Home About Mitziut What We Do When We Do It-Calendar How We Do It Where We Do It Get Involved FAQ Virtual Mitziut Contact Us   Mitziut in the Press Chicago Tribune Article Calendar of Services and Events   Chicago Jewish Calendar  Shalom and Welcome Something positive and incredible is happening in Rogers Park, Chicago.   Mitziut is an independent, non-denominational Jewish spiritual community. We are a safe, non-judgmental, take-off-your-shoes-if-you-like community with a diverse group of good people, where all are welcomed and accepted regardless of knowledge and experience of Judaism. The comfortable atmosphere allows and encourages members to get involved in building and shaping the community, leading people to have a feeling of being at home at Mitziut. Please feel free to tour our web site or come to any of our upcoming events sometime soon!  If you have a question, check out our FAQ or contact us.   Shalom v'ahava, Reb Menachem High Holy Days 2011/5772   The High Holy Days approach! Get ready, rev up your forgiveness, don't leave anything hanging. Rabbi-ing by Reb Menachem Cohen and cantorializing by Layni Myers. DETAILS Dates and Tmes Erev Rosh Hashanah Wednesday, September 28th Candle lighting 6:19pm; Prayers 7pm Rosh Hashanah, 1st Day Thursday, September 29th 10am - 1:30ish pm Kol Nidre Friday, October 7th Candle lighting 6:04pm; Prayers shortly thereafter Yom Kippur Saturday, October 8th 10am all day til sunet (6.20pm) with an afternoon break Location High Holy Days are located at the United Church of Rogers Park  1545 W. Morse (at Ashland), Chicago (click for map) Parking available at least some of the time in the lot across the street--check the signs on the corner of the lot. Tickets  -- what tickets? There are no tickets or set fees for the Mitziut holidays. We work on a donation basis. It's not that we don't need the money -- we do and will put your donations to good use. It's that we want no one to be excluded from Jewish spiritual and communal life for lack of financial means. Especially on these important days. Suggested donation $1--$1000. Donations can be brought day of, or sent to 6636 N Washtenaw, Chicago, 60645 RSVP Appreciated An RSVP is not required, but if you send an email to mitziut@yahoo.com saying you're coming, it would be helpful.   Taslich! It's a custom to go to a body of moving water, with fish in it, on the first day of Rosh HaShana and cast your "sins" into the water. Tradition says to throw bread crumbs. For environmental reasons some throw little sticks and stones, pocket lint, etc. There is a Kurdistani tradition of throwing your self, your whole self, in the water.  It is also a Mitziut tradition. With RH being so late this year (Sept. 29), we'll have to see what water and air temperatures are like, but you may want to consider coming prepared to dunk. Shortly after we conclude davening together, all are welcome to walk the few blocks down to the Lake for the casting off. Gentle Yoga During Yom Kippur During the break on Yom Kippur, David Nathan will again offer some gentle yoga.  All are Invited to Contribute If you have anything to contribute to the holy days, like a song, poem, prayer, etc, which may be exactly what someone else in the room needs to hear, let Rabbi Menachem know by e-mail or call 1.773.531.4001. Thank you and l'shana tovah! Please help us with a contribution if you are able If you can or are able, we welcome your donation to help support Mitziut. Thank you. Click the "Make a Donation" button below or send your donation directly to: Mitziut, 6636 N. Washtenaw, Chicago, IL 60645 Subscribe to Mitziut Powered by groups.yahoo.com The Mitziut Jewish Community mitziut@yahoo.com  773.531.4001