Thursday, September 9 is
Rosh Hashanah

Friday, September 10 is
Second Day
Rosh Hashanah

Friday, September 17 is
Kol Nidre

Saturday, September 18 is
Yom Kippur

Click to see the schedule of services for Congregation Emanu-El Members.

Click to download the 2010/5771 High Holy Day Brochure

Click to download the 2010/5771 High Holy Day Member Form

Selichot



DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES FOR 2010 / 5770

CLASSIC SERVICE
The Classic Service features the music of Cantor Roslyn Barak, our choir and our organist. We use the standard Reform prayerbook, The Gates of Repentance.
Tickets required.



CONTEMPORARY SERVICE
The Contemporary Service features the music of Student Cantor Marsha Attie with her ensemble, guitar and other instruments. Congregational singing is encouraged. We use Machzor Hadash a prayerbook written for this service.
Tickets required.



FAMILY SERVICE
Guild Hall
One-hour worship focused on families with children up to age 12. Older children are welcome.
Tickets required.



STUDY SESSIONS
Guild Hall
An opportunity to study High Holy Day themes in depth.
No tickets required.



SERVICE FOR FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN
(ages 6 and under)
Martin Meyer Sanctuary
This is a special High Holy Day service emphasizing simple songs and holiday stories. Led by our clergy, with music by Jonathan Bauer. No tickets required.



CHILDREN'S SERVICE
(6-12 years)
Main Sanctuary
This service, led by our clergy and Jonathan Ferris, is designed for elementary school age children and their families. No tickets required.



TEEN-LED SERVICE
All are welcome to be inspired by the music, communal singing, Torah readings and commentaries led and created by our teens.
No tickets required.

CLASSIC YIZKOR & NEILAH SERVICE
Main Sanctuary
Led by Rabbis Sydney Mintz and Ryan Bauer and Cantor Roslyn Barak. Sermon by Rabbi Stephen Pearce.



CONTEMPORARY SERVICE YIZKOR & NEILAH
Martin Meyer Sanctuary
Led by Rabbi Jonathan Jaffe and Student Cantor Marsha Attie. Sermon by Rabbi Peretz Wolf-Prusan.



ANNUAL MEMORIAL SERVICE
Sunday September 12, 2:00 pm; Rabbi Stephen Pearce and Cantor Rita Glassmanl of Congregation Sherith Israel will lead the service.

CHILDCARE: FIFTH FLOOR
Childcare is provided on the 5th floor during all evening and morning services and for Yizkor & Neilah services. Childcare is for children 2 - 10 years old.

Click to download a Childcare form.



OUT OF TOWN DURING THE HOLIDAYS?

If you will be traveling during the High Holy Days, we can request courtesy seats for you at other Reform and Liberal congregations throughout the world. Please contact the High Holy Day office at (415) 751-2541 x 138 by August 15 to make these arrangements.

ADDITIONAL TICKETS

Temple members who have relatives or guests visiting from out of town and would like to request additional tickets may do so in the following ways:

• Click here to make a contribution and to request tickets. Additional tickets are $150 per seat per service or $500 if all services are requested.
• If your guests live in the Bay Area and are not members of a Temple, we will not be able to accommodate them at our Member Services. Non-members can click here for information on services at High Holy Day Services at Congregation Beth Shalom. Seats may also be available at the Reform Congregation Sherith Israel.

  • If your guests belong to a Reform or Liberal congregation, please have them request their seats by having their synagogue send us a URJ Courtesy Request form. Your guests should ask their Temple to indicate on the Courtesy Request form that they are attending with you. Otherwise they may not be seated with you. There is no charge for courtesy tickets. Please ask that these forms be faxed as early as possible.