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NEILAH ANDHAVDALAHSeptember 16

5782 MACHZOR 2021

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Welcome 3El Norah Alilah 4Ashrei 4One Voice 5Neilah Amidah 6Oseh Shalom / Prayer for Peace 7Ahavnu / We Have Loved 8The Thirteen Attributes of Lovingkindness 9Avinu Malkeinu 10Affirmations of Oneness and Connection 11Havdalah 12Tekiyah Gedola / Final Shofar Blast 13We Rise 13

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WELCOME: YOUR PRESENCE IS A BLESSING

Rabbi Brian Field Rabbi Amanda Schwartz

Student Rabbi Kolby Morris Dahary

Rabbi Caryn Aviv

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We come to these High Holidays, each of us in our own spot on the continuum between extreme unease and openness to the unknown.

Closing our eyes, we can almost feel the rush of sensation that comes with walking into the open tent: the greetings, the taking of seats, the voices joining with one another in song.

Opening our eyes to the screens in front of us, we are woven together through technology, and through the shared experience of having journeyed through these months together.

Rosh HaShanah celebrates the creation and re-creation of the world. May these services help us commit more deeply to the necessary re-creations we are in the midst of - personally, nationally, globally. Yom Kippur invites us to practice teshuvah, returning to what is most precious, meaningful, and true in our lives.

As in past services, there will be lots of singing. We’ll hear the Torah speak to themes of struggle and transformation. We’ll evoke our breaking hearts with the cry of the shofar (ram’s horn). Kol Nidre calls us to forgiveness and release.

If you are new to our community, don’t worry! Your service leaders will be your guides. Take care of yourselves during services. You are welcome to get up and stretch.

May these High Holiday services be wells of hope from which you can draw in abundance in these uncertain times.

L’shanah tovah! Blessings for a sweet new year.

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EL NORAL ALILAH - SOURCE OF AWE, SOURCE OF STRENGTH

El nora alila, El nora alila,Ha-m’tzi lanu m’chilah, bi-sh’at ha-ne’ilah.

Source of awe, Source of might, Source of awe, Source of might.Grant us pardon in this hour, As the gates are closed this night.

Moses Ibn Ezra, 12th Century Spain

אל נורא עלילה, אל נורא עלילה,עילה: המציא לנו מחילה, בשעת הנ

ASHREI - HOPE AND JOY

Ash-ray yosh-vay vay-techah, ohd ye-ha-leluchah.

Happy are those who sit in Your House.They shall continue to praise You.

Psalm 84:5Music by Rabbi Shefa Gold

אשרי יושבי ביתך, עוד יהללוך סלה:

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This is the sound of one voice.One spirit. One voice.The sound of one who makes a choice.This is the sound of one voice (x2)

This is the sound of voices two.The sound of me singing with you.Helping each other to make it through.This is the sound of voices two (x2)

This is the sound of voices three.Singing together in harmony.Surrendering to the mystery.This is the sound of voices three (x2)

This is the sound of all of us.Singing with love and the will to trust.Leave the rest behind it will turn to dust.This is the sound of all of us. (x2)

This is the sound of one voice.One people. One voice.A song for every one of us,This is the sound of one voice (x2)

The Wailin’ Jennys

ONE VOICE

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You are your own High Priest.Now is the time for your own private confession and blessing in your own private Holy of Holies.

You buy some fabric.You put fringes on the corners and cover yourself with the cloth. Inside the cloth, you pray. Outside the cloth, you gossip. But all you did was cover yourself.

Breathe in, Yud. Breathe out, Hey.Breathe in, Vuv. Breathe out, Hey.**

You are now in your own Holy of Holies, alone with God, however or whatever you imagine God to be. Have your own holy conversation. Confess in this private spaceAll the things you know you did that you knew to be wrong,All the mistakes, the accidents, the omissions, the commissions….Take this time with yourself to know yourself.

Make your own blessing, first for yourself, then for your family, then for your community. If you are with your family, hug or hold hands, and if you wish, share your blessing.

On this holy day, we pray with all who pray with honesty and true regretAnd may Teshuvah (return), Tefilah (prayer), and Tzedakah (right action) Restore us to our place.

We rise. We bow down before the awesomeness Of the LoveAnd the Forgiveness.

Blessed is the Holy WholenessBreathing Existence.Breathe in, Yud.Breathe out, Hey.Breathe in, Vuv.Breathe out, Hey.**Amen. ** the Hebrew letters that make up the Divine Name

Trisha Arlin

NEILAH AMIDAH

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OSEH SHALOM / BRINGING PEACE DOWN

עושה שלום במרומיו הוא יעשה שלום עלינועשה שלום במרומיו, היא תעשה שלום עלינו:

Oseh shalom bimromav (x2)

hu ya’aseh, hu ya’aseh, hu ya’aseh shalom hee ta’aseh, hee ta’aseh, hee ta’aseh shalomhu ya’aseh, hu ya’aseh, hu ya’aseh shalom aleinu.

May the One, may the One who makes peace,bring peace down, bring peace down. (x4)

Music by Elana Jagoda-Kaye

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אהבנו ברכנו גדלנו דברנו יפי העלינו וחסנו זרזנו חמלנו טפחנו אמתיעצנו טוב כבדנו למדנו מחלנו נחמנו

סללנו עוררנו פעלנו צדקנו קוינו לשלוםרחמנו שקדנו תמכנו תרמנו תקנו:

AHAVNU / WE HAVE LOVED

Ahavnu: We have loved. Beirachnu: We have blessed.Gadalnu: We have grown. Dibarnu yofi: We have spoken positively.He-elinu: We have lifted up. V’chas-nu: We have shown compassion.Zeiraznu: We have acted with enthusiasm.Chamalnu: We have shown empathy. Tipalnu Emet: We have cultivated truth.Ya’atznu tov: We have given good advice. Kibadnu: We have shown honor and respect.Lamadnu: We have learned.Machalnu: We have forgiven.Nichamnu: We have comforted.Salalnu: We have been creative.Orarnu: We have woken up.Pa-alnu: We have rolled up our sleeves.Tzadaknu: We have pursued justice.Kivinu l’shalom: We have yearned for wholeness and peace.Richamnu: We have been merciful.Shakadnu: We’ve given it everything we’ve got.Tamachnu: We have offered support.Taramnu: We have contributed.Tikanu: We have repaired.

Rabbi Avi Weiss

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THE THIRTEEN ATTRIBUTES OF LOVINGKINDNESS

Adonai Adonai Havayah, HavayahEl rahum v’chanun Compassion and tenderness

Erech apayim Patience, forbearance,v’rav chesed v’emet kindness, awareness,notzer chesed l’alafim. bearing love from age to age.

nosei avon va-fesha Lifting guilt and mistakesv’chata-ah v’nakei. and making us free.

יהוה יהוה אל רחום וחנוןארך אפים ורב-חסד ואמת

נצר חסד לאלפיםנשא עון ופשע וחטאה ונקה:

Exodus 34:6-7Translation by Rabbi Burt Jacobson

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AVINU MALKEINU / OUR SOURCE AND STRENGTH OF LIFE

מלכנו חננו ועננו כי אין בנו מעשים אבינועשה עמנו צדקה וחסד והושיענו:

Avinu Malkeinu, chaneinu va’aneinu (2X)ki ein banu ma’asimAsei imanu tzedakah va-chesed (2X)v’hoshi-einu.

O Source and Strength of our lives, please hear us and lead us to grace.Our Guide deep within us, O hear us and give uscompassion and mercy and peace.O guide us into grace: justice and mercy for all.O guide us and teach us, grant justice and mercyWe shall be free once again.

Our Source, may we make this year a fresh beginning.Our Strength, may we grow from life’s challenges.Our Source, may we accept what we cannot change. Our Strength, may we change what we can.Our Source, may we soften into acceptance.Our Strength, may we brighten into joy.Our Source, may we gratefully receive what we are given. Our Strength, may we learn how to embrace our enemies.

Avinu Malkeinu... Our Source, may we open our eyes.Our Strength, may we challenge our minds.Our Source, may we soften our hearts.Our Strength, may we return to You, fully and completely.Our Source, may we write our names in Your Book of Life.Our Strength, may we make room for what is next.Our Source, may all of our dreams be fulfilled.Our Strength, may we never turn away.

Avinu Malkeinu...

Chorus adapted from Rabbi Burt Jacobson

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Listen, God-wrestlers, the Unity beyond names is all One.

שמע ישראל יהוה אלהינו יהוה אחד:Shma yisra-el Adonai Eloheinu Adonai echad.

Blessed is this Name whose Presence shines through all time and space.

ברוך שם כבוד מלכותו לעולם ועד: Baruch shem k’vod malchuto l’olam va-ed. (three times)

AFFIRMATION OF ONENESS AND CONNECTION

Havayah ha-Elohim.

Havayah Adonai.

Havayah HaRachaman.

Havayah HaMakom.

Havayah Ruach Ha-olam.

Havayah M’kor ha-Chayim.

Havayah Ha-Shechinah.

יהוה האלהים:

יהוה יהוה:

יהוה הרחמן:

יהוה המקום:

יהוה רוח העולם:

יהוה מקור החיים:

יהוה השכינה:

Being is God.

Being is Threshold.

Being is Compassion.

Being is Presence.

Being breathes the World.

Being is the Source of Life.

Being is Within.

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HAVDALAH / SEPARATION OF SACRED TIME AND ORDINARY TIME

Baruch atah Adonai eloheinu melech ha-olam borei pri ha-gafen.

Blessed are You, Compassion, our God, creator of the fruit of the vine.

ברוך אתה יהוה אלהינו מלך העולם בורא פרי הגפן:

ברוך אתה יהוה אלהינו מלך העולם המבדיל בין קדש לחל:

ברוך אתה יהוה אלהינו מלך העולם בורא מאורי האש:Baruch atah Adonai eloheinu melech ha-olam borei m’orei ha-eish.

Blessed are You, Forgiveness, our God, who creates the light of fire.

Baruch atah Adonai eloheinu melech ha-olam ha-mavdil bein kodesh l’chol.

Blessed are You, Eternal, our God, distinguishing between sacred and everyday.

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תקיעה גדולהTekiyah Gedola

TEKIYAH GEDOLA / FINAL SHOFAR BLAST

WE RISE

We rise, humbly heartedRise, won’t be dividedRise, with spirit to guide usRise!

In hope, in prayer, we find ourselves hereIn hope, in prayer, we’re right here(x2)

We rise, all of the childrenRise, elders with wisdomRise, ancestors surround usRise!

In hope, in prayer, we find ourselves hereIn hope, in prayer, we’re right here(x2)

We rise, up from the wreckageRise, with tears and with courageRise, fighting for lifeWe rise!

Batya Levine

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BOARD MEMBERSRobin Chalecki, PresidentBailey DenmarkGreg EllenoffSarah FeinsteinRobert KlugmanSteven LeafferBrian MorganMelinda QuiatScott Robinson, SecretaryAnna Sher SimonEric SondermannDonald SturmEmily SturmStephen SturmSusan Sturm, Treasurer

THANK YOU

We are incredibly grateful to the many individuals and organizations who partnered with Judaism Your Way to make High Holidays possible both in person and online.

MUSICIANS & VOCALISTSSpencer ZweifelEdward ContrerasGabriel MayerGia HeneryKatie Yarnell

ADDITIONAL SUPPORTTofer Breuer, ASL InterpretationJeff Greenstein, A/V ConsultingAriela HaLevi, Yoga InstructorMelyssa Stout PhotographyStrat Labs, A Social Impact Agency

JUDAISM YOUR WAY STAFFJeremy Anderson,Executive Director

Amy Kopkin Atkins,Open Tent Be MitzvahEducator

Rabbi Caryn Aviv,Rabbinic & Program Director

Rachel Balows,Communications &Engagement Coordinator

Kolby Morris-Dahary,Student Rabbi

Rabbi Brian Field,Senior Rabbi

Ffion Goss-Alexander,Operations & Data Manager

Amy Leszman,Development & GrantsSenior Manager

Rabbi Amanda Schwartz,Associate Rabbi

Dan Yolles,Open Tent Be MitzvahEducator

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The High Holidays are a time to think about what’s most important to you: family, community, Judaism Your Way, and leaving the world a better place. All of us, regardless of age or wealth, can leave a legacy and make a promise for the future. Remembering Judaism Your Way in your will, trust, retirement plan, or insurance policy ensures that your name lives on while supporting the organization you love.

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Francine & Anna SimonTracy Dunning & Eric Sondermann

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Tamara & Ken WeilBetsy & Dan Wilinsky

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To discuss your legacy, please contact Amy Leszman at [email protected].

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THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING HIGH HOLIDAYSJudaism Your Way’s 2021 High Holidays would not be possible without the significant contributions of our investors, partners, and donors. Thank you for supporting a thriving Jewish community and investing in our maximally inclusive open tent.

Craig Aberle Charles & Carol Abrams Judith Ackerman Frances & Jay Adler Bonnie Adrian Gary Alexander Carol Chazdon & Robert Amend Deanie Andersen Jamie L. Anderson Jodie Applebaum Emily Aronow Jordana Ash Susan & Sanford Avner Lisa Barash Janet Bardwell Nissa Bates Rachel Baum Samuel Becker Belinda Begley Abby & Michael Belasco Julie Bellina Keith Benedict Caroline Bennett Jeff Bergman Stacy Berk Lawrence Berkman Joel & Lisa Bershok Nancy & Alan Bieber Susan Bitz Adler Justin Blanchard Ellen Krasnow & John Blegen David Block Ari Blum Julia Blumenthal Mark Bodenstein Jaclyn Bogart Mike Boxer Donna Brasch Nancy & Marty Braunstein Ilene Bressler David Bright Colin Brockman

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Sarah & Andy Feinstein

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Scott Robinson Marci & Earl Roper

Stephanie Rudnick & Todd Kingdom Don & Sue Sturm

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This list includes all donors who contributed to High Holidays through August 30, 2021.We sincerely apologize for any misspellings, errors, or omissions. Please contact us and we will

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