Kol Nidre / Erev Yom Kippur Services with Kolaynu September 21, 2007

Kolaynu: The Progressive Jewish Voice of Santa Cruz, invites community, friends, and loved ones to join us in observing the High Holidays “Santa-Cruz-Style”.

Kol Nidre / Erev Yom Kippur Services will be on Friday, September 21, at the Pacific Cultural Center, 1307 Seabright Avenue at Broadway in Santa Cruz, at 7 PM (please arrive by 6:45 PM).

We welcome individuals and families of every configuration and orientation, interfaith, questioning, and friends of Jews. Children are welcome and on-site childcare is available.

Kolaynu is thrilled to announce our cantorial soloists for Kol Nidre: Rose Elgart-Fail, Sephy Elizai, and Lori Rivera.

For many years, Kolaynu High Holiday observances have been a Creative community option in Santa Cruz.

Kolaynu services are --

Progressive: recreating traditional Jewish ritual so as to more accurately reflect contemporary Jewish values;

Egalitarian: blending new liturgy and feminine voices with traditional prayers and blessings;

Participatory: offering opportunities for all who attend to share in reading aloud and facilitating the service.

Both women and men facilitate the holiday celebration. Our co-facilitators are volunteers. All who attend are invited to participate and bring personal prayers and readings.

Our service is also Peace-Oriented. Kolaynu has its roots firmly planted in beliefs of working towards social justice, human rights, and peaceful coexistence... in the Middle East and around the world. Please join us on these Holy Days and share your thoughts, your spirit, and your energy, as we all face the challenges of making peace together.

No tickets necessary. Contributions of any amount are gratefully accepted and deeply appreciated to cover the cost of the facility and printed materials (suggested donations in units of “chai” (18), for “life”, are in keeping with the spirit of the season). No one is turned away for lack of funds.

Come as you are; no need to dress-up (please refrain from wearing fragrances for the comfort of those who may be sensitive). Please feel free to bring flowers, photos and mementos to adorn the mishkan (altar), tambourines, hand drums, and meditations.

Call (831) 477-1624 or (firefoxsf@ pacbell.net) for more info and to reserve childcare.

Official Website: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/KolaynuEvents