August 24, 2012

High Holy Day services guide: Alternative services

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SUN SEPT 16 — EREV ROSH HASHANAH

METIVTA
Led by Rabbi Andrew Hahn, the “Kirtan Rabbi.” Sun. 7 p.m. $50 (includes tonight’s service only). Olympic Collection, 11301 Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles. (818) 654-9293. metivta.org.

COMMUNITY HIGH HOLY DAYS
Sun. 7:30 p.m. Free. Matrix Theatre, 7657 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles. (323) 653-7420. estherleon.com.

MON SEPT 17 — ROSH HASHANAH (FIRST DAY)

COMMUNITY HIGH HOLY DAYS
Mon. 9:30 a.m. Free. Matrix Theatre, 7657 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles. (323) 653-7420. estherleon.com.

DAYS OF AWESOME
Jewlicious’ nontraditional, interactive High Holiday experience. For young professionals (20s and 30s). Mon. 9:30 a.m. Free (reservations recommended). Hillel Harkam Academy, 9120 W. Olympic Blvd., Beverly Hills. (310) 277-5544. jconnectla.com.

SHOLEM COMMUNITY
A secular family celebration and picnic. Mon. 11 a.m. Free. Rancho Park-Cheviot Hills picnic area No. 1, 2551 Motor Ave., Los Angeles. (818) 760-6625. sholem.org.

THE WALKING STICK
The scenic foothills of Simi Peak just outside of Thousand Oaks provide the backdrop, and author and singer-songwriter Rabbi Miriam Maron and author Rabbi Gershon Winkler incorporate ancient wisdom, spirited chant, entrancing movement, joyful celebration, and shamanic ceremony (completely Jewish-based). Childcare available. Mon. 1 p.m. Donation requested: $50 (RSVP required). Private home, 2000 Upper Ranch Road, Thousand Oaks. (805) 795-2996. walkingstick.org.

TUE SEPT 18 — ROSH HASHANAH (SECOND DAY)

NASHUVA
Hike in nature in Temescal Park. A service follows. Tue. 9 a.m. (hike), 10 a.m. (service). Free. Temescal Park, 15601 Sunset Blvd., Pacific Palisades. nashuva.com

METIVTA
Chant and meditation service. Tue. 10 a.m. $50 (includes today’s service only). Olympic Collection, 11301 Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles. (818) 654-9293. metivta.org.

TUE SEPT 25 — KOL NIDRE

DAYS OF AWESOME
Jewlicious’ nontraditional, interactive High Holiday experience. For young professionals (20s and 30s). Tue. 6 p.m. Free (reservations recommended). Hillel Harkam Academy, 9120 W. Olympic Blvd., Beverly Hills. (310) 277-5544. jconnectla.com.

SECULAR KOL NIDRE OBSERVANCE
An appearance by Zuriani “Ani” Zonneveld — a musician, songwriter and singer and executive director of the Progressive Muslim Union — highlights this service. Tue. 7 p.m. $60 (adults), $45 (seniors, students). Professional Musicians Union, Local 47, 817 N. Vine St., Los Angeles. (818) 760-6625. sholem.org.

THE WALKING STICK
The scenic foothills of Simi Peak just outside of Thousand Oaks provide the backdrop, and author and singer-songwriter Rabbi Miriam Maron and author Rabbi Gershon Winkler incorporate ancient wisdom, spirited chant, entrancing movement, joyful celebration and shamanic ceremony (completely Jewish-based). Childcare available. Tue. 7 p.m. Donation requested: $50, (Kol Nidre only). $100 (Kol Nidre and Yom Kippur). RSVP required. Private home, 2000 Upper Ranch Road, Thousand Oaks. (805) 795-2996. walkingstick.org.

COMMUNITY HIGH HOLY DAYS
Tue. 7:30 p.m. Free.  Free. Matrix Theatre, 7657 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles. (323) 653-7420. estherleon.com.

WED SEPT 26 — YOM KIPPUR

COMMUNITY HIGH HOLY DAYS
Wed. 9:30 a.m.  Free. Matrix Theatre, 7657 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles. (323) 653-7420. estherleon.com.

DAYS OF AWESOME
Jewlicious’ nontraditional, interactive High Holiday experience. For young professionals (20s and 30s). Wed. 10 a.m. Free (reservations recommended). Hillel Harkam Academy, 9120 W. Olympic Blvd., Beverly Hills. (310) 277-5544. jconnectla.com.

THE WALKING STICK
The scenic foothills of Simi Peak just outside of Thousand Oaks provide the backdrop, and author and singer-songwriter Rabbi Miriam Maron and author Rabbi Gershon Winkler incorporate ancient wisdom, spirited chant, entrancing movement, joyful celebration and shamanic ceremony (completely Jewish-based). Childcare available. Wed. 1 p.m.-sundown. Donation requested: $75 (Yom Kippur only). $100 (Kol Nidre and Yom Kippur). RSVP required. Private home, 2000 Upper Ranch Road, Thousand Oaks. (805) 795-2996. walkingstick.org.

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