Holidays

There are lots of Jewish holidays throughout the year; yay!

From the High Holy Days - Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur where we celebrate the new year and make amends for our wrongdoings - to many others where we light candles, sing songs, make and enjoy lots of traditional foods while recounting our hardships and celebrating our continuation as a Jewish people, religion, and culture. 

Whether you host Jewish holidays at your home each year, or whether you're celebrating these holidays for the first time ever, we've created "how to" holiday guides for you to enjoy and share. It's never too late to incorporate something new, and it's never too early to begin your Jewish traditions!

Chag Sameach! 

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FridayFri, 12 SepSeptember, 2025

 

 

Shabbat Services and A Walk Through the High Holy Days Prayerbook

Friday, Sep 12th 6:30p to 7:30pGet Ready for the New Year! Join Rabbi Michael immediately following Shabbat services for a special "walk" through our High Holy Days prayerbook.

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SundaySun, 21 SepSeptember, 2025

 

 

Family Apple Picking Trip to Eckert's

Sunday, Sep 21st 2:00p to 5:30pPrepare for a sweet new year with an apple-picking adventure to Eckert's Farm! Join other Temple Israel families for a fun-filled day of hand-choosing the perfect apples, enjoying delicious food, and exploring fun fall activities.

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MondayMon, 22 SepSeptember, 2025

 

 

Erev Rosh Hashanah Service

Monday, Sep 22nd 7:30p to 9:00pLed by our Rabbis, this service is most appropriate for adults and families with children in grade 3 and above. Monday, September 22 | 7:30 pm | Gall Family Sanctuary and live streamed

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TuesdayTue, 23 SepSeptember, 2025

 

 

Rosh Hashanah Tot Service

Tuesday, Sep 23rd 9:00a to 10:00aOur Tot services are led by our Rabbis and Megan "Miss Megan" Sturdevant and are geared to families with children in Pre-K and younger. This service is highly participatory with upbeat songs your children may know and love and a short story from the Rabbis.

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TuesdayTue, 23 SepSeptember, 2025

 

 

Rosh Hashanah Intergenerational Morning Service

Tuesday, Sep 23rd 10:00a to 12:00pAt this intergenerational service led by our Rabbis, we welcome adults and families with children who may enjoy attending a traditional-style service, followed by Tashlich at our creek. For families with younger children (ages 6 months through grade 2), we also offer childcare with advance registration.

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TuesdayTue, 23 SepSeptember, 2025

 

 

Rosh Hashanah Lunch

Tuesday, Sep 23rd 12:00p to 1:30pImmediately following Rosh Hashanah morning services, the celebration continues! Join us for a special Rosh Hashanah lunch, where you’ll enjoy a buffet-style meal with delicious brunch favorites.

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SundaySun, 28 SepSeptember, 2025

 

 

Annual Memorial Service at New Mt. Sinai Cemetery

Sunday, Sep 28th 11:00a to 12:30pJoin Temple Israel and Shaare Emeth — co-owners of New Mt. Sinai Cemetery — to honor the loved ones we’ve lost at our 28th annual Memorial Service. This community-wide remembrance will include musical accompaniment by classical musicians, as well as remarks from our Rabbis.

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WednesdayWed, 1 OctOctober, 2025

 

 

Erev Yom Kippur

Wednesday, Oct 1st 7:30p to 9:00pLed by our Rabbis, this service is most appropriate for adults and families with children in grade 3 and above.

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ThursdayThu, 2 OctOctober, 2025

 

 

Yom Kippur Tot Service

Thursday, Oct 2nd 9:00a to 10:00aOur Tot services are led by our Rabbis and Megan "Miss Megan" Sturdevant and are geared to families with children in Pre-K and younger. This service is highly participatory with upbeat songs your children may know and love and a short story from the Rabbis.

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ThursdayThu, 2 OctOctober, 2025

 

 

Yom Kippur Intergenerational Morning Service

Thursday, Oct 2nd 10:00a to 12:00pAt this intergenerational service led by our Rabbis, we welcome adults and families with children who may enjoy attending a traditional-style service. For families with younger children (ages 6 months through grade 2), we also offer childcare with advance registration.

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