Temple Hillel B'nai Torah
High Holy Days 5787 at HBT — Accessible Version
This is a simplified version of the Temple HBT High Holy Days page designed for easier navigation with screen readers. It provides direct access to registration, schedule, and holiday information without decorative images or complex page layouts.
Register for the High Holy Days
Registration is open through August 14. Members and non-member Friends have separate registration paths.
- Member High Holy Day Registration — Due Aug 14 This includes the registration form, Book of Remembrance form, Beautification form, and Bima Appeal form, all in one place.
- Friend (Non-Member) High Holy Day Registration — Due Aug 14 This includes the registration form, Book of Remembrance form, Beautification form, and Bima Appeal form, all in one place.
High Holy Day Schedule
Rosh Hashanah
- Friday, September 11, 7:00–8:30 PM — Erev Rosh Hashanah
- Saturday, September 12, 8:30 AM — Intergenerational Family Service (grades 0–2, with grownups)
- Saturday, September 12, 9:30 AM — Sanctuary Service, with Rabbi Aliza and Eliana Golding
- Saturday, September 12, 10:45 AM — Children's Service (grades 3–6)
- Saturday, September 12, 11:00 AM — Teen Discussion (grades 7 through 12)
- Saturday, September 12, 4:30–5:00 PM — Tashlich at Millennium Park (Gardner Street boat launch; birdseed, not bread; kids and pets welcome)
- Sunday, September 13, 9:30 AM — Sanctuary Service
- Sunday, September 13, 10:30–11:30 AM — The Rosh Hashanah Puzzle, with Talking Hands Theatre (ages 2 and up)
Yom Kippur
- Sunday, September 20, 6:15–8:30 PM — Kol Nidre
- Monday, September 21, 8:30 AM — Intergenerational Family Service
- Monday, September 21, 9:30 AM — Sanctuary Service, with Rabbi Aliza and Eliana Golding
- Monday, September 21, 10:45 AM — Children's Service
- Monday, September 21, 11:00 AM — Teen Discussion
- Monday, September 21, 5:00 PM — Yizkor
- Monday, September 21, 5:30 PM — Mincha
- Monday, September 21, 6:30 PM — Ne'ilah
- Monday, September 21, 7:25 PM — Final Shofar Blast, followed immediately by Break-the-Fast
Children, Family & Childcare
- Children & Family Programming This includes family programming, children's services, and teen discussion for both days.
- High Holy Day Childcare — Coming Soon Childcare sign-up details are still being finalized. Check back soon, or watch for updates in HBT emails.
Book of Remembrance & Bima Appeal
- Zichronot — Living Remembrance This explains the Book of Remembrance tradition. The submission form itself is included in the Member and Friend registration links above.
- Bima Appeal This is where you can give to this year's High Holy Day Appeal.
Accessibility & Contact
- Accessibility Assistance This includes parking, entrance, seating, and sensory accommodations. HBT is a fragrance-free facility.
- Contact the HBT Office This is where to reach us with any questions about the High Holy Days.