High Holy Days
חדש ימינו כקדם
Chadesh yameinu k’kedem — Renew Our Days as of Old
What does it mean to renew our days as of old?
In this beautiful paradox, Judaism recognizes that our past is inextricably linked to our future. When we discover the newness in each day, when we reconnect to what matters most, we access a timeless truth, an eternality bequeathed to us by our ancestors. Through the High Holy Days, we revolve and evolve, returning to our truest selves in order to forge a better future. The paths of t’shuvah are not linear but cyclical, and no matter where we find ourselves, all paths lead toward home.
We look forward to sharing these High Holy Days together. Come inside.
Bringing Our Whole Selves to the High Holy Days
Immerse Yourselves in the High Holy Days
Congregational Read: Because My Soul Longs for You
Congregational Read: Because My Soul Longs for You
Edited by Rabbi Edwin C. Goldberg and Rabbi Elaine S. Zecher, with a chapter by Rabbi Suzie Jacobson.
Because My Soul Longs for You seeks to answer one of the most enduring human questions: Where can we find God in our lives?
We invite you to explore these ideas further by participating in the Spiritual Practice Lab groups on S’lichot.
Tashlich
Tashlich
We invite you to participate in Tashlich, a beautiful ritual which allows us to symbolically cast our transgressions into the river. Families with children of all ages will meet at the Muddy River on Monday, September 26 around 10:30 a.m., after the family service, and the Community-wide Tashlich will be at approximately 1:30 p.m., after the late community-wide Rosh Hashanah service. You can find your own Tashlich liturgy on our website, www.tisrael.org, within the self-guided exploration pathway. We will have rice to cast into the river or bring your own. The clergy looks forward to greeting you and to sharing this experience with you.
Food Drive Donation
Food Drive Donation
For over two decades, Temple Israel has given the Greater Boston Food Bank their largest single-day delivery of food through our Yom Kippur Food Drive. This year, the greater Boston community is particularly in need of donations as more and more are facing food insecurity. We invite you to make a physical donation of food at our building by Wednesday, October 5th, or you can join us with a
Machzor Bookplate
Machzor Bookplate
Our High Holy Days machzor, “Mishkan Hanefesh,” is the result of collaboration between rabbis, cantors, lay leaders, and members of Reform congregations. Consider dedicating a bookplate, in the amount of $72, to be placed in the front of our beautiful machzorim to remember or honor a loved one, teacher, or friend. To dedicate a bookplate, contact Emma Savitz at 617-566-3960.
Tickets will be mailed to all members in good standing at the end of August.
Learn more about tickets for High Holy Day services at Temple Israel