McHenry County Jewish Congregation to celebrate new year
The McHenry County Jewish Congregation (known to its friends as "MCJC") looks forward to the beginning of a new Jewish year, 5778, on Wednesday, Sept. 20.
Rosh HaShanna ("Head of the Year") is known as the Birthday of the World, and it's the perfect time to pause and celebrate the beauty of creation. It's also a time to reflect on the past year as we look forward to the year to come.
You can even get a jump start on reflection and study the evening of Sept. 16, Selichot.
High Holy Days at MCJC are unique and special. The members lead the services, making these co-creative and empowering experiences for all.
They welcome nonmembers and guests to share the High Holy Days but ask that you RSVP in advance and consider making a donation to MCJC.
They hope you'll join them for one or more of the holiday services - better yet that you'll study and celebrate with them throughout the year.
At 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20, Erev Rosh HaShanna (Eve of the New Year) service.
On Thursday, Sept. 21, children's service (ages 4-8) at 9 a.m. and Rosh HaShanna Morning Service - Day I at 10:15 a.m. With the Tashlich service (immediately following services, approximately at 1:45 p.m.), cast your bread on the water at 2:30 p.m. at Main Beach, 300 Lakeshore Drive in Crystal Lake. The family service with Shofar Blowing and Tashlich by the pond at 4:30 p.m. at Main Beach. Join them for a musical family High Holiday and Tashlich service.
On Friday, Sept. 22, Rosh HaShanna Morning Service - Day 2 at 9 a.m.
On Saturday, Sept, 23, the Shabbat Shuva - Sabbath of "turning" and "returning" at the 9:30 a.m. Shabbat Shuva morning services.
On Friday, Sept. 29, Yom Kippur - Kol Nidre at 7 p.m.
On Saturday, Sept. 30, children's service (ages 4-8) at 9 a.m. and Yom Kippur morning service at 10:15 a.m.
Yom Kippur Mincha Service starts at 4:30 p.m.
Yom Kippur Neila Service ("Closing of the Gates") at 6 p.m.
Join the entire MCJC community for a Potluck Break-the-Fast after Yom Kippur services at 7:15 p.m.
To RSVP, contact the MCJC office at (815) 455-1810 or mcjcoffice@yahoo.com.
To learn more about MCJC or our month of holidays (yes, there are more), or to let us know you'd like to attend, contact Rabbi Tom Samuels at tsamuels123@gmail.com or (773) 899-0156.
Or stop in to visit at 8617 Ridgefield Road in Crystal Lake, IL 60012. Call the MCJC office first at (815) 455-1810 to be sure someone will be there to greet you.