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ASL-interpreted "In-Person Outdoor Shofar-Blowing"

Tuesday, September 7, 2021 1 Tishrei 5782

4:00 PM - 4:30 PMStuyvesant Town, Playground #3

We're thrilled to announce that sign language (ASL) interpretation will be provided on Rosh Hashanah for an opportunity to experience a public outdoor blowing of the Shofar, and hope that you can join us!

WHAT: An in-person outdoor Shofar-blowing on Rosh Hashanah's 1st Day
WHEN: 4:00 PM -- 4:30 PM on Tuesday, September 7th
WHERE: Stuyvesant Town's Playground #3, just south of 610 East 20th Street, near Avenue C, in Manhattan (https://www.stuytown.com/about-us/map), after which we'll walk to the nearby East River for Tashlich, the ceremonial casting of our sins (as small pieces of bread) upon the water
WHO: Bram Weiser, whose work will be underwritten thanks to UJA-Federation of New York's Jewish Community Deaf Interpreter Fund
RSVP: Please email Bram at bramweiser@usa.net with the names and email addresses of those who'd like to attend.

*** Please note: Mask-wearing and social distancing rules will be observed, so please remember to wear yours and stay at least six (6) feet from other people who'll be joining us.  Also, unfortunately, we won't be able to actually touch the blowing Shofar this time for the same reason.  Sorry about that. ***

Thanks, and we’ll hope to see you there!

(Schedule is subject to change.)

P.S.  Coming soon...more ASL-interpreted Services & Events...so please keep your eyes open for more details as they become available, or contact Bram directly to find out more!

P.P.S.  ASL interpreters are available at T&V when requests are made in advance.  Please contact Bram (bramweiser@usa.net) for more information.

*** T&V's ASL Fund is proud to have won the Schechter Award from United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism's Metropolitan New York District for its efforts in funding ASL interpretations of Jewish Services and Life-Cycle Events for the last 15+ years. ***

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