Saturday, September 20 is
Selichot

Monday, September 29 is
Erev Rosh Hashanah

Tuesday, September 30 is
Rosh Hashanah

Wednesday, October 8 is
Kol Nidre

Thursday, October 9 is
Yom Kippur

This year all services will be held at Temple Emanu-El and are for members only. We have increased our offerings of both the Classic and Contemporary services by using both the Main Sanctuary and the Martin Meyer Sanctuary for all time slots. We are also offering two new services: a Family Service and a Learners¹ Service on Erev Rosh Hashanah and Kol Nidre, both to be held in Guild Hall.



ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR THE HIGH HOLY DAYS IS AVAILABLE NOW.
Click here to register.

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

Click to download the 2008/5769 High Holy Day Brochure

Click to download the 2008/5769 High Holy Day Member Form

Information about Selichot.



DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES FOR 2008 / 5769

CLASSIC SERVICE
The Classic Service features the music of Cantor Roslyn Barak, our choir (the professional choir sings in the Main Sanctuary and Kol Emanu-El, our volunteer choir, sings in the Martin Meyer Sanctuary) and our organist. We use the standard Reform prayerbook, The Gates of Repentance.
Tickets required.



CONTEMPORARY SERVICE
The Contemporary Service features the music of 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.



LEARNERS' SERVICE
Worship for members of our congregation who are seeking to deepen their understanding of High Holy Day prayer and customs. Uses Machzor Hadash, a prayer book written at Emanu-El.
Tickets required.



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



HESHBON HANEFESH
A Spiritual Accounting of Ourselves and a Reflection on Our Year From the Dome to the Pacific
Join Rabbi Mintz, Rabbi Bauer and Mark Pincus for an introspective experience as we begin the work of Teshuvah-the core concept of reflection and introspection during the 10 days between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. This first time program will involve interactive reflection, personal contemplation, inspiration and discussion. We will conclude with a silent meditative walk from the synagogue to the shore of the Pacific at Baker Beach, where we will cast off what we want to leave behind in the past year, and open ourselves to the potential of the new year in our Tashlich ceremony.



AFTERNOON SERVICE
Cantor Roslyn Barak and Kol Emanu-El will lead a Mincha service.
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 Rabbis Sydney Mintz, Ryan Bauer and Jonathan Jaffe, with music by Cantor Roslyn Barak and Jonathan Bayer.
No tickets required.



CHILDREN'S SERVICE (6-12 years)
Main Sanctuary
This service, led by Rabbis Peretz Wolf-Prusan, Ryan Bauer, and Jonathan Jaffe, is designed for elementary school age children and their families.
No tickets required.



TEEN-LED SERVICE
Main Sanctuary
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 Marsha Attie. Sermon by Rabbi Peretz Wolf-Prusan.



ANNUAL MEMORIAL SERVICE
Sunday October 5, 2:00 pm, Home of Peace Cemetery

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 22 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.

• 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.