High Holy Days Service Guide

Sanctuary Services (9:00am or 12:15pm):  Traditional High Holy Day Service led by Rabbi Randi Musntisky and Cantor Anna Berman in the Sanctuary. 

Junior Congregation (available at 9:00am only): This Service is designed for 3rd, 4th and 5th Grades The Junior Congregation features a creative and age-appropriate Holiday Service filled with contemporary music and relevant readings. The program will continue with learning opportunities to help the children connect even deeper with the traditions of the Days of Awe. Har Shalom Temple Youth (HSTY) teens and our Youth Engagement Coordinator, Jordan Gelber, will lead the program. 

Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd Grade Holiday Experience (available at 9:00am only): Children will engage in Holiday-themed learning activities and enjoy a special Holiday snack. 

2, 3 and 4 year-old Holiday Experience (available at 9:00am only): Children will engage in Holiday-themed learning activities and enjoy a special Holiday snack. 

Second Day Rosh Hashanah Community Service (Tuesday, October 1st, 10:00am): Created for the entire community and is open to members and non-members alike. Led by Rabbi Musnitsky and Cantor Berman, this Service will be family friendly, creative and spiritually meaningful! At the conclusion of the Service, all are invited to share in a light Kiddush Luncheon. Name Badges are required for this Service.

 High Holy Days Service Schedule

Selichot – Saturday, September 21, 2019
Movie Treats – 7:30pm
Special showing of the feature film “Extra Innings” – 8:00pm
followed by a talk back with director and writer Albert Dabah
Selichot will culminate the evening

Erev Rosh Hashanah – Sunday, September 29, 2019
    Erev Rosh Hashanah Congregational Service – 7:30pm 

Rosh Hashanah 1st Day – Monday, September 30, 2019
    Sanctuary Service – 9:00am
     Babysitting (24-month and younger) (fee), 2, 3 and 4 year-old Holiday Experience,
Kindergarten – 2nd Grade Holiday Experience, Junior Congregation

    Sanctuary Service – 12:15p

    Tashlich – 3:30pm (Warren Municipal Pavilion)

Rosh Hashanah 2nd Day – Tuesday, October 1, 2019
    Community Morning Service – 10:00am
    Kiddush Luncheon – 12:00pm

Shabbat Shuva – Friday, October 4, 2019
Kabbalat Shabbat Service including dedication of  new Yahrzeit Name Plates – 7:30pm

Erev Yom Kippur – Tuesday, October 8, 2019
    Kol Nidre Congregational Service – 7:30pm

Yom Kippur – Wednesday, October 9, 2019
    Sanctuary Service – 9:00am
    Babysitting (24-month and younger) (fee), 2, 3 and 4 year-old Holiday Experience,
Kindergarten – 2nd Grade Holiday Experience, Junior Congregation

    Sanctuary Service– 12:15pm
    
    Study Session or Meditation Interlude – 2:30pm

    Afternoon, Yizkor and Neilah Service – 3:30pm

    Shofar Chorus and Havdalah – 6:00pm

Sunday, October 13, 2019
    Sukkah Celebration – 12:00pm

Sunday, October 20, 2019
    Simchat Torah Celebration and New Student Consecration – 11:00am