Welcome to Pardes Levavot!
In our Orchard of Hearts, this year, we will welcome the New Year with a contemplative ritual that is sourced in the rhythms and themes of our liturgy, even as it is completely new. In other words, this will not be like your grandparents’ High Holidays! Come prepared to be silent, chant, journal and wrestle with the questions posed.
We hope you’ll find spiritual nourishment in our practice and exploration of our theme:
If Not Now … When?
Let us know you’ll be joining us by completing the free registration below.
Download the Rosh Hashanah Machzor (prayerbook) HERE
Download the Yom Kippur Machzor (prayerbook) HERE
Dates & Times:
Kol NIdre
Friday, October 11th
6:30 – 8:00 pm – in person and on Zoom
Yom Kippur Day
Saturday, October 12th
10:00 am – 12:30 pm – in person and on Zoom
1:00 pm – Avodah in Nature – in person only
*a note from Jon Gottsegen: We’ll walk deeper into the theme of “If not now…when?” and what is our unique drop of oil (from the story of Elisha) to expand and share in service and healing for the world. Teshuvah is not just about what we want to leave behind but also what we want to grow and accentuate in our soul and the world. We won’t walk far, but bring comfortable walking shoes and clothes, extra layers if it gets cool or rains, a hat and water if you are drinking water on Yom Kippur. The weather looks mostly sunny, but if there’s a bit of rain, we’ll still meet outside. If there’s heavy rain, we’ll have an alternative.
5:30 – 7:00 pm – in person and on Zoom
the morning service will include the Yizkor memorial service
the evening will close with a pot luck Break Fast meal
If you plan to join us for the Break Fast, please let us know how many you are, and what you will contribute – AT THIS LINK
ZOOM CREDENTIALS FOR ALL YOM KIPPUR SERVICES:
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Meeting ID: 824 0040 3845
Passcode: forgive
At Shepherd of the Hills and Pardes Levavot, we work together to provide help for those in need. If you or someone you know is struggling with food insecurity, please stop by to access our "Little Free Pantry" in the Church/Synagogue parking lot. All pantry items are available 24/7 to anyone in need, whether for a moment or on an ongoing basis. The pantry is restocked regularly through the donations of both our members and our neighbors. Should you need additional assistance, please contact the Church Office at 303-530-4422 to request a conversation about how we might be able to help. Masks for in-person meetings are available in the Church Office, if needed.