After a morning of contemplative reflection and prayer, we invite you to join us for a series of Yom Kippur afternoon programs, led by Beth El community members, to help bring forward the meaning, purpose, belonging, and even joy of this Yom Kippur day.

Mincha (afternoon) service led by Rabbi Lee Bycel and Rabbi Harry Manhoff
(In the Beit Midrash)
Join us for Yom Kippur’s Mincha service and a spirited and spiritual discussion of Jonah and its message of turning away and turning in teshuvah.

Across The Table (Room 218)
Across the Table – Brave Conversations in a Polarized World. Discover our new campaign, 'Across the Table'! We will also practice listening and speaking across differences, drawing on our KAVOD practice and the Jewish tradition of machloket l’shem shamayim—argument for the sake of heaven.

Yom Kippur Teen Experience (Room 219)
Join your teen community for a contemplative and creative experience reflecting on the themes of Yom Kippur. This program is open to all 6th-12th graders and will be taking place as part of Beth El's larger Yom Kippur afternoon session offerings.

Yom Kippur Song Circle (Garden)
Music is the language of the soul. It allows us to communicate in ways words alone cannot express. As we harmonize, we find communion with one another and build a community. And while fasting, the act of singing with a group can allow us to find even deeper spiritual meaning. In that spirit, join us as we gather to sing together on Yom Kippur afternoon. Led by Steve Branoff, we will sing traditional songs with melodies both old and new. Song sheets with lyrics will be provided. Participants are also encouraged to suggest or teach new songs that the group can learn. We look forward to seeing – and hearing – all of you.

Contemplative and Lyrical Israeli dances for Yom Kippur (Room 215/216)
Do you feel like moving your body at this time of day on Yom Kippur? Join us to experience embodied prayer and reflection. Here you will be able to move with beginning folk dances that will be appropriate for this day and will be lovingly taught.
Recorded dance music will be used in this session.