High Holy Days 2024
Co-Presidents' Letter
Our Temple Emanu-El Co-Presidents, Dana Neiger and Mitch Lewis wish you and your family Shana Tova!
Click here to read their message to the congregation.
High Holy Day Information & Logistics
New This Year: Mobile Tickets
High Holy Day Tickets will be delivered to your email. Look for an email on Friday, September 20th. The email will arrive from SimpleTix Orders. Directions on how to use your mobile tickets or print your tickets will be included. There are no physical tickets mailed this year.
Service Schedule
This year, several services will be held away from the Temple Emanu-El building. We will be at Brook Run Park, Morgan Falls Park, and Arlington Memorial Park. Pay close attention to the schedule for locations, dates, and times.
Click here for a full schedule of services and locations.
Deadline Wednesday, September 18
The Yizkor Book is a great way to remember loved ones after they have passed. Their name will be added to the prayerbook used during our afternoon Yizkor Service on Yom Kippur.
Click here to make your donation and add names to this year's Yizkor Book. Note: We must have all entries by September 18th.
Deadline Wednesday, September 18
Childcare is available for children aged 6 months to 5 years for select services. In order for us to provide proper supervision and space for your child, send us your reservation by September 18th. We will not be able to accept walk-ins.
Click here to register and see the full schedule.
Help Usher
We need help welcoming congregants and visitors, checking tickets, assisting with parking, and operating the sanctuary doors.
All High Holy Day Ushers will receive a parking pass to park in the Temple Emanu-El lot for services.
Click here to volunteer.
High Holy Day Parking Information
Click here for information about parking for both our Temple Emanu-El and Brook Run Park Services, shuttle bus schedules, and handicapped parking.
Purchase Extra Tickets
As a member of Temple Emanu-El, family memberships receive 2 tickets, and single memberships receive 1 ticket. Tickets are not required for member children under the age of 32. The cost for additional tickets for our members' friends or family is $99 each.
Click here to purchase extra tickets.
High Holy Day Services
Saturday, September 28
6:30pm Dessert
7:00pm - 8:00pm Service
As we approach the High Holy Days, we invite you to join us for a spiritually uplifting Selichot Service. This special evening marks the beginning of our journey toward reflection, repentance, and renewal.
Brook Run Park Services
In addition to our sanctuary service at Temple Emanu-El, we are excited to offer the option for you to join us at the Brook Run Park Amphitheater for Temple Emanu-El's High Holy Day Services in the park.
Click here for logistical information to ensure your experience is spiritual and enjoyable.
Young Children's Service (Ages 0-8)
Children ages 0 through 8 are invited to participate in our fun and energetic Young Children’s Service on both Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.
The schedule is different for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, so please click here to see the full schedule.
Saturday, October 5
11:00am - 12:30pm
Morgan Falls, 200 Morgan Falls Rd, Sandy Springs, GA 30350
Join us for this special High Holy Day ritual that allows people of all ages to connect. The brief ceremony is a time when we metaphorically cast away our missteps into a body of water using breadcrumbs.
River Clean-Up for Tashlich
Removing our “sins” from the sea.
Clean-up of the Morgan Falls Shoreline.
Afterward, hang out by the water or stay and play on the playground.
Please bring birdseed NOT bread.
Sunday, October 6
10:00am - 11:00am
Arlington Memorial Park, 201 Mt. Vernon Hwy, Sandy Springs, GA 30328
This meaningful tradition allows an additional level of connection and reflection with our deceased loved ones. Our short service is conducted standing together in a circle, accompanied by prayerful songs of memory and mourning.
Saturday, October 12
2:30pm - 3:30pm
Rabbi Larry Sernovitz joined Hillels of Georgia as the CEO after a 16-year career serving the Jewish community and brings with him extensive knowledge in Jewish community leadership and organizing.
Click here to read more about Rabbi Sernovitz.
Saturday, October 12
3:30pm - 4:00pm
This powerful service is an opportunity to find spiritual healing and support. More than just prayer, we delve into what it means to enter the New Year with strength and support.
Saturday, October 12
5:15pm - 6:00pm
After the Yizkor Service, join us for the Neilah Service. This is a powerful and emotional culmination of the day’s prayers, as worshippers seek to have their names inscribed in the Book of Life for the coming year. This service concludes with the sounding of the shofar, marking the end of Yom Kippur.
Friday, October 25
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Join us for a joyous and spirited celebration of Simchat Torah, as we mark the conclusion of the annual Torah reading cycle and the beginning of a new one. This festive occasion is filled with dancing, singing, and a deep sense of community. Kids from grades K, 1, and 2 will become consecrated during the service.