High Holy Days Menu

In this short video, Rabbi Aliza introduces Eliana Golding, who will join us this High Holy Day season as our shaliach tzibur—leading prayer and song with heart, depth, and joy.

High Holy Days with

Rabbi Aliza Schwartz

2025/5786




EREV ROSH HASHANAH

Monday, September 22

6:15pm - 7:30pm

Rabbi Aliza Schwartz and Eliana Golding, Shaliach Tzibur (Prayer Leader)

ROSH HASHANAH DAY 1

Tuesday, September 23

9:30am - 1:00pm

Main Sanctuary Service with Rabbi Aliza Schwartz and Eliana Golding, Shaliach Tzibur (Prayer Leader)

BABY & TODDLER PROGRAMMING

High Holy Day Sing-Along @ HBT

8:30am - 9:30am

Geared toward children under 4 and their grownups (no drop-offs, please).

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

CHILDREN AGES 4 - SECOND GRADE

 8:30am - 9:30am

Participatory Family Services for Children Ages 4yrs-2nd grade and Their Grown Ups

Please join us for a participatory family service for children and their grown-ups! We will discover the themes of the holiday, pray together and laugh a little, too.

This service is designed for children age 4 years through current 2nd graders AND their grown ups. No drop offs, please. We will sing prayers, both familiar and special for the Holy Days, and tell stories.

CHILDREN SERVICE GRADE 3 - 6

Time to be determined

TEEN DISCUSSION

Time to be determined

If you are interested in childcare during any part of the High Holy Days, please call the temple office 617-323-0486

TASHLICH @ Millenium Park, meet at the boat launch dock

4:30pm

Come hear a story from Rabbi Aliza! We will provide sunflower seeds to toss in the water! (Please do not bring bread as it is harmful to the ecosystem)


ROSH HASHANAH DAY 2

Wednesday, September 24

9:30am - 1:00pm

Rabbi Aliza Schwartz and Eliana Golding, Shaliach Tzibur (Prayer Leader)

If you are interested in childcare during any part of the High Holy Days, please call the temple office 617-323-0486


Shabbat Shuva

Saturday September 27

10:00am - 12:30pm

The first Shabbat of the Jewish New Year is called Shabbat Shuvah, or the Sabbath of return. If that word reminds you of the word teshuvah, that’s not a coincidence — they share a common root.

Teshuvah, or repentance, is a core concept of the High Holidays. The word literally means “return.” Services on Shabbat Shuvah are typically solemn and focused. And the Haftarah portion deals with themes of repentance and forgiveness.


KOL NIDRE

Wednesday, October 1

6:00pm - 8:15pm

Rob Kalish will play the cello during Kol Nidre. Please arrive on time or even a few minutes early. The sanctuary doors will be closed during the chanting of Kol Nidre. If you arrive after Kol Nidre begins, please enter quietly when the usher lets you in and take a seat in the back only; you may move forward afterward.


If you are interested in childcare during any part of the High Holy Days, please call the temple office 617-323-0486

It is our custom to wear white. Rabbi Aliza Schwartz and Eliana Golding, Shaliach Tzibur (Prayer Leader)


YOM KIPPUR

Thursday, October 2

BABY & TODDLER PROGRAMMING

High Holy Day Sing-Along @ HBT

8:30am - 9:30am

Geared toward children under 4 and their grownups (no drop-offs, please).

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

New Gathering for a New Year!

 8:30am - 9:30am

Participatory Family Services for Children Ages 4yrs-2nd grade and Their Grown Ups

Please join us for a participatory family service for children and their grown-ups! We will discover the themes of the holiday, pray together and laugh a little, too.

This service is designed for children age 4 years through current 2nd graders AND their grown ups. No drop offs, please. We will sing prayers, both familiar and special for the Holy Days, and tell stories.



CHILDREN SERVICE GRADE 3 - 6

Time to be determined



TEEN DISCUSSION

Time to be determined

If you are interested in childcare during any part of the High Holy Days, please call the temple office 617-323-0486



MAIN SANCTUARY SERVICE with Rabbi Aliza Schwartz and Eliana Golding, Shaliach Tzibur (Prayer Leader)

9:30am - 1:00pm



BODY, SPIRIT, MIND

1:10pm - 4:10pm

By weaving together yoga for the body, meditation for the spirit, reflection for the mind you will be guided on a holistic journey, fully embracing the themes of Yom Kippur and its opportunities for reflection, healing, and renewal.

Afternoon Service

Yizkor - 4:15pm

Mincha - 5:00pm

Ne’ila - 5:45pm

Havdallah - 7:00pm



TEMPLE COMMUNITY BREAK FAST

The community is invited to break fast at the temple immediately following Havdallah at 7:00pm, Thursday, October 2. A cold dairy meal will be served in the Knopf Social Hall.

RSVP by Monday September 29, so we can plan accordingly. 

The cost is: $25 per person or $62 per family