Temple Israel of Greenfield

Temple Israel invites you to join us and the prayer leaders Felicia Sloin, Joe Kurland, Rabbi Efraim Eisen for the upcoming High holidays.

The High Holidays begin in earnest on Saturday evening, September 4th, at 8 PM, with our Selichot observance. Selichot, which means forgiveness, focuses us on the challenges of making teshuva (return) for the New Year. We will chant, study and write about our process. Bring readings that have inspired you.

We welcome everyone to share the High Holiday celebrations with us. Our High Holiday services begin on Wednesday evening, September 8th,  at 8:00 PM followed by an oneg, desserts and beverages.  This year we are blessed to have Cantorial soloist, Felicia Sloin, join us to make the New Year even sweeter.

Services continue on Thursday and Friday morning, September 9th and 10th at 10 AM. Children's services take place at  approximately noon on both RH Day 1 and Yom Kippur.   After the service on Thursday there will be a potluck vegetarian lunch. Please call Rhonda at 624-5175 to let her know what you will be bringing.   On Thursday at 3:00 PM we will join at the Green River swimming hole for Tashlich, our ceremonial throwing away of our sins. At 4:00 we will meet at our cemetery to remember all those who have come before us.

Kol Nidre will be chanted by Felicia on Friday, September 17th starting at 6:30 PM.  Services will resume the next day at 10 AM. Break Fast will follow the service.

Childcare is available on Rosh Hashana Day 1 And Yom Kippur Day beginning at 10:30 Am, $$15 per child with additional children $10 per child. Additional children after 2 there is no fee.  Childcare is available on Kol Nidre night starting at  6:30 PM. $10 per child.