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By Amy Unger<\/strong><\/p>\n

Congregation Or Atid Invites the Greater Richmond Community to High Holidays.<\/h4>\n

\"\"Congregation Or Atid extends a warm welcome to the Jewish community, inviting you to join our congregational family for the High Holidays as we celebrate renewal and hope on Rosh Hashanah and reflect on our inner lives on Yom Kippur.\u00a0 Our services are traditional, egalitarian, participatory, and welcoming to all.<\/p>\n

The time schedule for High Holiday services is listed separately in this issue on Page 16.\u00a0 Family services for parents and children ages 6-10 years old will be held on the first day of Rosh Hashana and on the first day of Yom Kippur from 10-10:45 a.m. Note: Pre-registration is required for some services.<\/p>\n

If you are new to the community, or have never attended our High Holiday services, we invite you to join us.\u00a0 If you are a returning non-member guest, we are happy to have you join us again, and we suggest a contribution to our Congregation, to support our Sustaining Share fund model.\u00a0 Sustaining Share allows each family to determine their own voluntary financial pledge rather than be bound by typical synagogue dues.\u00a0 It\u2019s more than a financial commitment; it is an emotional commitment that each individual or family wants to be a part of our community. We would love to have you participate in our warm and welcoming service and community.<\/p>\n

If you would like to join us for High Holiday services, please visit the High Holiday tab on our website at www.oratid.org<\/em> where you will find more information about services along with a registration link. Alternatively, you may contact our office at (804) 740-4747.<\/p>\n

L\u2019Shana Tova!<\/p>\n

Sukkot<\/em><\/strong> Services\/Dinner and Pizza in the Hut<\/strong><\/p>\n

We welcome you to join Congregation Or Atid on Oct. 9 at 6 p.m. for Sukkot<\/em> Festival Services followed by Pizza in the Sukkah.<\/p>\n

This is an opportunity to visit the Sukkah<\/em> at our synagogue while enjoying delicious pizza.\u00a0 We will shake the lulav<\/em> and etrog<\/em> as we celebrate the Festival of Booths.<\/p>\n

Please also join us for Sukkot<\/em> Festival services that will take place on Monday, Oct. 10 at 10 a.m.<\/p>\n

Registration for Pizza in the Sukkah<\/em> and in-person services is requested and can be found at the High Holiday tab on our website at www.oratid.org<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Simchat Torah<\/em><\/strong> Celebrations <\/strong><\/p>\n

A Simchat Torah<\/em> service and dinner will be held at Congregation Or Atid on Sunday, Oct. 16 at 5:30 p.m. Children and families are welcome to attend this uplifting service as we dance around the sanctuary holding the Torah Scrolls in celebration of the Torah.<\/p>\n

On Monday, Oct. 17, at 10 a.m. join us for Shemini Atzeret\/Simchat<\/em> Torah festival service, which includes Yizkor, where we remember family and friends who are no longer with us.<\/p>\n

Registration for in-person services and programs is requested and can be found at the High Holiday tab on our website at www.oratid.org<\/em>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Religious School Innovations<\/strong><\/p>\n

We are excited to announce that we are rolling out a new vision and plans for the religious school for the coming academic year. We want 5783 to be a year where every student flourishes (our theme for this year). We want our children to be proud of their Jewish identity and heritage.<\/p>\n

Here are some of the highlights for the 2022-2023 school year:<\/p>\n