ANSHE CHESED FAIRMOUNT TEMPLE 2017 5778 Selichot - Friday, September 15 6:15 p.m. Shabbat Evening Service with our clergy and special guest Shira Kline, an award-winning musical performer who initially broke into the Jewish music scene as a “Jewish kiddie-rock sensation.” Today she brings her unique and soulful sound to congregations across the globe as a wonderful performer, teacher and spiritual leader. To learn more about Shira, also known as Shirlala, visit www.shirlala.com. Invite friends and prospective members to join you for this special service. Saturday, September 16 9:15 a.m. Shabbat and Selichot Torah Study, our popular adult Torah class led by master teacher Diane Lavin. In this session, discussion will focus on what the young nation of Israel needed from Moses as he approached his death and what Moses offered our people in those moments? What meaning might this have for us as we approach the High Holy Days? 9:30 a.m. Special Morning Simchat Shabbat for preschoolers with Shira Kline. Our clergy will be joined by Shira (aka Shirlala) who channels her boundless energy and exuberance into songs and stories for an imaginative Shabbat morning experience for preschoolers and their families. Let’s sing, celebrate Shabbat, enjoy food and fun together! RSVPs requested to Jane Mayers or 216-464-1752 or [email protected]. 7 p.m. Selichot Service and Concert with artist-in-residence Shira Kline, the Hava Nashira Jr. Choir and our clergy! Join us for desserts and then sing, pray and begin to prepare your heart for the High Holy Days. Our beautiful Selichot concerts have drawn hundreds to Anshe Chesed Fairmount Temple as each new Year begins!

Erev Rosh Hashanah - Wednesday, September 20 6:00 p.m. Youth Group Service (Bonda Chapel) This guitar-accompanied service is written and led by our high school youth group ACTY (Anshe Chesed Temple Youth) who will be joined by Rabbi Robert Nosanchuk in helping congregants begin a celebratory new year. 7:45 p.m. Congregational Service (Mandel Sanctuary) The Congregational Service features well-loved traditional and contemporary music and prayer designed to inspire, uplift and invite participation. Rabbi Robert Nosanchuk* and Cantor Sarah Sager 8:00 p.m. Chevrei Tikva LGBT Service (Lelyveld Library) This service is especially inviting for our Chevrei Tikva LGBT Chavurah and features a special liturgy and focus on LGBT affirmation. All are welcome. Rabbi Andi Berlin* and educator/musician Bonnie Gordon 8:15 p.m. Contemporary Service (Bonda Chapel) A fusion of guitar, flute, piano and harp builds a creative intentional prayer environment. Rabbi Joshua Caruso*, Rabbi Jordana Chernow-Reader, and cantorial soloist Celia Hollander Lewis, together with a contemporary ensemble of musicians (Charlie Lewis, Luba Deninzon and Bridget Emerson) Rosh Hashanah Day - Thursday, September 21 9:00 a.m. Children’s (K-2) Service (Weinberg Hall) This service is for families with young children (K-2nd grade). It includes joyous songs, and creative activities. Rabbi Jordana Chernow-Reader* and educator/musician Julie Moss 9:00 a.m. Simchat Rosh Hashanah Service for preschoolers and their families (Bogomolny Faigin Activity Center) With stories and songs following the pattern of our popular monthly Simchat Shabbat, this service is an especially inviting way for preschool families to mark the Jewish New Year together. Rabbi Joshua Caruso* and educator/musician Jennifer Woda 10:00 a.m. Congregational Service (Brickner Auditorium) The Congregational Service features well-loved traditional and contemporary music and prayer designed to inspire, uplift and invite participation. Rabbi Robert Nosanchuk*, Rabbi Jordana Chernow-Reader and cantorial soloist Jennifer Woda 10:00 a.m. Contemporary Service (Bonda Chapel) A fusion of guitar, flute, piano and harp builds a creative intentional prayer environment. Rabbi Andi Berlin* and cantorial soloist Celia Hollander Lewis with a contemporary ensemble of musicians 10:30 a.m. Family Service (Mandel Sanctuary) The Family Service is especially inviting for families with children (3rd-6th grade) and includes the participation of our Hava Nashira Jr. Choir and Shofar Corps and follows a child-friendly prayerbook. Rabbi Joshua Caruso* and Cantor Sarah Sager 3:30 p.m. Tashlich (Meet at Fairmount Temple parking lot and caravan to a nearby lake) With music and brief stories, gather at a lake to symbolically cast off sins in the form of bread crumbs. Rabbi Nosanchuk* 7 p.m. Fairmount Young Professionals (FYP ) 6th Annual Jew Year’s Eve at Patterson’s Farm, a creative service and celebration, led by Rabbi Joshua Caruso* and educator/musician Ricky Marcus, with bonfire, hayrides, music and desserts for young adults, 21 and over. RSVP on Facebook or e-mail [email protected]. Service is free, small fee for extra activities. * Designates clergy member speaking at the service. Shabbat Shuva - Friday, September 22 6:15 p.m. Shabbat Evening Service - Our clergy will be joined by guest rabbi Andi Berlin who will speak on

Kever Avot - Sunday, September 24 11 a.m. Kever Avot (Mayfield ) Memorial service to remember loved ones and visit their graves. Wheelchair lift available at the Mayfield Mausoleum. Join Rabbi Nosanchuk, Cantor Sager and clergy from The Temple-Tifereth Israel. Kol Nidre - Friday, September 29 6:00 p.m. Youth Group Service (Bonda Chapel) This guitar-accompanied service is written and led by our high school youth group ACTY who will be joined by Rabbi Jordana Chernow-Reader in helping congregants begin to mark the Day of Atonement. 7:45 p.m. Congregational Service (Mandel Sanctuary) The Congregational Service features well-loved traditional and contemporary music and prayer designed to inspire, uplift and invite participation. Rabbi Robert Nosanchuk* and Cantor Sarah Sager 8:15 p.m. Contemporary Service (Bonda Chapel) A fusion of guitar, flute, piano and harp builds a creative intentional prayer environment. We welcome the Chevrei Tivka LGBT Chavurah to the Contemporary Service. Rabbi Joshua Caruso and Rabbi Jordana Chernow-Reader will deliver a shared sermon. They will be joined by cantorial soloist Celia Hollander Lewis with a contemporary ensemble of musicians. Yom Kippur Day - Saturday, September 30 9:00 a.m. Children’s (K-2) Service (Weinberg Hall) This service is for families with young children (K-2nd grade). It includes joyous songs, and creative activities. Rabbi Joshua Caruso* and educator/musician Julie Moss 9:00 a.m. Simchat Yom Kippur Service for Preschoolers and their families (Bogomolny Faigin Activity Center) This service follows the pattern of our popular monthly Simchat Shabbat for Preschoolers. Rabbi Jordana Chernow-Reader* and educator/musician Jennifer Woda 10:00 a.m. Congregational Service (Mandel Sanctuary) The Congregational Service features well-loved traditional and contemporary music and prayer designed to inspire, uplift and invite participation. Rabbi Joshua Caruso* and cantorial soloist Jennifer Woda 10:00 a.m. Contemporary Service (Bonda Chapel) A fusion of guitar, flute, piano and harp builds a creative intentional prayer environment. Rabbi Robert Nosanchuk* and cantorial soloist Celia Hollander Lewis with a contemporary ensemble of musicians 10:30 a.m. Family Service (Brickner Auditorium) The Family Service is especially inviting for families with children (3rd-6th grade) and it includes the participation of our Hava Nashira junior choir and will follow a child-friendly prayerbook. Rabbi Jordana Chernow-Reader* and Cantor Sarah Sager 12:45 - 1:45 p.m. Music Meditation (Mandel Sanctuary) This annual hour of beautiful music and meditation will be led by Franklin Cohen, outstanding clarinetist and currently director of ChamberFest , and includes an array of talented musicians. 12:45 - 1:45 p.m. Youth Group Meditation (Youth Room) ACTY will host a Meditation Hour for young people in grades 7 – 12 to gather in prayer, reflection and song youth room (#26) 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Milton & Ruth Stern Social Action Lecture (Brickner Auditorium). Rev. J. Bennett Guess, who will speak on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties: An Issue of Faith?, is the newly appointed Executive Director of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) in . Previous to his work at ACLU, he served in a variety of roles with the 1.1 million-member United Church of Christ, including as the first openly gay person to serve as one of UCC's national officers. In addition, he served for eight years as the pastor of the Zion UCC in Henderson, Kentucky. 3:15 p.m. Afternoon and Yizkor Memorial Service (Mandel Sanctuary) Participate with our whole community in a creative Yom Kippur afternoon service. We will join together and be led and inspired by all our prayer leaders, musicians, choir, clergy and guests together. Please join all our clergy at this inspirational service! Rabbi Nosanchuk will speak. 5:30 p.m. Neilah Service (Mandel Sanctuary) All clergy We invite everyone – families, children, all generations – to join as one community for Neilah, the final moments of Yom Kippur. We pray, approach the ark, sing and uplift one another as the Day of Atonement concludes with a majestic final blast of the shofar. * Designates clergy member speaking at the service.

For more information about these High Holy Days, please refer to additional material enclosed in this mailing or call us at 216-464-1330.