Days of Awe - Beacon Hebrew Alliance

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The leaves will soon begin to turn and we will wake from the sleep of summer to fall’s energy and potential and the Jewish start to the year. This is the season of intention and connection, the season to renew our spirits, reconnect to community and rediscover the holy.

These are the Days of Awe.

CHILDREN & FAMILY PROGRAMMING

Programming for children under age 12 and their adults will be offered during Rosh Hashonah Day I & Day II services and Yom Kippor services from 10AM-12PM in our Community Room. Weather permitting, we will also make use of our Outdoor Preschool Classroom.

Programming will be led by our Education Director, Celia Bazkowski and Masa teachers and our Music Director, Luke Wygodny will lead children's services. Children will engage in creative projects and age appropriate learning. All children must be accompanied by their adults.

EVENTS, FORMAL & CREATIVE

We know that sometimes, people are looking to connect to the formal, classical, majesty of the holidays and other times, people are looking for a more informal and creative approach to spiritual work.

Our services on Rosh Hashonah and Yom Kippor are generally in a more formal register.

Our programming for Tashlich and the Soul Strolls offer more creative experiences.

Registration is mandatory for adults and children to attend any of our services or programs at BHA.

OUR SANCTUARY

Adults and children over 12 are encouraged to register to attend Days of Awe services held in our sanctuary.

DAYS OF AWE LIVE STREAM

We will have a live-stream of the Days of Awe services on our BHA YouTube Channel for those who would rather not - or are unable to - attend services in person.

PARKING

For directions to BHA visit here. BHA's parking is limited, we ask that those who are able, please reserve our parking lot for those who are unable. A map of street parking & municipal lots can be viewed here.

VIRTUAL YIZKOR

We will have a Virtual Yizkor on display at BHA and on our website during Yom Kippor.

If you'd like to offer a tribute to a loved one by adding them to our Virtual Yizkor, please visit our Virtual Yizkor Tribute form.

Please submit by Friday, September 15th.

PARTICIPATION & SUPPORT

While there is no specific fee for participating in the Days of Awe at BHA, we invite you to contribute to the BHA Kol Nidrei Campaign so we can continue to be the home for vibrant Jewish life in the Hudson Valley.

Non-Members and Guest of Members will find a suggested donation section in the registration form.

PARTICULARS

BHA members & visitors are encouraged to follow the recommended NYS COVID Vaccine guidelines for their own health. If you or a family member are feeling unwell, please stay home in the interest of protecting our community. Masks are not required at services or other BHA events but you are welcome to wear one. Our 100 year old building does not have any air filtration or purification system in place.

Finally, if you have any questions, check out our FAQ Page or please reach out to us using our Contact Us form.