On Wednesday evening, September 8, 2010, the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah, will commence and continue through Friday night, September 10, 2010.
The Chabad Jewish Student Center will host a full High Holiday Services and meals schedule, which has been funded by the UCF Student Government Association. “Our services will be warm, friendly and traditional,” said Rabbi Chaim Lipskier, the director of the center. Organizers are expecting more than 200 students to attend the first night’s service and dinner, and they plan to host more than 1,000 throughout the holiday. The services will take place at the center; 600 Oak Cir, Oviedo, FL 32765.
There are no fees or membership to join, so all are welcome, free of charge, regardless of background or affiliation. “Despite the present economic crisis, the Chabad Jewish Student Center continues to stand by its philosophy that every Jew deserves a meaningful service, regardless of his or her financial wherewithal”, explained Rabbi Chaim Lipskier.” Everyone is invited for services and meals, free of charge.
The services will be user-friendly, making it enjoyable and meaningful for both the seasoned and the unversed. The services will be in Hebrew and follow traditional customs interspersed with modern Jewish tunes and English readings.
Services will be held on Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year (September 8-10), as well as Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement (September 17-18). They will be held at various times at the Center, 600 Oak Cir, Oviedo, FL, 32765. For a full schedule of services times, please contact the center at 407.949.8838 or visit our web Site www.JewishUCF.com
For further information on the above events, or if you have any questions related to the Jewish High Holidays, please contact Rabbi Chaim Lipskier at 407.949.8838 or at Rabbi@JewishUCF.com.
