High Holy Day Services

On the High Holy Days we offer both:

• Traditional services in the Social Hall - These traditional participatory High Holiday services will be conducted by Rabbi Howard Gorin and Cantor Rochelle Helzner on both days of Rosh Hashanah, and on Kol Nidre and Yom Kippur.
• Hatkhalot - The New Beginnings Service in the Sanctuary led by Richard Lederman

  Following up on our very well-received alternative High Holiday services from last year, a group of members of Tikvat Israel have come together to organize non-traditional services for the First Day of Rosh Hashanah and for Yom Kippur. On these mornings, the services will run from 10:00 am until 1:00 pm. Following the basic framework from an alternative High Holiday Machzor published by the Marlboro (NJ) Jewish Center, we have developed an innovative combination of traditional and non-traditional elements exploring the High Holiday Liturgy and its themes, including:

  • Both traditional and non-traditional interactive singing by the congregation
  • Traditional melodies and prayers for part of the service
  • Meditation to enhance prayers such as the Amidah and the Shema
  • A gender-neutral approach
  • A traditional Torah Service with a special Haftarah discussion

  The Kol Nidre Service will begin at 6:30 pm. The services are especially designed for teenagers and adults, although families with younger children are welcome.

HIGH HOLIDAY SERVICES 5770 - 2009

ROSH HASHANAH

First Day
Friday, Sept. 18	Candle Lighting	6:54 pm
	Services with Cantor	6:30 pm
	Services with Rabbi	8:00 pm
Saturday Sept. 19**	Shacharit	8:30 am - Social Hall 10:00 am - Sanctuary
	Mincha	6:40 pm
	Maariv	7:45 pm
	Candle Lighting	7:55 pm
Second Day
Sunday Sept. 20	Shacharit	8:30 am - Social Hall Only
	Mincha	6:00 pm
	Tashlich	6:45 pm at the Bridge in Rock Creek Park
	Maariv	7:35 pm

**Note: The shofar is not blown on Shabbat - the first day of Rosh Hashanah this year!

YOM KIPPUR

Sunday Sept. 27	Kol Nidre/Ma'ariv	6:30 pm - Social Hall 6:30 pm - Sanctuary
	Candle Lighting	6:39 pm
Monday Sept. 28	Shacharit (both services include Yizkor)	9:00 am - Social Hall
		10:00 am - Sanctuary
	Mincha/Neilah/Ma'ariv/Havdalah	5:10 pm

HIGH HOLIDAY SERVICES FOR YOUTH

Tikvat Israel will provide age appropriate services & activities for children ages 3-12 as listed below. Services will be open to all children registered in advance. The cost is $10 per child or $30 per family per service for members. Non-member fees are $15 per child or $35 per family. To register, please download the High Holiday Information Packet (click here), complete the registration form (page 6 of the packet) and return it with your payment.

Services are timed so that parents can participate in an adult service of their choice, hear the Rabbi's sermons, as well as participate in Yizkor.

Babysitting
Ages:	18 months - 3 years (children only)
Program:	This program is strictly babysitting. Weather permitting; children will go to the playground.
Pre-School High Holiday Programming
Ages:	3 - 5 years/Kindergarten (children only)
Program:	Specially designed for preschoolers, program will include high holiday games, songs and activities which will be incorporated into the preschool babysitting program. Weather permitting; children will go to the playground.
Primary Service & Activities
Ages:	5 - 8 years; Kindergarten through 3rd Graders (students only)
Program:	Age-appropriate services led by professional leaders. The program will also include games and free time. Weather permitting; students will go to the playground.
Junior Congregation & Activities
Ages:	8 - 13 years; Third through Seventh Graders (students only)
Program:	Age appropriate services. Games and activities will be available for the groups after services.
TEEN SERVICES
Special services for teens, from post B'nai Mitzvah and above, will be held on both mornings of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm in the Flax Library.

Additional Information to facilitate your High Holiday experience at TI!

PARKING & SHUTTLE BUS SCHEDULE:

Parking information will be sent with tickets.

SERVICE NOTES:

• The Religious Practices Committee has requested that those who receive honors should arrive NO later than 15 minutes before time indicated on the letter you have received assigning you the specific honor. Some other important times:
  • in order to hear the Rabbi's message in the Ner Tamid Services (Traditional Services) on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, congregants should be in the service no later than 10:10 am,
  • those who wish to be sure to hear the sounding of the Shofar on Rosh Hashanah should plan on arriving by 10:15 am,
  • if you wish to take part in the Yizkor Service, plan on arriving by 11:00 am.
• Please note that in the Traditional Services in the Social Hall there are designated certain areas for handicapped seating. Our ushers will assist our congregants in securing those seats.
• The Tashlich Service will be begin at 6:30 pm. Participants will leave from the synagogue at 6:00 pm and meet at the bridge in Rock Creek Park at 6:45 pm. Anyone with a shofar should bring it along.
• Reminder - Leather shoes are not permitted on the Bima during Yom Kippur Services. Slippers will be available for those who wish to utilize them.
• SET UP OF SOCIAL HALL FOR TRADITIONAL SERVICES: Please check back and watch the listserv for information on helping to set up chairs in the Social Hall.
• Our Office Staff and High Holiday Committee have been working diligently to ensure that all is prepared. If you have any questions regarding any matters regarding the High Holiday Services, please contact the synagogue office.

Our best wishes for a very sweet New Year.

Sincerely,

Sam Freedenberg
President