High Holidays

Shana Tovah! The high holidays are a time for us to come together, recognizing all that we share. We have an intricate story represented by Torah that speaks to our lessons learned over time. We have beautiful rituals that provide deep meaning to our days. We have a commitment to our faith, a recognition that we’re never alone. Over Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, we nurture these principles as we recalibrate and prepare for days ahead. Recent months have been incredibly challenging locally and afar. As we join as family, we’ll reflect on our call as Jews; we’ll affirm our commitment as Progressive Zionists and we’ll ensure our outlook is one of hope.

We are pleased to welcome our High Holiday clergy team this year, Rabbi Daniel Mikelberg, Rabbi Emeritus Steven Garten, Cantor David Malecki, and Rabbi Dara Lithwick. No service would be complete without our talented Temple Israel Liturgical Choir, under the direction of accompanist Carol Gurofsky. For Cantor Malecki, this is a welcome home. We sparked his passion for the Cantorate, and he’s thrilled to come back to Temple for the holidays with his family from Ohio. Rabbi Dara Lithwick is delighted to focus her energies this year on teen programming as well as a fabulous East End Tashlich.

Once again we will worship primarily in our sacred Sanctuary space. We have a variety of service options so that everyone can be accommodated comfortably. Please make sure to RSVP online to your intended services at your earliest convenience. The Hellenic Centre parking lot is available for our use. To parents of young children, babysitting will be available on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur morning in the school wing, please register your kids in advance. Lastly, all of our sanctuary services will be livestreamed so that you can continue to participate from the comfort of your home, if you are unable to attend in person.