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High Holy Days at Temple Shalom

The Jewish High Holy Days create a beautiful, transformative arc that begins with the month of Elul and culminates in the joyous celebration of Simchat Torah.

This season invites us on a journey that encompasses introspection, renewal, and celebration—a marathon of joy, reflection, and profound connection with family, friends, and community.

Starting with Elul, we enter a time of personal reflection and preparation, setting intentions for the year ahead. Rosh Hashanah ushers in the Jewish New Year, a time to celebrate new beginnings and embrace possibilities with hope and gratitude. Follwed by Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, which offers a sacred moment to seek forgiveness and reconciliation, both within ourselves and with others.

As we move into Sukkot, the festival of harvest, we celebrate the beauty of nature, dwelling in temporary shelters to remind us of the blessings of life’s simple joys. Finally, Simchat Torah arrives, a vibrant celebration marking the completion and renewal of the Torah reading cycle, filled with dancing, singing, and a profound sense of community unity.

Throughout these weeks, we experience a full spectrum of emotions and spiritual growth, deepening our bonds with our loved ones, our heritage, and our faith. This season is a unique and sacred time, offering us all the opportunity to connect more meaningfully with ourselves and with one another.

5785 High Holy Day Sermons

 

Erev Rosh Hashanah 10/2/24 - From Welcoming to Belonging: Finding Your People at Temple Shalom

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Rosh Hashanah 10/3/24 - It feels like the worst New Year ever!

Kol Nidre 10/11/24 - Return to You

Yom Kippur 10/12/24 - The Heavenly Voice of Reason

Sample High Holy Days Schedule

Erev Rosh Hashanah
7:00 PM Service, in the Sanctuary or via Livestream

Rosh Hashanah
8:30 AM Tot Service
Service for families with young children (ages 0-6)

9:15 AM B'Yachad (Together) Service
 Contemporary, multigenerational service that includes something for everyone. In-person in the Sanctuary or via Livestream

11:00 AM Classical Service
Full, traditional service
In-person in the Sanctuary or via Livestream

Kol Nidre
7:00 PM Service, in the Sanctuary or via Livestream

Yom Kippur

8:30 AM Tot Service
Service for families with young children (ages 0-6)


9:15 AM B'Yachad (Together) Service
 Contemporary, multigenerational service that includes something for everyone. In-person in the Sanctuary or via Livestream


11:00 AM Classical Service
 Full, traditional service
In-person in the Sanctuary or via Livestream


2:00 PM Yom Kippur Afternoon Education Session 


4:30 PM Yizkor & N'ilah Service
In-person in the Sanctuary or via Livestream

Tue, January 21 2025 21 Tevet 5785