This past year has felt like a year of re-membering. People are recalling what it was like to belong to sacred community and re-membering – once again re-engaging as members of HEA. After years of societal disruption caused by the COVID pandemic, people are remembering the value of sacred community and spiritual connection. Attendance at worship and programs is growing, volunteers are stepping up in numbers not seen in years. From our Hesed committee that provides care to HEA members in need to our greeter/safety team that ensures a secure and welcoming environment on Shabbat, people are rediscovering the transformative power of joining with others in creating community and connection.
We invite you to re-member this year. Your involvement makes our community possible, and we need you to do your part. “The day is long and the work is boundless…” say Rabbi Tarfon, “You are not obligated to finish the task, but you are also not free to neglect it” (Pirkei Avot 2:15).
There are countless ways you can be part of this exciting time of re-membering at HEA. The first and most important thing you can do is show up. Below are links to ways that you can support HEA and re-member:
Log onto your member account to renew your membership, fulfill your dues commitment and review your contact information to ensure you receive your High Holiday information packet and your family’s tickets for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.
Prepare your spirit for the holidays as we kick off the season with Elul in the Shul, August 18-20, featuring scholar-in-residence Rabbi Corey Helfand. Join us for spirited music and learning on the value of Shabbat in our lives.
Register your kids for youth and family High Holiday programs and worship services. And, while you’re at it, don’t forget to sign your student up for HEArt – HEA’s religious school programs. Contact Education Director Amanda Eckert.
Volunteer to help with greeting and ushering on the holidays. Enjoy schmoozing while providing an invaluable service to our community.
Join our Hesed volunteers to help our elderly and home-bound members connect with community during the holidays. Volunteers prepare meals, offer rides to shul, or just call to wish someone a “Shannah Tova!”
Participate in services by accepting an honor to open the ark, take an aliyah, or carry the Torah. Please contact Joyce Perlmutter.
Remember your loved ones by adding their names to our annual Yizkor Book.
Enhance your High Holiday experience by joining us for the Tashlich program on Tuesday, September 19, at Belleview Park or the Healing Service on Yom Kippur afternoon.
We look forward to celebrating the new year with you and your family and we hope that this year’s High Holidays inspire you to re-member your connection to the HEA community by finding meaningful opportunities to get involved.
On behalf of the clergy, staff, and volunteers who make up this wonderful community, we wish you and your family a happy, healthy, and meaningful new year filled with opportunities to re-connect, re-discover, and re-member.
L’Shannah tova!
