Q. Where can I do “Tashlich” around here, and until when?

A. WHAT: “Tashlich” is a prayer ceremony said near a body of “living” water (i.e. with fish) “casting away our sins” and asking for G-d’s protection for the New Year. It has become a nice time for the community to get together in the park. It can be said alone as well.

WHERE: You can say it at Indian Lake (off Indian Quad) or for a nicer spot try The Pine Bush – Rennselaer Lake north of Fuller Road, turn left across from the entrance to the 87-90. For several years now it’s become our tradition to go on Rosh Hashanah to a neighbor on Elmwood Street who has a backyard fish pond which he built himself and cares for lovingly.

WHEN: It is customary to say it on Rosh Hashana, but can be said up until Yom Kippur, or as late as Hoshana Rabba, before Simchas Torah.