The bookends of the Jewish High Holy Days will be observed at Temple Mizpah, 849 Chestnut St., beginning with Rosh Hashanah on Sept. 15 and ending with Yom Kippur, which starts at sunset Sunday, Sept. 24. Rosh Hashanah, the beginning of the Jewish new year, will be observed at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 15, and at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept.
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The Temple Mizpah schedule for High Holy Days observances follow. Unless otherwise noted, services will be at the temple, 849 Chestnut St.. Monday, Sept. 6:7 p.m. serviceTuesday, Sept. 7:9:30 a.m. service; lunch at noonSunday, Sept. 12:10 a.m. Elmwood Memorial Park cemetery service led by Marc OrnerWednesday, Sept. 15:7 p.m. Kol Nidre serviceThursday, Sept. 16:9:30 a.m. service3:30 p.m. Yizkor service; 6
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By LORETTA FULTON The Jewish High Holy Days are being observed online in Abilene this year, with in-person services being another victim of the COVID-19 pandemic. Monica J. O’Desky, cantor at Abilene’s Temple Mizpah, said in an email that she prepared recordings of both Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services for members to watch. They were filmed inside the sanctuary
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By LORETTA FULTON Members of Abilene’s Temple Mizpah are gearing up for several events to be held during the High Holy Days, which begin with Rosh Hashanah and end with Yom Kippur. Cantor Monica J. O’Desky, who lives in Crowley, will be in Abilene for all services. A catered Rosh Hashanah lunch will be served at the temple, 849 Chestnut
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