The three new series (MP3 format) help appreciate the high holidays in more depth:
- The High Holiday Schedule PDF:
High Holiday Schedule – 5779
These classes have printable PDF guides and MP3 classes. Answers for the laws, times and customs related to the Observance of Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur in Thornhill, ON for 5778 (2017-2018).
1. How to Celebrate Guides: Erev Rosh Hashannah guide |
Learn step by step practical observances and customs of these holidays so you can observe them correctly. Wednesdays September 6th, 13th, 27th at either 9:15am or 8pm. |
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2. The Tishrey Trilogy:Can we be Happy on Rosh Hashannah? Yom Kippur – How to Escape the Vicious Cycle of Teshuva. About Sukkos |
Explore the meaning and goals for the 3 major holidays of Rosh Hashana, Yom Kippur and Sukkos, and how to accomplish them. With the teachings of the Chalban. Tuesdays, September 5, 12, 26 at either 9:15 AM or 8:00 PM |
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3. Tzedaka Seminar How to calculate how much?
Who to give to first?
How to give, responsibilities
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How to do the Tzdaka part of Tshuva. Learning to do the mitzvah correctly, not emotionally. The order of precedence of giving. The responsibilities of a donor and the 1/10 calculations. Mondays, September 11 & 18 at either 8:00 –9:15 pm |
Want to understand even more?
Dig even deeper by listening to these past year recordings: the Maximize your Elul Series, or the doing a private Cheshbon Hanefesh series.
Songs! There’s also Rosh Hashanah songs to learn to practice ahead of shul singing (on MP3 and CDs).
Series 1: Maximize your Elul / High Holiday classes
Class 224- 20 Sept 2016 How to Maximize Your Elul | Parsha Sept 20 2016 | |
Class 223- 13 Sept 2016 How to Maximize Your Elul | Parsha Sept 13 2016 | |
Class 224- 20 Sept 2016 How to Maximize Your Rosh Hashanah | Parsha Sept 20 2016 | |
Class 225- 27 Sept 2016 How to Maximize Your Yom Kippur | Parsha Sept 27 2016 |
Series 2: Do a Cheshbon Hanefesh, class-a-day
Do am instructor-led reflection to identify areas for improvement (cheshbon Hanefesh) to internalize concrete steps to get closer to Hashem.
Download MP3s for 30 days program, or get a CD for the car. From the Chovos Levavos class series and highly recommended for Elul. CDs are available in Shul’s cellphone locker this Motzei Shabbos.
Download and listen to one of these 30 classes every day through Elul to go through the 30 steps for introspection suggested in the book Chovos Halevavos.
Series 3: The Rosh Hashanah Observances Guide
Read up on the laws and observences for Ellul, Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Link to printable how-to PDF and schedule PDF are coming.
Learn to Sing: Our Tunes for Rosh Hashanah
Get familiar with the Rosh Hashanah service so you can be a joyful and articulate part of the coronation service.
Learn the Laws of Shofar
Rambam classes so you don’t blow it.