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The WSJ recently wrote about the return of the dreaded end-of-year performance review. Rosh Hashanah, the mystics tell us, is the original performance review, a reevaluation of the project of creation. On Rosh Hashanah eve, the universe is in a state of “slumber” as G-d again considers if His has a desire to have a relationship with the world.

But we celebrate Rosh Hashanah, not dread it. Because this review is not an employer/employee dynamic, but one of love. G-d extends an invitation to us, asking if we still want to continue the journey of life together. G-d expresses His love for us, and in our “review” asks us if we still are passionate about Him. 

Are we ready to commit to another year of being G-d's manifestation of light & love in this world? Do we say yes? 

Find your way to a Shofar blowing this Rosh Hashanah. That will be your answer.

Wishing you an uplifting last Shabbat of the year!

Rabbi Mendy & Mussy

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Monday - Tuesday, South Congress Hotel

Sept 25-27

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25

• Light Holiday Candles 7:06 pm 
• 7:15 pm - Rosh Hashanah Services 25 min 

Rosh Hashana New Year's Dinner

Sunday, Sept 25

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 - at South Congress Hotel

• 7:30 am - 15 Minute Shofar Service and Honey Cake
• 9:00 am - Rosh Hashana Morning Services
• 11:00 am - Rabbi’s Sermon
• 6:30 pm - Shofar blowing at Big Stacy Park
• 8:22 pm - Light Candles after this time
• 8:45 - Evening Services 20 min

Shofar in the Park - Big Stacy Park

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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 - at South Congress Hotel

• 7:30 am - 15 Minute Shofar Service and Honey Cake
• 9:00 am - Rosh Hashana Morning Services
• 11:00 am - Rabbi's sermon and Shofar Blowing
• 1:00 pm - 15 Minute Shofar Service and Honey Cake
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• 6:55 pm - Women's Candle Lighting
• 7:30 pm – Rabbi’s Sermon and Kol Nidrei Service

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5TH 

• 10:00 am - Morning Service
• 12:30 pm - Sermon & Yizkor Service (important prayer for those who have lost a parent)
• 5:00 pm - Afternoon Service (Including Maftir Yonah)
• 6:00 pm - Neila Service (The Closing Prayers) followed by Shofar Blowing
• 7:47 pm - Shofar Blast and Break-fast

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YJP Tent

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9 

• 6:49 pm - Light Holiday Candles

MONDAY, OCTOBER 10 

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