High Holidays 2024
Innovative. Inspiring. Authentic.
All are welcome to join us for High Holiday Services. Neither membership nor tickets are required. Join us in person or on Zoom
Bio Reb Rivkah Coburn | Schedule | Volunteer
Elul Blogs | Full Machzor | Machzor Supplement
We are pleased to announce that Reb Rivkah Coburn will be leading High Holy Days, along with our beloved Cantor, Beth Cohen, and our amazing Maggidah, Batya Podos.
Reb Rivkah was previously ordained through ALEPH as a spiritual director and is currently finishing her studies as a rabbinic student in the ALEPH Ordination Program, with ordination scheduled for January, 2025. In Portland, OR, Reb Rivkah serves as a Jewish educator and mentor to b’nai mitzvah students as well as a spiritual director and davenning leader.
Our service leaders create services and events that honor tradition while meeting the spiritual needs of today’s members.
The Nahalat Shalom community includes a unique blend of storytellers, dancers, and visual artists, reflecting klezmer, Sephardic and Mizrahi traditions. Alavados Holy Days Ensemble: Jeff Brody (violin), Barbara Friedman (electric bass), Brianna Joyce (violin) & Beth Cohen (Cantor & guitar) will be accompanying and leading many of our prayers.
Ian Brody, from the NM Philharmonic and Nahalat Shalom, will be playing Kol Nidre on cello.
While we do not require membership, tickets, or fees. Donations are appreciated.
Machzor - High Holiday Prayer Book for Zoom Attendees
In keeping with the traditions of our congregation, B'Seifer Chayyim: A Machzor for the Days of Awe. The publisher offers this description:
This is a complete Jewish Renewal/Reconstructionist Machzor for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, primarily influenced by the davennin of Reb Zalman and the Aquarian Minyan. All text in English is gender-neutral. All Hebrew prayers are accompanied by transliteration.