Our special Selichot program includes dynamic and engaging learning for seekers of knowledge of all ages, a delicious communal dinner (register below for dinner!), and meaningful services. 

Selichot Program:

• 4:30pm, Selichot Schmooze: snack, talk, and engage with the Elul Project, Deepening Roots activity 
• 4:30pm, Founders Gathering: reflecting on our Shir Hadash roots and engaging in the Elul Project (Founders, please RSVP to Trista)
• 5:15pm, Adult Learning Session in the Chapel - “Deepening Roots” Workshop & Text Study: As we enter the holidays, let’s explore, reflect and nurture the foundations that sustain our lives and connections. Join Rabbi Nico and Cantor Devorah on a great opportunity to prepare and enter the season. 
• 5:15pm, Teen Activities: Join SALTY in creating Apple, honey and cheese charcuterie boards and a special scavenger hunt.
• 5:15pm, Youth (K-6th) Activities: creativity, movement, and fun as we engage our youth with hands-on Selichot activities.
• 5:15pm, Tot (age 2 to Pre-K) Activities: fun, joyful, and engaging, let's get those wiggles out with age-appropriate fun while we play and enjoy Selichot activities together.
• 6:30pm, Dinner: enjoy 'Breakfast for Dinner' on the patio (registration required, $24 per adult, $12 per youth, $8 per tot)
• 7:15pm, Service with Havdalah & Changing of the Torah Covers
• 7:45pm, Dessert and Elul Project Art
• 8:15pm, Adult Learning Session: ”Don’t Forget the Hope” - As the famous Israeli song says: Don’t uproot what is planted, and don't forget the hope - How do we show up when we feel depleted? How can the High Holidays become a powerful conduit to replenish our hope reserves? Led By Rabbi Nico.
• 8:15pm, Youth Movie: enjoy the movie UP and snuggle UP with your blanket, pillow, some snacks.
• 9:30pm, Selichot Evening Service 

Register below for Selichot - we look forward to having you join us for an engaging evening of learning, community, and joyful preparation for this special season. Our robust Selichot evening is a can't-miss path to helping all ages connect meaningfully with our Jewish cycle of return and preparation for the High Holy Days ahead

ELUL PROJECT: DEEPENING ROOTS 

Roots are the foundation and the sustainment of life. Flourishing and reaching higher requires deep roots and so we invite you to engage weekly in our Elul Project- a great opportunity to reflect on the roots we have and we want to deepen. 

Each week, beginning the week of August 25th, a prompt will be emailed inviting you to participate. Please add a word, a phrase, a text, a picture - your connection to our deepening roots - in the Sanctuary Lobby. Feel free to visit at your convenience during business hours or on Shabbat to participate. The project will culminate on Selichot when we gather as a community to share a moment of awe for the roots that weave us together.