Congregation Beth Torah E-News
September 27, 2019 - October 10, 2019
27 Elul 5779 - 11 Tishrei 5780
6100 West 127th Street • Overland Park, Kansas 66209
Phone: 913-498-2212
SHABBAT WORSHIP
Erev Shabbat, Friday, September 27th
Nosh 6:00 p.m.
Worship 6:30 p.m.

Shabbat, Saturday, September 28th
Sichat Shabbat Group 9 : 00 a.m.
Shabbat Morning Worship 10:30 a.m.

Erev Shabbat, Friday, October 4th
Shabbat Shuvah (see below for details)
Nosh 6:00 p.m.
Worship 6:30 p.m.

Shabbat, Saturday, October 5th
Shabbat Morning Worship 10:30 a.m.

Sunday, Ocotber 6th
Family T'filah 9:30 a.m.
Mourner's Kaddish 10:00 a.m.

HIGH HOLY DAY WORSHIP
Rosh Hashanah
Sunday, September 29 th
Erev Rosh Hashanah Service 7:30 p.m.
Monday, September 30 th
Bagel Breakfast for families and Rosh Hashanah Family Experience and 9:00 a.m.
Morning Service 10:30 a.m.
Teen Lunch and Learn 12:45 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah Luncheon 12:45 p.m.
Tashlich 1:45 p.m.

Yom Kippur
Tuesday, October 8 th
Kol Nidre Service 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, October 9 th
Yom Kippur Family Experience 9:15 a.m.
Morning Service 10:30 a.m.
Tikkun Service 1:00 p.m.
Yizkor Service 1:30 p.m.
Study Sessions 3:15 p.m.
Mincha/Avodah Experience 4:30 p.m.
N’ilah Service* 6:00 p.m.
* Followed by Break the Fast sweets by Ellenberg Experience Catering and donated by the Ellenberg family. 

Sukkot and Simchat Torah
Erev Sukkot Service* - Sunday, October 13 th , 6:00 p.m.
Breakfast adnd Study in the Sukkah - Monday, October 14 th , 9:00 a.m.
Erev Simchat Torah Service with Hakafot - October 20 th , 6:30 p.m.
Simchat Torah Service with Yizkor* - Monday, October 21 st , 10:30 a.m.
*These services will be held at Beth Torah in coordination with The Temple, Congregation B’nai Jehudah.
HIGH HOLY DAYS 5780

We look forward to seeing everyone for the upcoming Days of Awe and encourage you to open up and review the High Holy Day packets so you are aware of all the exciting new opportunities as well as the changes that are happening this year. Please contact the office with any High Holy Day questions.
Rosh Hashanah Luncheon Q and A’s:
Q: Is there a charge for the Rosh Hashanah luncheon?
A: No. There is no charge.

Q: Do I need to RSVP? Can I reserve a table?
A: No need to RSVP and we will not be saving seats or reserving tables. We will all have name tags, so why not meet someone new while you are here?

Q: Will there be something for everyone and every allergy?
A: Due to the volume, unfortunately, we could not accommodate gluten free requests or wheat allergies. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t join us. Feel free to bring your own lunch and put it in the refrigerators in the back during services and then join us for lunch.

Q: How are we going to fit everyone for lunch?
A: That is the best question ever! We fit last year. There will be tables and chairs in every nook and cranny of the building. If the weather is nice that day, why not throw some lawn chairs in your car before you head over for services and picnic outside? Please be patient and understanding as the foyer will be crowded with tables and chairs and there will undoubtedly be a little confusion. 

Q: What about Tashlich services?
A: Tashlich will follow immediately after our lunch. See our flyer below for details on our Inclusive Tashlich experience.

Q: Why are we doing this?
A: Another great question! Be sure to tune in for our Erev Rosh Hashanah message delivered by Rabbi Cattapan and our Rosh Hashanah morning message delivered by Rabbi Kleinman to get better acquainted with ConnecTorah. Small groups, Worship & Music, Lifelong Learning, Repairing the World and Saying “YES” to Beth Torah are all ways for you make the House of Torah your home. These groups, plus our Pick A Party Round 2 signups will all be represented at our lunch and our friendly table hosts will answer all of your questions about these groups. Shop around during lunch to find your connector. 
Shabbat Shuvah
Shabbat Shuvah , the Sabbath of Return, is the Shabbat 
nestled between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.

Join us on Erev Shabbat, Friday night, October 4th, 
for a special treat during worship as the Opus 76 Quartet, A String Quartet for the Community, including Kinnor Symphony Concertmaster Keith Stanfield, present the only existing arrangement for string quartet of Max Bruch’s celebrated 
“Kol Nidre.” This arrangement specifically preserves the solo cello part and provides beautifully moving accompaniment in the other three instruments. 

Nosh will be at 6:00 p.m. and services start at 6:30 p.m. Bring your friends and enjoy a unique setting of this beloved Jewish classic.
Yom Kippur Guest Speaker
A small group that will be starting up this year will be working with Calvary Temple Baptist Church in KC, MO. A recent fire at their building has reduced their ability to reach out to their neighbors and offer much needed help. We will be working together to present a inter faith, unified front in the work of repairing the world. The church’s Pastor Eric D. Williams will talk about the work we are doing together as he shares the bimah with Rabbi Cattapan on Yom Kippur morning. Born and raised in Kansas City, Pastor Williams invests tirelessly in many civic and philanthropic endeavors.  
High Holy Day Music Makers
High Holy Day Music: Thank you to our High Holy Day Volunteer Choir, the Men’s Group and the Women’s Group, all under the direction of Texana Ollenberger and accompanied by Susie Adams for sharing their talents with us throughout the Days of Awe. Thank you also, to our High Holy Day instrumentalists: Susie Adams (piano), Elizabeth Appelbaum (flute), Jim Appelbaum (keytar, piano), Larry Figg (cello), Larry Myer (percussion), Michael O’Shiver (harp), Robert Pherigo (piano), Howard Pitler (percussion), Jamie Powers (violin), and our Sound Engineers Eliot Hartzler and Kyle Goebel.
 
Simchat Torah Band
Do you play an instrument? Sign up with Lezlie Zucker by October 10 to play in the Intergenerational Simchat Torah Band at Erev Simchat Torah, Sunday, October 20. The rehearsals will be Sunday, October 6 th at 12:15 p.m. and Sunday, October 13 th at 12:15 p.m.