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HIGH HOLIDAYS SCHEDULE 5776-2015 Sunday, September 13, 2015 Ereb Rosh HaShanah 7:30 AM followed by Hatarah 6:49 PM followed by Monday, September 14, 2015 First Day Rosh HaShanah followed by Tashlikh 6:00 PM 7:15 PM After 7:42 PM Tuesday, September 15, 2015 Second Day Rosh HaShanah 7:20 PM Habdalah 7:40 PM Wednesday, September 16, 2015 Fast of Gedalyah Fast Begins 5:20 AM (with Tefillin) 7:10 PM Fast Ends 7:25 PM Thursday, September 17, 2015 Aseret Yeme Teshuba followed by Friday, September 18, 2015 Aseret Yeme Teshuba 6:40 PM Shir HaShirim 6:50 PM Kabbalat Shabbat & 7:05 PM Saturday, September 19, 2015 Shabbat Teshuba Perasha Vayelekh - Early Minyan 7:15 AM - Main Minyan - Young Adults 9:30 AM Rabbi s Class 5:15 PM 6:15 PM Seudah Shelishit 6:45 PM 7:20 PM Habdalah Shabbat Ends 7:34 PM Hatarah 7:45 PM Hatarah the nullifying of one s vows and oaths for the past year will be recited after. All men and women are urged to attend. Sunday, September 20, 2015 Aseret Yeme Teshuba 7:30 AM followed by Monday, September 21, 2015 Aseret Yeme Teshuba followed by Tuesday, September 22, 2015 Ereb Yom Kippur Hatarah following each minyan (with Tefillin) 2:00 PM 6:33 PM Fast Begins 6:40 PM Kal Nidre 6:45 PM Wednesday, September 23, 2015 Yom Kippur Musaf 12:30 PM 4:15 PM Ne ilah Services 6:15 PM 7:15 PM Fast Ends Habdalah 7:27 PM Birkat Halebana Blessing on the Moon!,ucuyu,unhgb,ucr ohbak ufz, 2 H I G H H O L I D A Y S E R V I C E S 5 7 7 6 / 2 0 1 5 C O N G R E G A T I O N E D M O N D J. S A F R A 212-754-9555 3
SELECTED CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS FOR ROSH HASHANAH 5776-2015 The blessing for candle lighting for both nights of Rosh HaShanah: Barukh Ata Ado-nay Elo-henu Melekh Ha olam Asher Kideshanu Bemissvotav Vessivanu Lehadlik Ner Shel Yom Tob. Kiddush A regular Rosh HaShanah Kiddush is recited on both nights of Rosh HaShanah. If the Holiday falls on Shabbat, we make mention of the Shabbat in the Kiddush. The blessing of Sheheheyanu is recited on both nights. Seder for Rosh HaShanah Both Nights: After Kiddush, and the blessing on the bread, it is our custom to precede the family meal with special foods chosen symbolically and eaten with appropriate blessings and wishes suggested by their names. Recite the prayer and the blessing before eating the following: Apple dipped in sugar or honey Leek May it be Thy will Oh L-rd to grant us a year from the first day to the last, goodly as the apple and sweet as honey. Barukh Ata Ado-nay Elo-henu Melekh Haolam Boreh Peri Ha ess. May it be Thy will that all our enemies and those who hate us be eliminated. Swiss Chard Dates May it be Thy will that those who have beaten us or sought harm shall be beaten in the coming year. May it be Thy will that all our enemies and those that hate us be neutralized and non-existent. Squash, gourd, or pumpkin May it be Thy will to consider our good deeds and guard us from enemies that gird at us. Pomegranate May it be Thy will that we will be rich and replete with acts inspired by religion and piety as this pomegranate is rich and replete with seeds. Frijoles, lubia, or fasoolia beans May it be Thy will that we will be rich and replete with acts inspired by religion and piety as these beans are rich and replete with seeds. Sheep s head, Fish head, cow brains, or the like May it be Thy will that we may go ahead in all we undertake and be the first for good deeds. OBSERVANCE OF ROSH HASHANAH Both days of Rosh HaShanah are observed in a similar way to Shabbat with the exception of cooking and carrying. One may not work, write, or sell, buy or ride in a car but one may cook (transfer fire from an existing flame or pilot light to another) and one may carry outside (even without an Erub) keys, talit, baby carriage etc. One may not strike a match to start a fire even for the purpose of cooking. We suggest the use of the pilot light or a long lasting candle left burning from before the holiday. (You may use the candles that were lit for the holiday.) 4 H I G H H O L I D A Y S E R V I C E S 5 7 7 6 / 2 0 1 5 C O N G R E G A T I O N E D M O N D J. S A F R A 212-754-9555 5
Tekiat Shofar: The Shofar is sounded on both days of Rosh HaShanah, unless one of the days is Shabbat. The Shofar is sounded during the morning services. Make sure that you arrive on time since the Missva (commandment) of listening to the Shofar is of the utmost importance. Although women are not obligated from the Torah to listen to the sound of the Shofar, generations of women have taken it upon themselves to fulfill this commandment. We therefore request the women to come early enough to be able to participate and fulfill the Missva of Shofar. Som Gedalyah: The Fast of Gedalyah begins with the break of dawn 5:20 AM on Wedneday, September 16, 2015 and ends at 7:25 PM. Prayers on the Ten Days of Penitence: Beginning on Rosh HaShanah we add certain verses and paragraphs to the prayers relating to the 10 days of Penitence. These prayers are found in every siddur. Do not forget to recite Shir Hama alot before Yosser. In the Amida recite Zokhrenu Le haim, Me Khamokha, Hamelekh Hakadosh, Ukhtob Le haim Tobim, and Ubsefer Haim. These additions remain in effect through Yom Kippur. SELECTED CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS FOR YOM KIPPUR 5776/2015 The Observance of Yom Kippur The observance of Yom Kippur is similar to Shabbat with some exceptions. Starting Tuesday, September 22 at 6:40 PM certain laws take affect that become part of the observance of Yom Kippur. One must abstain from: 1. Eating or drinking 2. Showering 3. Marital relations 4. Wearing leather shoes 5. Using perfumes or ointments Eating or Drinking - Any amount of food or drink is forbidden. - Children under 9 years of age are not obliged to fast. - Children between 9 and 10 years old should be taught to fast for a few hours. - Children 11 years old should try to fast at least Yom Kippur eve and half the day. - Boys 13 and older and girls 12 and older are obligated to fast. - Pregnant women are obligated to fast unless ordered by a competent physician not to. (Consult a Rabbi for further inquiry) - Nursing women up to 3 days after childbirth may not fast. - Critically ill people with a competent physician s order to eat, may not fast. - Smoking is strictly forbidden. - Rinsing and brushing teeth is strictly forbidden. HOWEVER THOSE NOT ABLE TO FAST SHOULD NOT INDULGE IN FOOD OR DRINK. Washing and Showering : On Yom Kippur we do light Candles as we do on other Holidays. Recite the following blessings on the candles: Barukh Ata Ado-nay Elo-henu Melekh Haolam Asher Kideshanu Bemissvotav Vessivanu Lehadlik Ner Shel (if Friday night: Shabbat ve) Yom Hakippurim. One is permitted to wash their hands for the following purposes: - Morning Netilat Yadaim (upon waking up). - Before every prayer. - If they are clearly dirty. - After using the restroom. - Washing or rinsing eyes upon waking is permitted. 6 H I G H H O L I D A Y S E R V I C E S 5 7 7 6 / 2 0 1 5 C O N G R E G A T I O N E D M O N D J. S A F R A 212-754-9555 7
Marital Relations Marital relations are forbidden on this day. Wearing Leather Shoes - It is forbidden to wear shoes made wholly or partially of leather. - It is permitted to wear shoes made of wood, rubber, plastic, or any man made material that does not contain leather. Using Perfumes or Ointments - It is forbidden to use perfumes, ointments, or creams for pleasure or looking good. - It is permitted, however, to use ointments and creams for medical purposes such as burns, infections, skin conditions, rashes, etc. - It is permitted to use deodorant or anti-perspirant. Services Congregation Edmond J, Safra will have High Holy Days services in two locations; the Main Sanctuary and in the Small Sanctuary. Both services will be under the leadership of Rabbi Elie Abadie and will be led by a team of Hazanim. Reservations Reservations are only being accepted via our website www.ejsny.org. If you are experiencing any problem making your reservation, please call the Synagogue at : 212-754-9555 Ext. 23 or Ext. 11 Torah Honors Allocation: This year Congregation Edmond J. Safra will be conducting the pre-holiday Torah Honors auction via our website. www.ejsny.org/auctions. Please see below for a list of the honors. The opening contribution in the Main Sanctuary is $2,600, with increments of $1,000 or more, and in the Small Sanctuary, the opening contribution is $260, with increments of $101 or more. You will be notified via email if a higher bid was submitted after yours, so you can submit a competing bid, if you so wish. We may or may not be conducting live auctions during the services. ONLY if you do not have access to the internet, you may submit your bid by returning the completed form at the end of this booklet, indicating which sanctuary your bid is for, or you may leave a message for our Executive Director, Robyn Beyda, at the synagogue. The last day to submit a bid for both days of Rosh HaShanah is Sunday, September 13th at 11:00 AM. The last day to submit a bid for Yom Kippur is Tuesday, September 22nd at 11:00 AM. Main Sanctuary: $650 first two rows for men, & $450 all other rows Small Sanctuary: $300 all rows Location Edmond J. Safra Synagogue 11 East 63rd Street, New York, N.Y. 10065 Tel: 212-754-9555 Fax: 212-754-6211 www.ejsny.org rabbi@ejsny.org 8 H I G H H O L I D A Y S E R V I C E S 5 7 7 6 / 2 0 1 5 C O N G R E G A T I O N E D M O N D J. S A F R A 212-754-9555 9
ROSH HASHANAH 1ST DAY PETIHAT HAHEKHAL Opening of the Ark COHEN First Aliya LEVY Second Aliya ISRAEL Third Aliya REBII Fourth Aliya HAMISHI Fifth Aliya HOBAT HAYOM SOMEKH Sixth Aliya SAMUKH Seventh Aliya (If Shabbat, HOBAT HAYOM) MASHLIM Eighth Aliya with Kaddish MAFTIR Reading of Second Sefer with Kaddish and Haphtarah ROSH HASHANAH 2ND DAY PETIHA Opening of the Ark COHEN First Aliya LEVY Second Aliya ISRAEL Third Aliya REBII Fourth Aliya HAMISHI Fifth Aliya HOBAT HAYOM SOMEKH Sixth Aliya SAMUKH Seventh Aliya MASHLIM Eighth Aliya with Kaddish MAFTIR Reading of Second Sefer with Kaddish and Haphtarah KIPPUR NIGHT PETIHAT HAHEKHAL - Opening of the Ark GILIAN SEFER SHELISHI Carrying the Third Torah GILIAN SEFER REBII Carrying the Fourth Torah GILIAN SEFER HAMISHI Carrying the Fifth Torah GILIAN SEFER SHISHI Carrying the Sixth Torah GILIAN SEFER KAL NIDRE Carrying the Torah of Kal Nidre KIPPUR DAY PETIHAT HAHEKHAL Opening of the Ark COHEN First Aliya LEVY Second Aliya ISRAEL Third Aliya REBII Fourth Aliya HAMISHI Fifth Aliya SHISHI Sixth Aliya HOBAT HAYOM (SHEBII If Shabbat, Seventh Aliya - HOBAT HAYOM) SOMEKH Seventh Aliya (If Shabbat, Eighth Aliya) SAMUKH Eighth Aliya (If Shabbat, Ninth Aliya) MASHLIM Ninth Aliya with Kaddish (If Shabbat, Tenth Aliya) MAFTIR Reading of Second Sefer with Kaddish and Haphtarah PETIHA ABODA Opening of the Ark during Musaf Prayer KIPPUR MINHA - AFTERNOON PETIHAT HAHEKHAL Opening of the Ark GILIAN Carrying the Torah ALIYAT COHEN First Aliya ALIYAT LEVY Second Aliya ALIYAT ISRAEL Third Aliya with Maftir Yonah and Kaddish PETIHA NEILA Last Opening of the Ark ONLY if you don t have access to the internet, you can detach and submit your bid by completing the form below and sending it to the synagogue, or preferably calling the synagogue at 212-754-9555 ext. 11. TORAH HONORS BIDDING FORM Please find my bid for the following honors Name... Address... City... State... Zip... Phone... Email... Credit Card #... O Visa O Mastercard O Amex Exp. Date... Fax: 212-754-6211 10 H I G H H O L I D A Y S E R V I C E S 5 7 7 6 / 2 0 1 5