Onsite and Online
High Holy Day Services
Our mission of living Judaism together is at the core of everything we do. One of the most crucial aspects of this mission is praying together.
We invite you to join us onsite for any of the service options listed below. Please allow extra arrival time on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur for security.
If you are unable to come into our building, our community has invested in being able to experience the life of the congregation together, onsite and online.
We look forward to being together!
Kol Nidre / Shabbat
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Yom Kippur / Shabbat
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Sukkot
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Simchat Torah
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Community-Wide Sanctuary Service
Experience the power and music of our Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services in the Sanctuary. These spiritually rich gatherings blend timeless tradition with a modern, inclusive spirit. We are Temple Israel. We are one.
Schedule of Community-Wide Services
Riverway Project Services (20s & 30s)
Dynamic, welcoming services for young adults on Erev Rosh Hashanah and Kol Nidre. Pray, sing, and connect as we enter 5786 together with meaning and joy.
Schedule of Riverway Project Services
Family Service (Grades 3 – 7)
Interactive, music-filled services led by clergy and musicians. Begin Erev Rosh Hashanah at 6:15 p.m. with a Family Schmooze & Dinner; an opportunity to reconnect with old friends and meet new ones. Then join the full community for an uplifting evening service.
On Erev Rosh Hashanah, join us at 6:30 p.m. for a Family Schmooze with Dinner to meet old friends and new, and then we will all participate in the Community-Wide Service — a meaningful and uplifting moment to kick off the High Holy Days all together.
Schedule of 3rd – 7th Grade Family Experience Services
Village and Young Families (Age 0 – Grade 2)
Celebrate with singing, dancing, and playful connection. On Erev Rosh Hashanah, stay after the service for a Family Schmooze & Dinner. On Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur mornings, join us for a service followed by a snack, story, and crafts.
Schedule of Village and Young Families Services
S'lichot Candlelit Service
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Erev Rosh Hashanah
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Rosh Hashanah
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Tashlich and Reverse Tashlich
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How to Access Livestream Services
At Temple Israel, our mission of living Judaism together is at the heart of all we do. A vital part of that mission is coming together in prayer. If you are unable to join us in person, we invite you to connect with our community online. We’ve thoughtfully invested in making the life of our congregation accessible and meaningful from wherever you are. All community-wide High Holy Day services will be available on livestream. Whether you’re near or far, we invite you to be part of this sacred season with us online.
There are three easy ways to access our livestream services:
1. Stream on our website
Visit www.tisrael.org and click “Livestream” in the top menu.
2. Subscribe to our Youtube channel
You will be notified when we go live.
Find us at: youtube.com/@TempleIsraelofBoston
3. Join us on Facebook Live
Follow us to view services and connect with our community in real time.
Go to facebook.com/TempleIsraelBoston
Tickets
Tickets are required for all onsite High Holy Day services except for S’lichot, Lay-Led Rosh Hashanah Day 2 service, and the “Between Services” learning sessions on Yom Kippur afternoon.
Digital Tickets
This High Holy Day season, we are excited to introduce digital tickets as a new way to welcome you into our sacred spaces. Whether you are joining us for Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, or both, you will receive a personalized digital ticket by email approximately 24 hours before the holiday. Your ticket will include your name, your service time, and a unique QR code that will be scanned when you arrive. You can show your ticket on your phone or bring a printed copy—whatever makes you most comfortable. Tickets are non-transferable and are meant just for you.
Tickets will be emailed to all members in good standing (meaning those who have made a payment toward this year’s membership or have been in touch with the office to make a plan), as well as to those who have purchased tickets, and guests attending through reciprocal arrangements. If you’re not yet a member, need to renew, or wish to purchase tickets, contact us at tickets@tisrael.org soon to ensure you receive your digital tickets in time for the holidays.
If you need help with accessing your ticket, we will be offering office hour help sessions in the weeks leading up to the holidays. You can also reach us anytime at tickets@tisrael.org.
Purchasing Tickets
Tickets can be purchased by completing this form. Please contact tickets@tisrael.org for more information.
Reciprocal Tickets
If you are unable to attend services at Temple Israel and would like to secure reciprocal tickets to a fellow URJ congregation, or if you are a member of a URJ congregation and would like to attend services at Temple Israel, please do one of the following:
- Fill out this form to request tickets
- send your request to tickets@tisrael.org
- call Emma Savitz, Development Associate, at 617-566-3960
Complimentary Tickets
We are pleased to offer complimentary tickets to military personnel and full-time undergraduate students. Please contact tickets@tisrael.org.
Tickets for Riverway Services (20s/30s)
We are grateful to be able to offer our Riverway Rosh Hashanah and Kol Nidre services at no cost to those in their 20s and 30s in the Boston area. Registration is required for each service:
Tickets for Young Family Services (Ages 0 – 2nd Grade)
Families with children 2nd grade and under may register for tickets to our onsite High Holy Day services at no cost. Young Family services are also livestreamed on our website.
Questions?
Please reach out to tickets@tisrael.org
Accessibility at Temple Israel
Temple Israel of Boston strives to ensure that our services are accessible and inclusive.
More Information
Learn about…
Celebrating the High Holy Days at Temple Israel
Spiritual Preparation
Self-Guided Exploration
Resources
Getting Here
- Getting here by public transportation: Temple Israel is a 5 minute walk from the Longwood station of the D branch of the Green Line.
- Parking will be available in the garage at 375 Longwood Avenue. Information about additional parking options will be made available closer to the date of each service.
- Directions to Temple Israel via car and public transportation