In the month of Elul*, before the year renews on Rosh Hashanah, we have the opportunity to prepare - individually and in community - for the transition and transformation of a new cycle of the calendar, the seasons, and the moon. This intentional preparation deepens the experience and possibilities inside the High Holy Days. The […]
High Holy Days Book Group for Kin Our spiritual preparation for the High Holy Days begins with a book group for Nefesh Kin to explore the book THIS IS REAL AND YOU ARE COMPLETELY UNPREPARED by Rabbi Alan Lew. The text moves you through the spiritual depth of this time week by week. The discussion […]
Kol Nidre Choir for Kin Six years ago we started what has become a Nefesh tradition: a Kol Nidre Community Choir. Sally will be guiding you through learning the language, melody and harmony of this beautiful prayer and the Avinu Malkeinu so that we can sing them all together on Erev Yom Kippur (Wednesday, October […]
Starting May 13, both to meet a request from our community for more regular daily prayer practice and to create a supportive space for mourners who are saying Kaddish, including Rabbi Susan and her family, we are launching a weekly Tuesday Morning Shacharit Minyan. You can join in person at St. Paul's Commons or on […]