Kol Nidre Rain Plan

Weather reports tonight are calling for persistent rain and chilly temperatures in the DC area. Even with our large and wonderful tent, parking lot conditions will be uncomfortable and in some cases, unsafe, given the forecast. As such, our historically outdoor Kol Nidre service will move indoors into the Charles E. Smith Sanctuary, beginning at 8pm, right after the 6pm service. Those arriving for the 6pm services will be directed to please enter through the Quebec Street entrance. Those arriving for the 8pm service will be directed to please enter the building from the parking lot building entrance. 
 

As you all know, we have come to expect many thousands of community members on Kol Nidre. The presence of the outdoor tent provides the significant benefit of additional spacing in all service locations, as well as a fully outdoor prayer environment for those who prefer. Given that all onsite locations will be indoors on 10/4, and given the large gathering sizes we expect, we appreciate your support in wearing your mask indoors tonight, as we attempt to create the safest and most comfortable prayer experience possible for everyone in our community.

Thank you, and most importantly, we look forward to a beautiful, spirited, and restorative Kol Nidre evening together as a community. G’mar Chatima Tova to all.