High Holy Days coming
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Congregation B’nai Torah of Antioch is offering complimentary admission for its High Holy Day services. Services are open to everyone – congregation members, prospective members, family and friends. In particular, the congregation encourages those who are unaffiliated or feel disconnected from the Jewish community to attend and re-establish their connection.

Led by Rabbi Ira Book and supported by Cantor Lisa Iskin, High Holy Day services will be held at Congregation B’nai Torah’s home at St. George’s Episcopal Church, 301 E. 13th St. in Antioch.

Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year) and Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement) services will be held according to the following schedule:

Erev Rosh Hashanah – Wednesday, Sept. 28 at 7:30 p.m.

Rosh Hashanah – Thursday, Sept. 29

• Morning Service at 10 a.m.

• Children’s Service at approximately 11:30 a.m.

• Tashlich at approximately 2 p.m.

Erev Yom Kippur/Kol Nidre – Friday, Oct. 7 at 7:30 p.m.

Yom Kippur – Saturday, Oct. 8

• Morning Service at 10 a.m.

• Children’s Service at approximately 11:30 a.m.

• Yizkor Memorial Service at 1 p.m.

• Study Session at 3 p.m.

• Afternoon and Neilah services at 4 p.m.

• Break-Fast at approximately 6:30 p.m.

While admission is complimentary, the congregation does encourage donations to help offset the expenses related to hosting these services. For more information, visit www.bnaitoraheastbay.org, call Matt Cordova at 650-759-6939 or e-mail mattjcord@comcast.net.

Congregation B’nai Torah provides a forum for worshiping God in the traditions of Reform Judaism. The congregation seeks to provide an environment that includes spiritual, educational, social and celebratory aspects of Jewish life and a strong sense of Jewish community. Individuals and families are invited to join in celebrating, studying and worshiping as Jews. All are welcome to participate in Shabbat services, holiday celebrations and social events.
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