The month of Elul, which precedes the High Holidays, is a time of learning and introspection in preparation for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.
Dialogue Series: The High Points of the High Holidays
Change Through Acceptance: The Chasidic Notion of Teshuvah
High Holiday Learning
Thu / Sep 14, 21 and 28 / 7:00 PM / JCC Manhattan
Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
Each year during the High Holidays, we engage in the challenging process of Teshuvah, change or repentance. The rabbinic notion about teshuvah can be summed up as: “Just say no,” stopping ourselves when faced with the temptation to do something wrong. Chasidism suggests a different path, where we acknowledge our mistakes, accept the truth about ourselves, and work to be the person we deeply want to be. Through the study of select texts, we will explore the Chasidic notion of change. For all levels. No previous background or knowledge of Hebrew required.
Park Ave Synagogue members should use the code TESHUVAHPAS for $36 registration.
This program is in partnership with Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan.
Prepare for the High Holidays
Why Do We? | High Holiday Edition
Learn about our traditions and why we perform them during the high holidays. Enjoy the full collection on PAS CONNECT!
WHY DO WE SELIHOT BEFORE ROSH HASHANAH?
A head start on forgiveness.
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WHY DO WE EAT APPLES AND HONEY?
Round & sweet: wishes to eat
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WHY DO WE WEAR WHITE?
Rebirth & renewal
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WHY DO WE EAT ROUND CHALLAH?
A crown on the table
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WHY IS ROSH HASHANAH "EARLY" OR "LATE"?
On time for the New Year
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WHAT SHOULD I DO WHEN I'M IN SYNAGOGUE?
Sit, sing, schmooze: Make prayer happen
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WHY DO WE WEAR SNEAKERS?
What can our soles do for our souls?
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WHY DO WE FAST AND WHAT IF I CAN'T FAST?
Round & Sweet: Wishes to Eat
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High Holiday Music
Enjoy high holiday music! You can experience the entire collection here on PAS CONNECT.
THE ULTIMATE KOL NIDREI FOR CANTOR, CHOIR, ORGAN, AND ORCHESTRA
Cantor Meir Finkelstein’s best-known melody at PAS is L’dor Vador, which we sing during our Shabbat musaf service. However, on Kol Nidrei, the largest setting of the eponymous prayer that we offer is also a Finkelstein tune. We hope you find this piece beautiful and moving and may you and your loved ones be sealed in the Book of Life.
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FATHER AND SON DUET: HAMOL ("HAVE COMPASSION ON YOUR CREATION")
When Cantor Schwartz sings with his children on the High Holidays, it is a special moment for them and a joy for us to share.
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KADDISH SHALEM FROM EASTERN EUROPE
Celebrating Rosh Chodesh Elul tonight, we know the High Holidays are a month away! Let us start at the finish line: there is a lively tradition of singing the final Kaddish in a happy mode (unlike the mourners’ Kaddish Yatom) in the belief that our repentance has been accepted and that a good year lies ahead.
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Fun for the Family!
Bring the whole family to sing along with these High Holiday hits! Enjoy the full collection on PAS CONNECT.
L'SHANAH TOVAH
Let's sing L'Shanah Tovah together!
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APPLES AND HONEY
Let's sing Apples and Honey together!
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DIP THE APPLE
Let's sing Dip the Apple together!
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SHOFAR BLAST
Let's sing Shofar Blast together!
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AVINU MALKEINU
Let's sing Avinu Malkeinu together!
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