Couch to 5780 – High Holy Day Preparation Series

September 10, 2019, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Chizuk Amuno
8100 Stevenson Road
Baltimore, MD 21208

Modeled on the popular “Couch to 5K” program which inspires people to become runners in a short period of time, we will spend the month of September “training” for the High Holy Days. There will be two class periods separated by a coffee break. In addition, there will be a Hebrew reading review. Join us for one class, two weeks, or all three.

Tuesdays, September 3, 10, & 17
7-8 p.m. – Hebrew Reading
with Shuli Raffel
For Hebrew readers who want to review reading the core prayers of the High Holy Day season.

Tuesday, September 3
7-7:55 p.m. – Biblical Texts of the
High Holy Days with Rabbi Wechsler
Examine the Biblical narratives read during the
High Holy Days.

8:05-9 p.m. – “Why is the music of this night different from all other nights?” with Hazzan Lichterman
Explore the music of the Yamim Noraim, specifically Kol Nidre.

Tuesday, September 10
7-7:55 p.m. – Prayers of the Mahzor which move us and inspire us with Rabbi Wechsler
Engage us with the prayers of the High Holy Days.

8:05-9 p.m. – “Why is the music of this night different from all other nights?” with Hazzan Lichterman
Explore the music of the Yamim Noraim, specifically Neilah.

Tuesday September 17
7-7:55 p.m. – Prayers of the Mahzor which move us and inspire us with Rabbi Gruenberg
Engage us with the prayers of the High Holy Days.

8:05-9 p.m. – Visions of Teshuva with Rabbi Gruenberg
Imagine different modes of seeking repentance on the High Holy Days.

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