Sunday, September 20
5:30pm Erev Yom Kippur Family Service in the Sanctuary
Suggested for families with elementary school age children. Includes the familiar prayers and melodies of the season that invite us to reflect, repent and recharge. In lieu of a sermon, a story with a High Holy Days theme is shared with interactive liturgy and participatory music with guitar.
7:30pm Erev Yom Kippur Kol Nidre Service in the Sanctuary**
Name tags required. Features our Mishkan HaNefesh prayer book, our High Holy Days choir and historic Austin organ. Attend in person, watch via YouTube.com or on WHC-TV.
Monday, September 21
9am Young Children’s Service in Haas Hall
Suggested for families with children ages 8 and under. We engage our youngest members with songs, prayers and a story we hope will be both instructive and entertaining. The program is open to the public so invite your friends.
10am Yom Kippur Service in the Sanctuary**
Name tags required. A traditional service that features our Mishkan HaNefesh prayer book, our High Holy Days choir and historic Austin organ. Attend in person, watch via YouTube.com or on WHC-TV.
10:15am Yom Kippur Service in Haas Hall**
Name tags required. A less formal service that includes interactive liturgy and participatory music with guitar.
1pm Congregants Hour
Congregants share their unique Jewish stories, think about your own Jewish story as you hear theirs.
1:45pm Afternoon Service in the Sanctuary
Highlights include the reading of the Holiness Code and the story of Jonah.
3:15pm Healing Service in the Sanctuary
For communal and personal healing.
4pm Yizkor Service in the Sanctuary
We remember and honor those who are no longer with us.
5pm Neilah Service in the Sanctuary
A powerful service, perfect for all ages, marking the end of this holiest day. Immediately following there is a beautiful Havdalah ceremony which signifies the end of the High Holy Days and beginning of the new year. All are welcome to enjoy a board- sponsored community Break-the-Fast.
**Name tags required to attend in person. If you belong to another synagogue you can request reciprocal tickets from your congregation. If you’d like to join us but aren’t a member of a synagogue, by Thursday, September 17 please contact Mary Messana at mmessana@cbict.org or call 860-233-8215.
For High Holy Days Childcare: CLICK HERE
Parking: Congregants and guests with mobility issues or disabilities may be dropped off in the front circle. All parking in the circle is designated as handicap only. We encourage ride sharing, contact Tami Elliott Goodman at caring@cbict.org or 860-960-6748 if you need a ride. Parking is also available at St. John’s Church (679 Farmington Avenue) and Bristow Middle School (34 Highland Street). Street and our back parking lot are always available, please observe all posted parking signs.
Livestreaming Services: CLICK HERE
Hearing Assisted Head Sets & Large Print Prayer Books: Please ask an usher to bring one to you.
Erev Sukkot & Shabbat LIVE! Service
Friday, September 25 at 6:30pm
Lift your spirits and inspire your soul at this Shabbat Service with contemporary and Jewish tunes by our amazing Shabbat Band. We’ll come together to celebrate Sukkot, shake the lulav and etrog!
Sukkot Open House: Havdalah & “Pizza in the Hut”
Sunday, September 27 at 11:30am
Bring your friends to our special open house to show our hospitality and enjoy “Pizza in the Hut”!
Simcha Shabbat & Simchat Torah Celebration
Friday, October 2 at 6:00pm
The happiest day of the year on the Jewish calendar. Join us for dancing, refreshments and parading of our Torah scrolls in Haas Hall.
Shabbat Service & Shemini Atzeret Festival & Yizkor Service
Saturday, October 3 at 11:00am
Join us for the concluding service of the High Holy Days. Come and hear the ending and beginning of the Torah. Sing with joy the psalms of Hallel and remember loved ones with our memorial prayers. All are welcome!
