The Jewish community will gather for the annual citywide Selichot program and service on August 28. There will be opportunities for multi-access participation, both virtual and limited in-person attendance at the Selichot host, Congregation Beth Torah. Masks will be required for those attending in person.
Advance registration is required for all in-person and virtual participants. Visit www.kcrabbi.org for more information and the link to advance registration.
Following Havdalah, Rabbi Jeffrey Salkin, one of America’s most nationally and internationally recognized leaders will facilitate an engaging virtual discussion “Looking for God in all the Right Places.”
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. Rabbi Salkin 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 late hour and the themes articulated in the liturgy will prepare attendees for the Days of Awe and set the tone for the High Holy Days. The service will be led by area clergy and a musical leadership team of soloists from congregations around the community.
Selichot services will also take place Sunday at 9:00 a.m. at Kehilath Israel, and the Selichot prayers will be said in the morning service at BIAV at 8:00 a.m.
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.
Contact Annette Fish, Rabbinical Association administrator, at or 913-327-8226.
