Yom Kippur
Observe the holiest day of the year in the sacred setting of the natural world. Allow grounding upon and connecting to the Earth, woodlands, and sky to support you as, together with others, you engage in your own personal self-reflection on your journey to being a better person.
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The Kol Nidre service will be held in the sanctuary at the Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick.
All of the walks and services during the day on Yom Kippur will be held at an outdoor location on the Framingham / Sudbury line. The outdoor location has outhouses in good condition and potable water. Details will be in the confirmation email after registration.
If the weather is sufficiently inclement, we will meet at a nearby location with both indoor and outdoor options. Anyone who is registered will be notified if the location needs to be changed.
Walk and Service Leaders
Rabbi Katy Allen is the spiritual leader of Ma’yan Tikvah and delights in making connections between the land and its more-than-human occupants and Jewish themes and holidays, and making those connections accessible and meaningful for all ages.
Rabbi Suri Krieger is a musical Renewal Rabbi, recently retired from her congregation, B'nai Or, and an occasional event leader at Ma’yan Tikvah. Rabbi Suri brings a love of music and observations of nature into relationship with the meanings of the New Year.
Arielle Sabot is the new Program Coordinator for Ma’yan Tikvah and has a background in Earth-based Judaism and multigenerational programs. They bring their knowledge of ornamental and medicinal plants as well as a Jewishly inspired animism to the transitional time of the New Year.
Rabbi Robin Sparr enjoyed a long career as a cantor, before becoming the spiritual leader and education director of Temple Emanuel of the Merrimack Valley. She is the founder and rabbi of HaMakom in Natick and leads life cycle events for unaffiliated families.
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Kol Nidre Service, 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Ma’yan Tikvah joins with HaMakom in Natick as we enter the holiest day of the year. Led by Rabbi Katy Allen and Rabbi Robin Sparr and accompanied by cellist Cameron Sawzin (accentuating the haunting melody of Kol Nidre). Allow traditional and modern words and melodies to support you and join a discussion related to the themes of the day.
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Teshuvah Themed Nature Walks, 9:30-11:00 AM
Choose the walk that fits you best. Walk groups are limited to 20.
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Rabbi Katy Allen
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This walk is geared for families with school age children.
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​Rabbi Suri Krieger
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This music-filled walk is geared for adults and teens.
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​Arielle Sabot
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This active walk is geared for families with children under the age of eight.
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Outdoor Torah and Yizkor Service with Discussion, 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Enjoy a music-filled, Earth-connecting service under the sun and trees as ancient words of Torah and prayer and the heart-felt refrains of the Yizkor service mingle with modern words and melodies to touch and inspire you.
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Children's Service, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
A concurrent children’s program with a story and activity will be available near the main service.
