Days of Awe

Preparing For The Season

We spend the month of Elul reflecting on the meaning of T’shuvah—return—and how to find renewed meaning in the ancient tradition of atonement. We provide many opportunities to explore the themes of the High Holy Days, and enjoy a spirited Selichot service with our chorale to usher in the season.

Welcoming the New Year

We come together for Rosh Hashanah, with a full traditional service as well as a family programming. Each year, our rabbis bring new and thoughtful perspective to the power of the Days of Awe and we are rejuvenated. We embrace the sense of community that permeates the New Year, and we are buoyed by our Temple Chorale which uplifts the sacred liturgy. If you cannot join us in person, the services are livestreamed and prayerbooks are available for those who are homebound.

Between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, we offer a Shabbat Shuvah healing service, a Tashlich experience, and cemetery services at both Evergreen Cemetery and King David Gardens. 

The Day of Atonement

As we come together for Yom Kippur, our Kol Nidre service, enhanced by a cello soloist, sets the stage for a meaningful Day of Atonement. During Yom Kippur day, there are services in the morning, afternoon learning sessions, a family service, as well as Yizkor and Neilah. A beautiful community break-the-fast follows after the Shofar is blown the final time.