2:30 p.m. Emerging from the Depths
Join Rabbi Nickerson to learn more about the Book of Jonah and ways in which it relates to our lives and the world today.
High Holy Days Yom Kippur Programs 5781/2020
From thought-provoking conversations and movie discussions to virtual history tours and fun for the entire family, this year's Yom Kippur afternoon programs offer a diverse range of programs for all ages.
Yom Kippur Afternoon Programs
2:30 - 4:30 p.m. Special Screening: Two Short Films of Hope and Resilience
Two short films followed by a discussion:
JOE’S VIOLIN (24 min) A 91 year old Holocaust Survivor donates his violin of 70 years to a local instrument drive, changing the life of a 12 year old African American schoolgirl from the the Bronx, and unexpectedly, his own.
THE SYRIAN PATIENT (60 min) Under the cover of darkness, Israeli military ambulances transfer wounded Syrians across the border to Israeli hospitals. Majad, a young Syrian boy, has lost part of his face and is brought immediately to ENT specialist Dr. Eyal Sela, who operates on him for 9 hours. As Majad slowly recovers, the two of them develop a very special relationship.
2:30 p.m. Family Program: Jason’s Holiday Music Grab Bag
Join our Musician in Residence, Charlie Kramer, LIVE as we jam and dance to some of the best High Holy Day tunes.
3:00 p.m. Caring for Our Neighbors in the Time of COVID
A Karsh Center Conversation with Rabbi Shapiro and Lila Guirguis.
3:00 p.m. Family Program: Charlie's High Holy Day Jam Sesh
Join our Musician in Residence, Charlie Kramer, LIVE as we jam and dance to some of the best High Holy Day tunes.
3:30 p.m. Images in the Temple: Contemplating the Ballin Murals
Tom Teicholz, award winning journalist and author of "150 years of Wilshire Boulevard Temple" explains exactly who and what is on our Sanctuary walls.
3:30 p.m. Meditation
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4:00 p.m. Civility in Uncivil Times: What Judaism Teaches
Join Rabbi Karen Fox.
4:30 p.m. The 23rd Psalm: Is the Lord Really Our Shepherd?
Sometimes we fail to appreciate what is most familiar to us. Join Rabbi Leder as we learn why we read this familiar Psalm. Uncover its hidden messages of hope, peace, and faith...
For additional questions please contact Esther Cohen at ecohen@wbtla.org or 213-835-2132 or our Membership Services at membershipservices@wbtla.org or 213-835-2142.
Services are recorded, so even if you do log in late, you will be able to join in progress, and you also will have access to watch the entire service as a replay.
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Access to our High Holy Days experiences will be available exclusively to Wilshire Boulevard Temple members in good standing (current in their membership or having made arrangements through the membership office). All members should have received their membership-renewal packages in June. If you need to make a payment, you can do so online at www.wbtla.org/pay. If you have any questions, need to make special arrangements, or would like to set up a payment plan, please contact Esther Cohen at ecohen@wbtla.org or 213-835-2132 or our Membership Services at membershipservices@wbtla.org or 213-835-2142. They are here to help.