We are looking forward to welcoming a new year with our Temple Sinai families! We have a variety of events and programs to engage children of all ages during our High Holy Days.
SERVICES
Tot Services
Erev Rosh HaShanah: Wednesday, October 2, 5:00 pm
Erev Yom Kippur: Friday, October 11, 5:00 pm
Welcome 5785 with services intended for families with young children, ages 0-5, and their grown-ups. Open to the community but tickets are required. Request Non-Member Tickets Here
Reconsidered Services - FOR ALL AGES
Rosh HaShanah: Thursday, October 3, 1:00 pm
Yom Kippur: Saturday, October 12, 1:30 pm
Although shorter, our more informal Reconsidered Services still capture the inspiring themes of the Holy Days and are designed to appeal to congregants of every age, particularly those with elementary school-aged children. Non-members may purchase two tickets for these services (one year only). Purchase Tickets Here
WHILE YOU PRAY
Service Companions
Service companions and activity guides will be available in the main lobby at all services for children preschool through 7th Grade to follow along and remain engaged throughout services.
Family Room
A Family Room will be available during all services in the Children’s Library. There will be books, coloring pages, and games for kids. The service will be streamed.
“Take a Break” Space for Grades 2-5
Rosh HaShanah: Thursday, October 3, opens at 10:00 am
Yom Kippur: Saturday, October 12, opens at 10:00 am
New this year – Beginning 30 minutes after the service begins, the library will be open for students in Grades 2-5 who need a little break from services. Structured activities, games, and hang-out space will be provided and supervised by our youth and teen staff.
YOUTH PROGRAMS/CHILDCARE
Morning Youth Programs (Age 2-1st Grade)
Rosh HaShanah: Thursday, October 3, 9:30 am -11:00 am
Yom Kippur: Saturday, October 12, 9:30 am-11:00 am
Youth Programs are available during our morning services on Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur for children age 2-1st grade. Registration is required so that we can staff accordingly and closes one week before each holiday. Registration is now closed.
Yizkor/Neilah Childcare (Age 2-4th Grade)
Yom Kippur: Saturday, October 12, 4:15 pm
Childcare will be offered during Yizkor/Neilah for children aged 2 through 4th Grade. Children can be dropped off before the start of the service and will settle in structured activities and have the opportunity to play while grown-ups are in the service. Registration is required so that we can staff accordingly and closes one week before the holiday. Registration is now closed.
FAMILY EXPERIENCES
“Reverse” Tashlich
Sunday, September 29, 2:00 pm
In partnership with Chattahoochee Riverkeeper, rather than casting sins into the water, participants in Reverse Tashlich will help to remove harmful plastic and marine debris pollutants from local streams and rivers, thus connecting spiritual and ethical values with environmental stewardship. Youth participants ages 10-16 must be accompanied by an adult. Limited spots available! RSVP Here
Meet Me at the Mercaz: Rosh HaShanah Edition
Sunday, September 29, 4:00 pm
Meet us at the Mercaz for a fun, hands-on Rosh HaShanah celebration. We’ll welcome in the new year with sweet treats, apple and honey art, a mini-tashlich, and plenty of time to play! All are welcome to join but activities are geared toward families with young children. RSVP Here
Family Tashlich Experience
Sunday, October 6, 10:00 am
Bring in the New Year with your entire family! Join us at the Dunwoody Nature Center for a morning of activities, nature, and play. Together, we will participate in tashlich, a great hands-on ritual that is both meaningful and fun. BYOB - Bring Your Own Bread! All are welcome to join but activities are geared toward families with elementary-aged children. RSVP Here
TEENS
We invite and encourage teens to attend any of our High Holy Day services. This is a wonderful opportunity to discover which services are meaningful to you.
High School Madrichim for Youth Programs
High school teens are invited to apply to serve as one of our Madrichim (teaching assistants) in our youth programs. Limited spots available and application required. Volunteers receive service hours for their participation! Application deadline Monday, September 23. Apply Here
“Take a Break” Space for Middle Schoolers
Rosh HaShanah: Thursday, October 3, opens at 10:00 am
Yom Kippur: Saturday, October 12, opens at 10:00 am
New this year – Beginning 30 minutes after the service begins, the library will be open for students in middle school who need a little break from services. Structured activities, games and hang out space will be provided and supervised by our youth and teen staff.
FAMILY RESOURCES
Looking for more ways to celebrate the High Holy Days with your children and family? We've got you covered!
For Grown-Ups
• Our friends at PJ Library have put together an incredible online resource for all of the upcoming holidays. You can find it here.
• Check out this special High Holy Day newsletter for Families with Young Children from the Jewish Education Center of Cleveland
• Family Conversations: Download this great guide that gives grown-ups prompts and suggested questions to have meaningful conversations at home during the High Holy Days. Brought to you by PJ Library.
Family Activities
• Make a Bee Hotel
• Make a Kindness Wheel for Yom Kippur
High Holy Day Recipes: Try one of these recipes below with your family!
• Honey Cake
• Melopita (Honey and Cheese Pie)
• Apple Filled Star Challah
