L'Shanah Tovah from Rabbi Edery
During High Holy Days, we take time to gather in community, and we pause to reflect as individuals, as Jews, as people living in a complex and challenging world. We will sing old and new songs; we will read and be inspired by new and old pages of wisdom; we will look around with a critical eye, but also with a constructive vision, as we consider what our lives can and should be. From Rosh HaShanah to Yom Kippur, we hope you will join in our ceremonies for reflection, inspiration, and re-dedication, as we begin a New Year with a renewed spirit.
On behalf of all us at Beth Shalom, we wish you and yours a sweet, happy, and healthy new year!
All are welcome to attend our High Holy Days services! We open our doors to everyone wishing to join us in our High Holy Days celebration. We do not charge for tickets so that all may participate; however, we do appreciate and rely on generous donations.
All guests, including guests of members, are required to register. Even if you register as a guest, if you wish to attend our Break the Fast, you must submit a separate RSVP.
High Holy Days Schedule 5786/2025
Rosh Hashanah Outdoor Family Service**
Sunday, September 21 at 10:00 a.m.
Erev Rosh Hashanah
Monday, September 22 at 7:30 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah Day One Morning Service*
Tuesday, September 23 at 9:30 a.m.
Tashlikh at Lake Wheeler**
Tuesday, September 23 at 4:00 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah Day Two Morning Service
Wednesday, September 24 at 10:00 a.m.
Kol Nidre
Wednesday, October 1 at 8:00 p.m.
Yom Kippur Morning & Yizkor Service*
Thursday, October 2 at 9:30 a.m.
Yom Kippur Family Service
Thursday, October 2 at 5:00 p.m.
Yom Kippur Adult Forum**
Thursday, October 2 at 5:00 p.m.
Break the Fast (separate registration required)**
Thursday, October 2 at 6:00 p.m.
*Childcare which includes theme-based activities is available for children ages 4 years old through the fifth grade for members and nonmembers. Registration is required. In addition, we offer teen programming for all 6th and 7th graders. During the Torah service, interested 6th and 7th graders will be invited to join a discussion downstairs.
** These are in-person only services/activities (all other services are available on Zoom). Weather-permitting, Rosh Hashanah Family Service will be held outdoors.
Additional Information
Zoom: Zoom attendance is provided for all services except the Rosh Hashanah Outdoor Family Service, Tashlikh, the Yom Kippur Adult Forum, and Break the Fast. A link will be sent on Friday, September 19 to all members and registered guests.
Family Service: We offer a Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur Family Service. A shorter experience, these family services are crafted for children and adults; we'll enjoy music, prayers, shofar blowing, and a Torah story.
Rosh Hashanah Outdoor Family Service: This year, our Rosh Hashanah Family Service will be held on Sunday, September 21 prior to Rosh Hashanah. Bring your lawn chairs or picnic blankets and celebrate with us as we join together in prayer and song.
Childcare: Children ages 4 through the fifth grade can enjoy theme-based activities during Rosh Hashanah Day One Morning Service on September 23 and Yom Kippur Morning Service on October 2. If interested, all members and guests must complete our High Holy Days Childcare Registration Form.
Teen Programming: During the Rosh Hashanah Day One Morning Service and Yom Kippur Morning Service, all 6th and 7th graders will be invited to join a discussion downstairs during the Torah service. Registration is not required.
Tashlikh: During the afternoon on Rosh Hashanah Day One, we gather for Tashlikh at a local lake, where we symbolically cast away our sins to begin anew. This year, Tashlikh will be at Lake Wheeler Park, 6404 Lake Wheeler Rd, Raleigh, NC. please bring an appetizer or drink to share.
Yom Kippur Food Drive: We help those in need by bringing food items to the Yom Kippur Morning Service. Bags and more information will be provided at Rosh Hashanah services.
Break the Fast: At the conclusion of Yom Kippur Family Service, we come together for Break the Fast, as we celebrate the start of the new year. All members and guests must register for Break the Fast by September 26 by completing our Break the Fast Registration Form.
Sukkot/Simchat Torah. A joyous festival, we gather to give thanks for the food and shelter that we have. We will come together to celebrate Sukkot at our Sukkot Shabbat on Friday, October 10 at 7:30 p.m. At the conclusion of Sukkot, we celebrate Simchat Torah on October 17 at 6:30 p.m., another joyous gathering celebrating our Torah.
We look forward to seeing you and your family, as we gather to reflect, pray, sing, and connect.
Thu, July 31 2025
6 Av 5785
Listen to our choir sing Elohai Neshama at Rosh Hashanah service last year!
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