High Holy Days | 5783 • 2022
The High Holy Day season is a time for introspection and renewal.
As we celebrate the New Year, we reflect on our lives and rededicate ourselves to living with goodness and purpose. We look forward to joining together and strengthening one another during these Days of Awe.
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We look forward to joining together (online and in person) and supporting one another during these Days of Awe. Shape the High Holy Day experience that will be meaningful for you. View the schedule on the website OR |
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Join us for the High Holy Days! Registration is required for members and their guests for in-person services only. All Temple Beth David members will receive access to all of our online services. |
| Non-Member Registration |
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We welcome prospective members to join us for the High Holy Days, with opportunities both in person and online. |
| Preparing for the High Holy Days |
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Remember a loved one in our Yizkor (Memorial) Book, sign-up to volunteer as a High Holy Day Usher or Security Greeter, participate in tzedakah and more. Yizkor (In Memory) Book |
| High Holy Day Resources & Fall Holidays |
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Check out High Holy Day resources from the Union for Reform Judaism, Gateways, and PJ Library. The Holidays continue with Sukkot and our Simchat Torah Celebration & Consecration. Access High Holy Day resources and |
| Childcare and Youth - Children are Welcome! |
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Childcare Registration Additionally, an optional break and story will be offered for K-4th graders during the early morning services. The early morning services are family-friendly. Yeladim (Children's) Services (outdoors, weather permitting) |
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Services Schedule
Schedule with Service Descriptions: View and print the schedule, including service descriptions, by clicking here.
Service Leaders and Music Accompaniment: Our High Holy Day services will be led by Rabbi Karen Citrin and Cantorial Soloist Julia Sabra, along with pianist Michael McLaughlin. We are also happy to partner with cellist Dan Ryan (Kol Nidrei), Rabbi Micah Citrin (Yom Kippur study and music), and Rabbi Emeritus Henry Zoob (2nd Day Rosh HaShanah sermon and Shabbat Shuvah). Visit our Clergy & Staff page to learn more about them. Add your voice in meaningful prayer and community.
Service Supplements for Online Attendance
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​​​​​​​Additional Prayers for Yom Kippur Afternoon
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Havdalah & Selichot Service Rosh Hashanah Erev Rosh Hashanah Service Rosh Hashanah Early Morning Service Rosh Hashanah Late Morning Service Rosh Hashanah Yeladim (Children's) Service (Outdoors) Rosh Hashanah, 2nd Day Morning Service Tashlich (at Buckmaster Pond) Family Tashlich Experience (at Hale Education) |
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Yom Kippur Kol Nidrei Yom Kippur Early Morning Service Yom Kippur Late Morning Service Yom Kippur Study (Temple & Zoom) Yom Kippur Yeladim (Children's) Service (Outdoors) Afternoon Service of Healing & Comfort Yom Kippur Teen Chat & Havdalah Prep Yizkor (Memorial) & Neilah (Concluding) |
Health & Safety
The health and safety of our entire community remain our top priority. COVID-19 vaccination is required for everyone eligible, except children under the age of 5, to attend services and programs. Masks are optional and always welcome, and strongly encouraged for anyone not eligible for vaccination.
Other precautions include opening exterior windows to increase fresh air flow, when possible, and recent HVAC filter replacement.
If you, or anyone in your immediate household, are experiencing any symptoms of ill health, please do not attend any in-person service. If you, or anyone in your immediate household, have been exposed to COVID-19 in the past two weeks, we ask that you follow the CDC guidance regarding wearing a mask and the COVID testing regimen.
All guidelines are subject to change if local conditions change. Temple Beth David will follow the recommendations of the CDC, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, and the advice of our medical professionals.
Registration is required to keep our community safe and support our security and capacity efforts.
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Member & Guest Registration
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Members You will be asked to log in to your ShulCloud member portal in order to access the member registration form and the Yizkor Book. Members Registration Form: LOGIN NOTE: Your username is your email address. If you have forgotten your password or you have not previously set up your account, please click "forgot password" and you will be able to set up your account. Your account is linked to the email address we have for you in our database. If you are not able to log in to the portal and you have recently changed your email, please try your previous email address. |
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All Temple Beth David members will automatically receive the livestream links to all online services. In the week leading up to Rosh Hashanah and to Yom Kippur, we will email you all the information you need for that holiday. All in-person services will be livestreamed, except where noted. Service Supplements for Online Attendance
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Registration |
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Preparing for the High Holy Days
| Remember a Loved One |
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The Temple Beth David Yizkor (In Memory) Book, distributed on Yom Kippur, offers a meaningful way to honor the memory of loved ones while supporting our community. If you would like the names of your loved ones included in our online memorial book, please complete our Yizkor (In Memory) Book form (login required). The deadline to submit names of loved ones was Tuesday, September 20. Yizkor (In Memory) Book |
| High Holy Day Food Drive |
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The mitzvah of tzedakah, righteous giving, is a core value of our tradition and culture at Temple Beth David. The prophet Isaiah, read on Yom Kippur, spoke of fasting as a reminder to do good and share our bread with the hungry. Please visit Temple Beth David's Social Action web page to learn more about organizations you can support. |
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Perform a mitzvah for the High Holy Days. Volunteer to serve as an usher or a security greeter at one of our services. Welcome fellow congregants and assist in maintaining a sacred atmosphere for this important time on our calendar. Sign up to volunteer as an usher or security greeter. |
| Prayer Books |
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Mishkan HaNefesh, the Reform Movement's machzor (prayer book), offers inspiring poetry and readings that enhance the High Holy Day experience. We recommend that online participants borrow, download, or purchase a machzor to aid in their participation during services, as the prayers will not be projected on the live stream. For those joining us online, we have a limited number of prayer books available to borrow. Pick-Up Times: You may purchase Mishkan HaNefesh by 1) purchasing |
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Non-Member Registration
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We're thrilled that you are considering joining Temple Beth David during the High Holy Days. We welcome prospective members to join us in person and online during this special time of year. For more information about general High Holy Day registration, please contact Brett Hausler, Director of Operations by Wednesday, September 21. We welcome ALL families with young children to join us for Temple Beth David's Yeladim (Children's) services. Register for Rosh Hashanah (September 26 at 4:00 PM) and Yom Kippur (October 5 at 3:00 PM) Yeladim (Children's) Services. |
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Service Information |
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Wondering which service might be the best fit for you and your family? View the services schedule and read our service descriptions. You can also contact Rabbi Karen Citrin for more information about our service offerings. |
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Resources & Fall Holidays
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The Union for Reform Judaism's ReformJudaism.org website has wonderful resources with information about the history, customs, prayers, activities and recipes for each holiday. Check out them out here, organized by holiday: Rosh Hashanah resources, Yom Kippur resources, Sukkot resources and Simchat Torah resources. Gateways: Access to Jewish Education offers resources to make your Jewish holiday experience accessible and meaningful for everyone in your family. Browse and download free Jewish Holiday resources for kids with diverse learning needs, prepared by Gateways’ experienced special education teachers. PJ Library offers a wonderful family guide to the High Holidays, A Time to Grow, as well as other resources. |
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The Holidays Continue: |
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Building the Sukkah Sukkot "Lunch & Learn" in the Sukkah Sukkot & Shabbat Service Sukkot Tot Shabbat Simchat Torah Celebration & Consecration |
Chag Sameach!
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