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High Holy Days 5784 Schedule

S'lichot
Saturday, September 28
Shofar Blowing Class
5:30pm, Sacred Garden

Shofar for neophytes as well as for those who want to learn a bit about the shofar’s traditions and history. Learn about its four basic sounds and how to make them in time for Yom Kippur. Please bring your own shofar.

Meditation

6:00pm, Fischer Library

S’lichot Service Featuring the Adult Choir
7:00 – 9:30pm, Albers Chapel and Livestream
Schmooze, Study, Havdalah, and S’lichot Service

Join us as we gather, reflect, sing, and end the evening with Havdalah and S'lichot service featuring the Temple Sinai Adult choir. Bring open hearts and open minds as we prepare for the High Holy Days together. 


Erev Rosh HaShanah
Wednesday, October 2
Erev Rosh HaShanah Service 
7:30 – 9:00pm, Temple Sinai Sanctuary and Albers Chapel, Livestream

Rosh HaShanah 
Thursday, October 3
Rosh HaShanah Early Morning Service
8:30 – 10:30am, Temple Sinai Sanctuary and Albers Chapel, Livestream

The early service will be led by our rabbis and song leader Isaac Zones and will have camp/folk style music as well as High Holy Day melodies.

  • Childcare in our Preschool wing will be available for children age 2 – 5.

  • Youth programming for children age K – Third Grade will be held in our third floor classrooms.

  • Registration for Childcare and Youth Program are required by September 13.​

Rosh HaShanah Late Morning Service
11:30am – 1:30pm, Temple Sinai Sanctuary and Albers Chapel, Livestream

The late service will be led by our rabbis and Cantor Keys, accompanied by George Emblom and our professional choir.

  • Childcare in our Preschool wing will be available for children age 2 – 5.

  • Youth programming for children age K – Third Grade will be held in our third floor classrooms.

  • Registration for Childcare and Youth Program are required by September 13.​

Rosh HaShanah Afternoon Activities
4:30 – 5:45pm, Marina Park Site A, 3300 Powell Street, Emeryville

The following afternoon events will be held at Marina Park, Site A which is located where the road ends, next to the turn-around. Proceed all the way to the end of the road and use the very last entrance to park in the lot. Wear layers as the weather may vary.
 

Rosh HaShanah Sababa Service

Recommended ages 2 – 5.

Rosh HaShanah Kesher Service

Recommended grades K – 6.

Tashlich (5:15pm)

Service near the water.


Yom Kippur Evening
Friday, October 11
Kol Nidre Service
7:30pm, Temple Sinai Sanctuary and Albers Chapel, Livestream

Yom Kippur
Saturday, October 12
Yom Kippur Early Morning Service
8:30 – 10:30am, Temple Sinai Sanctuary and Albers Chapel, Livestream

The early service will be led by our rabbis and song leader Isaac Zones and will have camp/folk style music as well as High Holy Day melodies.

  • Childcare in our Preschool wing will be available for children age 2 – 5.

  • Youth programming for children age K – Third Grade will be held in our third floor classrooms.

  • Registration for Childcare and Youth Program are required by September 20.

Yom Kippur Late Morning Service
11:30am – 1:30pm, Temple Sinai Sanctuary and Albers Chapel, Livestream

The late service will be led by our rabbis and Cantor Keys, accompanied by George Emblom and our professional choir.

  • Childcare in our Preschool wing will be available for children age 2 – 5.

  • Youth programming for children age K – Third Grade will be held in our third floor classrooms.

  • Registration for Childcare and Youth Program are required by September 20.

1:30 – 2:30pm, Break
Yom Kippur Afternoon Programming (In-person Only)

Locations in building subject to change.​

Afternoon Forum and Discussion
2:30pm, Stern Hall/Social Hall

Topics and more information forthcoming.

School-Aged Children's Service
2:30pm, Sanctuary 

Recommended grades K – 6.

 

Yom Kippur Sababa Service
2:30pm, Albers Chapel

Recommended ages 2 – 5. Time subject to change.
A developmentally appropriate, musical service for families with children from preschool through kindergarten. Adults must accompany children.​

 

Yom Kippur Afternoon, Healing, Yizkor & N’ila Services
3:45pm, Temple Sinai Sanctuary, Livestream

Have your shofar ready!

 

Break Fast to Follow
6:30 – 7:30pm, Stern Hall/Social Hall

Let's join in community as cooks, bakers and helpers to plate food, set up tables, and do necessary clean up. Oh, and eat together! If you're contributing food items, please plan to deliver them between 8:00am and 10:30am on the morning of Yom Kippur. Early setup will take place between 10:00am and 12:00 noon. 


Mensches & Machers
Wednesday, October 16
Volunteer Recognition in the Sukkah
5:30 – 6:30pm, Temple Sinai Sukkah and Sacred Garden

Temple Sinai is excited to announce the return of our new tradition, Mensches & Machers, a celebration of volunteers who help to make our community so special! 

Erev Sukkot
Wednesday, October 16
Erev Shabbat Sukkot Service
7:00pm, Temple Sinai Sukkah

Welcome Shabbat and the beginning of Sukkot with song and prayer. Following services enjoy a festive oneg brought to you by the Bakers Guild of Temple Sinai.


Erev Simchat Torah and Consecration
Wednesday, October 23
Simchat Torah Kesher Family Shabbat Experience
5:00 – 5:45pm

Yizkor for Sh'mini Atzeret/Simchat Torah
5:45pm, Fischer Library
Dinner
5:45pm, Community Dinner, Stern Hall 

RSVPs are not required for service, and families are welcome to attend the service without participating in the dinner. Registration required. 
 

Erev Simchat Torah with Consecration, Followed by Dancing with the Torah
6:30pm, Sanctuary and Stern Hall

Dance with the Torah scrolls and celebrate our newest Kesher students. It's ritual, meaning and fun — all in one night.

Sat, July 27 2024 21 Tammuz 5784