2024 |5785 ~ HHD FAQ

IS THERE ANY HIGH HOLY DAY PREPARATION PROGRAMMING THIS YEAR?
• Community Service of Spiritual Renewal for Elul (at Village Shalom) (9/15)
• Community High Holy Day Preparation Program (at Beth Torah) (9/22) (Presented by the Rabbinical Association of Greater Kansas City)
•Beth Torah S’lichot Service (9/28) (This year, there is no community S’lichot program; we are having our own service.)

WHO WILL BE DELIVERING THIS YEAR’S HIGH HOLY DAY SERMONS?
• Jim Kaplan, Joel Krichiver and Rabbi Mark Levin

WHO WILL BE LEADING/PROVIDING MUSIC?
• Cantorial Soloist – Lezlie Zucker | Worship Leader – Jim Kaplan | Beth Torah Choir & Band
• Guest Soloist – Jason Sickel | Guest Instrumentalists – Lawrence Figg (cello) and Robert Pherigo (piano)

DO I NEED TO REGISTER?
• Yes. There are no physical tickets, but we require registration so we can know who is walking through our doors. Thank you for helping us keep everyone safe.

ARE SERVICES OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY?
• Yes. There is no charge, but registration is required.

WILL WE HAVE SECURITY?
• Yes. We will have officers from Overland Park Police Department with us for all services.

IS THERE A LUNCHEON THIS YEAR?
• Yes. You will be able to register for the luncheon at the same time you register to attend.

WILL THERE BE A HIGH HOLY DAY FOOD DRIVE?
• Yes! You will receive a starter donation bag in your Rosh Hashanah Gift Bag. (Collecting through 10/24)

WILL WE HAVE ADULT EDUCATION SESSIONS DURING YOM KIPPUR?
• Yes! We are very excited about this year’s selection.
o How to Research Your Jewish Genealogy, with Elaine Tobias
o Yizkor + Sumptuary Laws and Jewish Fashion, with Emily Albano
o Life on a Traditional Kibbutz, with David & Nina Shik

ARE WE DOING ANYTHING SPECIAL FOR SHABBAT SHUVA?
• Yes! We are bringing back Joe Buchanan to lead us in worship on Friday night. His leadership and music were wildly popular when he was here a year ago, and we are thrilled to pray with him again.
• Following worship, we will dedicate our newest Memorial Room plaques.

WILL SMALL GROUPS BE LAUNCHING DURING THE HIGH HOLY DAYS?
• Yes! Small Groups will launch during the Rosh Hashanah luncheon, and signups will continue through the middle of October.