Milford, MA - Earlier than expected, the Jewish New-Year and High Holidays are just around the corner, as Jews will come together to celebrate the Jewish holiday season. To make celebrating this annual event easy, a special website was set up with everything one needs to know about the New Year, as well as local events, holiday recipes, greeting cards and more, at www.GotChabad.com/NewYear.
Beginning on September 4, with the Shofar on Rosh Hashanah – the Jewish New Year, followed on Sept. 13, with the fast of Yom Kippur, and concluding with the joyous holiday of Sukkot on Sept 18, young and old, will flock to synagogues to pray for a "Shana Tova" a sweet new year.
As part of its ongoing motto to ‘make Judaism easily accessible and enjoyable to all,’ the Chabad House Jewish Center will once again offer traditional, meaningful services, held in a warm and non-judgmental atmosphere; and of course, with no charge for tickets or membership. The services and programs are geared to secular, traditional, undecided or whatever type of Jew you are. At Chabad there are no labels, no differences.
For services, a special Hebrew/English prayer books is used, so there's no need to know how to read or understand Hebrew, and the service is interspersed with traditional songs, insights and Jewish humor. Anyone, from any background, is sure to find these Services user-friendly, relaxing and even fun! A simultaneous children's program during each of the services, ensures that the entire family will experience a positive and meaningful High Holiday experience.
“In these tough economic times, lack of funds, or knowledge, should not impede one’s ability to join in a service,” said Mendy Kivman, Rabbi at the Chabad Center “our goal is that each and every Jew should have a comfortable and meaningful place to pray.” When asked how the Chabad can afford to offer these free services, Rabbi Mendy explained that "we want everyone to feel comfortable going to Shul, regardless of their economic status. And," the Rabbi concluded, "we are grateful to those that contribute to help make these programs free and accessible to all."
All High Holiday services take place in the huge "Service Tent" at the Chabad House Jewish Center, 34 Cedar Street, Milford. Rosh Hashanah begins this year onWednesday, September 4 going through Friday, the 6th, and Yom Kippur on Friday evening and Saturday, September 13 and 14.
While services are free of charge, space is very limited and therefore Chabad asks that you make a reservation. Seats are allotted based on reservations made. For schedules, information or to reserve your seat, go towww.GotChabad.com/HH2013, or call the Chabad Center at (508) 473-1299 or email info@GotChabad.com.
It is not necessary to have any prior experience, membership or background, in order to join services at Chabad. So call yourself Reform, Orthodox, Conservative or any kind of Jew, and you'll still feel welcome!
A new feature was added this year to the Chabad website. You can now send a New Years e-greeting card to all of your friends, free of charge, just go to:www.GotChabad.com/FreeNewYearCard.
A full-colored Jewish Art Calendar for the New Year, is available, free of charge fom the Chabad Center. To receive a copy mailed to your home, free of charge, email your name and address to:Calendar@GotChabad.com.
The Chabad House Jewish Center regularly hosts Jewish cultural events, programs and informative courses on a variety of Judaic subjects, as well as Shabbat and holiday meals and prayer services. These events are geared to people of all backgrounds and affiliations, living in the Greater Milford and MetroWest areas. For more information, contact Chabad at: info@GotChabad.com or(508) 473-1299.
