For the fifth year in a row we are co-sponsoring the most user-friendly, explanatory and inspiring services for young adults in Los Angeles, and maybe he world. Come as you are. 
Some Highlights – New Year’s Kabbalistic Kiddush, classes, best shofar in town, speedy services, stories, meditation, song, honey cake, inspiring and chill atmosphere, great Chazzan. . .
You don’t have to pay a fortune, dress-to-kill, doze-off, question your tribal affiliation, be fluent in Hebrew, hear lengthy sermons, and eat stale honey cake this Rosh Hashanah. Instead, enjoy a friendly, joyous, participatory, and mindful celebration of the High Holidays with meaning, melody, and humor.
WHAT: Traditionally inspired services led by Rabbi Yonah Bookstein featuring guest speakers Rabbi Shlomo Seidenfeld, Batsheva Frankel, Cheston Mizel, Marcus J Freed, and Chazan Tuli Skaist PLUS other special guests. Full program and FAQ below.
Morning Coffee and Honey Cake
Traditionally inspired services with separate seating
Special break-out sessions
All levels and backgrounds welcome
Hebrew reading skills not required
Delicious Kabbalah Inspired Kiddush following services
Additional Shofar Services
Excellent play-care for children available
WHEN:
Rosh Hashanah, Thursday September 5, 9:30AM Coffee/Cake, learning with Rabbi Yonah, 10am Services
Rosh Hashanah II, Friday September 6, 9:30AM Coffee/Cake, learning with Rabbi Yonah, 10am Services
Kol Nidrei, Friday, September 13, 6:30 Sharp followed by Ask Rabbi Yonah Anything
Yom Kippur, Saturday, September 14, 2013, 9:30AM
WHERE: Tomchei Shabbos, 9041 West Pico Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90035
HOW MUCH: $36 Gets you access to all services and programs. We do not offer separate reservations for separate services. It gets too complicated…
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PROGRAM (Subject to change)
Rosh Hashanah 1 and 2
9:30 AM Coffee, Honey Cake, Early Shofar, Study with Rabbi Yonah
10:00 AM Morning Services
11:00 Approximately Shofar
11:30 Mussaf and Break Out Session
12:30 AM Kiddush followed by late Shofar and Munkatscher Passport Story
Yom Kippur
6:30 Kol Nidrei followed by Ask the Rabbi
9:30 AM Yom Kippur services
11:00 AM Yizkor
11:15 AM Mussaf and Break Out Session
5:30 PM Rabbi Yonah’s Annual reading of Yosele the Holy Mizer – prepare for the most moving story you have ever heard.
6:00 Mincha and Story of Jonah
7 PM Neila – Closing the Gates Final Prayers
7:45 PM Maariv and Break-Fast
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FAQ
Do I need a reservation? YES, we will have seats for everyone who registers
Can I mail a check? NO, all registration is online
Do you have scholarships? YES, you are required to work 2 hours in exchange for free registration
Are services Orthodox? Sort of… In our traditionally inspired service men and women sit on opposite sides of the isle and use traditional bi-lingual prayer books. We incorporate many additional elements which are very “un-orthodox”. Melodies are both traditional and modern. We supplement the prayer books with additional readings and teachings in English.
Do I have to stay for everything? You are free to come and go as you want. We only request that during services you only speak outside in order to not disturb those praying.
When is Shofar Blowing? Approximately 11 am Sept 5 and 6th
Dress Code? Please come as you are while respecting the holiness of the day.
More Questions? Email [email protected]
You are free to come and go as you want. We only request that during services you only speak outside in order to not disturb those praying.!!