Society Hill Synagogue

OUR COMMUNITY IS THE SECRET TO OUR SUCCESS Society Hill Synagogue 418 Spruce Street Philadelphia, PA 19106 www.societyhillsynagogue.org 215.922.6590 Dear SHS Member: We are delighted that you are choosing to remain part of our vibrant Synagogue community! Enclosed you will find your 5779 High Holy Day and Membership Renewal information materials. Please read all pages carefully and be sure to fill out and return pages 7 through 18 promptly. As in past years, tickets are required to attend services on the first day of Rosh Hashanah, on Kol Nidre, and on Yom Kippur (until 1 PM). Please return the Member Ticket Request Form indicating the number of tickets that should be mailed to your household. Tickets will be mailed two weeks prior to the High Holy Days to all members in good standing (that includes those who have no prior balances and have paid at least 50% of their membership dues for the 2017/2018 fiscal year). Thank you in advance for your prompt response. Guest tickets Guest tickets cost $200 for Rosh Hashanah services and $200 for Yom Kippur services (including Kol Nidre) and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. The cost for a combined guest ticket (for both Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur) is $360. Please return your Guest Ticket Request Form as soon as possible in order to ensure adequate seating. Memorial Book listings must be received in the office by Monday, July 30. Listings received after that date may not get into the book. We have also included a Memorial Plaque Order Form for those of you who would like to purchase a plaque in memory of a loved one. HIGH HOLY DAYS 2018 SEPTEMBER 1 Selihot SEPTEMBER 9 Erev Rosh Hashanah SEPTEMBER 10 Rosh Hashanah 1 SEPTEMBER 11 Rosh Hashanah 2 SEPTEMBER 18 Kol Nidre SEPTEMBER 19 Yom Kippur See full schedule inside In order for us to arrange for sufficient child care staff on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, please return the Child Care Request Form indicating how many children will require care during each service. In addition, if you know any teenage volunteers who would be willing to babysit during services, please ask them to complete and return the bottom of the Child Care Request Form. Page 1 of 19

MORE HIGH HOLY DAY INFORMATION If you would like to participate in any of the services, or if you are available to be an usher, please fill out and return the Participation Form or the Volunteer/Usher Form, respectively. A special Honey-Tasting Oneg will follow services on the first day of Rosh Hashanah and a lite Break-the-Fast meal will follow Yom Kippur services. If you would like to help sponsor either of these offerings, or contribute to the cost of our Sukkah decorations, please fill out the High Holy Day Sponsor Form. If you would like your name, or the names of your family members, to be included on the SHS Tree of Life in time for the High Holy Days, please fill out the form on the back page of the SHS Tree of Life Brochure and return it to the office with your check or your credit card information by Monday, July 30. Finally, for your convenience, we have included a general information sheet and a list of all service dates and times that you may keep as a handy reference. If you have any further questions concerning the High Holy Days, please call the office at 215.922.6590. Admission to High Holy Day Services SHS MEMBERS As in past years, tickets will be required for the following services: Rosh Hashanah Day 1 Kol Nidre Yom Kippur (until 1 PM) Only members holding valid 2018/2019 membership cards or those who have guest tickets will be admitted to these services. All other High Holy Day services, as well as regular services throughout the year, are open to the public. Membership tickets will be mailed to members in good standing in August. ASSOCIATE MEMBERS Associate Membership is offered to people who have a full-time affiliation with another congregation but who also wish to establish or maintain a connection to Society Hill Synagogue. The assumption is that Associate Members will be at their home shul for the holidays, therefore, High Holy Day tickets are not provided to Associate Members. Please contact the office if you have questions concerning this particular membership category. CHILDREN OF MEMBERS No tickets are necessary for children (up to age 23) of members with either a Family Membership or Single Parent Membership. Guest tickets must be purchased for children over 23 who are not members themselves. (If children over age 23 are still full-time students, please contact Betty for discounted guest ticket prices.) AT A GLANCE HONEY-TASTING ONEG September 10 Following RH Day 1 Services, in Social Hall COMMUNITY TASHLIKH September 10 Following RH Day 1 Services, at Penn s Landing (approximately 2 PM) FAMILY SERVICE September 11 RH Day 2 Services KOL NIDRE September 18 YOM KIPPUR September 19 Break-the-Fast in the Social Hall SUKKOT DAY 1 September 24 HOL HAMOED SUKKOT September 29 SUKKOT DAY 7 September 30 Building Closed SUKKOT DAY 8 October 1 Sh mini Atzeret, Yizkor, & Simhat Torah Page 2 of 19

5779 HIGH HOLY DAY INFORMATION PARKING INFORMATION Please note: This is not the Service Schedule. Because of the anticipated large attendance during High Holy Day services, we have arranged for permission to park on the EAST side of 4 th Street, between LOCUST and LOMBARD Streets, and on the NORTH side of SPRUCE Street, between 3 rd and 8 th Streets, on the following dates*: Sunday Parking September 9 5:30 PM 11 PM Erev Rosh Hashanah Monday Parking September 10 8:30 AM 4 PM Rosh Hashanah 1 Tuesday Parking September 11 9 AM 3 PM Rosh Hashanah 2 Saturday Parking September 15 9 AM 3 PM Shabbat Shuvah Tuesday Parking September 18 5:30 PM 10 PM Kol Nidre Wednesday Parking September 19 9 AM 10 PM Yom Kippur Monday Parking September 24 9 AM 3 PM Sukkot 1 Saturday Parking September 29 9 AM 3 PM Sukkot Hol Hamoed Sunday Parking September 30 9:30 AM 3 PM Sukkot Day 7 Family Sukkot Service Monday Parking October 1 9 AM 3 PM Sukkot Day 8- Sh mini Atzeret Monday Parking October 1 3 PM 10 PM Simhat Torah Saturday Parking October 6 9 AM 3 PM Hatan Torah/Kallat B reishit Luncheon THESE PARKING PRIVILEGES ARE GOOD ONLY FOR THE DAYS AND TIMES INDICATED. *You must place an Attending Services placard in the rear window of your car. Placards are available in the Spruce Street Lobby. Please note: Parking is not permitted at any time in front of neighbors driveways, too close to street corners (it hinders buses from turning), in Lawrence Court, or in the loading zone in front of the building. Cars not conforming to these parking regulations will be subject to ticketing by the Philadelphia Parking Authority. Page 3 of 19

5779 HIGH HOLY DAYS SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Saturday, September 1 9 AM Torah Study 10 AM Shabbat Morning Services 8:30 PM Selihot Service at BZBI Friday, September 7 6:15 PM Kabbalat Shabbat Service resumes Saturday, September 8 9 AM Torah Study 10 AM Shabbat Morning Services Sunday, September 9 6:30 PM Erev Rosh Hashanah Service Monday, September 10 9 AM Main Service in Sanctuary Rosh Hashanah 1 9:30 AM Sunday School Service in Social Hall 10:30 AM Hebrew School Service in Social Hall Honey-Tasting following all services 2 PM Tashlikh at Penn s Landing Tuesday, September 11 10 AM Family Service in Sanctuary Rosh Hashanah 2 Tuesday, September 18 6 PM Kol Nidre Service in Sanctuary Wednesday, September 19 9:30 AM Main Services in Sanctuary Yom Kippur 9:30 AM Sunday School Service in Social Hall 10:30 AM Hebrew School Service in Social Hall 3-4 PM Recess 4 PM** Minhah Service 4:30 PM** Yizkor Service 6 PM Ne ilah Service 7:43 PM* Sounding of the Shofar 7:55 PM* Break-the-Fast following Services *These times are approximate. Page 4 of 19

5779 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS AFTER YOM KIPPUR This schedule will also be posted on the website if you are filling out and returning the Childcare form on the back of this page. Monday, September 24 Sukkot Day 1 Office & Playschool Closed 9:30 AM Sukkot Services in Main Sanctuary Tuesday, September 25 Sukkot Day 2 Office & Playschool Closed No Morning Minyan Friday, September 28 Saturday, September 29 Sukkot Day 5 Hol Hamoed Sukkot 6:15 PM TGIShabbat Service Welcome New Members Sukkot Day 6 Hol Hamoed Sukkot 9 AM Torah Study 10 AM Shabbat Morning Services in Sanctuary 10 AM Meditative Service with Rabbi Winokur Sunday, September 30 10 AM Sukkot Day 7 Family Service Monday, October 1 Sukkot Day 8 Office & Playschool Closed 9:30 AM Sh mini Atzeret & Yizkor Services 6 PM Simhat Torah Dinner 6:30 PM Simhat Torah Service Friday, October 5 6:15 PM Kabbalat Shabbat Service in Sanctuary Saturday, October 6 9 AM Torah Study 10 AM Shabbat Morning Services in Sanctuary Hatan Torah/Kallat B reishit Luncheon Friday, October 12 6:15 PM Kabbalat Shabbat Service in Sanctuary Saturday, October 13 9 AM Torah Study 9:30 AM Bar Mitzvah of Gabriel Cohen 10:15 AM Shabbat Study with Rabbi Marjorie Berman Friday, October 19 6:15 PM TGIShabbat Service in Sanctuary Saturday, October 20 9 AM Torah Study 9:30 AM Bar Mitzvah of Max Gearhart-Robboy Page 5 of 19

POWER WWW.POWERPHILADELPHIA.ORG We are about to begin another year as a proud member of POWER (Philadelphians Organized to Witness, Empower, and Rebuild). POWER is a faith-based, non-partisan, non-profit community organization affiliated with the PICO network. For further information about POWER, visit info@powerphiladelphia.org or call 215.232.7697. MORE ABOUT POWER: BUILDING A CITY OF OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL SHS is one of over 40 member congregations, including five synagogues. POWER is not affiliated with a political party. Through the financial support of the congregations, POWER is beholden to no one but their members. Their goal is to hold the public and private sectors accountable to those who live in Philadelphia. SHS has had a significant member participation rate in POWER advocacy activities. We will continue our efforts towards: o Public School Funding Reform We are working to enact and fully support a fair funding formula for PA s public schools taking into consideration the characteristics and tax bases of each community, as well as the special needs of its student population. o Immigration Reform We are working to include Philadelphia in the national push for legislation that will provide immigrants who are already here with a path to citizenship. We are asking all SHS members to support our affiliation with POWER by making a voluntary $50 contribution (see page 18) so that we may continue to do this important work. Page 6 of 19

5779 HIGH HOLY DAY VOLUNTEER/USHER FORM We need many ushers during High Holy Day services. If you are available to perform this mitzvah, please indicate dates and times that you will be available to help. Each time slot requires several volunteers. Erev Rosh Hashanah Sunday, September 9 6:30 7:30 PM Erev Rosh Hashanah Sunday, September 9 7:30 8:30 PM Rosh Hashanah 1 Monday, September 10 8 9 AM Rosh Hashanah 1 Monday, September 10 9 10 AM Rosh Hashanah 1 Monday, September 10 10 11 AM Rosh Hashanah 1 Monday, September 10 11 AM 12 PM Rosh Hashanah 1 Monday, September 10 12 1 PM Rosh Hashanah 2 Tuesday, September 11 9:30 10:30 AM Rosh Hashanah 2 Tuesday, September 11 10:30 11:30 AM Rosh Hashanah 2 Tuesday, September 11 11:30 AM 12:30 PM Kol Nidre Tuesday, September 18 5 6 PM Kol Nidre Tuesday, September 18 6 7 PM Kol Nidre Tuesday, September 18 7 8 PM Yom Kippur Wednesday, September 19 9 10 AM Yom Kippur Wednesday, September 19 10 11 AM Yom Kippur Wednesday, September 19 11 AM 12 PM Yom Kippur Wednesday, September 19 12 1 PM Yom Kippur Wednesday, September 19 1 2 PM Yom Kippur Wednesday, September 19 2 3 PM Yom Kippur Wednesday, September 19 4 5 PM Yom Kippur Wednesday, September 19 5 6 PM Yom Kippur Wednesday, September 19 6 7 PM Name: Phone: E-mail: Page 7 of 19

MEDIA RELEASE Unless the NO box is checked below, I/we hereby give permission to Society Hill Synagogue to publish and/or distribute in print, electronic, digital, or video format including but not limited to photographs, videotape images and digital images, and the likeness or image of me and members of my family, including any minor children. I understand that if my minor child s likeness or image is published or distributed by Society Hill Synagogue, my child will not be identified by name unless I give permission. I release all claims against Society Hill Synagogue with respect to ownership, intellectual property rights, publication rights, privacy rights, and all such similar rights, including any compensation, related to the use of said likenesses or images. All negatives, prints, and digital reproductions shall be, and shall remain, the exclusive property of Society Hill Synagogue. Unless the NO box is checked below, I/We want to be listed in the Membership Directory. NO, I do NOT grant permission for SHS to share our photographic images. NO, I do NOT want to be listed in the Membership Directory that appears on the passwordprotected area of the SHS Website. CONNECT TO SHS Get more out of your SHS Membership! Tell us if you would like to be involved with any of the following activities: Religious opportunities Learn Hebrew Tuesday Morning Minyan Leyn Torah and/or chant Haftarah Join Religion Committee GUB (God s Unfinished Business) Adult Education Education Committee Playschool Committee Building Committee Development Committee Social Action Committee Volunteer at Vare-Washington School Philabundance POWER-Social Justice Advocacy Membership Committee Shabbat Greeting Arts & Culture Group Inter-NOSH-ional Night Guess Who s Coming to Shabbas? Outreach & Publicity I am also interested in: SHS members would be surprised to learn the following about me/us (skills, talents, or hobbies): Page 8 of 19

5779 HIGH HOLY DAY PARTICIPATION FORM Name: Phone: E-mail: I would like to have a part in one of the High Holy Day services this year. PLEASE INDICATE YOUR PREFERENCE(S) BELOW: English-speaking part Hebrew-speaking part Non-speaking part (ark opening, etc.) Other (please explain): I AM AVAILABLE TO PARTICIPATE DURING THE FOLLOWING SERVICES: Rosh Hashanah Day 1 Rosh Hashanah Day 2 Kol Nidre Yom Kippur Our goal is to assign High Holy Day parts as soon as possible. Please e-mail Marc Schwartz at marcschwartzus@yahoo.com or call 215.815.9254 with your requests by Monday, July 30. We will do our best to accommodate all requests. Page 9 of 19

5779 CHILDCARE REQUEST FORM Childcare will be available in the rear Playschool room (AKA The Wiggle Room) during the following dates and times: Rosh Hashanah Day 1 10 AM 1 PM Rosh Hashanah Day 2 10 AM 1 PM Yom Kippur 10 AM 2:30 PM A snack of apple juice and pretzels will be provided between 12 and 12:30 PM. Parents with children ages 3 and younger may be asked to remain in the play area with their children. Infant feeding must be provided by the child s parent. Please fill out a nametag that includes your name and your child s name so we can locate you if necessary. In order to ensure that we hire an adequate number of childcare staff members, please fill out the form below and return it with your other information. Name: Phone: Yes, my child/children will need childcare in the rear Playschool room during the following service(s): Rosh Hashanah Day 1 Rosh Hashanah Day 2 Yom Kippur Child s name: Age: Child s name: Age: Child s name: Age: Child s name: Age: MY CHILD IS A TEENAGER WHO WILL VOLUNTEER TO PROVIDE CHILDCARE ON: Rosh Hashanah Day 1 Rosh Hashanah Day 2 Yom Kippur Name: Phone: E-mail: Page 10 of 19

5779 HIGH HOLY DAY SPONSOR FORM Would you like to help sponsor the special Honey-Tasting Oneg on Rosh Hashanah, the Break-the-Fast after Yom Kippur, or the following week s Sukkah decorations? If so, please fill out the form below and include your sponsor fee on page 18. Donations may be made in memory or in honor of a friend or loved one. Name: Phone: E-mail: $ I/We would like to help sponsor the Honey-Tasting Oneg following services on Rosh Hashanah Day 1. Minimum suggested donation is $36. In honor of: In memory of: $ I/We would like to help sponsor the Break-the-Fast meal following Yom Kippur services. Minimum suggested donation is $36. In honor of: In memory of: $ I/We would like to help sponsor the Sukkah decorations. Minimum suggested donation is $18. In honor of: In memory of: Total amount enclosed: $ Page 11 of 19

MEMORIAL BOOK FORM This form, with payment, must be received no later than Monday, July 30, for your listing to be included in the 5779 Memorial Book. Due to book production time requirements, listings received after Monday, July 30, may not be able to be included. Please note that previous book listings will not be reprinted automatically. Your Name: Phone: Please print clearly. In Loving Memory of: Remembered by: My total contribution for the Memorial Book listing(s) is (are): (Suggested donation: $36 per name listed) $ My contribution toward the Holocaust Remembrance is (Suggested donation: $36) $ Total amount enclosed: $ Page 12 of 19

5779 MEMORIAL PLAQUE ORDER FORM I would like to purchase a memorial plaque in memory of: Name of Deceased: Hebrew Name of Deceased: Date of Death: Approximate time of death (include AM or PM): Relationship to Deceased: Please enclose a check for $400, made payable to Society Hill Synagogue. YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED WHEN THE OFFICE RECEIVES THE PLAQUE. IT WILL BE MOUNTED AND MAINTAINED ON THE SHS MEMORIAL TABLETS IN THE MAIN SANCTUARY. Plaques take approximately 12 to 18 weeks to be completed. NAME: ADDRESS: CITY: STATE: ZIP: PHONE: E-MAIL: Memorial Plaque Dedication Shabbat Service A special tradition was started at SHS in May of 2009. We had our first Memorial Plaque Dedication service during which all families who had purchased a plaque over the past year in memory of a loved one were invited to unveil the plaque during a special memorial portion of a Friday night Shabbat service. The next Memorial Plaque Dedication is scheduled to occur on Friday, May 3, 2019, at 6:15 PM. All are welcome to attend. Plaques need to be ordered by January 15, 2019, to be ready in time for the Memorial Plaque Dedication service in May. Page 13 of 19

NEW YEAR S GREETING FORM May you be inscribed in the Book of Life for a good year. Sharing wishes for a happy and healthy New Year is a Jewish tradition. If you would like to extend New Year s greetings to friends or family in the August/September/October issue of the Kesher, please complete and return this form to the office with your contribution of $18. Your check MUST be received by Monday, July 30. NAME (EXACTLY AS IT SHOULD APPEAR IN PUBLICATION): Amount enclosed: $ Phone: Page 14 of 19

5779 MEMBERSHIP DUES CATEGORIES 5779 SOCIETY HILL SYNAGOGUE DUES AGREEMENT 2018-2019 Please complete this form and indicate on the memo line of your check that it is for Dues 5779. MEMBER NAME: I/We am/are renewing my membership for the 2018-2019 year. I/We am/are not renewing my membership. Please call me next year. PLEASE SEE MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES BELOW. LET US KNOW IF YOUE CATEGORY HAS CHANGED SINCE LAST YEAR. $3200 Family This membership category is for two-parent households with one or more child(ren) in the household under age 23. High Holy Day tickets will be mailed to each adult member of the household. $1960 Single Parent This membership category is for one-parent households with one or more child(ren) in the household under age 23. A High Holy Day ticket will be mailed to the adult member of the household. $1810 Adult Single This membership category is for adult singles who have no children in the household under the age of 23. A High Holy Day ticket will be mailed to the adult member of the household. A discounted Adult Single Senior Rate (for individuals over 65) is available if needed. $2950 Adult Couple This membership category is for adult couples who have no children in the household under the age of 23. High Holy Day tickets will be mailed to each adult member of the household. A discounted Adult Couple Senior Rate (for individuals over 65) is available if needed. $453 Associate Membership This membership category is for individuals who have a full-time affiliation with another congregation but who also wish to establish or maintain a connection to Society Hill Synagogue. The assumption is that Associate Members will be at their home shul for the holidays, therefore, High Holy Day tickets are not provided to Associate Members. Please provide the name of the synagogue where you have a full-time membership: ALL FIRST-YEAR SHS MEMBERS (EXCEPT FOR THOSE WITH ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIPS) WILL RECEIVE A 50% DISCOUNT OFF OF THEIR DUES CATERGORY MEMBERSHIP FEE. See the next page for special dues categories for students, young professionals, newly enrolled Playschool/Sunday/Hebrew School families, and members who need special consideration. Page 15 of 19

MEMBERSHIP FOR YOUNG PROFESSIONALS Discounted membership fees are available for graduate students and individuals up to age 30 (High Holy Day tickets are included) for up to 3 years: $123.50 1 st Year $226.50 2 nd Year $376 3 rd Year Discounted membership fees are also available for individuals between the ages of 31 & 35 (High Holy Day tickets are included): $500 - Age 31 $623 - Age 32 $752 - Age 33 $875.50 - Age 34 $999 - Age 35 Please note: The Annual Building Maintenance Fee will be added to all categories. MEMBERSHIP FOR NEW PLAYSCHOOL/SUNDAY/HEBREW SCHOOL FAMILIES New members who enroll their child(ren) in the Playschool/Sunday/Hebrew Schools for the first time will receive one year of a complimentary synagogue membership. Members who joined SHS last year and have enrolled their child(ren) in the Playschool/Sunday/Hebrew School for the second year will receive a 50% discount on their membership dues category. *Please Note: All school fees are billed separately. I/We are unable to pay full dues fees. I/We request special consideration for reduced dues. Someone from the synagogue will contact you about special dues consideration. Membership dues category fee: $ THIS TOTAL IS FOR MEMBERSHIP DUES ONLY, SEE PAGE 18 FOR ADDITIONAL HIGH HOLY DAY FEES. Page 16 of 19

5779 GUEST TICKET REQUEST FORM Seating during services on the first day of Rosh Hashanah, on Kol Nidre, and on Yom Kippur (until 1 PM) will be limited to members in good standing and their guests. Guest tickets are $200 per person for Rosh Hashanah services, $200 per person for Yom Kippur services (including Kol Nidre), or $360 per person if purchasing a combined ticket for both sets of services. Please include your total fee for Guest Tickets in the final form on page 18. All Guest Ticket Request Forms must be returned to the office with full payment no later than Monday, July 30. Member's name: Please indicate guest s name and the service or services for which Guest Tickets are requested: GUEST #1: [ ] Rosh Hashanah-$200 pp, per service [ ] Kol Nidre/Yom Kippur-$200 pp, per service [ ] Combo-$360 pp, all HHD services GUEST #2: [ ] Rosh Hashanah-$200 pp, per service [ ] Kol Nidre/Yom Kippur-$200 pp, per service [ ] Combo-$360 pp, all HHD services GUEST #3: [ ] Rosh Hashanah-$200 pp, per service [ ] Kol Nidre/Yom Kippur-$200 pp, per service [ ] Combo-$360 pp, all HHD services GUEST #4: [ ] Rosh Hashanah-$200 pp, per service [ ] Kol Nidre/Yom Kippur-$200 pp, per service [ ] Combo-$360 pp, all HHD services Total Guest Ticket fee: Page 17 of 19

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5779 TOTAL FEES & PAYMENT SCHEDULE Member Name: 5779 Membership Dues Fee: (from page 15 or 16) $ Full dues payment is enclosed. Installment Plan: 50% dues must be paid with this form. Remaining balance can be paid in 3 equal installments by February 2019. Annual Building Maintenance Fee (Required for all dues categories) +$250 Guest Tickets (from page 17) +$ Memorial Book (from page 12) Memorial Plaque (from page 13) +$ +$ High Holy Day Sponsorships Honey-Tasting Oneg (from page 11) Break-the-Fast (from page 11) Sukkah Decorating (from page 11) New Year s Greeting (from page 14) POWER (optional contribution of $50 from page 6) +$ +$ +$ +$ +$ I elect to OPT OUT from contributing to SHS Membership in POWER. TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED: $ PAYMENT METHOD Check payable to Society Hill Synagogue Credit card (3% processing fee will be added) Amount to be applied to Credit Card: $ Visa MasterCard AmexDiscover only through PayPal For your convenience, you may also make your payment(s) through PayPal on our Website at www.societyhillsynagogue.org. Our PayPal account accepts all major credit cards. Name as it appears on credit card: _ Card # Expiration date / Signature (if paying by credit card) PLEASE RETURN ALL FORMS BY MONDAY, JULY 30 Page 19 of 19