High Holy Day Services and Program Overview

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Note: Any important last-minute information or changes will be posted to this page.

REGISTRATION UPDATE:

We have opened registration again and extended the deadline. If you would like to join us in-person for Yom Kippur services, please visit the registration pages to see if it is still available: Members, click HERE to register. Click HERE to register guests.

ZOOM UPDATE:

Zoom seems to be having an occasional glitch where you are unable to connect without logging in. To avoid this glitch, when you click on your Zoom link to join services, please be sure that you are connecting to a Zoom account, or that you are logged into a Zoom account, with the same email address that was used to register you for the online High Holy Day services. When you click your link to connect to services or programming, if you are prompted to register again, please sign into your Zoom account and then click your link again.

IMPORTANT:
• Please make sure you are registered: Members, click HERE to register. Click HERE to register guests. 
• Registration deadline: Friday, Sept 23 at 2:00 pm.
• Some services and programs require separate registration and are noted on the registration page and on the schedule below (eg. Childcare, Sing Yeladim, 2nd Day RH).
• All services will be indoors at Temple Emanu-El unless noted.
• All services will have an online (Zoom) option unless noted.
• All members and registered guests will receive a personal Zoom link for online services, even if you have indicated you will join in-person (in case you feel unwell on the day of the service or your plans change). Please DO NOT SHARE this personal link. If your personal link is being used by someone else, you will not be able to access our online services. 

ZOOM QUICK LIST:  Click HERE for a quick list of services and programs available on Zoom.

COVID Considerations: Masks are required for ages 4+ inside the synagogue. Our full COVID policies are HERE. 

EREV ROSH HASHANAH • September 25

• Erev Rosh Hashanah Program and Optional Dinner • 5:30 pm
  • 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm • Program (Temple Emanu-El - outdoor and on Zoom)
  • 6:00 pm • Optional Dinner (Temple Emanu-El - outdoor, in-person only)
  • You can join us for the program and no meal.
  • You can bring your own meal (Dairy, Vegetarian or Parve & Nut-Free)
  • You can purchase a boxed, catered dinner • $25 each • (Salmon Teriyaki, Grilled Vegetables, Salad - With our apologies, no substitutions. Dietary restrictions? Please bring your own meal.)
    Registration for a boxed dinner closed on September 19th. 
  • Registration for Erev Rosh Hashanah is part of our general High Holy Day registration.
    Registration for in-person attendance closed on Friday, September 23 @ 2:00pm. Register to join us online via Zoom! MEMBERS • GUESTS

ROSH HASHANAH DAY 1 • September 26

• Rosh Hashanah Day 1 Service • 10:00 am 
  • DEADLINE TO REGISTER: September 19:
    Child Care Available at $10 per child (per service) for ages 3-5 (potty trained). Separate registration is required. Register HERE.
  • Deadline to register: September 23 @ 2:00pm:
    Children's Program (ages 6-12) begins at the beginning of the Torah service – approximately 10:45 am (in-person only). If there is anything we need to know about your child for the program (severe allergies, special needs) or if you have any questions, please contact our CJLL Director, Cassie Moscoe-Sweet HERE.
• Rosh Hashanah Sing Yeladim (Musical program for newborn - age 5, accompanied by at least one caregiver) • 10:00 am (in-person only) • You are welcome to attend Sing Yeladim and then bring your child to join you in the main service in progress – or drop off your child at child care (if you have registered for childcare). Separate registration is required. Registration is now closed. Register for Rosh Hashanah Sing Yeladim HERE.
• Tashlich • Immediately Following Services (Temple Emanu-El, outdoor, in-person only)

ROSH HASHANAH DAY 2 • September 27

• Community Rosh Hashanah Day 2 @ Toronto Botanical Gardens • OUTDOOR (in-person only) • 10:00 am • FREE and fun for all ages. Separate registration is required. Information and registration are HERE.
  Deadline to register: Friday, September 23 at 2:00pm

KOL NIDRE • October 4

• Kol Nidre Service • 8:00 pm

YOM KIPPUR • October 5

• Yom Kippur Morning •  10:00 am
  • Child Care Available at $10 per child (per service) for ages 3-5 (potty trained). Separate registration is required. Register HERE.
  • Children's Program (ages 6-12) begins at the beginning of the Torah service – approximately 10:45 am (in-person only). If there is anything we need to know about your child for the program (severe allergies, special needs) or if you have any questions, please contact our CJLL Director, Cassie Moscoe-Sweet HERE.
• Yom Kippur Sing Yeladim (Musical program for newborn - age 5, accompanied by at least one caregiver) • 10:00 am (in-person only) • You are welcome to attend Sing Yeladim and then bring your child to join you in the main service in progress – or drop off your child at child care (if you have registered for childcare). Separate registration is required. Register for Yom Kippur Sing Yeladim HERE. 
• Yom Kippur • Music & Meditation • 2:00 pm
• Yom Kippur • Torah & Talk with Rabbi Debra Landsberg • 4:00 pm
• Yom Kippur • Yizkor / N'ilah Service • 5:00 pm
• Yom Kippur Break Fast • Immediately Following Services • Please stay and join us for a piece of coffee cake and a cup of tea as we break our fast together.

H H D •  F A Q

Our High Holy Day Frequently Asked Questions can now be found HERE.

Back to the main High Holy Days start page.
Click HERE.