Sneak preview of all our High Holidays events, details on free tickets and more.

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• Rosh Hashanah Evening Service | Sept 22 - 6:30PM
• Rosh Hashanah Day Service | Sept 23 - 9:30AM
• Shabbat Shuvah Dinner at Rabbi’s | Sept 26 - 6PM
• Shabbat at VA Pridefest | Sept 27 - Noon-8PM
• High Holidays Kids Event at Art Factory | Sept 28 - 5:30PM
• Kol Nidre Evening Service | October 1 - 7PM
• Yom Kippur Day Service | Oct 2 - 10AM
• Yom Kippur Yizkor/Neilah Service & Break Fast | Oct 2 - 6PM

Thank you to Rebbetzin Stefanie (tefillah), Robin, Sophia, Matt, Austin and Avi (service leadership and support), Pam (food and beverage), Jessica (kids), and all our volunteers.

FREE TICKETS for volunteering. Just go to Kehillah Cares and fill out the form.

FREE ONLINE LEARNING! Use coupon code KEHILLAH for free downloads of some awesome High Holidays lessons.

Services held at the offices of Commonwealth Autism unless otherwise specified.

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Live from the tiki room, it's Rebbetzin Stefanie! Stefanie discusses why she likes running a synagogue out of her house (although she wishes she had more Star Wars themed furniture), the value of community building, and shares some stories from the early days of dating Rabbi Patrick.

Get to know your rebbetzin with this very special episode.

QUESTION: are you more of a Halloween or Thanksgiving person? Make sure to answer the questions using Fan Mail! Stefanie wants to know.

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“Love your neighbor as yourself” is one of the most famous verses in the Torah. But what if your neighbor drives you crazy? What if you disagree about politics, values — or even reality?

In this episode, Rabbi Patrick explores what the Torah actually means by “love,” drawing on Leviticus 19, teachings from Rabbi Akiva, and wisdom from Pirkei Avot. You’ll learn how ancient Jewish values—like honoring others, subduing the ego, and treating the stranger as equal—can guide us through the fractured relationships of our time.

We also get practical: using Jedi-level communication tools like mirroring, labeling, and active listening, you’ll discover how to talk to people you don’t understand (or maybe even like) with curiosity instead of contempt.

💬 Whether you’re struggling with family tension, community division, or just trying to be a little more mensch-y, this episode gives you tools to do the work of loving your neighbor—starting with listening.

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