HHD Program & Highlights

Selichot Under the Stars • Saturday, September 13 • 7:00pm

Join us for a live outdoor reflective service (beginning at 8:00pm) to begin the High Holy Day Season. Dinner (BBQ) will begin at 7:00pm and will also include dessert and discussion. RSVP online at www.the-temple.org/selichot. 

Second Day of Rosh Hashanah • Wednesday, September 24

• 9:00am - Second Day Rosh Hashanah Worship Service
• 10:00am - Yoga & Meditation
• 11:00am Brunch - Click here to RSVP.

Reverse Tashlich A Multigenerational Environmental Clean-Up • Sunday, September 28 at 2:00pm

On Rosh Hashanah, Jews around the world participate in the ancient ritual of Tashlich. We go to a body of water and symbolically cast off the sins of the past year into the water to start the New Year with purity of heart. Every year, approximately six million tons of human-made trash enter the water, posing health and safety hazards to the animals that call the sea their home. Location provided upon RSVP. Families welcome, age 10+. https://www.the-temple.org/event/rsji-reverse-tashlich.html.

Kever Avot (Visiting the Graves of Our Ancestors) • Sunday, September 28

• 11:00am @ Crest Lawn Cemetery
• 1:00pm @ Arlington Memorial Park

We are continuing our tradition of Kever Avot (Visiting the Graves of Our Ancestors) for our members. It will be a time for us to confront our own mortality, and it will help each of us face the future with serious intent and purposefulness.

Yom Kippur Study Sessions

• 11:45 Study Session with Dr. Greg Fenves
• 2:00 Israel at the Crossroads:  Risks and Opportunities with Ambassador Ido Aharoni
• 2:00pm: Meditative Music
  • Listen to the sounds of our pianist, Judy Cole, and Israeli cellist, Roee Harran, for some contemplative melodies designed to add depth of meaning to your Yom Kippur experience

Sukkot 5786

Unity Sukkah
Beginning on October 6, all will have the opportunity to participate in building the roof of our sukkah. We
will weave yarn to represent ourselves in the fabric of our community.

Salsa in the Sukkah & MAC Mitzvah Project - Click here to RSVP!
Monday, October 6 • 5:30pm
It is a time of joy and festivity as we celebrate the holiday in our Sukkah. We hope that you will join for dinner (multiple affinity dinner options), MAC Mitzvah Project and Unity Sukkah participation. 

Yoga in the Sukkah - Click here to RSVP!
Wednesday, October 8 • Noon
Stretch, breathe, and connect in the sukkah led by Rabbi Medwin.

Sukkot in the Wilderness - Click here to RSVP!
Friday, October 10-Sunday, October 12
Join us for a relaxing weekend of Shabbat rest and campfire fun. Family friendly, and novice campers are welcome!! 

Simchat Torah 5786

Consecration •Sunday, October 5 • 11:00am

Our Torah scrolls will be removed from the ark and paraded through the sanctuary. Kindergarteners will be consecrated and begin their formal study of Torah.

Shabbat in the Lot Celebrating Sukkot and Simchat Torah • Friday, October 10 • 6:00pm

Join us outside for this multi-generational service! We’ll welcome Shabbat and celebrate Sukkot & Simchat Torah, with a fun-filled service. Come early for a holiday crafting experience and to add your yarn to our Unity Sukkah. Join our band as the Torahs are taken from the ark and paraded around the congregation. 

Simchat Torah Service with Yizkor• Thursday, October 14 • 9:00am

Join us to honor your loved one during this holiday yizkor (memorial) service.