High Holy Days – Updated Information
5782 ~ 2021
Shanah Tovah – we invite you to join us for High Holy Day services. From Selichot through Simchat Torah – there are opportunities for us to pray together as a community and with our families.
Services require registration – follow links listed below
Please note that proof of vaccination is required to attend services. You can upload a copy of your certificate to vaccine@templeemanuelmd.org. If you have a medical exemption, please bring that with you to services along with proof of a negative PCR test taken no more than 72 hours before services. For those ineligible to be vaccinated (under 12 years of age) please bring proof of a negative PCR test taken no more than 72 hours before services.
Masks are required inside the building.
Deadline for Book of Remembrance submissions is September 8.
Below you will find links to attend in person. Payment is not required for members; in Sign Up Genius use the “Sign up & Pay Later” option.
Zoom links are below to watch virtually. PLEASE NOTE that some links require advance registration as noted.
Selichot – Saturday, August 28 at 7 pm
Join Cantor Linday, Rabbi Adam, and the Temple Emanul choir for a meaningful and provocative start to the High Holy Day season. Havdalah followed by short film; Service will begin at 8:00pm – Sign up to attend in person or watch virtually
Erev Rosh HaShana – SIGN UP to attend any Rosh HaShanah service in person.
Monday, September 6 at 6:30 pm in the Sanctuary. REGISTER to watch virtually
Rosh HaShana – Tuesday, September 7 – Sign up is required for in person attendance; please see link above
- 8:45 am Rosh HaShana services for families with young children in Kensington Cabin Park (rain date September 8, 8:45 am at Kensington Cabin Park)
- 10:00 am Rosh HaShana morning service in the Sanctuary. REGISTER to watch virtually.
- 1:00 pm Alternative service (with teen leaders) at Kensington Cabin Park
- 3:00 pm Community Taslich service at Kensington Cabin Park
The Manna Truck will be back again this year! Please bring your bags filled with food donations (no glass) to Yom Kippur morning services. Let’s fill up the truck!
Kol Nidre – Wednesday, September 15 – SIGN UP to attend any Yom Kippur service in person.
- 5:30 pm Kol Nidre 1 in the Sanctuary (services are identical). REGISTER to watch virtually.
- 8:00 pm Kol Nidre 2 in the Sanctuary (services are identical). Service will not be virtual.
Yom Kippur – Thursday, September 16 – Sign up is required for in person attendance; please see link above.
- 8:45 am Yom Kippur services for families with young children in Kensington Cabin Park
- 10:00 am Yom Kippur morning service in the Sanctuary. REGISTER to watch virtually.
- 1:00 pm Alternative service (with teen leaders) at Kensington Cabin Park
- 2:15 pm Discussion group in HaMakom
- 2:15 pm Discussion group for Teens.
- 3:30 pm Afternoon healing service in the Sanctuary. REGISTER to watch virtually.
- 5:15 pm Yizkor and Neilah in the Sanctuary. REGISTER to watch virtually.
- Break the Fast – Cancelled
Sukkot and Simchat Torah
- September 19, 9:00 am – Community Sukkot Celebration. Sign up to attend in person
- September 20, 6:00 pm – Erev Sukkot service followed by Pizza in the Hut. Sign up to attend in person or watch virtually
- September 21, 10:00 am – Sukkot Festival morning service with Temple Shalom and Temple Sinai at Temple Emanuel. Sign up to attend in person
- September 26, 2:00 – 5:00 pm – Congregational Sukkot open house at Rabbi Adam’s home. Sign up to attend in person
- September 27, 6:30 pm – Simchat Torah and Consecration in Gan Emanuel. Sign up to attend in person or watch virtually
- September 28, 10:00 am at Temple Sinai – Simchat Torah Festival morning service with Temple Shalom and Temple Sinai.
We look forward to sharing a wonderful High Holy Days together!
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