Join us Saturday evening for a film screening, followed by dessert and Selichot Service.
In Hebrew, Selichot translates to “forgiveness.” There is certainly an emphasis in these prayers on the merciful attributes with which God is said to govern the world. In many ways, the prayers which make up the Selichot service mirror what we find on the Day of Atonement soon after. Please join your temple family in this meaningful service as we ready ourselves for the High Holy Days.
Program and Service Ushering In High Holy Days
Saturday, September 13, 2025
7:30 pm Film: The Stamp Thief
9:15 pm Dessert Reception
9:45 pm Selichot Service
Chapel/Welcome Center/Sanctuary
ABOUT THE FILM
From an Oscar, Peabody, and Emmy award-winning team, “The Stamp Thief” is part detective story, part heist film, and part untold history. The documentary investigates a tale dating back to the Holocaust: that a mysterious Nazi stole priceless stamp collections from concentration camp victims and buried the stolen stamps in a small town in Poland.
Embarking on a real-life “Argo”-like adventure, one-time “Seinfeld” producer Gary Gilbert sets out to confirm the story and recover the stamps. His tactic: a fake movie shoot. His goal: to return the stamps to their rightful owners, hopefully delivering a small measure of justice more than 70 years after the Holocaust. Watch the trailer here or click the image at right.
