McHenry County Jewish Congregation to explore 'Ancient and Contemporary Jewish Wisdom'

The High Holy Days have the power to enrich and transform your life. You have an opportunity to become aware, deeply aware, of how fragile life is. You are given a chance to open your eyes to the beauty and wonder that surrounds you, to know you are all an intimate part of God's creative powers.

Together, as a community, celebrate the opportunity to bring the divine into your life. This is the High Holy Days - Festival of Life.

Join Rabbi Tom Samuels of McHenry County Jewish Congregation in an exploration of themes of the High Holy Days and multilayered meanings waiting to be discovered.

Learn how to make these special days life-invigorating for yourself, your family, and your community.

All sessions of "Preparing for the High Holy Days: An Exploration of Ancient and Contemporary Jewish Wisdom" will be held at Panera Bread, 6000 Northwest Hwy. in Crystal Lake.

Each session is offered at 2 and 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, so you can choose whichever works best for you. Note there is no evening session on Wednesday, Sept. 18.

Sessions meet on these dates:

• Wednesday, Sept. 4, at 2 and 6:30 p.m.

• Wednesday, Sept. 11, at 2 and 6:30 p.m.

• Wednesday, Sept. 18, at 2 p.m. only

• Wednesday, Sept. 25, at 2 and 6:30 p.m.

For information about the Adult Education program or other programs and services, contact Rabbi Tom at rabbi@mcjconline.org or call the MCJC office and leave a message for him, (866) 455-1810.

These learning sessions are open to the public and free.

Register at mcjconline.org in the calendar under Sept. 4.