High Holy Days | 5784 • 2023
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 during these Days of Awe.
L'Shanah Tovah U'Metukah - Wishing you a good and sweet New Year!
Services Schedule
Schedule with Service Descriptions: View and print the schedule, including service descriptions, by clicking here.
Prayer and Music Leaders: Our High Holy Day services will be led by Rabbi Karen Citrin and Cantorial Soloist Julia Sabra, along with pianist Michael McLaughlin. We are glad to partner with Rabbi Micah Citrin (Yeladim services and Yom Kippur study) and Rabbi Emeritus Henry Zoob (2nd Day Rosh HaShanah sermon and Shabbat Shuvah). We welcome guest musicians cellist Dan Ryan (Kol Nidrei) and Joe Kessler on violin (Rosh HaShanah evening, Kol Nidrei, Yizkor & Neilah). Visit our Clergy & Staff page to learn more about them. We hope you will add your voice in meaningful prayer and community.
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Sunset Selichot & Havdalah Service Rosh Hashanah Erev Rosh Hashanah Service Rosh Hashanah Early Morning Service Rosh Hashanah Late Morning Service Rosh Hashanah Yeladim Youth Service Rosh Hashanah, 2nd Day Morning Service Family Tashlich Experience Tashlich (at Buckmaster Pond) |
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Yom Kippur Kol Nidrei Yom Kippur Early Morning Service Yom Kippur Late Morning Service Yom Kippur Study Yom Kippur Yeladim Youth Service Afternoon Service of Healing & Comfort Yom Kippur Teen Chat & Havdalah Prep Yizkor (Memorial) & Neilah (Concluding) |
Health & Safety:
Masks are optional and welcome. Please join from home if you are not feeling well.
Service Supplements for Online Attendance:
Member Tickets & Non-Member Registration
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Members Non-Members |
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Click here to access the livestream for online services. Technology Assistance |
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In Person Online Click here to make an online donation and select "Gifts from the Heart (High Holidays)" as the type. |
| Volunteers Are Needed |
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Perform a mitzvah for the High Holy Days. Please volunteer to serve as an usher, a security greeter, or a parking lot attendee at one of our services. Welcome fellow congregants and assist in maintaining a sacred atmosphere for this important time on our year. Thank you for your help! Sign up to volunteer as an usher, security greeter, or parking lot attendee. |
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If you have any general questions or need assistance, please contact Jesse Cerrotti, Executive Director. Please contact Rabbi Karen with any questions about services or which service to attend. |
Childcare & Yizkor Memorial Book
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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. To register for the optional break and story, complete this form by Friday, September 8. Yeladim Youth Services |
| Remember a Loved One |
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The Temple Beth David Yizkor (In Memory) Book, distributed on Yom Kippur afternoon, 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 memorial book, please complete our Yizkor (In Memory) Book form (login required). The deadline to submit names of loved ones is Friday, September 8.
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Additional Resources
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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. |
| 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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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. For those joining us online, we have a limited number of prayer books available to borrow. You may purchase Mishkan HaNefesh by 1) purchasing Mishkan HaNefesh from the CCAR Press, or 2) purchasing Kindle editions for both Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. |
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The Fall Holidays Continue - Sukkot & Simchat Torah
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Celebrate Sukkot & Simchat Torah |
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Sukkot & Shabbat Service Sukkot & Shabbat on the Trails Sukkot "Lunch & Learn" in the Sukkah Simchat Torah Celebration & Consecration |
Chag Sameach!
