Please join us for the High Holidays, virtually! All services will be broadcast online this year. High Holidays begin with Saturday, Sept 12th at 7;30 pm led by Rabbi Hersh with a community social, Havdalah and Selichot program.
Register here to receive a zoom link
The first night of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is Friday, September 18th at 7:30 pm via webinar, and continues on Saturday and Sunday mornings at 9:30 am. Led by Rabbi Hersh and Cantor Jonathan Tepper. There will also be Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur children’s celebrations.
There will be two opportunities for Shofar Blowing at the lake on Sunday afternoon, sign up on this form for either 1:00 PM or 2:00 PM, Sunday afternoon.
The Temple is offering virtual seating to attend the online services. Donations support the many free events and maintenance of the historic Temple building. Those who register will have the opportunity to borrow the special holiday prayer book and receive other holiday themed gifts.
Although this year will look and seem different, it will be a year of love for our Jewish faith, Temple Emmanuel and our community.
Schedule of High Holiday services
September 18 – Erev Rosh Hashanah, Friday Evening at 7:30 PM via Webinar
September 19 – Rosh Hashanah First Day, Saturday Morning at 9:30 AM via Webinar
September 20 – Rosh Hashanah Second Day, Sunday Morning at 9:30 AM via Webinar
September 20 – Shofar Blowing and Tashlich at the Lake – sign up on this form for either 1:00 PM or 2:00 PM, Sunday afternoon
September 27 – Erev Yom Kippur/Kol Nidre, Sunday Evening at 6:30 PM via Webinar
September 28 – Yom Kippur Morning Service, Monday Morning at 9:30 AM via Webinar
September 28 – Mincha/Neilah, Monday Evening at 6:00 PM via Webinar
Programming for Young Children and their Grown-ups
We have creative, virtual programming specifically targeting young children and their grown-ups. Here is what is scheduled:
- Rosh Hashanah Celebration with Rabbi Hersh, Saturday Sept. 19 8:30-9:00 AM.
- Yom Kippur Observance with Rabbi Hersh, Sunday Sept. 27 4:30-5:00 PM
You can make your virtual seat purchase and contribution in two ways
- Submit a check to Temple Emmanuel of Wakefield, Attn: High Holiday Seating.
- Purchase the seat using the High Holiday Donation Page
Please remember cost is never a barrier to attend. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Evan Pressman at epressman51@gmail.com.
Prayer-book pick up times
Sunday, Sept. 13 — 10 AM – Noon
Tuesday, Sept. 15 — 7 PM – 8 PM
Friday, Sept. 18 — 2 PM – 3 PM
Just come to the Temple driveway to get your books, gifts etc as contactless as possible!
We hope to see you all on Zoom during the High Holidays and wish you a shanah tovah u’metukah — a sweet and happy new year.
If you have any questions on the process, please don’t hesitate to contact us via email or Facebook.
Register here to receive a zoom link
The first night of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is Friday, September 18th at 7:30 pm via webinar, and continues on Saturday and Sunday mornings at 9:30 am. Led by Rabbi Hersh and Cantor Jonathan Tepper. There will also be Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur children’s celebrations.
There will be two opportunities for Shofar Blowing at the lake on Sunday afternoon, sign up on this form for either 1:00 PM or 2:00 PM, Sunday afternoon.
The Temple is offering virtual seating to attend the online services. Donations support the many free events and maintenance of the historic Temple building. Those who register will have the opportunity to borrow the special holiday prayer book and receive other holiday themed gifts.
Although this year will look and seem different, it will be a year of love for our Jewish faith, Temple Emmanuel and our community.
Schedule of High Holiday services
September 18 – Erev Rosh Hashanah, Friday Evening at 7:30 PM via Webinar
September 19 – Rosh Hashanah First Day, Saturday Morning at 9:30 AM via Webinar
September 20 – Rosh Hashanah Second Day, Sunday Morning at 9:30 AM via Webinar
September 20 – Shofar Blowing and Tashlich at the Lake – sign up on this form for either 1:00 PM or 2:00 PM, Sunday afternoon
September 27 – Erev Yom Kippur/Kol Nidre, Sunday Evening at 6:30 PM via Webinar
September 28 – Yom Kippur Morning Service, Monday Morning at 9:30 AM via Webinar
September 28 – Mincha/Neilah, Monday Evening at 6:00 PM via Webinar
Programming for Young Children and their Grown-ups
We have creative, virtual programming specifically targeting young children and their grown-ups. Here is what is scheduled:
- Rosh Hashanah Celebration with Rabbi Hersh, Saturday Sept. 19 8:30-9:00 AM.
- Yom Kippur Observance with Rabbi Hersh, Sunday Sept. 27 4:30-5:00 PM
You can make your virtual seat purchase and contribution in two ways
- Submit a check to Temple Emmanuel of Wakefield, Attn: High Holiday Seating.
- Purchase the seat using the High Holiday Donation Page
Please remember cost is never a barrier to attend. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Evan Pressman at epressman51@gmail.com.
Prayer-book pick up times
Sunday, Sept. 13 — 10 AM – Noon
Tuesday, Sept. 15 — 7 PM – 8 PM
Friday, Sept. 18 — 2 PM – 3 PM
Just come to the Temple driveway to get your books, gifts etc as contactless as possible!
We hope to see you all on Zoom during the High Holidays and wish you a shanah tovah u’metukah — a sweet and happy new year.
If you have any questions on the process, please don’t hesitate to contact us via email or Facebook.