Parking & General Information
Parking
- Parking is very limited around the church, so please use public transport. bicycle or carpool, if feasible.
- Leave enough time to park and find a seat before services start.
- It is especially important to be on time for Kol Nidre.
- Parking passes will be available for extended parking in 2-hour residential zones around the church during the services.
DIRECTIONS AND PARKING PASSES
Yom Kippur
First Presbyterian Church | Directions | Parking Permit
ACCESSIBILITY AND SENSITIVITY
- The restrooms in the sanctuary building are not wheelchair accessible. There is an ADA compliant restroom in the building next door.
- Please refrain from wearing scented products to accommodate those with environmental sensitivities.
- If you need other accommodation or assistance, please contact the office 1 week in advance: 510-704-9687 or . . . . shalom@chochmat.org.
HIGH HOLY DAYS CUSTOMS
- Attire – Many people have the custom of wearing white, symbolizing purity. On Yom Kippur, to return to simplicity, some do not wear leather, jewelry or make-up.
- Al Cheit cards – The Yamim Noraim, (Days of Awe, or High Holy Days) are designed to inspire us to engage in Cheshbon Hanefesh (spiritual evaluation) and to make Tikkun (reparation) in our hearts, families, workplaces, communities, and world. Filling out an al cheit card is an opportunity for you to name and acknowledge misdeeds from the past year, as well as what still needs healing within you. Cards are offered at Rosh Hashanah and Kol Nidre. You may also fill out the form online »
