Standing in the Gate: Prayer and learning on the eve of the High Holy Days

S’lichot, from the word s’licha - forgive, are penitential prayers recited during the week prior to Rosh Hashanah.  The first time that these prayers are said is at midnight on the Saturday night preceding Rosh Hashanah. Swathed in soft light, it is an especially moving and beautiful moment that brings us to the threshold of the Days of Awe. Learning and discussion prior to the S’lichot service will focus on a reflective text and on Yontevmelodies. There will be light refreshment and plenty of opportunity for questions. The S’lichot service itself will begin at midnight and lasts approximately 45 minutes.