High Holy Days | 5786 • 2025
The High Holy Day season is a sacred time for introspection and renewal.
As we celebrate the New Year, we reflect on our lives and rededicate ourselves to living with goodness, purpose, hope and healing. Connect with Community and Renew your Spirit.
L'Shanah Tovah U'Metukah - Wishing you a Good and Sweet New Year!
Services Schedule
Service Leaders:
Our High Holy Day services are led by Rabbi Karen Citrin and Musical Prayer Leader Rabbi Batya Ellinoy, along with Music Director and pianist Michael McLaughlin. We are glad to partner with musical leaders - Sam Powers on guitar and mandolin, Joe Kessler on violin (Erev Rosh HaShanah, Kol Nidrei, late morning services, Yizkor & Neilah), and cellist Dan Ryan (Kol Nidrei). Rabbi Emeritus Henry Zoob will offer the 2nd day Rosh HaShanah sermon and lead Shabbat Shuvah.
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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Shabbat & Selichot 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 Tashlich Family Tashlich Experience |
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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 Music & Meditation Afternoon Service Yizkor (Memorial) & Neilah (Concluding) |
Service Supplements for Online Attendance:
These supplements will become available ahead of the service.
- Rosh HaShanah Service Supplement
- Yom Kippur Service Supplement
Member Tickets & Non-Member Registration
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Members: Non-Members: If you are interested in joining us, please inquire by emailing our Executive Director, Ariana Hershon, here. |
| Online Services |
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The following services will be livestreamed: Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur evening and morning services, Yizkor and Neilah. Thank you for your support to make livestreaming possible. |
| Guests |
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In Person: Online: Please click here to register for in person or online services as a guest. Thank you for supporting our community. |
| Volunteers Are Needed |
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Perform a mitzvah for the High Holy Days. Please volunteer to serve as an usher, a 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. (login required) |
| Questions? |
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If you have any general questions or need assistance, please contact Ariana Hershon (ariana@templebethdavid.net), Executive Director. Please contact Rabbi Karen Citrin (rabbikaren@templebethdavid.net) with any questions about our services. |
Childcare & Yizkor Memorial Book
| 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. Please sign up for the break here. The early morning services are family-friendly. If you have questions about which services your family should attend, please contact Rabbi Karen Citrin (rabbikaren@templebethdavid.net). 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 Thursday, September 25. |
Additional Resources
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The Union for Reform Judaism's website offers resources with information about the history, customs, prayers, activities and recipes for each holiday. Check out them out here: Rosh HaShanah resources, Yom Kippur resources, Sukkot resources and Simchat Torah resources. PJ Library has a wonderful family guide for the holidays, A Time to Grow, and 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 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. Our congregation will be collecting food to ease hunger within our community. The food drive will support the Westwood Food Pantry, Medfield Food Cupboard, and our own mini food pantry on temple grounds. As you leave Rosh HaShanah services, please take an empty grocery bag or you may use one of your own. Return filled bags to the temple during Yom Kippur services. Wishlist items can be found on the temple’s Social Action page HERE. If you would like to help, please contact the temple office. You can also support our Interfaith Walk For Hunger on Sunday, October 26. |
| 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. For those joining us online, we have a limited number of prayer books available to borrow. You may purchase your own Mishkan HaNefesh by: 1. Purchasing Mishkan HaNefesh from the CCAR Press |
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The Fall Holidays Continue - Sukkot & Simchat Torah
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Celebrate Sukkot & Simchat Torah |
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Sukkot Lunch & Learn in the Sukkah Sukkot & Shabbat Service Simchat Torah Celebration & Consecration Dinner | 5:30 PM - Sign up by October 9th |
Chag Sameach!
Temple Beth David
7 Clapboardtree Street
Westwood, MA 02090
781-769-5270
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