We wish everyone a safe, healthy and happy 2026/2027 and 5786/5787
The RIJC continues to serve the community through In-Person services, classes and a variety of activities, and continues to offer its Zoom option as well.
Please check your email or this site for updated information, and make sure you are on our Contact List.
Fall 2026 / 5787 Services and Events Dates & Times; Subject to updates and changes:
All Shabbat services, unless otherwise noted, will be held at 7:00 pm, in our Sanctuary / Small Studio in the Cultural Center. Additional details, specifics & updated to be posted here and sent via Email. Volunteers are always appreciated to host an Oneg in the Sanctuary or in their own homes or outdoors, weather permitting. Please contact Nina if you would like to be a host.
HIGH HOLIDAYS
YOM KIPPUR
Sunday, September 20 — Kol Nidre / 6:30 PM
Monday, September 21 —9:15 AM Services
10:30 AM Children’s Service
11:30 AM — Yiskor
5:30 PM — Mincha
7:35 PM — Break Fast
SUKKOT
Friday, September 25, & Saturday & Sunday September 26-27
Exact RIJC sukkah building & celebration details to come
SHABBAT SERVICES
OCTOBER 2026
Shabbat Services — Fridays, October 16 & 30, 7:00 pm
NOVEMBER 2026
Shabbat Services — Friday, November 13, 7:00 pm
Pajama Havdalah — Saturday, November 21, Time & Location to be announced)
DECEMBER 2026
Shabbat Services — Friday, December 11 / Special Candle Lighting Time TBA
Shabbat Services — Friday, December 18, 7:00 pm
CHANUKAH CELEBRATION
Sunday, December 6. Location to be provided via email.
RIJC SONG CIRCLES
Our popular monthly Monday evening activity, Song Circles, returns at the end of September, from 7:30 to 8:30 PM. You are most welcome to join our leader, long-time RIJC Member, Amber Levanon Seligson , as she takes us on a journey exploring the history & evolution of 3 songs and their lyrics & melodies at each session.
No musical or singing experience is necessary — just a healthy curiosity & desire to try something new.
Feel free to contact Amber directly, with any questions at alseligson@gmail.com.
SONG CIRCLES FALL 2026
September 28
October19
November23
December 21
SONG CIRCLES WINTER/SPRING 2027
January 18 / Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
February 22
March 15
April 19
May 17
June 14
SUNDAY MINYAN
SUNDAY MINYAN continues over the summer most Sundays at 7:30pm, led by Michal. You can also contact Michal for location and to be added to her reminder and update list by sending her a note at michalmelamed@yahoo.com.
HEBREW SCHOOL
Hebrew School is expected to resume on Thursday September 3, led by Michal Melamed, with a first meet-up, (check your email or email Michal for location). Additional information coming via Email & posting at RIJC.org.
It’s not too soon to reach out to Michal. For additional details &/or to be on her mailing list, please contact Michal at michalmelamed@yahoo.com.
POSITIVE HEALTH UPDATE—
We will continue to offer hand sanitizer, disinfecting wipes, as well as masks & face-coverings at all RIJC activities. While we do not require masks be worn at RIJC events, we ask that you respect the well-being of your friends & neighbors as well as your own & wear a mask when social distancing is not possible. And it’s OK to stay home if you are not feeling well ... and join us on Zoom.