High Holy Days 2024 Highlights for Young Families

Thank you for your interest in our High Holy Day events this year! The below events may be especially friendly (or accommodating) for families with younger and/or teen children.

Child care will be offered during Rosh Hashanah Day 1 (10/3 at 10:00 am) and Yom Kippur morning (10/12 at 10:00 am) services. Please plan to register for childcare downstairs anytime after 9:00 am if your child(ren) will be attending. If you have any questions, please contact our Office Manager.

Child-Friendly High Holy Day Observances - 2024

"Welcome Back" Shabbat
Fri., September 13, 5:45 pm - 9:00 pm
Join us for Tot Shabbat at 5:45 pm, a catered dinner and schmoozing at 6:30 pm, and Shabbat services led by our BI Rabbis at 7:30 pm. Specialty sandwiches will be provided; potluck green salads, pasta and grain salads, chips, drinks, and desserts are needed. Please RSVP for free here so we know how many people to expect. Services will be live-streamed starting at 7:30 pm. 

Rosh Hashanah Family Service
Thurs., October 3, 9:30 am - 10:00 am
This service will be held in our downstairs social hall and is intended for younger children. This event will not be live-streamed.

Tashlich and Shofar Program in Smedley Park
Thurs., October 3, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Join us at Smedley Park for a Tashlich ritual and the sounding of the shofar. A light lunch will be provided. This event will not be live-streamed.

Yom Kippur Family Service
Sat., October 12, 9:30 am - 10:00 am
This service will be held in our downstairs social hall and is intended for younger children. This event will not be live-streamed.

Sukkah Decorating During Hebrew School
Sun., October 20, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Our Hebrew School will decorate our sukkah at 11:00 am and then have a pizza lunch at 12:00 pm. Please RSVP for lunch here ($5/person). This event will be held outside, weather permitting. This event will not be live-streamed.

Simchat Torah Celebration & Services
Wed., October 23, 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
The evening will begin at 5:30 pm with dinner, provided by Beth Israel. Please RSVP here. Attendees are encouraged to bring drinks and desserts to share. Simchat Torah services will begin at 6:30 pm, and will be followed by dessert. Services will be live-streamed starting at 6:30 pm.