By , JTNews Correspondent
For a full listing of High Holiday services, go here.
Wednesday September 5
7—8:30 p.m. — Exploring the Days of Awe: Music of Teshuvah, Wisdom from Our Liturgy
Jennifer Fliss at jfliss@templebnaitorah.org or 425-603-9677 or
templebnaitorah.org
With Cantor David Serkin-Poole, explore the melodies and texts that speak to the deep yearning to become whole again and be closer to God. Examine the liturgy and see how it transformed into evocative songs of praise and supplications for forgiveness and redemption. Free. At Temple B’nai Torah, 15727 NE Fourth St., Bellevue.
Thursday September 6
7—8 p.m. — Ivrit in the Machzor
Carol Benedick at carolbenedick@bethshalomseattle.org or
206-524-0075 or bethshalomseattle.org
This four-session Hebrew class will focus on the prayers of the High Holiday machzor (prayer book), offering both literal and theological ways to understand the prayers. Instructed by Yiscah Smith. At Congregation Beth Shalom, 6800 35th Ave. NE, Seattle.
Saturday September 8
7 p.m. — Temple Beth Hatfiloh Selichot Services
tbh@bethhatfiloh.org
Havdalah and study in the sanctuary. At Temple Beth Hatfiloh, Eighth and Washington, Olympia.
7 p.m. — Temple De Hirsch Sinai—Temple B’nai Torah Selichot Services
Wendy at info@tdhs-nw.org or 206-323-8486 or tdhs-nw.org
Open to the public. No tickets required. Free. At Temple B’nai Torah, 15727 NE Fourth St., Bellevue.
8 p.m. — Congregation Beth Hatikvah Selichot Services
Jeff Freedman at jeff.freedman@comcast.net or
www.beth-hatikvah.org
At Congregation Beth Hatikvah, 1410 11th St., Bremerton.
8 p.m. — Kol HaNeshamah Selichot Services
Sheila Abrahams at execdir@khnseattle.org or 206-935-1590 or
www.khnseattle.org
Services include a special guest appearance of a group of Latino men who have been blowing the shofar as part of their tradition. Come hear their stories as Jews enter more deeply into the period of teshuvah. Free. At Kol HaNeshamah, 6115 SW Hinds St., Seattle.
8—9:30 p.m. — Bet Alef Selichot Services
Elizabeth Fagin at elizabeth@betalef.org or 206-527-9399 or betalef.org
Join a spiritual journey that unfolds in three steps: Learning to be with what is, searching the heart, and opening to forgiveness. At Bet Alef Meditative Synagogue, 1111 Harvard Ave., Seattle.
8:30 p.m.—12 a.m. — Temple Beth Shalom, Spokane Selichot Service
sharonbeltz@spokanetbs.org or spokanetbs.org
Program and refreshments, followed by Selichot at 11 p.m. At Temple Beth Shalom, 1322 E 30th Ave., Spokane.
8:45—11:15 p.m. — Selichot Film and Discussion
Rebecca Levy at rebecca@h-nt.org or 206-232-8555, ext. 207 or
www.h-nt.org/calendar/view/1568
Screening of “Romantics Anonymous” — the story of two people with a common love of chocolate making, and maybe each other — and a discussion led by Rabbi Jay Rosenbaum to prepare for the High Holy Days, to deepen the connection to others and to God. Selichot services will follow the screening and discussion. At Herzl-Ner Tamid Conservative Congregation, 3700 E Mercer Way, Mercer Island.
9:15—11:55 p.m. — Selichot — Torah of Reconciliation
Carol Benedick at carolbenedick@bethshalomseattle.org or
206-524-0075 or bethshalomseattle.org
Havdalah, followed by a discussion with Rabbi Sheldon Lewis, author of “Torah of Reconciliation.” Dessert at 11 p.m. and Selichot service at 11:15 p.m. At Congregation Beth Shalom, 6800 35th Ave. NE, Seattle.
Sunday September 9
11:30 a.m.—1 p.m. — Get a Taste of the Holidays with Beekeeper Yoel Lessing
Marjie Cogan at marjiecogan@bethshalomseattle.org or 206-524-0075 or bethshalomseattle.org
Learn about bees and beekeeping, sample apples and honey, and stay for lunch. Please RSVP. Free. At Congregation Beth Shalom, 6800 35th Ave. NE, Seattle.
2—4 p.m. — Preparing for the High Holy Days Workshop
Elizabeth Fagin at elizabeth@betalef.org or
206-527-9399 or betalef.org
Join Rabbi Olivier BenHaim in exploring and deepening the experience and meaning of the High Holy Days as part of a lifelong journey. At Bet Alef Meditative Synagogue, 1111 Harvard Ave., Seattle.
Tuesday September 11
7:30—8:30 p.m. — Unataneh Tokef: Who Will Live and Who Will Die This Coming Year
Carol Benedick at carolbenedick@bethshalomseattle.org or
206-524-0075 or bethshalomseattle.org
Rabbi Jill Borodin will talk about choosing and enjoying life in the face of our mortality. RSVP appreciated. Free. At Congregation Beth Shalom, 6800 35th Ave. NE, Seattle.
Wednesday September 12
7—8 p.m. — Preparing Yourself Spiritually for Rosh Hashanah
Carol Benedick at carolbenedick@bethshalomseattle.org or
206-524-0075 or bethshalomseattle.org
Discover the holiday’s inner meanings with instructor Yiscah Smith. RSVP appreciated. Free. At Congregation Beth Shalom, 6800 35th Ave. NE, Seattle.
8:15—9:15 p.m. — Dan L’Kaf Zechut — Give the Benefit of the Doubt
Carol Benedick at carolbenedick@bethshalomseattle.org or
206-524-0075 or bethshalomseattle.org
Prepare for the High Holidays with instructor Shirah Bell. RSVP appreciated. Free. At Congregation Beth Shalom, 6800 35th Ave. NE, Seattle.
8:15—9:15 p.m. — Using Your JPS for Directions to Your Inner Truth
Carol Benedick at carolbenedick@bethshalomseattle.org or
206-524-0075 or bethshalomseattle.org
Prepare for the High Holidays with instructor Jeremy Alk. RSVP appreciated. Free. At Congregation Beth Shalom, 6800 35th Ave. NE, Seattle.
Sunday September 16
7 p.m. — Community Rosh Hashanah Dinner
Rabbi Cheski Edelman at info@jewisholympia.com or 360-584-4306 or
www.JewishOlympia.com
Welcome the Jewish New Year with a four-course meal. $15/adults; kids and students free. At The Chabad Jewish Discovery Center, 1611 Legion Way SE, Olympia.
Monday September 17
5:30 p.m. — Rosh Hashanah Family Experience
Rabbi Shmulik Greenberg at
info@jewishclarkcounty.com or 360-993-5222 or www.jewishclarkcounty.com
Includes shofar blowing, Tashlich waterfront service and holiday food tasting. RSVP appreciated. Free. At the Chabad Jewish Center, 9604 NE 126th Ave., Vancouver.
Friday September 21
6 p.m.—12 a.m. — Shabbat Shuvah
Wendy at info@tdhs-nw.org or 206-315-7460 or tdhs-nw.org
No tickets required. Open to the public. At Temple De Hirsch Sinai, 1441 16th Ave., Seattle.
Saturday September 22
10:30 a.m. — Shabbat Shuvah
Wendy at info@tdhs-nw.org or 206-315-7460 or tdhs-nw.org
Shacharit service. No tickets required. At Temple De Hirsch Sinai, 1441 16th Ave., Seattle.
Sunday September 23
11 a.m.—3 p.m. — Temple Beth Shalom Tashlich and Memorial Services
sharonbeltz@spokanetbs.org or spokanetbs.org
Tashlich at the Gersh residence (Sunday school will walk over) at 11 a.m. At 1 p.m. Kever Avot (annual memorial service) at Mt. Nebo Cemetery. At 2 p.m. Kever Avot (annual memorial service) at Fairmount Cemetery. By RSVP only. At Temple Beth Shalom, 1322 E 30th Ave., Spokane.
2—4 p.m. — Preparing for the High Holy Days Workshop
Elizabeth Fagin at elizabeth@betalef.org or 206-527-9399 or betalef.org
Join Rabbi Olivier BenHaim in exploring and deepening the experience and meaning of the High Holy Days as part of a lifelong journey. At Bet Alef Meditative Synagogue, 1111 Harvard Ave., Seattle.
Cemetery Service
Wendy at info@tdhs-nw.org or 206-315-7460 or tdhs-nw.org
No tickets required. Free. Call for exact time. At Hills of Eternity Cemetery, 520 W Raye, Seattle.