High Holiday Seating

High Holiday Seating

High Holiday SEATING REQUEST FORM

During the last holiday season, many individuals expressed concern over the seating arrangements in the synagogue. In order for us to place you in a seat which will best suit you, we ask you to complete the following questionnaire and return it to the synagogue office as soon as possible.

1. I would prefer to sit in the... (Check one:)
   
   • Talking section
   • No talking section
2. If talking, which category do you prefer? (Indicate order of interest:)
   
   • Stock market
   • Sports
   • Medicine
   • General gossip
   • Specific gossip (choose:)
     
     • The rabbi
     • The cantor
     • The cantor's voice
     • Fashion news
     • What others are wearing
     • Why they look awful
     • Your neighbors
     • Your relatives
     • Your neighbors' relatives
     • Presidential Election
     • Other:____________________
3. Which of the following would you like to be near for free professional advice?
   
   • Doctor
   • Dentist
   • Nutritionist
   • Psychiatrist
   • Child psychiatrist
   • Podiatrist
   • Chiropractor
   • Stockbroker
   • Accountant
   • Lawyer
   • Criminal
   • Civil
   • Real estate agent
   • Architect
   • Plumber
   • Golf pro [tentative; we're still trying to find a Jewish One]
   • Other:____________________
4. I want a seat located (Indicate order of priority:)
   
   • On the aisle
   • Near the exit
   • Near the window
   • In Aruba
   • Near the bathroom
   • Near my in-laws
   • As far away from my in-laws as possible
   • As far away from my ex-in-laws as possible
   • Near the pulpit
   • Near the Kiddush table
   • Where no one on the bimah can see/hear me talking during services
   • Where no one will notice me sleeping during services
   • Where I can sleep during the rabbi's sermon [additional charge]
5. I would like a seat where:
   
   • I can see my spouse over the mechitza
   • I cannot see my spouse over the mechitza
6. Please do not place me anywhere near the following people:
   (Limit of six; if you require more space, you may wish to consider joining another congregation.)
   
   ____________________
   ____________________
   ____________________
   ____________________
   ____________________
   ____________________
   
   Your name:____________________
   Building fund pledge: $____________________