High Holy Days
Whatever brings you to us, whatever you are hoping to experience, it is our honor to provide an environment where you and so many others can be together during this most important time in the Jewish year.
Please join us this year for High Holy Days!
All High Holy Day events will take place at Congregation Shomrei Torah.
In addition to the regular 8 PM Kol Nidre service, there will be a special 6 PM alternative service, featuring a more contemporary liturgy, more music, and an alternative siddur, or prayer book, specially created for Reform congregations interested in a service that more directly ties ancient tradition to current sensibilities.
High Holy Day services will be led by Rabbi George Gittleman, Rabbi Stephanie Kramer, Cantorial Soloist Erica Wisner and Cantorial Soloist Malcolm McElheney, with special musical accompaniment by the Congregational Choir.
Congregation Shomrei Torah welcomes the entire Jewish community to join in our observance of the Days of Awe. You need not be a member to participate, although you will need to obtain a seating card in advance. No one can be admitted to High Holy Day services without a seating card. To reserve your seating card, call the synagogue office at (707)578-5519 or Download the informational packet HERE.
Please note that special security procedures are in effect for all High Holy Days services. All handbags and backpacks are subject to inspection.
HIGH HOLY DAY 2018 SCHEDULE
Saturday, September 1
9:00pm: S’lichot Service
Sunday, September 9
6:00 – 7:00pm: Erev Rosh Hashanah Service: This is a family-friendly service; children of all ages are welcome.
8:00pm: Erev Rosh Hashanah Service
Monday, September 10
10:30am: Rosh Hashanah Adult Service
10:30am: Children’s Educational Program Grades K-5th (Registration required, contact the office)
10:30am: Teen & Pre-teen Service Grades 6th – 12th
4:30pm: Tashlich Service, Location: Lake Ralphine: This is a beautiful service during which we cast our sins into the lake while singing and praying that we do better in the year to come.
Tuesday, September 11
10:30am: 2nd Day Rosh Hashanah Service: Vegetarian/dairy potluck lunch to follow.
Friday, September 14
6:15pm: Solidarity Shabbat: FREE, tisch-style dinner, RSVP required.
Saturday, September 15
10:30am: Shabbat Shuvah Morning Service
Sunday, September 16
10:30am: Cemetery Service: Location: Santa Rosa Memorial Park, Franklin Avenue, Santa Rosa
Tuesday, September 18
6:00 – 7:oopm: Kol Nidre Alternative Service*: This will be a provocative & inspiring service. Expect a band and alternative prayers.
8:00pm: Kol Nidre Traditional Service: *Please attend only one Kol Nidre service.
Wednesday, September 19
10:30am: Yom Kippur Adult Service
10:30am: Children’s Educational Program Grades K-5th (Registration required, contact the office)
10:30am: Teen & Pre-teen Service Grades 6th – 12th
1:30pm: Jewish Journeys (personal stories)
3:00pm: Torah Reading/Jonah
3:45pm: Healing Service
4:30pm: Yizkor Service
5:30pm: Neilah Service
6:00pm: Break-the-fast
Please note that afternoon service times are approximate.
