High Holidays 2016 / 5777 Congregation Sons of Israel

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High Holidays 2016 at CSI

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High Holidays 2016 / 5777 Congregation Sons of Israel

We hope you will be joining us as we welcome the New Year. ROSH HASHANAH Sunday, October 2, 2016 ........................................... 6:30 PM Monday, October 3, 2016 ......................................... 8:45 AM Family Service Grades K—5………………...…………………… 10:00 AM Children’s Programs (approx.-after Shofar service)

.. 11:30 AM

PJ Library Tashlich at Wishnie Park…… …………………….. 5:00 PM Tashlich ....................................................................... 5:30 PM

Local, apples & organic honey will be for sale in September. AND: Our Gift Shop also has a wide variety of holiday gifts and things to enhance your own holiday table.

Holiday Evening Service .............................................. 6:15 PM Tuesday, October 4, 2016 .......................................... 8:45 AM Children’s Programs (approx.-after Shofar service) ... 11:30 AM

YOM KIPPUR Tuesday, October 11, 2016 Mincha Erev Yom Kippur ............................................. 3:00 PM Kol Nidre ...................................................................... 6:00 PM K—7th Grade Program after Kol Nidre. Please come at 6, the rabbi will dismiss the kids at the appropriate time. Wednesday, October 12, 2016 .................................. …9:00 AM Children’s Service (approx.) ........................................ .11:30 AM Yizkor Memorial Service (approx.) .............................. .11:45 AM Rabbi’s Study Session ................................................. ...3:30 PM Mincha ........................................................................ ...4:15 PM Ne’ila ........................................................................... ...5:45 PM Conclusion of Fast ……………………………………………………. 7:03 PM

Each member family in good standing will receive two (2) High Holiday tickets. A single member in good standing will receive one (1) ticket. A member in good standing is someone who has no outstanding balance from a prior year and has paid one-third of their bill (membership, tuition, building fund) by September 1st. Please adhere to all security policies! They have been put into place to provide a safe and comfortable High Holiday experience for everyone. We cannot stress how important this is. IMPORTANT: Tickets are required for entry. Ticket holder’s names will be on the back of each ticket.

High Holidays 2016 / 5777 Congregation Sons of Israel

If you wish to be part of the Memorial Booklet this year, please notify Ellen by 9/29. Ellen Johnson, CSI, 1666 Pleasantville Road, Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510. $18 for the first 3 lines, $3 a line after that. Thank you!

Sharing a workload makes everything a little easier. This is true for the most basic things, like preparing a meal, or for something with as many moving parts as the High Holidays at the CSI! Each of us adds meaning to our communal services by being there and more so by helping us to ensure a smooth, comfortable experience. We invite you to help us by USHERING either in the sanctuary or at one the doors. You can assist with our annual budgetary requirements by purchasing RESERVED SEATS and/or RESERVED PARKING. CHAIR SET UP is Sunday, 9/25, from 9 -11 AM. More helpers make easy work of it! It’s never too early to order a LULAV & ETROG. All orders are due by 10/5. And of course, please respond to a HH ALIYAH invitation within a few days of receiving it.

High Holidays 2016 / 5777 Congregation Sons of Israel

Please contact [email protected] or call her at 762 2700 to volunteer or for information.

HIGH HOLIDAY GUEST TICKETS - 2016 Additional tickets may be purchased for $125 in the unreserved section. These seats are available for relatives visiting here from outside the area and will be mailed with your tickets or can be picked up at your convenience. Please fill out the form below if you wish to purchase these tickets. FOR SECURITY PURPOSES: Guests names will be on the back of these tickets and are not transferrable.

I/We need _____ extra High Holiday tickets at $125 each in the unreserved section for: Name & City of Residence

Relationship

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Enclosed is a check in the amount of $_________ payable to CSI for guest ticket/s. (Payment must accompany this request.)

MEMBER NAME__________________________________________________ ADDRESS_______________________________________________________ PLEASE MAIL YOUR ORDER TO: CSI, 1666 Pleasantville Road, Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510 Attention: High Holidays

High Holidays 2016 / 5777 Congregation Sons of Israel

RESERVED

A MESSAGE REGARDING HIGH HOLIDAY RESERVED SEATS AT CSI Dear Fellow Congregant: I am writing to ask that you consider the purchase of reserved seating for the High Holidays this year. Please be aware that the synagogue receives significant funding through programs such as this, and these discretionary fundraisers allow some degree of dues stabilization in an environment of increasing costs and expenses. Some congregants have the desire to support the synagogue in this fundraising effort, but for a variety of reasons prefer not to sit in the reserved seating area. In past years we encouraged these individuals to consider the purchase of seats that would be “donated” back to the synagogue. Such seats are used for the discretionary seating of elderly congregants or others who might benefit from sitting in the reserved area. There has been a good response to this solicitation in the years it has been in effect. We hope to build on this trend and see both the reserved seat and the donated seat programs grow. You may also purchase reserved parking for yourself or as a donation for another member. We would like to avoid utilizing synagogue resources for follow-up to this solicitation, so I urge you to act now if you decide to purchase reserved seats. This is a busy time of year, but the High Holidays are quickly approaching. The form on the back of this letter details the seat categories and costs and can be returned to the synagogue to secure your reservation. Please be sure to complete the area which designates whether purchased seats are for your use or are being “donated” for synagogue use. Thank you very much for your consideration of this request. Sincerely,

Eric Wrubel Vice President

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RESERVED PARKING REQUEST 2016/5777 Many of our members support us by purchasing reserved parking spots for use during the High Holidays. You may also donate the cost of a reserved spot so that elderly members of the congregation may benefit from your generosity. # of spots_____ @ $300 each

____for personal use OR ____to donate

CSI has a limited number of parking spots for those with handicapped permits. If you do not have an official handicapped permit but would like to request a CSI permit, we will send you one. Please remember we cannot guarantee that handicap accessible spots available when you arrive.

RESERVED SEAT REQUEST 2016/5777 You may reserve seats for your family or donate the cost of a seat o that elderly members of the congregation may benefit from your generosity. PERMANENT PEWS & FRONT ROW OF GREY CHAIRS Members ________$250 Relatives not living in the immediate area

________$350

GREY PERMANENT PEWS Members

________$200

Relatives not living in the immediate area

________$300

GREEN VELVET CHAIRS IN WING Members

________$175

Relatives not living in the immediate area

________$275

BLUE VELVET CHAIR Members

________$150

Relatives not living in the immediate area

________$250

Seat(s) for: ________ Personal Use

________ To Donate

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MEMBER NAME: ___________________________________________________________ ADDRESS _________________________________________________________________ Check enclosed, payable to CSI in the amount of : ______________________ RETURN TO: CSI, 1666 Pleasantville Road, Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510

High Holidays 2016 / 5777 Congregation Sons of Israel

HIGH HOLIDAY BABYSITTING REGISTRATION September 2016 To the Parents of Children Aged 18 Months to 5 Years: CSI is pleased to offer complimentary babysitting for children 18 months to 5 years old during services on the High Holidays. In order to provide the best possible supervision for your children, we request your cooperation with the following:

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Please understand that all of our rules are for the comfort and protection of your children.

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Children must be registered by Wednesday, 9/28, in order to be sure we have the right number of babysitters and to allow us ample time to prepare name tags for children and their parents.

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Please note that ONLY those children who are registered will be permitted to remain in the babysitting rooms.

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SAFETY & SECURITY: Children are not allowed on the playground without parental supervision. Older children or adults, including parents and siblings, will not be allowed to stay in the babysitting rooms.

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Children who are not toilet trained must be monitored by their parents, as our babysitters will not be changing diapers.

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The only food permitted in the babysitting rooms will be cookies and juice supplied by CSI. If you wish to feed your child lunch, we ask that you take your child out of the building. Please don’t wait until the last minute to register. It is to everyone’s advantage that we are able to provide enough babysitting help and can provide name tags for all children and parents. The safety of your child is our primary concern. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. Best wishes for a healthy and happy New Year! !SEPTEMBER 28th. FAMILY NAME: _____________________________________________________________ CHILD’S NAME:

AGE:

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Please indicate the days on which you are requesting babysitting: _____1st day Rosh Hashannah _____2nd day Rosh Hashannah

_____Yom Kippur

(No babysitting will be provided during Kol Nidre services.)

RETURN TO: CSI, 1666 Pleasantville Road, Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510 Attention: High Holidays

High Holidays 2016 / 5777 Congregation Sons of Israel

Did you order tickets for your guests? Have you reserved your seats and/or parking? Did you register for babysitting? Have you sent in names for Memorial Booklet? Do you need a handicapped parking pass? (Remember – There are a limited number of these spots. A pass does not guarantee a spot. We suggest you get to CSI early OR consider a reserved parking spot) For security purposes, only those with tickets will be allowed to enter. Your name will be on your ticket. Remember, in order to be fair, only those who have paid all outstanding balances and 1/3 of the current balance will get their tickets. Need further information? Contact [email protected] or call (914) 762 – 2700 at any time.

We look forward to seeing you! CSI, 1666 Pleasantville Road, Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510 www.csibriarcliff.org