CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, Ohio - As dusk settled over the Shaker Lakes Nature Center on Wednesday evening, the quiet of the surrounding woods framed a gathering inside the center’s main building, where one of Judaism’s most solemn observances — Kol Nidre — marked the start of Yom Kippur. Founded in 1967, the Jewish Secular Community offers a home for those who seek meaning through heritage, learning, and inclusivity. Kol Nidre, meaning “all vows,” dates back to at least the 9th century and is traditionally recited on the eve of Yom Kippur. At Shaker Lakes, the observance unfolded with readings shared among participants, passages reflecting on the enduring significance of Kol Nidre: the longing for a clear conscience and the sacredness of promises. The plaintive strains of the Kol Nidre melody, performed on cello by Gayle Klaber, filled the room, followed later by the stirring call of the shofar, blown by Rachelle Neher and Sid Brode.