Rabbi Jane Kanarek, an assistant professor of rabbinics at Hebrew College in Newton, Mass., where she teaches Talmud and Jewish law, will lead services at Union College over the High Holy Days.
Rosh Hashanah services will be held in Old Chapel on Friday, Sept. 18 at 6 p.m., followed by dinner at Hale House at 7 p.m. Morning services on Saturday, Sept. 19 will be held in Old Chapel at 9:30 a.m.
During Yom Kippur, a pre-fast dinner will be held Sunday, Sept. 27 at 5 p.m., in Old Chapel, with Kol Nidre services to follow at the Nott Memorial at 6 p.m.
On Monday, Sept. 28, the Yom Kippur morning service will be held at 9:30 a.m. at the Nott. The evening service is at 6:15 p.m. and Neilah, at 7 p.m. The breakfast will be held at 7:40 p.m. in the Kosher Kitchen at West College.
Kanarek received rabbinic ordination from the Jewish Theological Seminary of America and a Ph.D. from the University of Chicago. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Brown University and is an alumna of the Wexner Graduate Fellowship program, which provides professional training for select Jewish leaders.
“Our campus Hillel is delighted to host a rabbi and academic of Jane Kanarek’s stature,” said Bonnie Cramer, Union Hillel director and Jewish chaplain. “Her visit will kick off an ambitious program of Jewish events, activities, volunteerism and observances at the College this year.”
Recently, Union’s Hillel was designated a “Small and Mighty Campus of Excellence” by Hillel international as part of a pilot program to enhance Jewish life on small colleges with specialized training and financial resources.
For details about services for the High Holy Days, and to RSVP for meals, contact Cramer at cramerb@union.edu.