Author Brad Meltzer offered the commencement address at the University of Michigan this past May. During his speech he gifted graduates with the following advice. “The most sophisticated and intelligent people I know are the ones willing to challenge their thinking and admit there’s more to learn. Life will absolutely not be what you think it will be. It will be hard and wonderful and messy and rewarding, with more versions of you than you think possible. The only immutable fact is you should never be immutable. Keep transforming learning and never think you know it all.”
This time in the Jewish calendar is one of introspection, renewal, and hopefully change. Meaningful change doesn’t come easily and only happens when we are willing to challenge ourselves and admit that we, too, have more to learn. May this new year inspire each of us to find the strength to challenge our old ways, and build a life and community open to learning every day.
- Rabbi Joshua Z. Gruenberg
Friendly Hosts & Greeters Needed
We need volunteers to serve as hosts for services during the year, both Shabbat and High Holy Days, and as hallway greeters. Please contact Archer Davis if you are interested at adavis@chizukamuno.org.
Israel Bonds
During the High Holy Day season, Jews around the country make an investment by purchasing an Israel Bond to show their support and love for Israel. For more information, please contact Rita Plaut at leah3son@gmail.com.
High Holy Day Ticket Update
This year on the High Holy Days we will be implementing a new security process wherein a physical printed ticket will be required to enter the building. All current members will receive their physical ticket by mid-September. Each entry point to the synagogue will be staffed by our security guards who will check for tickets. Anyone who is not able to present a ticket will be directed to the main administrative entrance to be admitted into the synagogue. Safety is our top priority, and as such this new procedure has been instituted to ensure the security of our building during the Holy Days. If you have any questions about this policy, please reach out to David Schimmel at 410-486-6400 ext. 303.
Seating for the High Holy Days
This year, we will have open seating in the Krieger Auditorium.
The Sanctuary will have reserved seating for Rosh HaShanah Day 1 and Yom Kippur. On Rosh HaShanah Day 2 and Kol Nidre, we will have one joint service in the Sanctuary, with be open seating.
If you would like to reserve your customary seat for Kol Nidre or for questions regarding High Holy Day seating, please contact Judy Simkin by Friday, September 6 at 410-486-6400, ext. 232 or jsimkin@chizukamuno.org.
Buy Your Lulav and Etrog!
Order your Lulav and Etrog set from Israel through the Chizuk Amuno
Brotherhood. Cost: $55 a set. Please place your order online here by October 1. Orders can be picked up at Chizuk Amuno on Sunday, October 13, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Monday, October 14, from 4:30 to 7 p.m.
If you have any questions, please direct them to Marvin Spector at 410-484-8939 or marvjudy@hotmail.com or Maury Garten at 410-852-8238 or MGarten@fedgar.com.
Selihot
Saturday, September 28
Havdalah & Dessert 7:35 p.m.
Program & Musical Selihot Service 8:30 p.m.
Rosh HaShanah
Erev Rosh HaShanah, Wednesday, October 2
Ma’ariv: Evening Service Sanctuary 6:00 p.m.
Rosh HaShanah Day 1, Thursday, October 3
Sanctuary/Krieger Auditorium
Services led by Rabbi Gruenberg, Rabbi Wechsler, Rabbi Blustin, Cantor Lichterman, and Dr. Larry Amsterdam.
Shaharit: Morning Service Sanctuary 8:45 a.m.
Minhah: Afternoon Service/Ma’ariv: Evening Service Hoffberger Chapel 6:00 p.m.
Rosh HaShanah Day 2, Friday, October 4
All of our clergy, our Ba’alei Tefilah, and our entire community join together in the Sanctuary for an uplifting, spirited, and joyful service, including multiple shofarot.
Shaharit: Morning Service Sanctuary 8:45 a.m.
Torah Service 9:45 a.m.
followed by the Sounding of the Shofar 10:30 a.m.
Musaf: Holy Day Service 11:00 a.m.
Minhah/Ma’ariv Hoffberger Chapel 7:00 p.m.
Tashlikh
Thursday, October 3
Reverse Tashlikh Service
Sunday, September 29 • 10:30 a.m.
Join Chizuk Amuno Sisterhood and Gemilut Hasadim of Chizuk Amuno in Ferry Bar Park or the 7th Annual Reverse Tashlich, an international waterfront cleanup. Register here to join thousands of Jews and allies worldwide for this collaborative cleanup.
Community Tashlikh Service
Thursday, October 3 • 5:00 p.m.
Our entire community will gather in the Garden Lounge for friendship and refreshments before walking down to the stream on Phillips Drive to symbolically cast away our sins. Following Tashlikh everyone is invited to remain for Minhah, the Afternoon Service at 6 p.m.
Family Tashlikh Service
Friday, October 4 • Following Family Service
Approximately 11:15 a.m.
A special Tashlikh service for our families of all ages led by Rabbi Seltzer prior to walking to our stream. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Yom Kippur
Kol Nidre ~ Erev Yom Kippur, Friday, October 11
Minhah: Afternoon Service Hoffberger Chapel 5:30 p.m.
Kol Nidre & Ma’ariv: Evening Service Sanctuary 6:00 p.m.
Kol Nidre Family Service - K-4 Esterson Auditorium 6:30 p.m.
Kol Nidre Middle School Service Teacher’s Lounge 6:30 p.m.
Yom Kippur, Shabbat, October 12
Yom Kippur, Shabbat Saturday, October 12
Shaharit: Morning Service Krieger Auditorium 8:45 a.m.
Amuno Minyan Hoffberger Chapel 8:45 a.m.
Contact Judy Simkin at jsimkin@chizukamuno.org to reserve your spot.
Torah Service Sanctuary/Krieger Auditorium 9:45 a.m.
Yizkor Memorial Prayers Sanctuary/Krieger Auditorium 10:30 a.m.
Musaf Sanctuary/Krieger Auditorium 11:00 a.m.
Yom Kippur Afternoon Experiences 2:30 p.m.
Details and schedule forthcoming.
Kids Ask the Rabbi with Rabbi Gruenberg On Zoom 2:00 p.m.
Contact Judy Simkin for the zoom link at jsimkin@chizukamuno.org.
Adult Ask the Rabbi with Rabbi Gruenberg Sanctuary 3:45 p.m.
Minhah: Afternoon Service 4:45 p.m.
Neilah: Concluding Service Sanctuary 6:00 p.m.
Family Neilah Service Krieger Auditorium 6:30 p.m.
Havdalah and Final Shofar blast 7:06 p.m.
Sukkot
Erev Sukkot, Wednesday, October 16
Morning Minyan Hoffberger Chapel 7:30 a.m.
Minhah/Ma’ariv 6:00 p.m.
Followed by Kiddush in the Attman Family Sukkah
Sukkot 1, Thursday, October 17
Festival Morning Services Esterson Auditorium 9:30 a.m.
Followed by Kiddush lunch and sundaes in the Attman Family Sukkah
Minhah/Ma’ariv Hoffberger Chapel 6:00 p.m.
Sukkot 2, Friday, October 18
Classic Festival Morning Services Hoffberger Chapel 9:30 a.m.
Family-Friendly Festival Morning Services Sanctuary 10:00 a.m.
Followed by Kiddush lunch and sundaes in the Attman Family Sukkah
Minhah/Ma’ariv Hoffberger Chapel 6:00 p.m.
Pizza in the Hut • Monday, October 21
Family Seating 5:30-6:30 p.m. Register Here
Adult Seating 7:00-8:30 p.m. Register Here
You are invited to join us in the Attman Family Sukkah for a fun community Sukkot pizza meal.
RSVP required.
Intermediate Days of Sukkot
Shabbat, October 19 - Wednesday, October 23
Friday, October 18 Hoffberger Chapel 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 19 Sanctuary 9:30 a.m.
Sunday, October 20 Hoffberger Chapel 9:00 a.m.
Monday, October 21- Wednesday, October 23 7:00 a.m.
Hoffberger Chapel
Shemini Atzeret & Simhat Torah
Hoshanah Rabbah & Erev Shemini Atzeret
Wednesday, October 23
Morning Minyan Hoffberger Chapel 7:00 a.m.
Erev Shemini Atzeret Service Hoffberger Chapel 6:00 p.m.
Followed by Kiddush in the Attman Family Sukkah
Shemini Atzeret • Thursday, October 24
Festival Morning Services Sanctuary 9:30 a.m.
Yizkor Service 10:30 a.m.
Followed by a Kiddush lunch.
Erev Simhat Torah • Thursday, October 24
Minhah/Ma’ariv Sanctuary 6:30 p.m.
Evening Festival Services/Hakafot
Hoffberger Chapel Entrance/Horseshoe 7:00 p.m.
Desserts & Schmooze 8:30 p.m.
Simhat Torah • Friday, October 25
Family-Friendy Festival Morning Services Sanctuary 9:30 a.m.
Summer Shul attire
Minhah/Ma’ariv Hoffberger Chapel 6:00 p.m.
End of Simhat Torah
