From the Sun City Independent
Posted Thursday, September 19, 2024 5:00 am
Russ Robbins blows the shofar with Rabbi Dana Evan Kaplan and Cantor Baruch Koritan at Temple Beth Shalom of the West Valley.
Temple Beth Shalom of the West Valley is welcoming non-members to participate in its High Holy Days services in October.
Cost to attend all services will be $200 per person, and tickets are required for all events. Tickets will not be sold at the door. Reservations can be made by calling the Temple office at 623-977-3240, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
High Holy Days services will be conducted by Rabbi Dana Evan Kaplan and Cantor Baruch Koritan at Temple Beth Shalom of the West Valley, 12202 N. 101st Ave.
“We pray that we may gain wisdom and understanding, and be able to conquer fear and despair. Our goal during these prayer services is nothing less than to light up the universe with the joy of wholeness, of freedom and of peace,” said Rabbi Kaplan.
Visit tbsaz.org for the High Holy Days schedule. Rosh Hashanah starts Oct. 2 and commemorates the creation of the world and marks the beginning of the Days of Awe, a 10-day period of introspection and repentance that culminates Oct. 12 in the Yom Kippur holiday, also known as the Day of Atonement.
The Temple Beth Shalom Sisterhood is hosting a Break the Fast at about 6:30 p.m. Oct. 12 following Yom Kippur services. Call 623-977-3240 to make reservations by Oct. 8. Cost is $20 per person with no charge for children 12 and younger.
Visit templebethshalomaz@gmail.com.
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