org for more information or to request an interview.
Babysitter for Infants and Toddlers
- Must have clearances
- Prior babysitting experience required
- Will be expected to babysit infants and toddlers on-site from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Will supervise infants and toddlers, change diapers and help with bathroom breaks, distribute snacks, and clean up
Childcare for Pre-Kindergarten through 4th Grade
- Must have clearances
- Prior childcare experience required
- Prior teaching experience a plus
- Will be expected to provide childcare onsite from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.
- Will supervise Pre-K—4th graders, coordinate educational activities, distribute snacks, and clean up
NOTE on Children’s Attendance at High Holy Day Services
and Children’s Programming
Children are welcome at all regular High Holy Day services in addition to our Children’s Services offered on Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur morning. If your child needs a break during a service, please use the library at the rear of the sanctuary. A parent should accompany the child in the library.
We are looking for staff (see above), but at this time we will be not be offering babysitting or a school-age program during the High Holy Days.
If we do find staff, we will relay information on how to sign up for these programs.
New Year’s Greetings from Temple David
With the High Holy Days just around the corner, Temple David would like to help you. We will be mailing holiday greeting cards to members of our Temple David family from you.
Please support Temple David and return the order form promptly.
Thank you,
Jessica Raithel
Chair, Fundraising
Would You Like to Read Torah or Haftarah
for the High Holy Days or the Fall Festivals?
Temple David invites all of our members to participate in the High Holy Day services or the Fall Festivals by reading a portion of Torah or Haftarah.
All Torah and Haftarah portions for this year will be read in person, and we would be happy to help you prepare for a reading in Hebrew or English.
Please contact Rabbi Symons at rabbi@templedavid.org.
After reading from the Torah, we lift it high for the congregation to see. This is called Hagbah. At Temple David it has been the role of a few men. Let’s expand the participants, including both men and women. Hagbah involves more balance than strength. If you are Jewish, over age 16, average strength, free of physical impairments, let me know if you’re interested and we’ll set a practice date.
A Ba’al Tekiah sounds the shofar several times during the High Holy Days. In recent years at Temple David, this has been done by a few volunteers. I’d like to expand that group, so let me know and we’ll schedule an informational meeting. No prior experience is needed.
If you’d like to participate in the services in any way, let me know and we’ll get you in, especially if you need some new skills—we’ll get you the help you need.
Randy Boswell,
Chair—Ritual Practices Committee
randyb@templedavid.org
Having been together for so many hours in prayer, this is a time for socializing, refueling, and stepping into the New Year
RSVPs preferred by September 9 412-372-1200 or tdoffice@templedavid.org
Join us for our annual contribution to the Cross Roads Presbyterian Church Food Pantry. It is the largest one-day donation they receive. The pantry helps over 1,000 local families annually.
Grocery bags will be available as you leave Temple on Erev Rosh HaShanah, Monday, September 6.
Filled bags will be collected on Yom Kippur morning, Thursday, September 16.
Those not attending in-person services may drop off on Tuesday, September 14 or Wednesday, September 15 (9 a.m.-2 p.m.).
Once again Temple David will be sponsoring our annual Sukkot fresh fruit and vegetable drive.
Please bring your produce on the evening of Monday, September 20, or the morning of Tuesday, September 21 and place it near the indoor sukkah on the bimah.
The participants of Cross Roads Food Pantry are grateful for the additional fresh produce to supplement the healthy foods they receive throughout the year.
FOR BOTH FOOD DRIVES:
Please download lists of most-needed items here, as well as details to make monetary donations in lieu of food:
www.templedavid.org/bulldocs/5782/5782fooddrives.pdf
Please contact Beck Abrams at (412) 260-6243 or becka@templedavid.org
if you need any additional information on either Food Drive.