Shanah Tovah • 5786 / 2025

We look forward to days of reflection and celebration with our Temple Emanu-El family.  Everything you need to know about participating in our High Holy Day services and programs can be found here.  Any important last-minute information or late-breaking developments will be posted at the top of this page.

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A. How do I Participate?

B. High Holy Day Schedule

C. Get Help

How Do I Participate?

Members: You're good to go. No tickets. Just come!

Again this year: Temple Emanu-El members do NOT have to register for anything (except babysitting)! Members in good standing are welcome to attend all of our High Holy Day services and programs, including our family services & children's programming. In-Person: Your name will be on a list at the door for every program and service. Online: Adults will receive a personal Zoom link for online services via email. Zoom links for High Holy Day services will NOT be in the newsletter.

Babysitting (for children up to age 5): Register HERE.

Membership Renewal: If you haven't yet renewed your membership, please do so right away. Your membership contribution helps us to build our Temple Emanu-El family and to keep our community strong. Annual commitment forms for 2025-26 were emailed in July from our Executive Director, Irena Kochba. If you did not receive your form, please check your spam/junk folder. If you still can't find it or have questions about the content of your annual commitment, please email our Executive Director, Irena Kochba at: exec@templeemanuel.ca (If you are sending an Etransfer, please send it to payments@templeemanuel.ca).

Guests: Registration required.

We welcome community members as well as family and friends of congregants to join us online or in person. Guests attending the main services must register via the "High Holy Day Guest Registration" link below, which includes access to all services and programs, including the Family Service & Program. Guest families who are ONLY attending our new High Holy Day Family Programs can register separately for those below.

• High Holy Day Guest Registration requires a minimum donation for each guest 13 yrs and older ($200 ea. for immediate family of members; $360 ea. for community guests).
  Guest children age 12 and under are free, accompanied by a member parent or paid guest. Registration for children is also found on this form. Guest registration is HERE.
• *NEW THIS YEAR* - High Holy Day Family Programs • If you are a guest and will ONLY be attending our new Rosh Hashanah Family Program or our Yom Kippur Family Program, you can register at these links. Required donation to attend is $100 per program per guest family. 
  • Rosh Hashanah Family Program • Tues, Sep 23 @ 9:00 am • INFO & REGISTRATION
  • Yom Kippur Family Program • Thurs, Oct. 2 @ 9:00 am • INFO & REGISTRATION
• Babysitting (optional for members and High Holy Day Guests up to age 5): Register HERE.
  Babysitting is not available for guests who are ONLY attending our Family Programs. 

High Holy Day Schedule

This section may be updated periodically.  Please check back.

General Information:

• Guests, please make sure you are registered (using the links above) before the deadline of Sunday, Sept 21st.
Members in good standing are welcome at any or all of our services and programs and do not need to register. 
• All services will be indoors at Temple Emanu-El unless noted.
• All services will be hybrid (in-person and Zoom) unless noted.
• All members and registered guests will receive a personal Zoom link for online services, even if you intend to 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 unique link is being used by someone else, you will not be able to access our online services.
Note that your one personal Zoom link will provide you with access to ALL of our online services. 
• Bring the kids! "Busy Bee Bags" for children will be available for pickup in the lobby on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur mornings.

Detailed Schedule:

EREV ROSH HASHANAH • Monday, Sept. 22

• Erev Rosh Hashanah • 5:30 - 6:30 pm  • More info HERE. 
  Come together in person or on Zoom to schmooze and welcome the New Year together with music and poetry. 

ROSH HASHANAH DAY 1 • Tuesday, Sept. 23

• Rosh Hashanah Family Program • 9:00 am • More info & registration HERE.
  A short service for young children followed by a fun interactive program by L'Dance.
   
•  Rosh Hashanah Day 1 Service • 10:00 am • More info HERE.
  Includes Children's Program (6-12). Babysitting available (newborn-5) • REGISTER
   
•  Rosh Hashanah Teen Program • 10:00 am • More info HERE.
  For teens in Grade 7 and up.


•  Tashlich • Immediately following the service.
  Please meet in the lobby if you would like to participate in a short, meaningful Tashlich ceremony, outside the synagogue.

ROSH HASHANAH DAY 2 • Wednesday, Sept. 24

• Rosh Hashanah Day 2 • Outdoor Service • 10:00 am • More info HERE.
  Includes Children's Outdoor Activity Area (6-12), No babysitting.

KOL NIDRE • Wednesday, Oct. 1

• Kol Nidre Service • 8:00 pm • More info HERE.
  Includes Children's Program (6-12), No babysitting.

YOM KIPPUR • Thursday, Oct. 2

• Yom Kippur Family Program • 9:00 am • More info & registration HERE.
  A short service for young children followed by a fun interactive program by L'Dance.
• Yom Kippur Morning •  10:00 am • More info HERE.
  Includes Children's Program (6-12). Babysitting available (newborn-5) • REGISTER
• Music & Meditation • 12:45 pm
  Instrumental music and reflection
• Afternoon Torah Service & Learning with the Rabbi • 3:00 pm
• Yizkor / N'ilah Service • 5:00 pm
  Includes Children's Program (6-12). No babysitting available.
• Break Fast • Immediately Following Services
  Please stay and join us for coffee cake and tea as we break our fast together.

Need Help?

Start with our HHD•FAQ: High Holy Day Frequently Asked Questions HERE.

Want to connect with a real person? We are HAPPY to help you if you're having trouble registering or if you have any special accessibility requirements. Please contact:

Carli Portman
carli@templeemanuel.ca 
416-449-3880 ext. 215

If you need help on one of the Holy Days and Carli is unavailable, you will receive an automated response that will include other help options.