Shemini Atzeret Festival / Yizkor Service
Monday, October 17, 2022 • 22 Tishrei 5783
9:30 AM - 11:30 AMSanctuary*, Social Hall Patio* & LivestreamOn Shemini Atzeret, the concluding day of the festival of Sukkot, it is customary to recite yizkor (memorial prayers) in remembrance of our loved ones. The service includes Hallel (chanted psalms of praise) as well as Yizkor prayers of remembrance, and our clergy will read aloud the names of all those lost to our Beth Am family in the last year. We will also, on request, read the names of any others who are remembered by people present at the service.
After the service, a light brunch will be served.
To have a loved one's name read at the service, please use the form below by Friday, October 14, 2:00 PM. Please email Kelsey with questions.
If you choose to attend virtually via livestream, please do so at betham.org/streaming and be sure to click on the Sanctuary window.
SERVICE TEXT
For the Shemini Atzeret / Yizkor Service: You may follow along in our texts for the Prayers for Weekdays using the online (flipbook) version of the Mishkan T'filah: A Reform Siddur. Want to own your own copy? Order it here.
Beth Am's Book of Memory is digital. This book is a Beth Am tradition and a way of honoring relatives and friends who have died either in recent months or in past years. See the digital Book of Memory.
*COVID Policies: Vaccination is required to attend in person for everyone over age 5. Mask policies will follow Santa Clara County guidelines. Currently, masks are recommended for any indoor participation.
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