HHD 5785 Schedule

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High Holy Days 5785

Read or download sermons from Erev Rosh HaShanah and Rosh HaShanah.

Please refer to our High Holy Days website for up to date information on parking and security.

S'lichot

Saturday, September 28

Shofar Blowing Class

5:30pm, Sacred Garden

Shofar for neophytes as well as for those who want to learn a bit about the shofar’s traditions and history. Learn about its four basic sounds and how to make them in time for Yom Kippur. Please bring your own shofar.

Meditation

6:00pm, Fischer Library

S’lichot Service Featuring the Adult Choir

7:00 – 9:30pm, Albers Chapel and Livestream

Erev Rosh HaShanah

Wednesday, October 2

Erev Rosh HaShanah Service

7:30 – 9:00pm, Temple Sinai Sanctuary and Albers Chapel, Livestream

Rosh HaShanah

Thursday, October 3

Rosh HaShanah Early Morning Service

8:30 – 10:30am, Temple Sinai Sanctuary and Albers Chapel, Livestream

The early service will be led by our rabbis and song leader Isaac Zones and will have camp/folk style music as well as High Holy Day melodies.

Childcare in our Preschool wing will be available for children age 2 – 5.
Youth programming for children age K – Third Grade will be held in our third floor classrooms.
Registration for Childcare and Youth Program are required by September 13.

Rosh HaShanah Late Morning Service

11:30am – 1:30pm, Temple Sinai Sanctuary and Albers Chapel, Livestream

The late service will be led by our rabbis and Cantor Keys, accompanied by George Emblom and our professional choir.

Childcare in our Preschool wing will be available for children age 2 – 5.
Youth programming for children age K – Third Grade will be held in our third floor classrooms.
Registration for Childcare and Youth Program are required by September 13.

Rosh HaShanah Afternoon Activities

4:30 – 5:45pm, Marina Park Site A, 3300 Powell Street, Emeryville

The following afternoon events will be held at Marina Park, Site A which is located where the road ends, next to the turn-around. Proceed all the way to the end of the road and use the very last entrance to park in the lot. Wear layers as the weather may vary.

Rosh HaShanah Sababa Service

Recommended ages 2 – 5.

Rosh HaShanah Kesher Service

Recommended grades K – 6.

Tashlich (5:15pm)

Service near the water.

Yom Kippur Evening

Friday, October 11

Kol Nidre Service

7:30pm, Temple Sinai Sanctuary and Albers Chapel, Livestream

Yom Kippur

Saturday, October 12

Yom Kippur Early Morning Service

8:30 – 10:30am, Temple Sinai Sanctuary and Albers Chapel, Livestream

The early service will be led by our rabbis and song leader Isaac Zones and will have camp/folk style music as well as High Holy Day melodies.

Childcare is full.
Youth programming for children age K – Third Grade will be held in our third floor classrooms.

Yom Kippur Sababa Service

10:45 – 11:15am, Albers Chapel

Recommended ages 2 – 5. Time subject to change.
A developmentally appropriate, musical service for families with children from preschool through kindergarten. Adults must accompany children.

Yom Kippur Late Morning Service

11:30am – 1:30pm, Temple Sinai Sanctuary and Albers Chapel, Livestream

The late service will be led by our rabbis and Cantor Keys, accompanied by George Emblom and our professional choir.

Childcare is full.
Youth programming for children age K – Third Grade will be held in our third floor classrooms.

1:30 – 2:30pm, Break

Yom Kippur Afternoon Programming (In-person Only)

Locations in building subject to change.

High Holy Day Study Session

2:30pm, Albers Chapel

This year’s discussion session is titled “Sisterhood” and will be led by Aliza Grayevsky Somekh, an Israeli educator and chef.

October 7th was one of the most difficult moments in the history of the Jewish people since the establishment of the State of Israel and Jewish people around the world remain in deep mourning to this day.

Amidst the mourning of October 7, beautiful things have emerged in Israel too — mutual support, taking personal responsibility, and deep friendships. A sisterhood has formed between strong women. In this session, Aliza will talk about these friendships and the strong women she has come to know during the war.

Aliza Grayevsky Somekh is an eighth-generation Jerusalemite. Aliza specializes in Israeli culture. After a long career in informal education and Israeli culture — working with U.S and Israel-based Jewish organizations In 2016, she opened Bishulim SF, a boutique catering company fusing California ingredients with Israeli flavors. Drawing from her roots and culinary expertise, she creates food experiences that celebrate Israel's diverse heritage and tell different stories that celebrate Israel, building connections through its cuisine.

Kesher High Holy Days Service

2:30pm, Sanctuary

Recommended grades K – 6.

Teen Hangout

2:30 pm - 3:45pm, Teen Lounge (Room 317)

Organized by members of the Teen Leadership Council (TLC), come by the teen lounge to hangout in between services. All teens in grades 8th-12th are welcome.

Yom Kippur Afternoon, Healing, Yizkor & N’ila Services

3:45pm, Temple Sinai Sanctuary, Livestream

Have your shofar ready!

Break Fast to Follow

6:30 – 7:30pm, Stern Hall/Social Hall

Let's join in community as cooks, bakers and helpers to plate food, set up tables, and do necessary clean up. Oh, and eat together! If you're contributing food items, please plan to deliver them between 8:00am and 10:30am on the morning of Yom Kippur. Early setup will take place between 10:00am and 12:00 noon.

Bagel Bite Bake In

Sunday, October 13, 10:00am, Temple Sinai Kitchen

Join the Bagel Fairy and some of her friends for a special Sukkot bake-in. It is traditional to eat stuffed foods during Sukkot because we are so full of joy at this time of the year. We’ll bake Bagel Bites–balls of bagel dough filled with cream cheese. The Bagel Bites will be served following the Erev Sukkot service on Wednesday, October 16. We need volunteers to shape, boil, and bake the Bagel Bites. No experience needed! Please sign-up below to help.

Sign Up Here

Sukkah Raising

Sunday, October 13, 10:00am, Sacred Garden

assembly
installing lights
hanging the flower wall

All tools and supplies will be provided.
No experience necessary.
Please plan to wear comfortable clothing and footwear.

Sign Up Here

Mensches & Machers

Wednesday, October 16

Volunteer Recognition in the Sukkah

5:30 – 6:30pm, Temple Sinai Sukkah and Sacred Garden

Temple Sinai is excited to announce the return of our new tradition, Mensches & Machers, a celebration of volunteers who help to make our community so special!

RSVP by October 4 here

Erev Sukkot

Wednesday, October 16

Erev Shabbat Sukkot Service

7:00pm, Temple Sinai Sukkah

Welcome Shabbat and the beginning of Sukkot with song and prayer. Following services enjoy a festive oneg brought to you by the Bakers Guild of Temple Sinai.