7:00 p.m. Our 36^th Annual Pre-Thanksgiving Interfaith Service with IUCC at University Synagogue, led by Rabbi Rachlis and Reverend Sarah Halverson-Cano of Irvine United Congregational Church. The US and IUCC choirs and Cantor Braier will sing and Rabbi Rachlis and Reverend Sarah Halverson-Cano will speak on the topic, “Gratitude In A Time Of Anxiety.” 
 

We will also dedicate the “Peace Pole” given to us last year at Thanksgiving by Irvine United Congregations Church (IUCC), in honor or Rabbi Arnie Rachlis’ retirement. The pole is inscribed with “May Peace Prevail on Earth” in 8 different languages, including English and Hebrew. The peace pole has been placed in the Dr. Robert Rood Triangle Garden in the center of the parking lot and is the same pole that is installed at IUCC. Those who attend the service will be given special “Peace Stones,” that have been decorated by the children of IUCC and University Synagogue, to place at the base of the pole. 

The American holiday of Thanksgiving, based on the Biblical Harvest Festival of Sukkot, is one of our most cherished celebrations as Jews, because it strives for inclusivity across the religious, racial and ethnic diversity that is the hallmark of our American democracy.  In a country and world that are so polarized today, we need to celebrate the ideal of one indivisible nation and world. 

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