
Pre-registration is required for childcare & elementary age programming. Please click HERE to register. More information can be found below.
Rosh Hashanah
Erev Rosh Hashanah, Monday, September 22
Intergenerational Family Service: 5:30 pm
Join Rabbi Bayar and Cantor Kapell downstairs in the Bergman Social Hall for an Intergenerational, interactive, and dynamic service for families with children of all ages. Then join us for the events below.
Apples and Honey with Candle Lighting: 6:15 pm
Following the Intergenerational family service and preceding Ma’ariv, join with family and friends to schmooze and to welcome in a sweet New Year!
Day 1 of Rosh Hashanah, Tuesday, September 23
Early Childhood Family Program 9:00 am - 9:45 am: ages 15 mos to 4 years
This service for families with young children will be held in the Bergman Social Hall and will be led by Song Leader Silvia Edenburg and Guest Rabbi Penina Alexander. Tickets are required for ages 12+. Please sign up for tickets here.
Childcare 9:45 am - 12:30 pm
Immediately following the Early Childhood program, children who are pre-registered for childcare may be checked in. Snack will be provided during childcare. Pre-registration is required. Information about registration and fees can be found here. Please pick up your child at 12:30 pm.
Teen Discussion 9:45 am - 10:45 am: ages 13-18
Join Religious School Teacher Melissa Friedman in the Youth Lounge for an interactive discussion. Tickets are required,. Register here . The Youth Lounge will remain open and supervised for teen use after the discussion until 12:30 pm.
Family Service 10:00 am - 11:15 am: Elementary Grades K to 6
This family-friendly service, let by Guest Rabbi Penina Alexander, will provide a meaningful experience for families, with opportunities for all ages to participate. Families with children in K through 6th are encouraged to attend. Tickets are required for ages 12+. Tickets for this service can be found here.
Snack & Children’s Program 11:15 am - 12:30 pm.
All Children who are pre-registered are invited downstairs for a Birthday Party for the World with special snacks including a High Holiday discussion. There will be four groups based on grade level: K-1, 2-3, 4-6, and teens. Pick up is at 12:30 pm. Pre-registration is required. Register here.
Day 2 of Rosh Hashanah, Wednesday, September 24
Early Childhood Family Program 9:00 am - 9:45 am: ages 15 mos to 4 years
This musical Rosh Hashanah service for families with young children will be held downstairs in the Bergman Social Hall and led by Lisa Baydush. Tickets are required and can be found here.
Yom Kippur
Yom Kippur Thursday, October 2
Early Childhood Family Program 9:00 am - 9:45 am: ages 15 mos to 4 years
This service for families with young children will be held in the Bergman Sanctuary and will be led by Song Leader Silvia Edenburg and Guest Rabbi Penina Alexander. Tickets are required for ages 12+. for this service and can be found here.
Childcare 9:45 am – 12:30 pm
Immediately following the Early Childhood program, children who are pre-registered for childcare may be checked in. Snack will be provided during childcare. Pre-registration is required. Information about registration and fees can be found on the registration form here. Please plan to pick up your child before 12:30 pm.
Teen Discussion 9:45 - 10:45 am: ages 13-18
Join Religious School Teacher Melissa Friedman in the Youth Lounge for an interactive discussion. Tickets are required. Please RSVP here. The Youth Lounge will remain open for teen use after the discussion until 12:30 pm.
Family Service 10:00 - 11:15 am: Elementary Grades K to 6
This family-friendly service, let by Guest Rabbi Penina Alexander, will provide a meaningful experience for families, with opportunities for all ages to participate. Families with children in K through 6th grade are encouraged to attend. Tickets are required for ages 12+ for this service and can be found here.
Snack & Children’s Program 11:15 am - 12:30 pm
All Children who are pre-registered are invited downstairs for a snack and program, including a High Holiday discussion and interactive games, based on grade level in four groups: K-1, 2-3, 4-6, and teens. Pick up is at 12:30 pm. Pre-registration is required. Information about registration and fees can be found here.
Sukkot
Monday, October 6
5:00 pm Sukkot Sing-Along & Pizza in the Hut
Sukkot Sing-Along & Pizza in the Hut for Young Children and their families led by special guest Lisa Baydush. Register by Monday, September 29 by clicking here. Free for members, $15/person for non-members.
5:30 pm Erev Sukkot Family Service
Tuesday, October 7
9:30 am Sukkot Service
Sukkot service, commemorating October 7. Bring your lulav and etrog as we parade around the synagogue to reenact this ancient ritual. Purchase your lulav and etrog by clicking here.
Friday, October 10
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm Sukkot Shabbat Dinner
Celebrate Sukkot with a festive community dinner! Free for new members who have joined since January 2025. Please register here.
Shemini Atzeret & Simchat Torah
Thursday, October 14
6:30 pm Festive Family Simchat Torah Celebration featuring Lox & Vodka Klezmer Band
with singing, dancing and treats for the kids. Please register here.
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