Fwd: Rosh Hashanah at Home or Shul

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From: Rabbi Meir Moscowitz <rabbi@chabadnorthbrook.com>
Date: Wed, Sep 16, 2020, 12:17 PM
Subject: Rosh Hashanah at Home or Shul
To: agentemes4@gmail.com <agentemes4@gmail.com>

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Rosh Hashanah 5781

Dear Herschel, When the novel coronavirus swept across the globe in the weeks before Passover, there was a frenzied panic as we prepared to celebrate the holiday alone, physically distant from our extended family and friends. Six months later, a lot has changed. Many of us have begun to venture out, some synagogues have reopened (in a limited fashion). Yet, for some, the situation is essentially the same, as they patiently bide their time before they will once again mingle with others. Here are some resources and Rosh Hashanah options for you. We hope you enjoy them! On behalf of Chabad of Northbrook, I wish you a very happy, healthy and sweet New Year! Sincerely, Rabbi Moscowitz PS We have prepared a DIY holiday guide and kids holiday 'toolbox'. Available at Chabad while supplies last.  Services @ Chabad In an effort to provide the safest and most comfortable holiday experience we will be offering multiple options including outdoor services. Each service will accommodate a limited number of people; first come first served.  Masks are required. We will be following social distance guidelines. RSVP at ChabadNorthbrook.com/High  (Note some of the service options are already full)  Priority #1: Hear the Shofar The shofar is typically sounded as part of the daytime Rosh Hashanah service. Can't make it to Shul? We will be offering a Shofar blowing at a street corner near you.  This year we blow shofar only on the second day of Rosh Hashanah, since the first day is Shabbat. For a full schedule visit NorthbrookShofar.com. Shop, Cook, and Bake Up a Storm Rosh Hashanah meals are replete with symbolic and sweet delicacies. We eat raisin-studded round challah loaves at all our meals, and dip it into honey for added sweetness. On the first night, right after we break bread, we enjoy apples dipped in honey, pomegranate seeds, the head of a fish (or a ram), and other sweets like carrot tzimmes. On the second night, we make sure to have a "new" fruit, which we have not yet eaten this season, right after Kiddush. You aren't in the habit of making small quantities? Great. Pack up the surplus, and drop off your sweet surprise on the doorsteps of fellow quarantiners. And when you eat your apple in honey, be sure to put an extra little oomph into your prayer that G‑d, "renew for us a good and sweet year." He knows we can use it! » Get all your Rosh Hashanah recipes here Light Holiday Candles Before the onset of the holiday on Friday afternoon and once again after night has fallen on Saturday night (from a pre-existing flame), women light festive candles to usher in the holiday. Whether they will be overlooking a grand ballroom, or sitting on a table set for one, our holiday candles bring sacred light and a festive glow to our holiday dinners. » Print Out the Candle-Lighting Blessings Here

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