Congregation B'nai Sholom - Beth David holds Tashlich service

Posted Thursday, October 2, 2025 10:58 am

Rabbi David Lerner, left, Cantor Alty Weinreb and temple president Marty Skolnick coordinated the Congregation B'nai Sholom - Beth David Tashlich service on Sept. 28.

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Kids gathered at Hempstead Lake State Park to throw bread into the water, as part of the tradition.

Courtesy Congregation B’nai Sholom – Beth David

The congregation visited the park for the service, which is traditionally held between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.

Courtesy Congregation B’nai Sholom – Beth David

Rabbi Lerner blew the shofar as part of the ceremony.

Courtesy Congregation B’nai Sholom – Beth David

By Kelsie Radziski

Members of Congregation B’nai Sholom – Beth David, along with students and staff from the Synagogue’s Jewish Learning Center’s Hebrew School, gathered on Sept. 28 for Tashlich at Hempstead Lake State Park. Rabbi David Lerner and Cantor Alty Weinreb led the service, where attendees tossed bread into the pond, symbolizing the casting off of the past year’s sins and mistakes. The service is traditionally held between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, which begins on Wednesday, Oct. 1, at sundown.

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