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President's Message


Dear Community,
 
It is difficult to believe that September is upon us. Where exactly did the year go? Once again, we enter the month of Elul and the High Holy Days are upon us. Unlike recent years, we can once again hold services in-person at St. Mark’s in Los Olivos. As those who have attended services at St. Mark’s know, the windows and doors can be opened to allow fresh air to flow through. In fact, if the weather is chilly, please bring a sweater, especially for the evening services. For those unable to attend, for whatever reason, we will have a one-way Zoom set up. This means you can hear and see the Rabbi but not interact. If you would like to participate this way, please drop me a line.
 
What excites me greatly – the return of our highly successful Erev Rosh Hashanah potluck and our Break-the-fast at the conclusion of Neilah (end of Yom Kippur). More details will follow but here are the basics: 
  • Sunday, Sept. 25 @5:30 is the potluck followed by services at 7:00
  • Wednesday, Oct. 5 potluck after Neilah (to break the fast!!)
    • In past years, the Break-the-fast potluck has been complete with many families’ favorite kugels!!! So many different recipes, Ashkenazic and Sephardic – all a delight.
 
For those of you who have seen or heard Rabbi Debi’s sermons and Cantor Judy’s amazing voice, you know HHD services will be personally meaningful. For me, Rosh Hoshana and Yom Kippur are time for reflection and forgiveness and to forge a new or different path. I’ve always felt it a renewal of body and spirit.
 
If at any time you have questions or concerns, please drop me a line. Please know, we will have security present for all services. 
 
I hope life is treating you kindly and I look forward to seeing many of you soon.
 

Susie
 

How to RSVP for the Pre Erev Rosh Hashanah service potluck

It will be so good to get together to usher in the high holy days with a delightful potluck. For planning and set up purposes, we need to know how many are coming and what they are bringing for our meal.

To RSVP please use this link to email Shoshanah susanmori2@aol.com and provide the following information by Friday September 23rd:
  • Names of everyone in your group
  • What you are bringing – if it is gluten free, please label it as such for our teens who cannot eat gluten
Please note vax records are not required. 
We look forward to seeing everyone there! 
 
 

Tikkun Olam
Repairing the World
At the Mary Jane McCord Planned Parenthood Book Sale 
September 15th-25th  


For years before Covid, SYVJC collected books for the annual Planned Parenthood fundraising book sale. Starting Thursday September 15th and continuing through Sunday September 25th, like a huge “pop-up” used bookstore, it will be held at Santa Barbara’s Earl Warren Exhibit Hall, just off the 101 @ the Las Positas exit. There will be100,000 books in 50 easy-to-find categories. Please visit https://www.ppcccbooksale.com/ for details on the hours on each day of the sale.

If you wish to have the best option of finding the book(s) of your choice, plan on going on opening night, September 15th from 4 to 9 PM. There is an $30 admission fee that night only.  On all other days there is no admission charge.

For more information: please contact SYVJC member Ari Weaver at weaver.ari@gmail.com.
 
 

Welcome Samuel Ching Turpin!


Mazel Tov to Susan Tova and Lawrence Clevenson on the birth of her grandson, Samuel Ching Turpin who was born Saturday, August 27, 2022 at 7:18am at Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara. He was 8 pounds, 15 ounces and 22 inches long at birth. His proud parents are Susan’s son Ethan Turpin and his wife  Weslie Ching.
 

Jewish Free Loan

Jewish Free Loan has recently expanded its service area to include Santa Barbara County, offering 0%, interest, no fee personal/emergency loans to those who need assistance. Loans can be used for rent, moving expenses, medical or dental bills, car repair, childcare, debt consolidation and more. Applicants must have a steady income. Loans for up to $15,000 are available with guarantors. Visit jfla.org/santa-barbara to learn more and apply or call 323-761-8830. 

Mark Your Calendar

 
 
 
  • September 25th - 5:30 pm Pre Rosh Hashanah Potluck
                 7:00 pm Rosh Hashanah Service
  • September 26th - 10:00 am Rosh Hashanah Service followed by Tashlich
  • October 4th - 6:00 pm Kol Nidre Service 
  • October 5th - 
                   10:00 am Yom Kippur service
                    3:30 pm Journey Stories
                    4:15 pm Yizkor
                    5:30 pm Neilah followed by Break the Fast potluck
  • October 15th - Sukkot service time tba
The Santa Ynez Valley Jewish Community offers Adult Education and other Jewish activities for all in our community. If you require financial assistance to participate in any of these non-fundraising activities, we welcome you to contact our board President,  Susie Pierson. 






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