The month of Elul is a time of soul-searching and reflection to prepare oneself for the Days of Awe. Part of this preparation includes the recitation of Selichot. In Hebrew, selichot translates to “forgiveness”. The Selichot for High Holy Days are Jewish penitential poems and prayers, with the Thirteen Attributes of Mercy playing a central role.

Join BJC in the Lounge at 7:00 PM for a film viewing of "Footnote", a 2011 Israeli drama film which won the Best Screenplay Award at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival. "Footnote is the story of Talmud scholar Eliezer Shkolnik (Shlomo Bar-Aba), who has worked in obscurity at Jerusalem's Hebrew University. In contrast, Eliezer's son, Uriel (Lior Ashkenazi), also an academic, has published many books and received numerous accolades. Eliezer looks down on his son's achievements and pursuit of fame, and so the pair have a rocky relationship. Their rivalry comes to a head when Eliezer receives word that, at long last, he is the recipient of the prestigious Israeli Prize."

A Pasta Dinner will be served.

After the film, join Rabbi Abbott in Covenant Hall at 9 PM as we recite Selichot and change our Torah covers to the High Holy Day white.