Wednesday, December 14, will mark the tenth anniversary of the horrific shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School that resulted in the deaths of twenty children, six educators, and a town that has been changed forever.

On Saturday, December 10, Congregation Adath Israel will hold its annual memorial service during the Saturday morning Shabbat service. The service will be held from 11:30 am to 12:45 pm at Adath Israel, 115 Huntingtown Road.

Adath Israel is inviting members of its community along with residents of neighboring communities to join them as they join together to mourn the terrible loss and to remember this day that etched an indelible mark on this community forever.

The service will also be streamed through Adath Israel’s Facebook page. You do not have to be a member of Facebook to stream the service.

The service will include the chanting of “El Malei” (the Mourner’s Prayer) and other memorial readings. In addition, the names of all who lost their lives that day will be read.

As a community, attendees will all stand and recite the Mourners Kaddish together.

A traditional Oneg, with refreshments, will follow the service, which honors the Sabbath.

Adath Israel remains concerned about the safety of all those attending in-person services. Although masking and vaccination are still optional, members strongly recommend both for everyone’s protection against COVID-19.

The synagogue’s leaders also ask guests to try to continue maintaining social distance when possible and be aware of and sensitive to others who may not be as comfortable with close social contact. Anyone with any symptoms of COVID-19, including fever, a cold, or any cold, respiratory or gastrointestinal symptom is asked to view the service virtually.

For additional information about Congregation Adath Israel, visit congadathisrael.org or contact the office at office@congadathisrael.org or 203-426-5188.