Rosh Hashana is a holiday marking the first day of the Jewish New Year. It marks the beginning of the ten days of repentance which commences with Yom Kippur. We would like to welcome everyone to join the Jewish Deaf Community in celebrating the Jewish New Year.

JDCC’s Services
Over the years, many individuals have created, adapted and modified the JDCC services to tailor the needs for the Jewish Deaf Community. During these services, which will be coordinated and planned by Eric Brody, we will take turns reading from the prayer book. We will tell and discuss stories such as the Binding of Isaac and Jonah. We will reflect upon the year and say prayer for the upcoming year. We will ask for repentance for the things we have done wrong. We will say a special prayer for those who are no longer with us. We encourage everyone that owns a shofar to bring it and all those who want to blow the shofar to blow it at the end of services. Lastly, we will have a luncheon with family and old and new friends.

The JDCC organization is committed toward providing a community for all Jewish Deaf people and their family and friends. We are not affiliated with any specific branch of Judaism and accept all Jewish Deaf people regardless of which branch of Judaism, whether it is Orthodox, Conservative, or Reform. Hearing and non-Jewish spouses and family are most certainly welcome and encourage to participate. Services will be signed and a voice interpreter will be provided. Childcare for children under 6 years old will be provided again this year free of charge. Please inform JDCC by September 4th if you need childcare services.

Volunteers Wanted
If anyone wishes to volunteer in any part such as leading a prayer, telling a story or help with the food, or set up, please contact Eric Brody at [email protected]. Also if you have anybody that died last year or who is ill, please let Eric know in advance so that we may include their names in our prayers.