The JCSVV offers services and classes which are life-affirming and soul enriching. All are listed on the synagogue website, jcsvv.org. Visitors are welcome to attend services after a security check. People who cannot attend or who live far away can access the service through zoom. See the website for schedule of the remaining High Holy Day services.
Erev Shabbat services begin on Friday evening, October 4, 2024, beginning at 5:30 pm in person and on Zoom led by Rabbi Alicia Magal who will chant verses from Haazinu (Deuteronomy 32: 1 – 52 ), the farewell poetic song of the aged Moses to Israel. this is Shabbat Shuva, the Sabbath between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Included in the service are healing blessings, a mazal tov for Simchas (happy occasions), and Kaddish, mourner’s prayer, recited for loved ones who have passed away. All are invited to stay for Kiddush, Motzi (blessings over the wine and challah) and refreshments.
Our congregation is planning commemoration program for those killed in the October 7, 2023 attack on Israel. Healing blessings for the survivors and contemporary poems and prayers will be offered to mark the trauma of this ongoing war…