ONLINERosh Hashanah Services: In Nature and on Zoom

Ma’yan Tikvah’s High Holiday services are always unique because they are primarily outdoors. This year, we are planning to maintain in-person outdoor components while keeping people safe from COVID-19 and insect-borne diseases. Outdoor experiences will be supplemented with Zoom services and programs.

When you register, you will see a list of all the options and will be able to check those services and programs you wish to attend. Since we are limiting the size of in-person groups, please only check those you actually plan to attend. Locations for in-person events will be announced closer to the holidays.

Friday, Sept. 18:

• 6:30 p.m.: Erev Rosh Hashanah Seder and Dinner (Zoom together for Rosh Hashanah candle-lighting, blessings, seder and schmoozing over dinner)

Saturday, Sept. 19:

• Various start times from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m.: Attend one of several walks with different leaders in different locations. Some will be family-friendly and others geared toward adults. Walks will be led by Rabbi Katy Allen, Eric Bloomstein and either Emily Nadel or Lizzy Cantor, outdoor Jewish educators.
• 12-1:30 p.m.: Zoom service with Torah reading, traditional prayers, discussion and shofar blowing

Sunday, Sept. 20:

• Various start times from 9:00 to11:30 a.m.: Morning walks with meditation, tashlich and shofar blowing. Attend one of several walks with different leaders in different locations. All will be family-friendly. Walks will be led by Rabbi Katy Allen and Emily Nadel or Lizzy Cantor, our outdoor Jewish educators.