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High Holy Days 5786 Information

High Holy Days 5786 Information

 

                                                           

Take us back, O LORD, to Yourself, and let us come back; Renew our days as of old!
– Lamentations 5:22

Dear Temple Sholom Family,

We are excitedly looking forward to the New Year! Our leadership and staff are already working hard to prepare meaningful and spiritual experiences for us to welcome 5786 together. As has been done in the past, we will hold services in person and via zoom. We look forward to seeing you whether you join us virtually or in person.

Below, you will find all the information needed to help you navigate our celebrations of Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot and Simchat Torah.  You will find many opportunities to help us create an engaging worship experience – with your presence, through volunteering as an usher, helping out with our onegs, and/or donating to one of our special High Holy Day Funds.  Thank you again to those who have made our communal worship possible by donating our High Holy Day prayerbooks. This year we are adding a special prayerbook for Elul. There are dedications available for both books (see enclosed).

In the spirit of renewal and t’shuva, we are excited to come together as a sacred community. We hope our prayers and actions will bring about peace - for ourselves, for our community, and for the world.

We wish you and your family a happy and healthy New Year. If there is anything we can do to help you prepare for the New Year, please let us know.

L’shanah tovah,

Rabbi Emily Losben-Ostrov and Cantor Darcie Naomi Sharlein
Ilene Schulman and Caren Dankin, Religious Practices Co-Chairs
Matt Klein, President

ACCOMMODATION

  • Our building is completely ADA compliant, including:
    • no stairs or steps needed to enter our worship space
    • induction hearing loop & headsets
    • fully accessible men’s, women’s & family/companion/non-gendered restrooms.

(We are proud to be the first congregation in Union County to be ABLE Awarded from MetroWest ABLE.)

MEMBER TICKETS

  • Tickets have been mailed out to members in good standing; if you have not received them, contact Steven Saltzman (treasurer@sholomnj.org | 908-294-0312).
  • Member children aged 18-25 years will receive a member ticket.
  • No tickets are required for members under the age of 18 & they will not be issued.
  • Tickets are required to attend via zoom as well as in person.

GUEST TICKETS

  • Members can purchase non-member guest tickets. They are $108/adult.
    Contact Amy Levoy (bookkeeper@sholomnj.org through Friday or Linda Nieporent (1stvp@sholomnj.org | 908-420-3871) if last minute.

RECIPROCAL SEATING

  • If you will be attending services out of town & would like a High Holy Day Courtesy Request Form for a reciprocal URJ congregation, contact the office.

PARKING

  • If the Temple lot is full, overflow parking and a shuttle service will be provided.  In consideration of our neighbors, please do not park on the street.
  • At Willow Grove Church, please park against the fence in the rear of the parking lot.
  • Please drop off your passengers by the Temple patio before proceeding to the Willow Grove lot to decrease wait time.

YOUNG CHILDREN

  • All family members, regardless of age, are welcome to worship at any service with us. A Children’s Service will take place at 9 am on both holy days. During the main morning services, childcare is available at no charge with pre-registration.
  • Childcare Reservation Form will be sent with tickets.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR NOSHING AND SOCIALIZING

  • After services on Erev Rosh Hashanah (September 22nd), please stay for a delicious dessert oneg sponsored by Rabbi Emily, Cantor Sharlein, President Matt Klein and their families.
  • After services on Rosh Hashanah Morning (September 23rd), please join us for a reception with light refreshments, sponsored by Janet Weinstein in memory of her husband Elliot.
  • Following the conclusion of Yom Kippur services on the evening of October 2nd, please join us for a lovely Break-Fast spread prepared by Marv and Pam Brander, our Hospitality chairs.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

  • We would love for you to help with any of the following; contact the office to sign up:
    • Usher for a shift at any of our services.
    • Help with set-up or clean-up for any of the receptions listed above.
    • Greet young families at our family service.
    • Set up the High Holy Day bimah and sanctuary, Sunday September 21st, Noon – 4pm.
    • Convert our sanctuary back to our normal setup AND/OR Building the Sukkah – Sunday, October 5th, 9am – 5pm.
    • Deliver Rosh Hashanah bags to our members – it’s a great way to bring some sweetness to fellow congregants.

HIGH HOLY DAY DONATION OPPORTUNITIES (Forms enclosed for each opportunity.)

  • High Holy Day Funds – Honor or memorialize family or friends with a donation to one of our special High Holy Day funds: Family Services, Technology, Security, Break-Fast, Flowers, a general High Holy Day Fund.
    Donations made by September 17th will be acknowledged in our High Holy Day programs.
  • High Holy Day Greetings – Share a High Holy Day message to the congregation in our September/October Temple Topics – September 17th deadline.
  • Book of Memory – Remember your loved ones in this book which is placed in the Ark during the Yizkor Service alongside the Torahs & handed out at the Yizkor Service on Yom Kippur afternoon.  Submissions due September 21st.
  • Prayerbook Dedications – Dedicate a set of Mishkan HaNefesh, our High Holy Day prayerbook or one of our new Elul prayerbooks in memory or honor of your loved ones.

* If you have any concerns, please contact Steven Saltzman, Treasurer, (treasurer@sholomnj.org or call 908-294-0312).

Thu, October 2 2025 10 Tishrei 5786