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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 website (which will be getting a complete overhaul soon) 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 2012/5772
Yes, these will be our 10th High Holy Days, and they kick off our 10th anniversary year celebration, culminating next Fall with our 10th anniversary!
As always there are no tickets or reservations required for the High Holy Days. No one should be barred from participating in this important spiritual holiday for financial reasons.
We ask each person to make a donation to whatever extent they can. The suggested range is $1--1000. More or less will be accepted.
Rabbi-ing by Reb Menachem Cohen and cantorializing by Layni Myers.
At 1545 W Morse, SE corner
United Church of Rogers Park
DETAILS
Dates and Tmes
- Erev Rosh HaShanah: Sunday, September 16th
6:41 pm Candle Lighting
7:00 pm Rosh HaShana prayers
- Rosh HaShanah Day: Monday, September 17th
10:00 am Rosh HaShana prayers
2:00 pm Lunch (provided)
3:30 pm Tashlich at Greenleaf Beach (see below for more explanation!)
- Kol Nidre: Tuesday, September 25th
6:25 pm Candle lighting followed immediately by Kol Nidre prayers
- Yom Kippur is the 26th
10 am Yom Kippur Prayers
~2:00 pm Break, with light yoga by David Nathan
4:45 pm Mincha/Afternoon prayers
6:00 pm Yizkor
6:30 pm Ne'ilah/Concluding prayers
7:22 pm Final Shofar, followed by Break Fast (provided)
Sukkot begins Sunday night, Sept 30 and Simchat Torah Monday, Oct 8.
Details of Mitziut celebrations coming soon.
Checks can be sent to:
Mitziut
c/o Katie Vogel
1400 W Summerdale Unit 3e
Chicago, IL 60640
Location
- High Holy Days are located at the United Church of Rogers Park
- Parking available in the lot across the street except for Erev Rosh HaShana--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 1400 W. Summerdale Unit 3e, Chicago, IL 60640
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 somewhat late this year (Sept. 17), 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.
Checks can be sent to:
Mitziut
c/o Katie Vogel
1400 W Summerdale Unit 3e
Chicago, IL 60640
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