Tag: Rosh Hashanah

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What: Rosh Hashanah Celebration – Humanistic celebration with live music followed by time for schmoozing. Will Fudeman and David Frumkin (aka Mel and Sol) will be providing live music.

When: Monday evening, September 6, at 5:30pm
(arrive early to enjoy live music while we set up)

Where: Stewart Park Small Pavilion, Ithaca
(masks mandatory)

RSVP to rsvp@kolhaverim.net

Cost: Free for members. Non-member donations gladly accepted.

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Dear Kol Haverim community,

Happy September everyone.  We hope everyone has had a good summer.  For a hot minute towards the end of July, we really thought we were finally emerging from the pandemic – at least here in the Northeast US where vaccination rates are high.  But here we are again with new cases on the rise :-(.

Still, we are very much looking forward to celebrating Rosh Hashanah together in person this year.  But to make sure we have a safe event at which we can all feel comfortable, we have made some changes from our past in-person events.

– This year’s event will be held outdoors at the Small Pavillion at Stewart Park.
– Face masks will be required for everyone in attendance regardless of vaccination status (our musicians may be lowering their masks for singing)
– We should be able to accommodate social distancing of family units as desired.
– We will not be having a pot-luck reception following the event this year (but attendees are welcome to stay and schmooze)
– KH will prepare individual plates with apples/challah/honey instead of having a communal tray.

If these accommodations are not enough for your comfort level, we understand and hope there will soon be a time where we can see you in person.

We hope you can join us, and please feel free to invite your friends. *Please note that Monday, September 6 is also Labor Day.

Please email to rsvp@kolhaverim.net for the zoom link. We look forward to seeing you at our Rosh Hashanah celebration!

Kol Haverim Board 

Dear Kol Haverim Members and Friends,

We hope everyone is doing well (as well as they can), coping with the ups and downs of the pandemic, the hope and dread, the terrible injustice and the brave resistance. The Jewish new year marks a time of rebirth and renewal, a time to remember what is important and to refocus our efforts.

Please join us for Rosh Hashanah evening virtual celebration. The format will be similar to that of our Passover Seder in April, with families participating and sharing from their own homes. Our musicians David and Will (AKA Mel and Saul) will be joining us as well to provide live music. The zoom meeting will open at 6:45pm, with the humanistic service starting around 7pm.

The digital copy of the service as well as additional songs can be found on the resource page HERE.

Please email to rsvp@kolhaverim.net for the zoom link. We look forward to seeing you at our Rosh Hashanah celebration!

Kol Haverim Board 

Sunday, September 29  / Lifelong, 119 West Court St. (map) / 7-9pm

Dear Kol Haverim Members and Friends,

Please join us for Rosh Hashanah evening celebration and potluck reception. Humanistic service with live music followed by light refreshments and time for schmoozing! Will Fudeman and David Frumkin (aka Mel and Sol) will once again be providing music. RSVP appreciated to rsvp@kolhaverim.net

For the potluck reception, we ask Kol Haverim members to contribute a dessert or snack. We ask people with last names beginning with letters A-M to please bring fruit or dessert and those with last names beginning with letters N-Z to please bring a savory snack or finger food. We will provide beverages (and apples, challah, and honey) for everyone to enjoy.

Suggested donation for non-members is $10 per adult or $20 for a family.

Childcare will be available (for children 18 months to 10 years) if requested. To request childcare, please let us know on your RSVP to rsvp@kolhaverim.net by September 22.

As usual, volunteers to help with set-up or clean-up are greatly appreciated. If you have time to come early to help set up chairs or slice apples, or if you can commit to stay afterwards to help with clean-up, please let us know on your RSVP.

Sunday, Sep 9 / Lifelong Center, 119 W. Court St., (map) / 7pm
(Doors will open at 6:45pm)

Dear Kol Haverim Members and Friends,

Please join us for Rosh Hashanah Evening Service and potluck reception. Humanistic service with live music followed by light refreshments and time for schmoozing! Will Fudeman and David Frumkin (aka Mel and Sol) will once again be providing music. RSVP appreciated to rsvp@kolhaverim.net

For the potluck reception, we ask Kol Haverim members to contribute a dessert or snack. We ask people with last names beginning with letters A-M to please bring a savory snack or finger food and those with last names beginning with letters N-Z to please bring fruit or dessert. We will provide beverages (and apples, challah, and honey) for everyone to enjoy.

Suggested donation for non-members is $10 per adult or $20 for a family.

Childcare will be available (for children 18 months to 10 years) if requested. To request childcare, please let us know on your RSVP to rsvp@kolhaverim.net by September 4.

As usual, volunteers to help with set-up or clean-up are greatly appreciated. If you have time to come early to help set up chairs or slice apples, or if you can commit to stay afterwards to help with clean-up, please let us know on your RSVP.

Sunday, Oct 2  / Foundation of Light, 391 Turkey Hill Road (map) / 7-9pm

Dear Kol Haverim Members and Friends,

Please join us for Rosh Hashanah Evening Service and potluck reception. Humanistic service with live music followed by light refreshments and time for schmoozing! Will Fudeman and David Frumkin (aka Mel and Sol) will once again be providing music.

RSVP appreciated to rsvp@kolhaverim.net.

The event is free for members. For non-members the cost is $10 per adult or $20 for a family. Childcare will be available for children (18 months to 10 years). To confirm a childcare space for your child or children, please email rsvp@kolhaverim.net.

We hope everyone can attend. Please spread the word!