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Rabbi Andrea-Cohen Kiener leads Shabbat Services.
September 2026
Rosh Hashanah Eve
Friday, September 11, 2026
Gather at 6:15 PM; service begins promptly at 6:30 PM
Erev Rosh Hashanah Service, followed by Kiddush and Potluck Dinner.
Rosh Hashanah – First Day
Saturday, September 12, 2026
9:30–9:50 AM Quiet Meditation
10:00 AM–1:30-ish
Shaharit (morning), Torah, and Shofar services, followed by Kiddush outdoors with challah, apples, honey, and schmoozing.
Rosh Hashanah Walk and Study
Sunday, September 13, 2026
1:00 PM
Farmington Ave Reservoir, West Hartford*
We will take a 5 min walk to a quiet spot for a picnic lunch and discussion begins at 1:00 PM, followed by an optional walk through the beautiful reservoir including Tashlich.
Weather permitting; steady rain cancels.
* For specific meeting location, please email pnaiorct@gmail.com
Kol Nidre
Sunday, September 20, 2026
Gather at 6:15 PM; service begins promptly at 6:30 PM
Yom Kippur evening service.
Yom Kippur
Monday, September 21, 2026
9:30–9:50 AM Quiet Meditation
10:00 AM–2:00-ish Shaharit, Torah, and Yizkor services
4:00–5:00 PM Prayer in Motion
5:00–6:00 PM Jonah and Minhah
6:00 PM–Sundown Neilah
Followed by potluck Break-fast.
Sukkot Begins
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Gathering at a member’s sukkah, time and place TBD
October 2026
Shabbat Service
Saturday, October 3, 2026
10:00 AM
Shabbat Service followed by a Pescetarian (vegetarian and Kosher-style fish) Potluck Lunch.
Apple Picking and cider making in Shutesbury, MA
Sunday, October 11, 2026
RSVP pnaiorct@gmail.com for details.
November 2026
Shabbat Service
Saturday, November 7, 2026
10:00 AM
Shabbat Service followed by a Pescetarian (vegetarian and Kosher-style fish) Potluck Lunch.
December 2026
Shabbat Service
Saturday, December 5, 2026
10:00 AM
Shabbat Service followed by a Pescetarian (vegetarian and Kosher-style fish) Potluck Lunch.
Chanukah Celebration
Friday, December 11, 2026
Celebrate Chanukah with candlelighting, singing, discussion, and potluck dinner. Time and place TBA.
January 2027
Shabbat Service
Saturday, January 2, 2027
10:00 AM
Shabbat Service followed by a Pescetarian (vegetarian and Kosher-style fish) Potluck Lunch.
Tu B’Shvat
Friday, January 22, 2027 Or Saturday, January 23, 2027
Time TBD
The Birthday of the Trees. Place TBD. Songs, fruits, discussion, and dessert.
February 2027
Shabbat Service
Saturday, February 6, 2027
10:00 AM
Shabbat Service followed by a Pescetarian (vegetarian and Kosher-style fish) Potluck Lunch.
March 2027
Shabbat Service
Saturday, March 6, 2027
10:00 AM
Shabbat Service followed by a Pescetarian (vegetarian and Kosher-style fish) Potluck Lunch.
Purim
Monday, March 22, 2027
7:00 PM
Join the fun playing around with the story of Esther. Our custom is to have groups, families, or individuals sign up to tell a chapter or more of the Purim story.
April 2027
Shabbat Service
Saturday, April 3, 2027
10:00 AM
Shabbat Service followed by a Pescetarian (vegetarian and Kosher-style fish) Potluck Lunch.
May 2027
Shabbat Service
Saturday, May 1, 2027
10:00 AM
Shabbat Service followed by a Pescetarian (vegetarian and Kosher-style fish) Potluck Lunch.
June 2027
Shabbat Service
Saturday, June 5, 2027
10:00 AM
Shabbat Service followed by a Pescetarian (vegetarian and Kosher-style fish) Potluck Lunch.
Shavuot Begins
Thursday, June 10, 2027
Shavuot begins at sundown.