5771 High Holiday Services

In preparation for the High Holidays, String of Pearls invites the community to engage in a conversation on the theme of imperfection in the Jewish tradition. We think of the High Holidays as a largely introspective time, a time for self-improvement. But self-improvement for the sake of what? Do we regard self-improvement as a step toward perfecting ourselves? If so, our tradition would argue strongly otherwise. In fact, Jewish notions of perfection / imperfection are radically different from our current Western conceptions. This theme will be elaborated during the holidays with the help of artists and other creative thinkers.

All services will be at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Princeton, 50 Cherry Hill Road, Princeton, just off 206.

Rosh Hashanah

Services Wednesday, September 8 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. Erev Rosh Hashanah  Thursday, September 9 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Rosh Hashanah morning service 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Community Pot Luck Lunch 1:30 p.m. Tashlich service (all ages)

Programs for children Thursday, September 9 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Childcare 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Preschool service and activity Grades K - 3 service and activity Grades 4 - 6 service and activity

Yom Kippur

Services Friday, September 17 7:30 – 9:00 p.m.   Kol NIdre, with music  Saturday, September 18 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Morning service and Yizkor 5:00 - 6:00 pm The Book of Jonah Reading and discussion 6:15 – 7:30 p.m. Ne'ilah 7:30 – 8:30 pm Havdallah and Community break the fast

Programs for children Saturday, September 18 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Childcare 11:00 – 12:00 p.m. Preschool service and activity Grades K - 3 service and activity Grades 4 - 6 service and activity Workshops for Adults Saturday, September 18 1:45 - 3:00 p.m. Gentle Yoga 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Mussar Tradition               4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Talmud Teaching

Childcare

Childcare will be available as noted above. Children in childcare should bring their own snacks, small toys, and diaper changes if needed. To reserve childcare, please respond promptly to our High Holiday survey. All children are welcome to bring quiet activities and attend services with their parents. If you have questions about babysitting, please call (609) 430-0025.

Parking

There will be no parking at the UU during the day on Rosh Hashanah. Park at Mountain Lakes Park on Mountain Avenue, one light south of Cherry Hill Road and 206, and take the shuttle bus.