High Holy Days 2023/5784

EHRS High Holy Day Appeal for 2023/5784
Please click here for the 2023 application form

For charities to be included in EHRS’ HHD Appeal, they need to fall into one of the following categories:
Tikkun Atzmi: The repair and improvement of ourselves and of our own community.
Tikkun Ami: Support of Jews both in the UK and abroad.
Tikkun Olam: Helping repair the wider community.

Criteria for Inclusion:
The chosen charity should reflect the ethos and values of EHRS.
Large, national and multinational charities will only be considered for inclusion if the application is for a specific project(s) that meet the agreed criteria.
The Tzedakah Committee should be satisfied that the money raised through the HHD Appeal for a chosen charity will “make a difference” and be put towards projects specified by the charity.
The chosen charity/organisation must be willing to engage in an ongoing relationship with EHRS. This would include agreeing to speak at EHRS – in a service or in an education or community forum as agreed with both parties.
Charities are not eligible to apply if they have been included in the previous year’s HHD Appeal.

Please note:
Charities who submit an application should be aware that both EHRS’ Honorary Officers and Synagogue Council will agree to, and have the final say on, all charities included in the HHD Appeal.
Please do not include additional marketing materials with your application as you will be contacted should these be required.

During the course of each year the synagogue receives many requests for donations for various causes. We tend to keep these until the High Holy Days and then ask the various charities to make an application to us, preferably with a project. A tzedakah group, made up of people from the community, men and women and of different age groups, then meets and chooses from those applications, charities to support which they believe will speak to all interests in the community.
We had 25 charities to consider. The charities were divided into 3 categories: – Tikkun Atzmi, Tikkun Ami & Tikkun Olam.
The tzedakah group recommends the following charities for the coming appeal:

Tikkun Atzmi – the repair & improvement of ourselves & our local community

GIFT – GIFT’s vision is community engaged, supported and empowered by the gift of giving. The Giving Kitchen at GIFT with the help of volunteers aims to provide a hot meal to 300 people each week, to support vulnerable people who are old, ill or suffering from severe mental health issues, and unable to prepare their own meals.
My Yard – My Yard supports over 80 families in temporary accommodation on some of Harrows most deprived housing estates. The need for a new fridge freezer will help to continue their work in providing food parcels and support to these families.
Resource – Resource is the only organisation that helps people from across the Jewish Community exclusively with their job search. Recruiting professional volunteers and facilitators are needed to provide training and work shop sessions.

Tikkun Ami – the support of Jews both in the UK and abroad

Hadassah UK – Hadassah UK is dedicated to raising funds for the Hadassah Medical Organisation in Jerusalem and promoting its medical and scientific excellence. They are supporting 2 projects, Hadassah Hospital’s Humanitarian recent Medical Mission in Lublin, Poland and on the Ukranian border, and the New Helmsley Paediatric bone marrow transplantation at Hadassah Hospital in Jerusalem.
Krembo Wings – The mission of Krembo Wings is to build a world in which children and youth of any ability actualise their right to development, inclusion and visibility. Help is needed for the South Tel Aviv branch to enable the youth to find a place in their community, and provide social activities to help impact their lives.
Meketa – Meketa was set up to assist the thousands of Jews who remain in Gondar Ethiopia and who live in dire poverty. Their new project for the Jewish children in Gondar is to provide a biology lab, to continue their education.

Tikkun Olam – helping to repair the wider world

Bloody Good Period – BGP has worked with over 100 partner organisations to provide period products to those who are least able to afford them. Bloody Good Education is a programme that provides sexual and reproductive health information to refugee and asylum seeking women. Help is needed to provide online sessions.
Chain of Hope – Chain of Hope provides vital cardiac care to children from war-torn and developing countries. The charity is planning 4 medical missions to Jordan to treat refugee children, providing potentially life saving cardiac treatment.
Our Second Home – Our Second Home is a youth movement that empowers refugees and migrants to flourish in a place that they call home. Their new project, for their first ‘Leaders Retreat’ will bring together young refugee leaders to offer specialised training and develop as a resilient community of leaders.

To read more about these charities please click here, and to make your donation please click here

TUESDAY 27 SEPTEMBER 2021 – SECOND DAY ROSH HASHANAH

Where Zoom is mentioned, please refer to your member’s hard copy of the HHD Brochure or email admin@ehrs.uk for details

Shacharit and Musaf Service, 10:30-12:45
Beit Tefillah
The morning service includes the reading of Torah, the Akedah, with Abraham and Isaac, and Haftarah with the D’var Torah given by Rabbi Debbie Young-Somers, continuing with the special service for Rosh Hashanah where we again hear the haunting and inspiring sound of the Shofar and build upon the significance of the New Year. Livestreamed on the Classic Channel

Bite of Apple & Honey Torah Study, 10:30-11:30
Upper Synagogue  
Rosh Hashanah is framed by the stories of Ishmael and Isaac. This year, join Rabbi Jackie Tabick at EHRS or on Zoom as we go deeper into the text of the Hagar and Akedah narratives and the tough issues these Torah portions raise.

Earth’s Birthday Family Service, 10:30-11:30
Community Centre
This service is for young people up to age 10 and their families, led by Rabbi Debbie and Marian Cohen. Together we are going to create a birthday for the world in the tradition of Rosh Hashanah. Celebrate another year in the life of your planet.

Earth’s Birthday Youth Activities, 10:30-11:30  
Beit Midrash  
Join EHRS Youth Leader Jack Murphy to celebrate the Earth on her traditional birthday. For young people aged 11+.

WEDNESDAY 5 OCTOBER 2022 – YOM KIPPUR
FAST ENDS 19:16

Where Zoom is mentioned, please refer to your member’s hard copy of the HHD Brochure or email admin@ehrs.uk for details

CLASSIC SERVICES

Shacharit, 10:30-13:30
Beit Tefillah and the Upper Synagogue
The morning service to take us on a journey of Teshuvah, Atonement, which includes the reading of Torah and Haftarah and with the Sermon given by Rabbi Jackie Tabick, Head of the Movement for Reform Judaism Beit Din. This service will be Livestreamed on the Classic Channel.

Musaf, 13:45-15:35
Beit Tefillah
Our Musaf service is the dramatic service in which we remember the Temple service for Yom Kippur and as part of recognising the loss and development from this ritual, we remember those who lost or dedicated their lives for Kiddush HaShem (the sanctification of God’s name). We will include new remembrances from the upcoming Reform Judaism Machzor. This service will be Livestreamed on the Classic Channel.

Minchah, 15:35-17:05
Beit Tefillah
The Yom Kippur Afternoon service focuses around the reading of the Book of Jonah. Led by Rabbi Jackie Tabick. This service will be Livestreamed on the Classic Channel.

Yizkor, 17:15-18:00
Beit Tefillah & Upper Synagogue
Our memorial service to remember our loved ones who are no longer with us including the reading of the names of those we have lost this year. Led by EHRS Emeritus Rabbi Steven Katz in the Beit Tefillah and Classic Channel with sermon given by Rabbi Steven. Also led by Rabbi Mark Goldsmith in the Upper Synagogue with sermon given by Rabbi Mark.

Neilah, 18:10-19:15
Beit Tefillah
Our concluding service for Yom Kippur led by  our Rabbis as the Gates of Repentance draw to a close. This service will be Livestreamed on the Classic Channel.

Havdallah, 19:16-19:21
At the end of the Yom Kippur fast we all join together for the short concluding ceremony for Yom Kippur and the very first act of building our Sukkah. This service will be Livestreamed on the Classic Channel.

FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

Early Years Service, 09:30-10:15
Community Centre
Our active service with songs and Shofar is created for children aged 0-6 and their families, led by Rabbi Mark.

Stay and Schmooze, 10:15-12:00 
Community Centre
We invite you to hang out following the Early Years Service or before or after the Primary Years Service, for conversation for adults and craft for the children.

Primary Years Service, 10:45-11:45
Community Centre
Our family service for anyone aged 6-11 and their families, led by Rabbi Debbie, with our up close Torah reading using EHRS’s own TorahCam.

Youth Service, 14:00-14:45
Community Centre
Especially for people aged 11+ and their families, Rabbi Mark and EHRS Youth Leader, Jack Murphy, lead this musical Yom Kippur service with real life stories on the theme of forgiveness.

Youth Stay and Schmooze, 14:45-15:45
Community Centre
Stay for ten minutes or the whole session with EHRS Youth Leader, Jack Murphy, with all kinds of activities for Yom Kippur to help to give the day meaning and interest.

Yizkor Space for Young People, 17:15-18:30
Community Centre
While the Yizkor services take place Marian Cohen and EHRS Youth Leader, Jack Murphy have created a space for children and young people to be together on Yom Kippur. During the session we will explore what it means to remember someone special and how in our lives we can deal with loss and change when it happens.

Neilah and Havdallah for Young People, 18:30-19:21
Beit Midrash  
EHRS Youth Leader Jack Murphy and Marian Cohen bring Yom Kippur to a close with a special session of talk, prayer and craft to help young people of all ages to end Yom Kippur with meaning. You will also help to hold the Havdallah candles for the whole community at 19:16.

Yom Kippur Bedtime Story 18:45-19:05
On Zoom
Sarah Koster, EHRS Young Families Lead shares a story to complete the day of Yom Kippur for those who are heading to bed at this time. Join Sarah on Zoom at home.

FOR ADULTS PARALLEL TO CLASSIC SERVICES

Yom Kippur B’Bayit, 12:00-13:00
Zoom & Facebook
Join EHRS members Kevin Darvill and Andie Lucas live on Zoom or on the EHRS Facebook page for Yom Kippur B’Bayit (at home), an engaging Yom Kippur experience with conversation, stories, & reflections.

Neshamah Avodah, 14:00-14:45
Upper Synagogue
Experience a meditative journey through the Yom Kippur Temple service using Yoga and Jewish meditation with Lisa Morris and Rabbi Jackie Tabick.

No Beer Still a Shiur – How is Yom Kippur anything like Purim?! 15:00-15:40
Upper Synagogue & on Zoom
The Talmud says Yom Kippur is like Purim – how does that work, and what does it mean for different Jewish communities and how they mark Yom Kippur? Join Rabbi Debbie whether you are a regular or a newbie to our Young Adults Beer and Shiur monthly learning. This will also be Livestreamed on the Learning and Soul Channel.

Talmud study session, 15:40-16:25
Upper Synagogue & on Zoom
Rabbi Mark will take you into the discussions of our Rabbis two thousand years ago into what they made of Yom Kippur.  In the style of EHRS’s fortnightly popular Talmud Class. This will also be Livestreamed on the Learning & Soul Channel.

Yom Kippur Discussion 16:30-17:05
Upper Synagogue & on Zoom
Do you have a favourite reading or prayer from the Machzor that speaks to you each year? Or that you’ve particularly noticed this year? Bring it along for an informal exploration of some of our favourite pieces, whether liturgy or reflection, with Rabbi Debbie. This will also be Livestreamed on the Learning & Soul Channel.

This Year I am remembering – a personal Yizkor, 17:15-18:00
Beit Midrash & on Zoom
A special Yizkor service, led by Rabbi Debbie, in which we will pray and take time in small groups to remember those we have lost. For those who attended our Soul Candles session in Elul this will be an opportunity to light your candle. This will also be Livestreamed on the Learning & Soul Channel.

Meditative Neilah, 18:10-19:15
Upper Synagogue
Join our Rabbis for an opportunity to experience the closing of the gates in a quiet space with prayer, poetry, Kabbalistic mystical text and Jewish meditation, enabling us to take the closing hour into our souls.