Clergy-Led Services
Instrumental Services (Erev Rosh Hashanah, Rosh Hashanah Day I Early Sanctuary, Rosh Hashanah Day 1 Late Adelson, Rosh Hashanah Day 2 Early Sanctuary, Kol Nidre early and late Sanctuary, Yom Kippur Day Early Sanctuary, Yom Kippur Day Late Adelson)
Join Temple Emanuel clergy for a selection of traditional liturgy enhanced by beautiful instrumentation. This service amplifies the power and potency of High Holiday prayers, including a Torah service and sermon, and offers moments for quiet reflection.
Non-Instrumental Services (Rosh Hashanah Early Adelson, Late Sanctuary, Kol Nidre Late Adelson, Yom Kippur Day Late Sanctuary, Yom Kippur Mincha, Neilah)
Experience the uplifting power of voice in this clergy-led service featuring the most powerful and inspiring prayers of the High Holiday season. Reflect on the past year and set intentions for the year ahead. This service includes a Torah service, sermon, and quiet reflection.
Contemporary Rosh Hashanah Service (Day Two)
Experience a joyful, two-hour service filled with beautiful instrumental music, songs, poetry, Torah, and prayer. This service is perfect for all ages and stages, sending you into the new year with a smile.
Traditional Lay-led Services (Reisman High Holiday Kahal)
Participate in the lay-led, egalitarian services that include the full traditional liturgy. Warm and welcoming, the Reisman services blend rabbinic leadership with the active participation of members of the congregation, leading davening, reading Torah and Haftarah, and delivering divrei Torah.
Minyan Ma’or Services
Celebrate the High Holidays with Minyan Ma’or, a lay-led service featuring traditional liturgy in our tented gazebo area outside. This intimate and communal gathering emphasizes active participation and the collective spirit of our congregation.
Family and Children’s Service Descriptions:
Explore our diverse offerings designed to engage and inspire families and youth throughout the High Holidays.
Tot Services
Delight in the magic of holiday themes of renewal and the joy of a new year with our youngest learners. These services capture the wonder and excitement of the holidays for toddlers and preschoolers through interactive storytelling, music, and activities. This service is designed for parents to accompany their little ones.
Children’s Services
Join our engaging youth services for grades K-6, where children pray, hear stories, sing, and learn about the holidays in an age-appropriate setting. These services make the High Holidays meaningful and enjoyable for young participants, fostering a love for our traditions. These services are designed for children to attend with our without their parents.
Teen Services
Empower our teens with a service highlighting the holiday themes of setting new goals and personal growth. This service encourages teenagers to reflect on their aspirations and who they want to become within a supportive and inspiring community environment. This service is for teens only.
Family Service
Begin the holiday season with music, songs, and stories designed for parents and children ages 0-5. This service provides a joyful and inclusive way for families to connect with the holiday themes and each other through shared worship experiences.
Babysitting
We offer babysitting for ages 15 months to 5 years old, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment supervised by CPR-trained staff. Parents can attend services with peace of mind, knowing their little ones are well cared for and engaged in age-appropriate activities.