Napa is never a suit & tie atmosphere, but we dress with intention and thoughtfulness for special occasions.
In Judaism, the tradition of wearing white for Shabbat is extended into Rosh Ha Shanah and Yom Kippur. The bride wears white at the wedding ceremony, medical professionals and those who prepare food wear white to also show purity and cleanliness. White clothing is difficult to keep clean, just as it is difficult to engage in the difficult spiritual and psychological work of the Days of Awe.
So if you're able, consider wearing a white shirt or top for the services coming up. You'll have prepared yourself in a distinctly traditional, visible way to welcome 5769.
Angelic Tashlich:
Many Jewish communities gather at a moving body of water to extend the yontifdik (holiday) feeling of Rosh HaShanah for Tashlich. This year we'll symbolically cast away regrets with old bread, and watch nature remove these bits of trouble. 4:30pm on September 30th at the Napa River Walk on the river side beside restaurant Angele.
Shanah Tovah uM'tukah,
a Good and Sweet New Year 5769
Rabbi Oren J Postrel
Congregation Beth Sholom
High Holy Day Services at CBS
Erev Rosh Hashanah Services
Monday September 29 7:00PM
Followed by Festive Refreshments
Rosh Hashanah Services
Tuesday September 30
Family Services 9:00-9:45AM
General Worship Service 10:15AM
4.30pmTashlich
Tuesday September 30 at the New Napa River Promenade behind Angèle Restaurant
540 Main Street
Attention, all bicycle riders. After a hiatus, there will be a CBS bicycle ride on October 19 at 12:30. This will be a level ride appropriate for all riders. We will meet at the parking lot of Silverado Animal Hospital at the corner of Trancas and Silverado Trail. Then head up the trail and possibly stop at one or two wineries where Rabbi Postrel will be blessing the grapes. No need to RSVP, just show up. Contact Paul Bloomberg at paul@pauldavidgroup.com or 707-287-4728 with any questions
Torah learning from this week’s portion:
http://urj.org/torah/
Prayer and Meditation w/Torah Study is postponed for this coming week, Oct 2nd
Whom do I call if I need help from someone in the congregation for transportation, errands, meals, etc.? You can call our Lotsa Helping Hands Coordinator, Deb Bloomberg, 707-294-2941. Or you can go directly online to our Lotsa Helping Hands Website and post a need and email the helping hands members at:
http://www.lotsahelpinghands.com/c/601714
Call our office for ALL details 253-7305
UpValley CBSNapa
Celebrates Sukkot
…as we embark on a course of Mussar Study, Tuesday October 14th at 7pm in the CBS Sukkah.
Bring a potluck dinner and yontif wines to share. We'll begin Everyday Holiness by Alan Morinis, the Jewish Spiritual Path of Mussar.
Questions? Call the Synagogue Office or Julie Ann Kodmur 707/225-7710
Thinking about how to be a sustainable, local Jewish Foodie? Visit www.hazon.org
Torah learning from this week’s portion:
http://urj.org/torah/
Prayer and Meditation w/Torah Study is postponed for this coming week, Oct 2nd
hom do I call if I need help from someone in the congregation for transportation, errands, meals, etc.? You can call our Lotsa Helping Hands Coordinator, Deb Bloomberg, 707-294-2941. Or you can go directly online to our Lotsa Helping Hands Website and post a need and email the helping hands members at:
http://www.lotsahelpinghands.com/c/601714
Call our office for ALL details 253-7305
