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HIGH HOLY DAYS 2024
ימים נוראים תשפ"ה
See also our Sukkot & Simchat Torah page at dortikvah.org/sukkot
SCHEDULE
Rosh Hashanah | 10/2 - 10/5
Yom Kippur | 10/11 - 10/12
• All services free to attend
• No signup required
• Childcare provided at times marked with an asterisk (*)
There will also be a Sefardi Minyan on Yom Kippur in the Gilston Chapel. See details HERE
Thank you to Linda & David Gilston for sponsoring flowers for Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, and Simchat Torah.
OUR CHAZZAN
Rabbi Jonah Sieger is a sought-after Chazzan from Highland Park, NJ. He studied at the Belz School of Jewish Music, where he received instruction from Cantor Joseph Malovany and Cantor Sherwood Goffin. During his time there, he acquired a deep understanding of the art and nuances of the Nusach Hatefilah.
Originally hailing from Los Angeles, Rabbi Sieger completed two years of Yeshiva at Yeshivat Har Etzion. He is a graduate of Yeshiva University, where he studied under Rav Michael Rosensweig, Rabbi Mayer Twersky, and Rabbi Daniel Feldman among others, and received his Semicha from RIETS.
Rabbi Sieger completed his master's degree at the Azrieli School of Jewish Education. Rabbi Sieger is a 4th grade Rebbe at Yavneh Academy in Paramus, NJ.
HONORS LIST
To contribute any of the honors available below, either for yourself or someone else, please contact David Rosenberg at dmr964@yahoo.com
Honors are available for Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and Simchat Torah.
The list below is updated regularly.
ERUV TAVSHILIN
Eruv Tavshilin is a halachic practice that allows food to be cooked on Yom Tov for use on the following Shabbat. This should be performed on Erev Rosh Hashanah, Wednesday 10/2.
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Take a plate with one whole challah or matzah and either a piece of cooked fish, cooked meat, or a hard-boiled egg
2. Recite the Beracha and recital below (PDF here)
The Eruv foods may not be eaten before Shabbat. It is a good idea to wrap the matzah/challah and cooked item to separate them from other foods.
NOTE:
It is only permissible to cook from a pre-existent flame, i.e. one that was lit before Yom Tov.
MIKVAH DETAILS
There is a widespread minhag (custom) to immerse in a mikvah before Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. The Mikvah at BSBI at 182 Rutledge Ave, 29403 will be open for men on Wednesday, Erev Rosh Hashanah (10/2) until 2:00 PM, and on Friday, Erev Yom Kippur (10/11) until 3:00 PM.
Recommended Donation $18. Bring your own towel. No Appointment Needed.
🕯️CANDLE LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS🕯️
• Erev Rosh Hashanah - Wednesday 10/2
Light candles between 5:49pm and 6:44pm. Light a 48+ hour candle prior (for use on both subsequent nights).
Recite the following berachot:
בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה אַדֹנָ-י אֱ-לֹהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם אֲשֶׁר קִדְּשָׁנוּ בְּמִצְוֹתָיו וְצִוָּנוּ לְהַדְלִיק נֵר שֶׁל שַׁבָּת וְשֶׁל יוֹם טוֹב
בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה אַדֹנָ-י אֱ-לֹהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם שֶׁהֶחֱיָנוּ וְקִיְּמָנוּ וְהִגִּיעָנוּ לִזְּמַן הַזֶּה
• Second Night Rosh Hashanah - Thursday 10/3
Light candles a) only after nightfall (7:38pm) and b) from an existing flame.
Recite the following berachot (when reciting Shehechiyanu tonight, have in mind a new fruit that one should eat after Kiddush):
בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה אַדֹנָ-י אֱ-לֹהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם אֲשֶׁר קִדְּשָׁנוּ בְּמִצְוֹתָיו וְצִוָּנוּ לְהַדְלִיק נֵר שֶׁל יוֹם טוֹב
בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה אַדֹנָ-י אֱ-לֹהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם שֶׁהֶחֱיָנוּ וְקִיְּמָנוּ וְהִגִּיעָנוּ לִזְּמַן הַזֶּה
• Erev Shabbat, Second Day Rosh Hashanah - Friday 10/4
Light candles a) between 5:47pm and 6:41pm, and b) from an existing flame.
Recite the following beracha:
בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה אַדֹנָ-י אֱ-לֹהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם אֲשֶׁר קִדְּשָׁנוּ בְּמִצְוֹתָיו וְצִוָּנוּ לְהַדְלִיק נֵר שֶׁל שַׁבָּת
• Erev Yom Kippur, Erev Shabbat - Friday 10/11
Light candles between 5:40pm and 6:33pm. (If you will be making Havdalah at home, leave a 24+ hour candle lit over Yom Kippur.)
Recite the following berachot:
בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה אַדֹנָ-י אֱ-לֹהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם אֲשֶׁר קִדְּשָׁנוּ בְּמִצְוֹתָיו וְצִוָּנוּ לְהַדְלִיק נֵר שֶׁל שַׁבָּת וְשֶׁל יוֹם הַכִּיפּוּרִים
בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה אַדֹנָ-י אֱ-לֹהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם שֶׁהֶחֱיָנוּ וְקִיְּמָנוּ וְהִגִּיעָנוּ לִזְּמַן הַזֶּה
TASHLICH
Tashlich this year will be on the first day of Rosh Hashanah (Thursday, 10/3) at 5:45pm at the Rosenthal's (2221 Portside Way). Copies of the text will be provided.
The full text of Tashlich can be found here
T'ZOM GEDALIA - FAST OF GEDALIA
On the third of Tishrei we observe a fast day commemorating the murder of Gedalia ben Achikam, governor of the Jews in the holy land after the Babylonians destroyed the first temple. His passing in year 3338 (423 BCE) led to the exile of the remaining Jews and to the subsequent death of thousands. This year, since the day after Rosh Hashanah falls on Shabbat, the fast is observed on Sunday.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6TH
6:05am - Fast Begins
8:00am - Selichot
8:30am - Shacharit
6:25pm - Mincha / Maariv
7:34pm - Fast Ends
KAPPAROT - כפרות
Kapparot is an important traditional ritual, which has been performed between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur throughout the Jewish world for over 1400 years.
Whilst for many this ritual consists of the use of a chicken, many others have the custom of doing this with charity money that amounts to the value of a chicken (some use multiples of 18 - Chai), which is then donated in its place with the same result achieved.
This custom should ideally be performed at home, find the instructions and text HERE
For those who won't otherwise be performing this custom, we are offering to do this on your behalf on Erev Yom Kippur, visit www.dortikvah.org/kapparot to sign up.
THE LAWS OF YOM KIPPUR
All activities that are forbidden on Shabbat are forbidden on Yom Kippur.
All adults over the age of Bar/Bat Mitzvah are also biblically obligated to abstain from the following five activities from 6:33 pm on Friday until 7:32 pm on Shabbat:
1. All eating and drinking. Those with a medical condition that could deteriorate and endanger their lives as a result of fasting are exempt from fasting on Yom Kippur. If eating or drinking is necessary, it should be done in measured amounts at specific intervals. Consult the Rabbi for detailed guidance and advice.
We offer FastAid slow-release caffeine, ibuprofen, and acetaminophen (Tylenol) tablets. The pills begin releasing after 10-12 hours and continue for 12 hours. Suggested donation $10 per dose, all proceeds benefit the Kollel of Toronto. Visit or contact the office to purchase.
2. Any washing for pleasure (we wash only until our knuckles for Netilat Yadayim), soiled hands may be rinsed in cold water
3. Wearing leather footwear
4. The application of oils and creams to the body
5. Marital relations
YOM KIPPUR YIZKOR PLEDGES
Yizkor will be recited on Yom Kippur - Shabbat, October 12th.
During Yizkor, we ask that in the merit of the charity we will give (or have given) in memory of our loved ones', their neshama should be elevated. You can fulfill this pledge HERE
Alternatively, send a check to 1645 Raoul Wallenberg Blvd, Charleston SC, 29407.
For all pledges (of any amount), you can include the names of your loved ones in our upcoming Dor Tikvah Yizkor Booklet for Yom Kippur 5785. The latest edition of the booklet can be viewed here
Deadline for Yizkor Booklet Submissions: Monday, October 7
We are grateful to Linda and David Gilston for sponsoring the Yom Kippur 5785 edition of the Yizkor Book in memory of Janet Gilston, Ruth Gilston, Hyman Gilston, Bernice Salowe, Martin Korenthal, and Bruce Korenthal.
SUKKOT & SIMCHAT TORAH 5785
Visit our Sukkot and Simchat Torah page at dortikvah.org/sukkot for the schedule, Torah Tours information, Yizkor details, and all you to know about our events including;
The Sukkah Hop, Candy Sukkah Building, Sukkah BBQ Shindig, our Simchat Torah Extravaganza with sushi and pizza, and more!
This Simchat Torah marks the yahrzeit of those tragically murdered in the terror attacks on Simchat Torah 5784. As we celebrate the joy of our Torah, we will include a special, slow kumzits hakafah in memory of the victims.
LULAV & ETROG ORDERS
Order Options: • Standard Set - $54 • Premium Set - $72 • Extra Aravot - $8
Visit dortikvah.org/lulav to order your set
Order Deadline: September 26th (Thursday before Rosh Hashanah).
Home Delivery Option: For added convenience, our supplier offers home delivery at an additional cost of approximately $22 for UPS Ground shipping. If you're interested in this option, you can visit their website, Esrog Headquarters. By making a purchase through this affiliate link, you're also supporting Dor Tikvah. You can also purchase a pop-up Sukkah and Schach there.
ROSH HASHANAH CARE PACKAGES
Do you have a child, grandchild, or friend at college or in the military?
Send them a loving Jewish package for Rosh Hashanah. The parcel includes: Dining In Challah, honey, apple, kippah, prayer overview, candles, candlelighting guide, and well wishes from our community and Rabbi.
Order by Monday, September 23.
$35 each (inc. nationwide delivery), limited quantities available.
To order or to volunteer to help with this special project, contact the office
