Temple Beth Israel of Highland Park and Eagle Rock
High Holidays
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We use the Machzor Hadash by by Sidney Greenberg and Jonathan Levine.
Are services are conducted by our Rabbinic Intern, Susan Goldberg, in
cooperation with Cantor Ken Rothstein and assisted by members of the
congregation.
We have a full set of services, including Rosh Hashanah eve, first day of
Rosh Hashanah, second day of Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur eve, and Yom Kippur
day.
On the afternoon of the first day of Rosh Hashanah and on the afternoon of Yom Kippur, we have special active observances for families with children.
We break for a couple of hours on Yom Kippur afternoon. Then we come back to complete the day's services.
On the days of Rosh Hashanah, we have kiddushes sponsored by the congregation, with potluck contributions welcome. We have a potluck break-the-fast after services late on Yom Kippur
afternoon. If you bring pot luck, dairy or vegetarian only, please - no meat, poultry, or shellfish. (Or squid.)
We conduct the tashlich ritual at a local site with running water.
You are welcome to attend as much or as little as you like.
During the adult services, there is space for children in the service or in the social hall adjacent to the sanctuary. Child care is provided on the morning of Yom Kippur and on the first day of Rosh Hashanah. Children are welcome to attend as much of the adult services as they can stand.
Admission is free for temple members. Admission is $75.00 for non-members.
The yizkor memorial service for the departed takes place some time between
11:30 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. on Yom Kippur day.