We are so excited and appreciative of all the support we have received over the past few weeks. Thank you to those who have returned year after year, to those who are bringing family and friends, and to those who are with us for the first time.
Currently, we are over capacity and are unable to take any more reservations for the High Holy Days. We know that these next weeks are a special time for all of us, and we want to help you find meaningful (and affordable) worship experiences around the city. Click below to find a list of services in the New York area. We invite you to check out their websites and learn more about these communities.
Even though you will not be with us for the High Holy Days, we hope to meet you soon and that you will continue to look to us in the future for meaningful Jewish programs and community events and we encourage you to sign up for our mailing list to learn about these events.
At Brooklyn Jews, we believe in meaningful celebrations of Jewish holidays.
The core of our holiday observances begins in the fall, with High Holiday services at Congregation Beth Elohim. Every year, more than 300 people - men, women, adults, children and everything in between - join in music-filled prayer, meaningful learning and joyful community as we welcome in the New Year and mark the Day of Atonement.
Beyond the High Holidays, we come together throughout the year for many fun-filled celebrations marking the turning of the Jewish calendar: from get-togethers in local sukkahs, to Chanukah celebrations, to our annual Shavuot learning sessions, we believe in bringing joy and creativity to the Jewish year.
This year we are very exited to be offering a host of afternoon learning opportunities during Yom Kippur. We are especially excited to be partnering with the Jewish Meditation Center of Brooklyn for a special session during this time. The description follows:
Teshuva and Transformation: Jewish Meditation for Yom Kippur
4PM, Yom Kippur Afternoon at Congregation Beth Elohim
In every generation, Jewish students and teachers in every part of the world have been studying meditation, mysticism, and contemplative practices. Join us on the holiest day of the year as we explore Jewish meditation to deepen our understanding and experience of reflection and forgiveness. This session will be led by Alison Laichter, Executive Director of the Jewish Meditation Center of Brooklyn (www.jmcbrooklyn.org). No meditation experience necessary.
