On Saturday, September 20, 2009, the congregation came together to celebrate S'lichah ("forgiveness"), a moving ceremony preparing us for the High Holy Days. The service which was preceded by an informal reception in the Sanctuary lobby, featured the celestial singing of Rodef Sholom's own artist-in-residence, Dan Nichols. A highlight of the moving evening was the candlelit portion when the darkened room hushed all anxieties and brought a sense of awe reminding all of the coming days.