Fast of the First Born and Siyyum
An early morning service in the Lief Chapel will be followed by a study session and a light meal sponsored by the Men's Club to break the fast. All first born and others are welcome. Please join us (see below).
Mincha, Maariv, and First Seder
Candle Lighting ....................................7:56 PM
A short service will allow everyone time to return home for the first Seder.
Sun., Apr. 20 .....................................9:30 a.m.
Shacharit, First Day
Candle Lighting ....................................7:57 PM
Mon., Apr. 21 ......................................9:30 a.m.
Shacharit, Second Day
Fri., Apr. 25.......................................8:00 p.m.
Maariv, Seventh Day
Candle Lighting ...................................7:21 p.m.
Sat., April 26 ......................................9:30 a.m.
We will honor our Shabbat and Weekday Torah Readers during services.
Shacharit, Seventh Day
Sat., April 26 ......................................7:30 p.m.
Mincha, Maariv, Eighth Day
Candle Lighting ...................................8:04 p.m.
Sun., April 27 ...................................9:30 a.m.
Shacharit, Eighth Day, Yizkor
Yizkor will be recited during services on the Eighth Day.
(All times reflect Daylight Savings Time.)
The Torah relates that the first born of the Israelites were spared from the last plague which was visited upon the Egyptians. As an act of gratitude and as a means of reenacting a great event of ancient history, the custom has arisen to have all the Bechorim (first born) fast on Erev Pesach. As a substitution for this fast they may participate in some sacred study in the synagogue on the morning before Pesach. Thus the fast is obviated while the purpose is enhanced. There will be a service and study session Thursday morning, April 17, 2008, at 7:00 a.m. The Men's Club will sponsor a light breakfast following services.