High Holidays

Making Your High Holiday Appeal Virtually Appealing

Posted on June 3, 2020

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Renewal Letter (Adas Israel, Washington DC)

Posted on May 27, 2020

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Multiple Recitations of the Same Liturgy

Posted on May 26, 2020

Prepared by Rabbi Aaron Alexander. Please note that this is not an official responsum of the CJLS. Question: In light of the fact that some synagogues may offer multiple small services over the course of the High Holidays, but oftentimes with the same leaders and shofar sounders leading back-to-back services, what is the status of somebody Continue Reading »

DIY Tashlich (JewishBoston)

Posted on August 28, 2018

Resource for families/small groups to do their own tashlich. “Many synagogues offer Tashlich services in the afternoon on the first day of Rosh Hashanah, though if this day falls on Shabbat, some communities perform Tashlich on the second day of the holiday instead. Of course, you can practice Tashlich on your own, too. Don’t have Continue Reading »

Machzor for Young Families (Park Avenue Synagogue)

Posted on June 27, 2018

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Machzor for Youth (Park Avenue Synagogue)

Posted on June 27, 2018

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Ten Tips for Enhancing Your High Holiday Campaign

Posted on May 23, 2018

For many synagogues one of the largest fundraising programs and a significant revenue source, is the annual High Holiday appeal. It makes sense that synagogue leadership would try to capitalize on the largest crowds of the year in attendance at the synagogue and the emphasis on giving Tzedakah at that time of year.  Click here