Special Family, Children and Adult Programs

Young Family Programs, ages 7+ and younger
 

These activities are geared towards ages 4-7, though younger children can certainly attend and participate.  All art materials will be provided in advance in the kids bags regardless of age. Please contact Jillian to receive a bag if you did not already pick one up. *2nd graders are welcome to join these as well as the “older” children’s services.

Yom Kippur: Monday September 28
9am-9:30am: (Virtual) Yom Kippur Storytime and Conversation
Led by Or Atid member and Art Educator Jillian Gruentzig.
 

7:20pm (Virtual) Tekiyah Gedolah!
Grab your shofar and join fellow Or Atid members as we give one final blast of the horn together!
 

7:25pm (Virtual) Family Havdalah
Candle provided in gift bag!

Children’s High Holiday Programs, Ages 8-12

 

Yom Kippur: Monday September 28
10am-10:45am  (Virtual) All About Community
Led by Or Atid member Rabbi Rebecca Weinstein.
 

7:20pm (Virtual) Tekiyah Gedolah!
Grab your shofar and join fellow Or Atid members as we give one final blast of the horn together!
 

7:25pm (Virtual) Family Havdalah 
Candle provided in gift bag!

Teen High Holiday Programs, Grades 8-12
 

Teens are always encouraged to participate in the main services, including listening to the Rabbi’s sermons.  These teen programs are supplementary with intention of building our high school connections, identity and community.
 

Yom Kippur: Monday September 28
11:30am-12:30pm (Virtual)  Justice in Action. 
Yom Kippur is not only a day of fasting and forgiveness but also a day of recommitting to social justice.  Join us for this panel of inspiring activists for a discussion on how we can combat racism, anti -Semitism, and fight for justice on many other important, pressing issues.
 

7:20pm (Virtual) Tekiyah Gedolah!
Grab your shofar and join fellow Or Atid members as we give one final blast of the horn together!
 

7:25pm (Virtual) Family Havdalah
Candle provided in gift bag!

Additional Programming for All Ages!

 

Yom Kippur: Monday September 28
5pm-5:30pm (Virtual)  Jonah and the Whale: An interactive telling of the story of Jonah. 
Join Rabbi Polisson and friends for a family-friendly telling of Jonah, the Haftarah for Yom Kippur. Or Atid members will help read and act out this story about forgiveness and self-improvement.  Email Rabbi Polisson to secure your part!
 

7:20pm (Virtual) Tekiyah Gedolah!
Grab your shofar and join fellow Or Atid members as we give one final blast of the horn together!
 

7:25pm (Virtual) Family Havdalah, 7:30pm 
Candle provided in gift bag!