High Holidays 5785
Click below to read Rabbi Fineberg’s Sermons
RH Day 1: Acheinu Kol Beit Yisrael: Conditional and Unconditional Love
RH Day 2: One minute for a World of Good
Kol Nidre: Getting it Right vs Being Right
Yizkor: We will Return to You
Click below to read Rabbi Gordon’s Sermons
The Best and the Worst
Bad Jew?
Traditional Service Daveners
RH Day 1
P’sukei D’zimra – Ariel Serkin
Shacharit & Beginning of Torah Service – Rafi Kieval
Torah Reading – Ellen Michelson
Musaf – Cantor Gloth
RH Day 2
P’sukei D’zimra – Mark Levitt
Shacharit – Ravin Davidoff
Torah Service – Cantor Gloth
Torah Reading – Marty Agulnek
Musaf – Cantor Gloth
YK
P’sukei D’zimra – Ellen Rothberg
Shacharit – Ken Sperber
Torah Service – Cantor Gloth
Torah Reading – Ken Sperber
Musaf – Cantor Gloth
Service Descriptions
Traditional Service: Please join Rabbi Fineberg, Cantor Gloth, and our entire community for our traditional High Holiday services in Berger Hall. We are excited to welcome many familiar faces as shlichei tzibbur (prayer leaders) and Torah readers. This year, we are especially thrilled to introduce our new Cantor, who will bring his musical talents to enrich our services. Throughout the holiday season, you can look forward to meaningful teachings, beautiful music, and thoughtful sermons. We can’t wait to share this special time with you.
Alternative Service: Rabbi Gordon is excited to return to Temple Israel for the High Holidays. Please stay tuned for more details. This will start with the Torah service.
Chavurah: The Chavurah Service is a small participatory service which meets in the Weitzenkorn Family Chapel. It features a mix of both traditional and creative davening, spirited communal singing, led by lay members of the congregation. On Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur mornings, the service includes the Torah Service, a D’var Torah (often with discussion), a Heicha Kedusha Musaf, and participatory readings in lieu of a full repetition. On Yom Kippur, the Chavurah Service also meets for Kol Nidre and Neilah.
Zoom Attendees and Mahzor Pickup
Please note that tickets are not required if you plan to participate via Zoom. However, please register HERE to receive the link to reserve and pick up your Machzorim (prayer books for the High Holidays).
Machzor Bag Pick-up:
Bags will be available to be picked up at Temple Israel on the following days and times:
Wednesday, September 25th (5:00-8:00pm)
Friday, September 27th (11:00-1:00pm)
Sunday, September 29th (8:30am-12:00pm)
Monday, September 30th (4:00-8:00pm)
In TI Main Office, upon request
Machzor Return:
We request that you return the Machzorim to the synagogue during one of the following days and times:
Tuesday, October 15th (12:00-3:00pm)
Wednesday, October 16th (9:00-12:00pm)
Monday, October 21st(4:00-7:00pm)
In TI Main Office, upon request
Family Services and Youth Programming
We are thrilled to celebrate the High Holidays together at Temple Israel! We will be exploring themes of the New Year by thinking about our 5 senses as we reflect on the past year and look ahead to the new year. Youth programs will be offered Erev Rosh Hashana, Rosh Hashana Day 1 and 2, Yom Kippur day, and Ne’ilah.
Family Pictures and Holiday Activities – Erev Rosh Hashanah, Wednesday, October 2nd, 3:30-5:00 PM
We will be offering free family photos again this year. Thank you to Emma Gelb for volunteering her time and talents! In addition to the photos, we will also be offering Holiday Activities while you wait or for after your photo session. We hope you stay for the Family Service. Sign Up Here for a Family Photo Session Slot.
Family Service – Erev Rosh Hashanah, Wednesday, October 2nd at 5:00 PM
Join us for a family service for children and adults of all ages, with special focus on our youngest congregants. This special service will include singing, stories, and some tot-sized holiday learning. We’re thrilled to share that Rabbi Fineberg and Cantor Gloth will lead this special service. The service will be held in the Sanctuary.
Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur Days:
Family Services – for children of all ages from 9:45 – 10:55 AM
Join us for a family service for children of all ages. Children are welcome to help lead their favorite tefillah (prayer), sing in song together, and experience High Holiday services together. This service will be held in the Sanctuary.
Youth Programming for Grades K-7: 11:00 AM – 12:20 PM
Following family services, children in grades K-7 are invited to join our youth programming which will include activities, games, outdoor play, and shofar blowing.
Supervised Play: 12:20 PM until the end of services. Youth Programming continues with supervised free play for the continued duration of the services.
Birthday for the World, L'Chaim!, and Tashlich
Thursday, October 3rd
Birthday for the World – 4:00 PM
Rosh Hashanah is the day when we celebrate the creation of the world. Come sing Happy Birthday as we Celebrate the World’s 5785th birthday! Join TI families for birthday treats and activities.
L’Chaim – Cheers to the New Year – 4:00 PM
Join us as we raise a glass and say “Cheers” to a sweet New Year. This special gathering will bring our community together to celebrate and share blessings for the year ahead. Whether you’re new to Temple Israel or a long-time member, L’Chaim! is the perfect way to connect, reflect, and start the year with joy and togetherness. We look forward to toasting with you!
Click Here to RSVP to both events!
Pets are welcome!
Tashlich and Mincha at Lake Massapoag – 5:00 PM
After we celebrate, we’ll head down to Lake Massapoag for Tashlich followed by Mincha with the whole TI community. Join us as we symbolically cast away our sins. In keeping with longstanding TI tradition, please bring small pebbles or stones* to toss in the lake as we rid ourselves of behaviors that have weighed us down this year. At the lake, we’ll make sure the year isn’t off to a rocky start, that we never sink, and that our growth in life is solid and always rolling forward. Family friendly, pets are welcome (on leash per local ordinance).
*All punning aside, bread is bad for the local wildlife, so to honor the mitzvah of tzaar baalei chaim/oncern for animals, please don’t bring bread.
Ticket Registration
Everyone that enters the building on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur needs to have a ticket.
This is for all participants including those in Youth Programming and Babysitting. On the High Holiday Ticket Registration form, you need to include everyone. Babysitting is a separate form, but ALL children still need a ticket.
Members in good standing: a 2-adult member family will receive 2 tickets and all children tickets (0-18 years old) at no cost.
Should you have guests that require tickets:
Adult Guests of Members | Older Children of Members (19-25 years old) | |
|---|---|---|
RH & YK | $250 | $36
|
RH | $170 | $25
|
YK | $85 | $18
|
Non-Members are always welcome to come and experience services at Temple Israel. High Holiday tickets are available to non-members, too. We know that you’ll love the services and want to become members! Contact us after the High Holidays, and we will apply the cost of your tickets to your New Membership. Please note that Members do get priority for tickets.
Adults | Children (0-5 years old)* | Children (5-18 years old) | College Students** | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
RH & YK | $360 | $10
| $100
| $75
|
RH | $180 | $10
| $50
| $50
|
YK | $180 | $10
| $50
| $25
|
*Please make sure to sign up for babysitting if your child is not going to sit with you.
**Please contact the Temple Israel office if you need financial assistance.
Please make sure to read through all the directions on the form before submitting.
Click here to fill out your High Holiday Ticket Registration.
Did you submit your form and need to make changes?
You need to email the office with your specific requests.
High Holiday Services Schedule*
All Services in Berger Hall will be on Zoom.
All other events and services are in person only.
Wednesday, October 2nd
Erev Rosh Hashanah
Candle lighting at 6:05pm
3:30 PM – Family Pictures and Holiday Activities
5:00 PM – Family Services with Rabbi Fineberg & Cantor Gloth
6:00 PM – Mincha & Ma’ariv (Berger & Zoom)
Thursday, October 3rd
Rosh Hashanah Day 1
In Berger Hall & Zoom
8:30 AM – Psukei D’zimra
9:00 AM – Shacharit
10:00 AM – Torah Service
11:00 AM – Sermon
11:30 AM – Musaf
In Founders Hall
10:00 AM – Alternative Service (starts with Torah Service)
Family Services in Sanctuary
9:45 – 11:00 AM – Family with children of all ages.
Youth Programming for Grades K-8
11:00 AM – 12:20 PM – in the Religious School Wing
12:20 PM to end of services – supervised play
In Weitzenkorn Family Chapel
10:00 AM – Chavurah service (starts with Torah Service)
4:00 PM – Birthday for the World (Portico)
4:00 PM – L’Chaim Program (Cohen Family Sukkah)
5:00 PM – Tashlich followed by Mincha (at the lake)
7:03 PM – Candle Lighting from pre-existing flame
7:15 PM – Ma’ariv (Berger and Zoom)
Friday, October 4th
Rosh Hashanah Day 2
In Berger Hall & Zoom
8:30 AM – Psukei D’zimra
9:00 AM – Shacharit
10:00 AM – Torah Service
11:00 AM – Sermon
11:30 AM – Musaf
In Founders Hall
10:00 AM – Alternative Service with Rabbi Leslie Gordon
(starts with Torah Service)
In Weitzenkorn Family Chapel
10:00 AM – Chavurah service (starts with Torah Service)
Family Services in Sanctuary
9:45 – 11:00 AM – Family with children of all ages.
Youth Programming for Grades K-8
11:00 AM – 12:20 PM – in the Religious School Wing
12:20 PM to end of services – supervised play
5:45 PM – Mincha followed by abbreviated
Kabbalat Shabbat and Ma’ariv (Berger Hall & Zoom)
6:02 PM – Shabbat Candle Lighting from pre-existing flame
All Services in Berger Hall will be on Zoom.
All other events and services are in person only.
Friday, October 11th
Kol Nidre
Candle lighting at 5:40 PM
5:30 PM – Mincha (Berger Hall & Zoom)
6:00 PM – Kol Nidre and Ma’ariv
~Berger Hall & Zoom
~Chavurah in Weitzenkorn Family Chapel
Saturday, October 12th
Yom Kippur
In Berger Hall & Zoom
8:30 AM – Pesukei D’zimra
9:00 AM – Shacharit
10:00 AM – Torah Service
11:00 AM – Sermon & Yizkor, followed by Mussaf
In Founders Hall
10:00 AM – Alternative Service (starts with Torah Service)
In Weitzenkorn Family Chapel
10:00 AM – Chavurah service (starts with Torah Service)
Family Services in Sanctuary
9:45 – 11:00 AM – Family with children of all ages.
Youth Programming for Grades K-8
11:00 AM – 12:20 PM – in the Religious School Wing
12:20 PM to end of services – supervised play
Sanctuary
3:00 PM – Study Session with Rabbi Fineberg
4:30 PM – Mincha (Berger Hall & Zoom)
5:30 PM – Neilah
~Berger Hall & Zoom
~Chavurah in Weitzenkorn Family Chapel
6:49 PM – Ma’ariv & Shofar blowing & Havdalah
~Berger Hall & Zoom
~Chavurah in Weitzenkorn Family Chapel
*Please note that the schedule is subject to change
Babysitting
We are happy to bring back Babysitting for our High Holidays schedule. Please remember that ALL children need a ticket to enter the building. You still need to make sure to include your children in your Ticket Registration even if you sign up for babysitting here.
We are excited to offer more options and extended time! We will now be offering babysitting during the morning services for 4 hours. We will also be offering babysitting for 3 of the Yom Kippur Services!
We will be offering babysitting for ages 0-5 years old on the following days and times:
Rosh Hashanah Day One: Thursday, October 3
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Rosh Hashanah Day Two: Friday, October 4
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Kol Nidre: Friday, October 11
5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Yom Kippur Morning: Saturday, October 12
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Neilah: Saturday, October 12
5:45 PM – 7:00 PM
Open for ages 0-5* years old.
Payment will be $18/child per day/service.
The deadline to register is Monday, September 9th at 11:59 PM.
To attend babysitting, children MUST be preregistered. Children at Temple Israel are always welcome in Services with their parents.
*Kindergartners are encouraged to participate in Youth Programming. We understand this may not be suitable for all families, so we are extending our babysitting services to include children up to 5 years old.
Lulav & Etrog
A wonderful component of our High Holidays traditions is offering the option to purchase a Lulav and Etrog through Temple Israel. As in years past, we are happy to offer this opportunity again. In addition to buying your personal set(s), consider sponsoring an extra set for the use by the schools and our holiday services. Each set costs $55. Please click HERE to order your set.
All orders placed after 9:00 AM on Monday, September 30th will incur a $10 late fee.
No additional orders will be taken after 11:59 PM on Sunday, October 6th.
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