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Dear Nefesh Community,
 In ten days we will enter into the New Year of 5781. Now is the time to reflect on ourselves, on our relationships with our beloveds, and to—and with—our world. This past Shabbat I shared a process of doing an inventory, a cheshbon hanefesh, to prepare to enter the holy days. Here is the link to that teaching
And please join us this Saturday morning for Shabbat! Kids service 9:30am, 10am Torah service. (Register for Saturday Sept 12 Shabbat)
We have an abundance of offerings for these holy days. We are very much looking forward to moving through them with you. We are asking for a donation for each service to help us cover our costs and please know that the amount is customizable so you can donate what you are able. You are most welcome to share with family and friends. https://www.nefeshla.org/high-holy-days-2020/
 We will begin next Thursday 9/17 5-7pm with a New Year contactless drive-through to pick up prayer books. You can also pick up your New Year Delights bag - it is a Nefesh canvas tote filled with delicious fruits and honey and meaningful gifts for the New Year. If you have yet to order one do so right now (or very soon as we need to prepare them for you). We look forward to seeing you in person next Thursday and sharing greetings! St. Be’s 2109 Chickasaw Avenue LA, CA 90041
Rosh Hashanah will begin the next day, Friday night, Erev Shabbat, September 18th. We will enter into the New Year with a walking meditation filled with song, heart, and goodness. You can download the audio meditation service and walk (or sit) where you choose or meet us in person at St. Paul's Commons in Echo Park with the walk around the Echo Park Lake *note the new location. https://saintala.org/ 840 Echo Park Avenue LA, CA 90026
We are delighted to share with you offerings for the Days of Awe in between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. They are invitations to dive deeper and immerse into these holy days:
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Sunday 9/20 - City-Wide Shofar Wave
Nefesh participates in the L.A. Shofar Wave, sponsored by the Jewish Federation and Ikar. Each shul will invite their ba’alei tekiah (shofar blowers) to bring the sound of the shofar as a wave to every corner of our beloved city. Exact timing for our community coming soon - likely close to 3pm.
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Monday 9/21 - Tashlich meditation
Rabbi Susan leads a tashlich audio meditation. You can use the audio on Monday or any day that you choose.
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Tuesday 9/22 7pm - Holding Space
Rabbi Susan holds an open space for you to come with questions and reflections
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Wednesday 9/23 Nefesh Morning Offering
10am on Facebook Live
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Thursday 9/24 - 4pm
Teaching Artist Katie Lipsitt will lead a class in drawing Grief & Gratitude Meditation Doodles, a contemplative drawing class inspired by the themes of this year’s Days of Awe. All ages welcome!
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Saturday 9/26 - 7pm Havdalah and Sound Bath
Rabbi Susan, Duvid, and Sally will lead us out of Shabbat and ready us for Yom Kippur with a beautiful Havdalah service. Then, Musician, Film & TV Composer & Former Shudder to Think Frontman Craig Wedren will offer one of his Sabbath Sessions, an immersive musical meditation of ambient choral music, sampling, and looping resulting in a unique kind of sound bath. http://www.craigwedren.com/sab-sesh
On Yom Kippur afternoon we will collaborate with our friends at the SIJCC to offer an afternoon rich with movement, learning, reflection and heart including a forgiveness discussion, movement, yoga, learning on grief and more. More info to come.
And on the theme of collaborating with SIJCC, please read more about their Jewish Learning Center offerings and our Nefesh Boost Days as part of the program. This is for families with elementary aged children. (https://www.sijcc.net/jlc-registration-2020)
This Thursday at 7pm is a gathering of Jews For Prop 15 aka Schools and Communities First. Come learn more about this important proposition that our community is involved with.
What a full email!
So much coming in the days ahead!
L’shana Tova,
A Good Good Year to you, to your family, friends and beloveds, and to our world!
-Rabbi Susan
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