The HAVAYA Way!

Dear Lab/Shul,

Exhale…

We just went on a 40 day journey together, in the presence of Everpresence.

Thanks. Wow. Oops and Please:

Thanks:
Our giant gratitude to all who co-created these powerful days with us in so many ways, with so much talent and passion – and to all of you who joined us to begin this new year together, in person, and online, in the presence of Everpresence.

Wow:
So many meaningful moments were experienced and so much labor of love went into every single detail of the sacred season.

What’s ONE WOW from these days that stays with you today? Take a moment to reflect on that so that it can be with you all year long.

Oops:
The official season of forgiveness is over but never too late to apologize for whatever way we may have missed the mark. If there’s any helpful feedback or suggestion for improving what we do ahead — we are sorry for anything that may have gone wrong and ask for your forgiveness – and feedback!

Please:
Share your thanks, wows, and oops with each other – and with us!

Every note of gratitude goes a long way. Please take a moment to write us back with thoughts, feelings, reflections, suggestions and whatever feels meaningful as we wrap this season up.

Please also be as generous and kind with your ongoing support. It goes a long way and helps us be here for you and with you all year long.

Scroll down to see details on how to communicate with us, share feedback and support!

We will share more photos, videos and invitations for reflections soon,

Meanwhile:

Want to see it again? Check out Rabbi Amichai’s Kol Nidrei sermon (featuring a performance by David Broza!) on Youtube, head on over to our instagram highlights, or watch the full livestreams on our facebook page.

More photos and video highlights coming this week!

Before we look ahead, we have two requests:

1. Please share your feedback with us: highlights and moments that moved you, suggestions for how we can improve, anecdotes or photos; all are welcome and will be responded to as soon as we can. Please send those to hello@labshul.org.

2. Want to help deepen our work and expand our impact? If you were moved over the High Holy days in any way, we invite you to make a financial contribution in any amount. Thank you for your support to ensure we can be present for our community all year round.

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN 5784?

Want to Keep Singing with Shira? Join us next Tuesday, October 3rd at 7pm for Song Circle in the Sukkah at Luria Academy of Brooklyn, in Partnership with the Neighborhood. All High Holy days volunteers: Please join us at 5:45pm for a special happy hour in celebration of you!

Want More Storahtelling? Join us on October 8th for UnScrolled, at Luria Academy of Brooklyn to celebrate Sukkot and start the sacred storytelling cycle all over again.

Enjoyed Rabbi Amichai’s teachings? Keep learning more with him at Heirlooms, 7 weekly workshops exploring essential Judaic objects, their surprising histories and enduring purpose as practical portals for personal growth and communal connection.

Want Full Immersion? Save the date for our Community Retreat at the Isabella Freedman Retreat Center on Hanukkah from December 8th-10th.

Aleinu, It’s On Us – if you were inspired to support asylum seekers, learn more here or check out the Team TLC NYC website and then email teamtlcnyc@gmail.com and sam@labshul.org to get plugged in with volunteer opportunities. If you are interested in joining READ (Lab/Shul’s Racial Equity And Action Delegation) email sam@labshul.org