HIGH HOLY DAYS

SERVICE DESCRIPTIONS

High Holy Day Service Descriptions

Olan Sanctuary Services, Evening and Daytime
Experience the beauty of the High Holy Days, as we participate in worship with our Rabbis, Cantor and our wonderful Temple Emanu-El Choir. Full of warmth, energy and spirituality, these services bring depth and meaning to our sacred texts, as we celebrate together using the Gates of Repentance prayer book.

Pollman Hall Rosh Hashanah Evening Services
Familiar liturgy, a contemporary musical environment and the informal intimacy of Pollman Hall combine to provide a refreshing start to the New Year.
5:45 p.m. • Open to all Temple members (Seating is limited.)

Young Adult Rosh Hashanah Service and Reception
Young adults, ages 21-39, married and single, are invited to join us for Rosh Hashanah worship and celebration. The service, led by Rabbi Oren Hayon, begins at 8:15 p.m. in Pollman Hall and is followed by an Apple Martini Reception at 9:30 p.m. in Linz Hall. Young Adults attending services with their families are encouraged to join the Young Adult Reception in Linz Hall. Please show your High Holy Day admission card to gain access to Temple for services and the reception.

Pollman Hall Rosh Hashanah Daytime Services
Contemporary readings, communal music and the Pollman Hall setting create an informal environment for High Holy Day prayer. This adult service, using the Gates of Repentance prayer book, will include special children’s programming for grades three through six in a nearby room during the sermon.

Pollman Hall Yom Kippur Morning Service
This year we are offering a Yom Kippur Morning worship experience designed exclusively for school-aged children (grades 2-6) and their families, including grandparents. The service will utilize Gates of Repentance for Young People, informal liturgy, participatory music, and an interactive learning opportunity connected with the themes of the holiday. Families of children in the target age-range are encouraged to attend one of these two services and experience Yom Kippur in a new, fresh, and exciting way.

Service for Young Children and Their Families
Joyful singing, an engaging story, and a beautifully illustrated new prayer book, Gates of Repentance for Young People, enhance these services designed especially for families with young children, from toddlers through second grade, in the Olan Sanctuary. Visit with friends for apples and honey following the service on Rosh Hashanah.

Yom Kippur Study: Mind, Body, Spirit
Monday, Sept. 28 12:15 - 1:15 p.m. and 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.

All of us can access Jewish spirituality in a wide variety of ways. During this year’s Yom Kippur study, we will have the opportunity to learn from several insightful lay teachers about how holiness can be explored and cultivated in our everyday lives. All three study opportunities will be offered each hour.

Mind
Reaching into Jewish texts, along with the other endeavors of our mind, can highlight a sacred connection between the intellectual and the spiritual. Undertaken with the proper perspective, learning and thinking can help us encounter the presence of something larger than ourselves.

Body
The work of our hands can also become the work of our hearts. When we nurture a garden or weave a new tapestry, we are linking to the sacred space within. Uncover one of the many ways that our skills and passions can help us find God in unexpected places and times.

Spirit
The expansion and contraction of our own breathing mirrors the same pulse in the universe. Learn to connect with this powerful force through Jewish meditation techniques. Find out how to use relaxation and centering practices to deepen your connection with God’s presence.

Some Additional Information Regarding Services

All Olan Sanctuary services are open to Temple members and their children ages 7 years and older except for the Yizkor Memorial Service on Yom Kippur Day, for which children must be at least 10 years old.

If you plan to travel during the High Holy Days, contact the Temple business office to obtain a URJ Courtesy Request Form. This will allow you to attend services at a URJ-member synagogue in the city you are visiting.

Out-of-town college students who are children of Temple members may attend services at other URJ-member synagogues by obtaining a URJ Courtesy Request Form. Similarly, Temple Emanu-El offers Olan Sanctuary services admission to local college students unable to travel home for the High Holy Days. Please contact the Temple office for details.
Temple members and guests may attend High Holy Days services in the Lefkowitz Chapel, which are led by congregational volunteers. Admission cards may be obtained in person from the Temple business office one week prior to services. Please call the Temple office for more information.
Please note: Temple Emanu-El will be closed on Friday, September 18 and Sunday, September 27 as we prepare for the High Holy Days services. Temple will open at 4:00 p.m. on these dates for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services. In general seating, a reasonable number of seats may be saved for your immediate family until 15 minutes prior to the start of services.
Temple will offer sign language interpretations at two Olan Sanctuary worship services. Please call Rick Rosenberg at 214.706.0000 if you are interested in this service or have any questions.