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High Holidays with Virtual Mekor Shalom

 
What's happening with the High Holidays? 
 
It's a Virtual Mekor High Holidays for this year. Because of the pandemic and to help keep everyone safe, Congregation Mekor Shalom will be holding High Holiday services via Zoom. 
 
 
How is it all going to work?  
 
  • Members will automatically receive all service log-in information by email.
  • Guests will need to register and will then receive the Zoom information. 
  • Mahzor for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur is the High Holiday prayer book that is available for contactless, drive thru pick up outside the building at Mekor Shalom at scheduled times.  
  • Yes, there are going to be Virtual Round Challah Days Children's Services.
Details are below.  Please keep reading...
How can I participate as a guest?
 
Mekor Shalom is delighted to connect with guests and visitors for the High Holidays.  
 
Guests and visitors will need to register for Virtual Mekor:  High Holiday Services on the High Holiday Services Donation page.  Mekor Shalom members are already signed up.
 
While it's not required, Mekor Shalom requests that guests consider a $72 suggested High Holiday Services Donation per adult, in support of Mekor Shalom and Virtual Mekor's Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services.
 
To be a part of this High Holiday journey of heart, home, and hope, please sign up by clicking here.  If you need assistance, please call 813-963-1818.
 
How can everyone follow the service with a book? 
In one of two (or three) ways...
 
1) Mahzor for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, edited by Rabbi Jules Harlow is the High Holiday prayer book. Members and registered guests may borrow copies. They are available for contact-free, drive thru, pick up outside the building at Mekor Shalom at select times.  Reserve a book here.
 
2) Mekor Shalom is providing a pdf of the services in Mahzor for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur for download.  The prayers for Rosh Hashanah are available here.
 
3)  There is no need to purchase the mahzor, which is out of print.  If you would prefer to own a personal copy of it, there are some used copies available on Amazon.  Prices and and condition of the books vary.
 
Everyone is also welcome to bring a good book along to enhance your High Holiday experience and take in the atmosphere of the service.  A list of recommended titles is available at the bottom of the screen.
 
Virtual Mekor Round Challah Days Services!
 
 
Tuesday, September 7: 1st Day of Rosh Hashanah
9:30-10:00 a.m.
 
Wednesday, September 15:  Erev Yom Kippur
6:00-6:30 p.m.
 
Members and registered guests will receive all of the Zoom log in information for the Round Challah Days Services.
I'm considering a Mekor Shalom membership. 
What's involved? 
 
Mekor Shalom would be thrilled for you to be connected, be accepted, and be inspired as a member!
 
For more information about membership, please click here.
I have more questions.  Any suggestions?
 
Absolutely!  Please feel free to call Mekor Shalom at 813-963-1818 or be in touch via email.
 

People of the Book:  Recommended Book Titles for Services

Hazzan Sered-Lever is pleased to recommend some book titles that you may want to purchase or to check out of your local library to have with you at services: 
 
  • Your Guide to the Jewish Holidays:  From Shofar to Seder by Cantor Matt Axelrod
  • Saying No and Letting Go:  Jewish Wisdom on Making Room for What Matters Most by Rabbi Edwin Goldberg
  • Jewish Spiritual Parenting:  Wisdom, Activities, Rituals, & Prayers for Raising Children with Spiritual Balance and Emotional Wholeness  by Rabbi Paul Kipnes & Michelle November
  • Surviving Your Bar/Bat Mitzvah:  The Ultimate Insider's Guide by Cantor Matt Axelrod
  • Making Prayer Real: Leading Spiritual Voices on Why Prayer is Difficult and What to Do About It by Rabbi Mike Comins
  • Revolution of the Jewish Spirit:  How to Revive Ruakh in Your Spiritual Life, Transform Your Synagogue, & Inspire Your Jewish Community by Rabbi Baruch HaLevi, DMin & Ellen Frankel, LCSW
  • Hope Will Find You:  My Search for the Wisdom to Stop Waiting and Start Living by Rabbi Naomi Levy
  • Everything On It by Shel Silverstein
  • Prayer and Penitence: A Commentary on the High Holy Day Machzor by Rabbi Jeffrey M. Cohen
  • Jewish Guided Imagery by Rabbi Dov Peretz Elkins 
  • The Year Mom Got Religion:  One Woman’s Midlife Journey Into Judaism by Lee Meyerhoff Hendler
  • The Bridge to Forgiveness:  Stories and Prayers for Finding God and Restoring Wholeness by Rabbi Karyn D. Kedar
  • High Holiday Stories:  Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur Thoughts on Family, Faith, & Food by Nancy Rips
  • The 7 Questions You’re Asked In Heaven: Reviewing & Renewing Your Life On Earth by Dr. Ron Wolfson, PhD
Please feel free to bring a book or two along with you to services to enhance your experience.  Really!
 
Thu, September 4 2025 11 Elul 5785