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Clergy Sermons from Rosh HaShanah

Click THIS LINK to read our clergy's sermons from Rosh HaShanah 5783.

 

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High Holy Days Ticket Reservations - Due Friday, Sept 16

Our ticket reservation form is now closed. Please call the office if you would still like to purchase tickets at 847-362-1948.

 

Masks are optional and appreciated for all services.

 

Member Ticket Reservations

Members must complete a ticket request form to reserve High Holy Day tickets.  Members and their children ages 25 and under are entitled to request tickets as part of membership. Tickets will be provided to members in good standing who have returned your membership commitment form, as well as fulfilled or arranged to fulfill financial obligations to the synagogue. If you have not set up a payment plan and would like to do so, please call the office at 847-362-1948.

 

Member Guest Tickets

Member guest tickets for in-person services are available for purchase for $180/adult and $50/child (25 and under). 

 

General Public Tickets

General Public tickets for services are available for purchase for $325/adult and $50/child (25 and under). Reciprocity ticket requests will also be honored for URJ-affiliated congregants in good standing. Livestream-only tickets will be offered to the general public and member guests for a suggested minimum donation of $180.

Member Ticket Pick-Up Process

Member Ticket Pick-Up Process

Paper tickets will be available for pick-up.  Members are still welcome to submit a ticket request form in order to help us adequately prepare for attendance numbers. We will have paper tickets available for pick-up in the office for all members who have renewed their membership at the following times:

  • Sunday, September 18, 8:30AM - 12:30PM
  • Wednesday, Sept 21, 4:00PM - 8:00PM

If you aren't available to pick-up your tickets during these times, please call the office at (847) 362-1948 to make separate arrangements. There will be a will call table available at all services for those who were not able to pick-up their tickets ahead of time.

High Holy Days Service Schedule

We will be offering one service on Erev Rosh Hashanah, and two services for Rosh Hashanah, Kol Nidre, and Yom Kippur traditional services. Times will be assigned based on the first letter of your last name (times assignments alternate every year). We will do our best to accommodate service assignment changes for extended families with different last names, so families can enjoy services together. If you need to make an assignment change, please call the office at 847-362-1948.

 

Parking

Parking during the High Holy Days is available at:

 

Hawthorn Elementary School North

301 W Hawthorn Pkwy

Vernon Hills, IL 60061

 

Rust-oleum Development Center

102 E Hawthorn Parkway

Vernon Hills, IL 60061

 

Parking at Or Shalom will be prioritized for those with special needs. Expanded handicapped parking spaces will be reserved by the front doors. Please contact the office at 847-362-1948 if you would like to reserve a handicapped spot in advance.

Prayer Books

Mishkan HaNefesh comes in a two-volume set. The GOLD book, the smaller of the two books, is the only book required for Rosh HaShanah. The SILVER book, the larger of the two books, is the only prayer book required for Yom Kippur. Both prayer books are labeled on the spine and front cover (Hebrew-style) by their holiday.

The books can be purchased at https://www.ccarpress.org/

  • Please bring your own copy of Mishkan Hanefesh with you to all services you attend in person.

  • If you need to purchase a set, you can do so on the CCAR website (https://www.ccarnet.org/publications/hhd-2021/) Use code MHN15 for a 15% discount. You can also download an e-book version if you prefer a digital copy.

  • We will have a limited number of loaner prayer books available

Livestream

What if we want to livestream only?

  • Livestream-only tickets will be offered to non-members at a suggested donation of $180. Call the office at 847-362-1948 to sign up and receive the link.

  • All members will be sent the livestream link prior to services regardless of whether they registered for in-person or virtual. The link will be sent out on Friday, Sept 23 and again on Sunday, Sept 25.

  • The live stream link will also be listed on a members-only page on the website. You must login to access this page.

Special Needs

Assisted hearing devices are available in the building.

 

Please email Lauri Holmes at lholmes@orshalomlc.com or call the office at (847) 362-1948 with any special needs requests.

Yom Kippur Food Drive

We will again be supporting The Ark’s Yom Kippur food Drive. Pick-up a paper bag at our Rosh Hashanah services and return it full of food to donate to those in need at our Yom Kippur services.

 

The Ark's food pantry distributes certified kosher food, household essentials, and personal care items throughout the Greater Chicagoland Jewish Community. All food donations must be certified kosher and have six months before expiration. For a pantry shopping list, click HERE or visit arkchicago.org/our-services/food-assistance/.

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