Temple Hillel B’nai Torah • West Roxbury

The High Holy Days for Families

5786 / 2025Rosh HaShanah — Tue, Sept 23Yom Kippur — Thu, Oct 2

Celebrate the sweetness of the New Year with programs designed for young children and their families — joyful, engaging, and welcoming for all.

Safety first: your RSVP is essential. To ensure a secure environment, we hire caregivers based on expected attendance. Your early response helps us uphold the correct staff-to-child ratios for safety and security.

Childcare is free for HBT members. For non-members, the cost is $36 per participant, per day.

Submitting the interest form is part of our planning process and does not guarantee a spot until you receive confirmation.

Fill Out the Childcare Interest Form

Free for Members Non-Members: $36/day

Program Details

Sing-Along (Under 4 & Grownups)

8:30–9:15 AM

Celebrate the sweetness of the New Year with singing, movement, and joy! Join us for a playful High Holy Day gathering featuring Holy Day songs, apples & honey, and a warm welcome to 5786.

Participatory Family Services (Ages 4–2nd Grade with Grownups)

8:30–9:15 AM

Join us for a joyful, participatory service where children and their grownups explore the themes of the Holy Days through song, prayer, and story.

Childcare During the Main Service (Ages 3+)

Childcare opens ahead of the Main Community Service (new start time 9:30 AM) and runs during the service. Check-in begins at 9:15 AM.

Our staffing partner is Yal-Day-New (Allston/Brighton)—an experienced early childhood team known for warmth and professionalism.

Free for HBT members · $36 per participant, per day for non-members.

Planning & Confirmation: Please complete the interest form as soon as possible so we can staff appropriately. We will email confirmations as staffing is finalized to meet safety ratios.

FAQs

Do I need to RSVP?

Yes. RSVP helps us plan for space and helps our childcare partner schedule the right number of caregivers.

Is childcare guaranteed with the form?

No. Submitting the form indicates interest; a spot is secured only after you receive a confirmation email from us once staffing is finalized.

Who can attend?

All are welcome—members, prospective members, and visitors.

Fill Out the Childcare Interest Form

Free for Members Non-Members: $36/day

This page describes children’s programming and childcare for the High Holy Days at Temple Hillel B’nai Torah. Your RSVP directly supports appropriate staff-to-child ratios, enhancing security and safety for every child.

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