Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur 2021
This year due to COVID-19 we will be offering VIRTUAL High Holy Day Services on YouTube. Please subscribe to the B’nai Vail YouTube Channel to view our weekly Friday Shabbat Services at 6:00 pm MST as well as our High Holy Day Services. Our Service Schedule is below:
Erev Rosh Hashanah
Monday, September 6th
7:00pm Congregational Service
Rosh Hashanah
Tuesday, September 7th
9:30am – Congregational Service
Kol Nidre
Wednesday, September 15th
7:00pm Congregational Service
Yom Kippur
Thursday, September 16th
9:30am Congregational Service including Yizkor Prayers (Reading or posting of Family Names Before Neilah)
Neilah
Thursday, September 16th
4:00pm Yom Kippur Discussion via Zoom
5:00pm Reading of Departed Family & Friends Names
5:30pm Neila and Closing Services
The B’nai Vail congregation welcomes individuals and families of all backgrounds and branches of Judaism to celebrate holidays with us. Our holiday services are designed to be inclusive and friendly, and offer a bit of tradition mixed with our unique informal mountain style and always a creative touch. See the calendar to learn of holiday celebrations and observances.
Because of our diverse community, Rabbi Newman designs and publishes an original B’nai Vail machzor to include traditional prayers while inspiring a meaningful experience with a variety of English readings. Cantor Michelle leads the congregation in familiar holiday liturgy and is accompanied by piano, cello and violin. These exceptional services are inclusive, participatory and offer a poignant and inspirational message.
B’nai Vail offers services on both evenings before, and the mornings of Rosh Hashannah and Yom Kippur. Tashlich, or the casting of sins upon the water, takes place on the creek beside the chapel immediately after Rosh Hashannah services, and is followed by a reservation-only luncheon at the Sonnenalp hotel. On Yom Kippur, the closing Neilah service and a community break-the-fast closes the holy days.
All services except Neilah, are held at the Vail Interfaith Chapel, with dates and times available in the weekly email newsletter or calendar. Neilah and the community break-the-fast are held at the Edwards Interfaith Chapel.
Volunteers are asked to sign-up to participate in the English readings, Torah readings and various honors during these services.
We do not have assigned seating or issue “tickets” but we check people in at the door for all Holidays. Seating is first come, first served. Member Family guests $50, Non-Member High Holiday Admission is $150 per person per Holiday or $250 for both Holidays. Please contact the office to purchase and get on our admission list. (970) 477-2992 or admin@bnaivail.org
Passover
A community seder provided by volunteers of B’nai Vail provides a joyful and memorable holiday celebration. Our Haggadah contains the traditional elements sprinkled with current and creative readings. Cantor Michelle inspires musical participation of all ages with her upbeat and bubbly style as she sings a variety of Passover favorites and original, comical tunes.
Reservations are required. Please check the newsletter for times and fees. Volunteers are appreciated as we prepare and serve the meal.