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High Holy Days 2023

We are looking forward to providing and sharing a meaningful 
High Holy Day experience for our Community.

Temple Israel members are invited to bring their family and friends to services this year. For the safety and security of our community, ALL in-person attendees must be registered.

REGISTER FOR PARKING AND HIGH HOLY DAY TICKETS

For more information, contact robin@tinw.org and melanie@tinw.org.

  • All services taking place in the Sanctuary will be live-streamed to provide the opportunity to participate remotely. Technological improvements have greatly enhanced the virtual experience.
  • If you have not yet completed your Membership Commitment for 2023-24, visit this page on the website.
  • If you have guests/relatives that are non-members, you can have them register here OR you can add their names to your registration / pass request.
  • To participate in the Book of Life, please enter your information on this page or email Temple Administrator, Robin Safarowic.

 

selichot

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9

Selichot, Havdalah, Light Supper
6:30 PM Dinner
7:30 PM Kaddish
Join us for a short service as we say goodbye to Shabbat and transition into the High Holy Day season, a time for renewal, reflection, and new beginnings. Please join us at 7 PM for a light supper.

rosh hashanah

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15

Rosh Hashanah Evening Service
8:00 PM
Join the Temple Israel Community for a thought-provoking sermon by Rabbi Jaech and beautiful music from Rabbi/Cantor Sklar, Choir Director Eddie Pleasant, Composer in Residence Dina Pruzhansky, and our adult choir, Hallel B'Shir.  This service is most appropriate for adults, but all ages are welcome to attend.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
Rosh Hashanah Morning Service

10:00 AM
Join the Temple Israel Community for a thought-provoking sermon by Rabbi Pein, a Torah reading by Tory Janush and beautiful music from Rabbi/Cantor Sklar, Choir Director Eddie Pleasant, Composer in Residence Dina Pruzhansky, and our adult choir, Hallel B'Shir. This service is most appropriate for adults, but all ages are welcome to attend.

Rosh Hashanah Story Service
1:00 PM
Join us as, in lieu of a sermon, Rabbi Jaech shares an engaging and insightful story that touches upon themes related to the High Holy Days. This year, the service will include music from our Temple Band, Sh'ma Na Na.  You will also enjoy upbeat and participatory music led by Rabbi/Cantor Sklar. Torah reading by Cherie Marcus.  This service is appropriate for everyone.  A children’s machzor, prayer book, will be used.

Tot Program at Senasqua Park
3:00 - 3:30 PM
Families with young children are invited to join Rabbi Pein & Rabbi/Cantor Sklar at Senasqua Park for a spirited and musical exploration of High Holy Day traditions and customs. Bring your shofar and help in sounding the shofar blast! 

Community Tashlich at Senasqua Park

3:30 PM
Congregant, Laura Copel invites our Temple Community to partake in the ritual of Tashlich at Senasqua Park. We will symbolically cast our (environmentally-friendly) sins into the beautiful Hudson River as we sing joyful songs and celebrate together. Bring a chair and/or a blanket.

shabbat shuvah

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22

Community Dinner & Speaker
6:30 PM Dinner
Kaddish at 7:30 PM followed by Speaker
Roberta Robinson will be speaking about “A Gift of Life: My experience with my parents’ donating their bodies to a medical college.”

yom kippur

SunDAY, SEPTEMBER 24

Kol Nidre Story Service
6:00 PM
This service is appropriate for everyone.  This early opportunity to hear the important Kol Nidre prayer is perfect for anyone hoping to attend services but still make it home before bedtime! Rabbi Pein will tell a story relating to themes of Yom Kippur. Rabbi/Cantor Sklar will lead participatory music.

The Kol Nidre prayer itself will be enhanced by the beautiful sounds of the cello.

Kol Nidre
8:00 PM
Rabbi Jaech will offer an inspiring sermon related to the themes of the season. Rabbi/Cantor Sklar, Choir Director Eddie Pleasant, Composer in Residence Dina Pruzhansky, and our choir, Hallel B'Shir will provide glorious music. The Kol Nidre prayer itself will be enhanced by the beautiful sounds of the cello.  Most appropriate for adults and children over the age of 12 but all ages are welcome to attend.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25

Yom Kippur Morning Service
10:00 AM
Rabbi Jaech will offer an inspiring sermon related to the themes of the season. The Torah reading will be done by Holly Zabitz and Julie Martinez.  Rabbi/Cantor Sklar, Choir Director Eddie Pleasant, Composer in Residence Dina Pruzhansky, and Hallel B'Shir (our choir) will provide glorious and festive music.

Tot Program
1:00 PM
Families with young children are invited to join Rabbi Pein and Rabbi/Cantor Sklar for stories and song.

Adult program with Rev. Paul Tesshin Silverman
1:00 – 2:15 PM
Paul Tesshin Silverman will introduce us to using Zen practice as a way to create a deeper connection with the spiritual work of Yom Kippur.

Adult Program Led by Rabbi Pein "Ancient Stories / Eternal Wisdom"
2:30 - 3:15 PM
Rabbi Pein will lead a discussion of some less-known rabbinic stories and the wisdom they provide for our lives today.

Ritual Committee Program
3:30 - 4:15 PM
Featuring members of the congregation speaking about those whose lives have shaped their own.

Yizkor (Memorial Service) followed by N'eilah (Concluding Service)
4:30 PM
Led by Rabbi Jaech, we remember our loved ones in this beautiful service that features music by Rabbi/Cantor Dan Sklar and by our choir, Hallel B’Shir.  Yizkor will be followed by N'eilah, the concluding service for Yom Kippur.  At the end of the service and for havdalah, children will be invited to sound their shofars.

Fri, September 22 2023 7 Tishrei 5784