Thursday, September 9 is
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

Selichot



DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES FOR 2010 / 5771

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 Musical Soloist 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 Musical Soloist, Marsha Attie and Eric Schoen. 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.

YIZKOR & NEILAH SERVICE
A memorial service called Yizkor (meaning “remember”), is recited near the conclusion of Yom Kippur. It is said by every person who has lost a parent or other loved one. Two styles of service are offered: Classic in the Main Sanctuary and Contemporary in the Martin Meyer Sanctuary. A single ticket will be issued for Yizkor and Neilah services, which can be used in either location. If you have a strong preference, please plan to arrive early. Yizkor begins at 5:30 pm.

Following Yizkor is Neilah, the full name is Ne’ilat She’arim (“Closing of the Gates”), referring to the daily closing of the Temple gates in Jerusalem. On Yom Kippur this literal closing is symbolically associated with the closing of the heavenly gates, which remained open to prayer until sunset. If you wish to wait until the Yizkor service concludes you may enter either the Main Sanctuary or the Martin Meyer Sanctuary at the beginning of Neilah.




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

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

Click to download a Child care Form

If you are an Emanu-El TEEN and you want to assist with the High Holy Day Child Care, please click here for the form! All forms must be returned to Ariana Estoque, Director of Adolescent Education, by September 3, 2010 - Click to download Teen Child Care Helper 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

In Town Relatives or Guests:

This year, members may purchase up to two tickets for in-town non-member relatives or guests. Click here to request tickets. Tickets are $150 per seat per service or $500 if all services are requested.

Out of Town Relatives or Guests:

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.

If your guests are unaffiliated, they may purchase tickets to attend with you. Click here to request tickets. Tickets are $150 per seat per service or $500 if all services are requested.