Starting next week, KIP will be closed or will close early for the Jewish holidays of Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and Sukkot. On these days, the congregation of Keneseth Israel will need to use the building and some actions, such turning lights off and on or writing, are prohibited. We understand that these days present an organizational challenge to non-Jewish KIP families, and we appreciate your graciousness and flexibility in finding alternative child-care arrangements. We’d also like to note that this spring’s Jewish holidays all fall on weekends or during spring break.
Holiday closings for fall 2011 are:
Wednesday, September 28: School will close at 3:00 p.m. for Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. Happy 5772!
Thursday & Friday, September 29 &30: School is closed for Rosh Hashanah.
Friday, October 7: School will close at 3:00 p.m. for Yom Kippur, the Jewish Day of Atonement.
Thursday, October 13 & Friday, October 14: School will be closed for Sukkot, a fall pilgrimage holiday.
Thursday, October 20: School will be closed for Shemini Atzeret.
Friday, October 21: School will be closed for Simchat Torah, a day that celebrates the Five Books of Moses in the Hebrew Bible.
L’shanha Tovah (Happy New Year) to everyone!