Come Home to Mishkon for the
High Holidays!
It’s hard to believe that it’s less than one month until the High Holy Days! We’ve all been eager to gather again in our beloved Sanctuary, and Mishkon is ready — although we could be required by the government or CDC to change plans.
In the meantime, this packet (click here) provides everything you need to know and do to make a smooth return to Mishkon for our heimish and welcoming holy days.
This year, we ask all members and non-members to complete a High Holy Days form, so we can get an accurate count of attendees. You may download, fill, and email your form as an attachment to office@mishkon.org, or you may print, fill, and mail your form to: Mishkon, 201 Hampton Drive, Venice, CA 90291.
For more information, click here.
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Days of Awesomeness: Preparing for the High Holidays
The joy and sweetness we wish for one another at Rosh Hashanah is not only symbolized by apples and honey. Joy and sweetness is what ensues from taking control of our lives and improving ourselves, even little by little. Join Rabbi Katzan for a discussion on how to prepare for the Yamim Nora’im, the High Holidays, perhaps better translated as the “Days of Awesomeness.” We will reflect on classical Jewish wisdom and explore ways we can make these holidays meaningful and significant.
Topic: Days of Awesomeness: Preparing for the High Holidays
Date: Sunday, August 22, 2021
Time: 11:00 a.m. Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82650249948
Meeting ID: 826 5024 9948
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Selichot: It’s Never Too Late to Become Who You Might Have Been
Saturday, August 28 at 8:15 p.m. on Zoom
This quotation by George Elliot captures the essence of the Yamim Nora'im, Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. We rev up our self-reflection and get into the mood on Saturday night with the Selichot service before the holiday begins.
This year, we will gather on Zoom Saturday night, August 28, at 8:15 p.m. for Havdallah, followed by a movie and discussion to warm our minds to T'shuvah/Repentance. We will then enjoy a brief Selichot service to warm our hearts to the traditional healing melodies of our liturgy for the holidays. Our new cantor, Noam Fields-Myer, will lead.
This year, more than most, we need each other's presence - even on Zoom. Let's kick off the holidays together!
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Mishkon Loves Babies! And Photos of Babies!
We are planning a photo spread of our new babies in the issue of the Galim that we hand out at the High Holy Days. If you know of any Mishkon babies (including perhaps your own!) who were born since the last High Holy Days, please have the baby’s parents send a photo of the baby alone or with his or her family to office@mishkon.org.
We look forward to including all our new babies so that our Mishkon community can ooh and aah and celebrate with the babies’ parents! We’d like the photos by Monday, August 23.
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Calling All High Holy Days Ushers!
Mishkon needs you to volunteer for the important role of Usher. Join this group of dedicated volunteers who enhance the worship experience for members and visitors alike. Contact Head Usher Sol Ortasse to find out more.
Email Sol at solly@aol.com, call or text him at 310-729-9674, or leave a message at the office (310-392-3029x4) with your name, phone number, and the best time for him to call you.
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Craving Indoor, Guarded Parking When You Come to Mishkon?
Renaissance (Clown) Building Parking:
Enter on Navy west of Main
$1.50 every 20 minutes, $12 maximum
3110 S. Main St. Plaza:
Enter on Barnard Way west of Main
$2 every 20 minutes. Or $12 all day
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How Is This Hole Like My Life?
This hole in the pavement appeared a couple of months ago, when the cement plug that had been covering it broke away. What do we do about it—and what does it mean? For the latest installment from the Building and Grounds Committee, click here.
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Learn to Leyn! Torah Readers Wanted!
We are seeking people willing to learn and sing the Torah readings on Shabbat morning. This is an honored tradition, and all it requires is an ability to read Hebrew, a little time to learn the melody (trope) for that week, and a heart filled with joy as you fulfill the mitzvah of reading Torah on behalf of the community. If you are interested but unfamiliar with the trope, we will help you learn it. Please be in touch with Rabbi Katzan for more information.
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