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Tips ForMakingMeaningWhether in person or at home...Get ready. No matter how and where you choose to pray, we highlyrecommend spending Elul, the month before Rosh Hashanah, taking advantage of allthe “Getting Ready For the Holidays” programming PJTC is providing, described on pages 8-9.Dress for the occasion. While many of us have become accustomed to attending onlineservices in our pajamas, occasions like the High Holy Days feel more special if you are ableto wear something that honors the holiness of the day. On Yom Kippur you might want towear white and non-leather shoes as a sign of purity. Wearing a tallit and your kippah willengage you in the service even more. Helping any youth in your home plan ahead for whatthey will wear for the High Holy Days, and explaining the importance of dressing up or whywe wear white, can be a meaningful way to prepare for services as a family.Participate! That might mean singing your heart out (even to the screen!), clapping/tappingto the beat, or it might mean closing your eyes for a moment of personal meditation. There isno right or wrong way to pray.Explore the machzor. If the Hebrew gets to be too much, there are many additional Englishexplanations and readings to look through on each page. Don’t hesitate to explore.If you have children, take a look at our High Holy Day Youth & Family Programming on page 16and make a plan to ensure that your whole family makes the most of their High Holy Daysexperience. It is more important than ever for reservations to be made for youth programming.www.pjtc.net/form/high-holy-days-2021
Pre-HolidayAdditional tips for at home...Check your technology ahead of time. All the links you will need toconnect will be provided in advance to those who RSVP using the High HolyDays Registration Form. We advise you to“try out” - and even bookmark - your linksahead of time, so you will be prepared.Clear your calendar. Clear your work and other obligations. You might find it helpful to printand post the schedule found on page 1 of this brochure in a prominent place. Createexpectations for yourself (and your family) regarding potential distractions like cell phonesor email.Find your space. Create a place in the house that is comfortable for sitting and viewing yourcomputer or TV. If youth are present in your home, you can use them as “consultants” to helpyou decide how to create the right space for prayer. Many congregants over the past 16 monthsfound it very helpful to cast services onto their TV for an optimal experience. We are happy toprovide you with information about how to access the services through streaming devices(Roku, AppleTV, Amazon Firestick) and smart TVs. A PJTC staff member or volunteer is availableif you need technical assistance at 626-798-1161.Ensure you have the supplies you need. PJTC will provide you with a kippah, tallit and MachzorLev Shalem, our High Holy Days prayer book, if you request them in advance through our HighHoly Day Registration Form. You can pick up your supplies during our official supply pick updrive-through event August 29, from 9:30am to 12:30pm, or set a pick-up time during thefollowing week by calling the PJTC office at 626-798-1161.P. 5
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