The Ner Tamid
The beautiful Ner Tamid [Eternal Flame] designed by Claude Riedel, adorns the Ark at Beth Israel Messianic Synagogue in Jacksonville, FL.
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2012 High Holiday Services and Events
The New Year
Join us at Beth Israel to welcome the New Year and celebrate the Feast of Trumpets. Let the sound of the shofars proclaim liberty and new beginnings for you this coming year.
Erev Rosh Hashanah | Sunday, September 16 at 7:30pm
Yom Rosh Hashanah | Monday, September 17 at 10:30am
Tashlich | Monday, September 17 at 1:30pm – At our lake
Celebrate the New Year in commemoration of Micah 7:19, by casting off (“tashlich”) your sins of the passing year. Join us at our lake to cast your leavened bread (a symbol of our sins) upon the waters.
New Year Celebration, featuring Ted Pearce in concert | Saturday, September 22 at 7pm
The Day of Atonement
Kol Nidre | Tuesday, September 25 at 7:30pm
Listen to the melody of “Kol Nidre” (All Vows) as we begin this solemn and wonder-filled day of fasting, repentance and forgiveness.
Yom Kippur | Wednesday, September 26 at 10:30am
Yizkor | Wednesday, September 26 at 12:45pm
We come together in prayer for one another, praying “May [Adonai] Remember” (yizkor) us with his comfort as we remember our loved ones who have passed.
Nee’lah and Break The Fast | Wednesday, September 26 at 6pm
The Nee’lah service is followed by a Break The Fast meal. Advance purchase of meals is required, and will be available online.
The Feast of Tabernacles
Erev Sukkot Service | Friday, October 5 at 7:30pm
Sukkot Picnic | Saturday, October 6 at 10:30am – at St John’s Grammar School | map
Enjoy a day for family, food and fun outdoors and under the sukkah. Join us at 10:30am for decorating the sukkah, for Hebrew prayers, water-pouring, and Israeli dancing.
Simchat Torah Service | Saturday, October 13 at 10:30am
During this special Yom Shabbat service, everyone will have an opportunity to carry the Torah, get a close look at the scroll and help as we roll back the scroll to Bereshit 1:1!
Script to Stage in 5 Days
Beth Israel Messianic Synagogue proudly presents… 5 Day Play!
This summer, children of all ages are gathering at Beth Israel to create an original Bible-based play, complete with songs and dances. This will all happen in just 5 days! Please join us for the final performance on Saturday, August 4th, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. during our Yom Shabbat services.