"The
Jewish New Year Festival-A Guide for the Rest of Us," by
Hershl Hartman, is available for sale. The booklet traces
the development of the holidays from their origins among primitive
hunter-gatherers and herding tribes through ancient Jewish
agricultural society and in customs that exist among many ancient
cultures. It explains the traditions that developed over
three millennia.
Rosh Hashana (rosheshone) Thursday, September 9, 2010 - 11:00 a.m. Rancho Park-Cheviot Hills Picnic Area # 1 2551 Motor Ave, Los Angeles (1 block south of
Pico).
A family celebration with readings and songs. Bring a picnic for your family
and dessert to share. We will provide apples and honey. There is no charge to attend this event.
A Secular Kol Nidre (kolnidre) Program
Friday, September 17, 2010 - 7:00 p.m. Professional Musicians, Local 47 817 N. Vine St., LA (1/2 block North of Melrose)
A formal, progressive, and inspirational program with readings, songs, & music.
Yom Kippur (yonkiper) with Sholem
Saturday, September 18, 2010 - 11 a.m. Jerry Manpearl and Jan Goodman's Home 939 San Vicente Blvd., Santa Monica
A discussion about ethics in our daily lives. There is no charge to attend this event.
Hanuka (khanike) December 1 - 8, 2010
We view Hanuka through secular
eyes. For us, the festival is neither an alternative to Christmas
or recognition of an incredible miracle. We recognize its
deep roots as a winter solstice festival. As Jews, we celebrate
Hanuka in honor of the Maccabees and a freedom struggle of
an oppressed people. For more about Hanuka, we offer the
following publications:
Passover (peysakh) Seder Sunday, April 3, 2011 Time & location to be announced!
Our secular celebration of Passover acknowledges its roots as a spring festival and honors the powerful tradition of "Exodus," a symbol of freedom. "The
Sholem Family Hagada," by Hershl Hartman offers a secular
approach to Passover. It is on sale for $8.00/copy.