The evening will begin at 9:00 pm with a virtual keynote, “Looking for God in all the Right Places,” led by one of America’s most nationally and internationally recognized leaders, Rabbi Jeffrey Salkin. Rabbi Salkin has appeared on many television and radio programs, has spoken in more than a hundred communities and is the author of numerous books and publications. He currently serves as the senior rabbi at Temple Israel of West Palm Beach, Florida.
The Selichot service begins at 10:10 p.m. and is designed to help worshipers begin to spiritually prepare for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. The service will be led by area clergy and musicians.
Selichot is a Hebrew word meaning “forgiveness” and refers to the special prayers recited by Jews during the High Holy Day season.
Selichot is an opportunity to enter into the High Holy Day Season truly attuned to the need for repentance and new beginnings. It gives us an opportunity to reaffirm our unity, even in the face of our differences, and face the challenges of a New Year together. Some of the prayers and music found in the Selichot service are taken from the High Holy Day liturgy, thus providing a musical transition between the “old year” and the New Year.
Visit www.kcrabbi.org at the end of July for more information about the program and how to register. Contact Annette Fish, rabbinical association administrator, at or 913-327-8226.
The Rabbinical Association of Greater Kansas City sponsors the Selichot program in collaboration with area congregations and generous support from Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City.
