High Holy Days
Temple Beth Shalom offers many service options to observe the High Holy Days.
Members and guests are welcome at all of our High Holy Day services; note that everyone must have a ticket in order to attend.
See information about obtaining guest tickets.
See information about obtaining reciprocity tickets.
Temple Beth Shalom members: Have you renewed your Shared Membership Commitment (SMC)? We must receive your SMC in order to be mailed High Holy Days tickets. Start here to renew.
High Holy Days Service Schedule
Book of Remembrance and Yahrzeit Plaques
Music Learning and Music Participation Opportunities
Volunteer Opportunities
Break Fast
Sisterhood Honey Sale Fundraiser
School Attendance Letter
Sukkot Activities
High Holy Days Service Schedule
Temple Beth Shalom members: please log in to see the full schedule and location information.
The dates for the main High Holy Day observances are as follows:
* Erev Rosh Hashanah: Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019
* Rosh Hashanah: Monday, Sept. 30, 2019
* Kol Nidre: Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019
* Yom Kippur: Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019
Other services related to the High Holy Days (which are non-ticketed) include:
* S'lichot: Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019
* Remembering Our Loved Ones Service: Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019
* Sukkot Events: Oct. 13-20, 2019
There are many ways to make your High Holy Days more meaningful by engaging with our congregation. Please see these opportunities in the sections below.
Book of Remembrance and Yahrzeit Plaques
During the High Holy Days we observe Yizkor, a ceremony when we publicly honor the deceased and come together as a community. Traditionally, individuals have honored their loved ones by giving tzedakah in their memory. This act of tzedakah both honors the deceased and allows us to remember the ways in which their lives inform, inspire, and open our hearts today. Submitting your loved ones' names for our Book of Remembrance and/or Yahrzeit Wall will provide you with a traditional and meaningful way to memorialize your family and friends and take part in this mitzvah. Learn more.
Music Learning and Music Participation Opportunities
Listen to and Learn the Songs and Blessings of the High Holy Days
Teen-Led Music for High Holy Days
Learn to Blow the Shofar--or Practice Your Skills
Volunteer Opportunities Greeters
Greeters provide a welcoming face to congregants and guests as they worship. Sign up to be a greeter.
Setup and Cleanup
With services in the JCC Gym, most of our bimah and supplies come from the temple…which means A LOT of schlepping! Help ensure that everything we need is in it’s place, by helping with tasks such as stacking chairs and setting out prayer books. Each shift is over with enough time to go home and change before services. Sign up for your schlepping shift.
Break Fast
Join us in a lively processional from the Shalom Austin gym over to Temple Beth Shalom for nosh and community. Sign up for your Break Fast food item or donation.
Sisterhood Honey Sale Fundraiser
Send honey to friends and family just in time for Rosh Hashanah. An 8 oz. jar of kosher clover honey with a personalized greeting and your name will be shipped to your loved ones. Free shipping before August 5th. Order at honeyfromtheheart.org/AUS or email bethshalomsisterhood@gmail.com for more information.
School Attendance Letter
Temple Beth Shalom members: Log in to your account to download Rabbi Freedman's letter to present to your student's school for an excused absence, if necessary.
Sukkot Activities
Mark your calendar! More details coming soon.
Sangria in the Sukkah with Sisterhood + Brotherhood
Saturday, Oct. 19, 7:00–10:00 p.m.
Join us for the Fall 2019 Sisterhood and Brotherhood Kickoff—all adults welcome! Come hang with your friends and enjoy music, sweets & snacks….and of course, lots of sangria! This event is free for Sisterhood and Brotherhood members and for prospective members that join our membership during the event. Event cost for non-members is $10. More info and sign-ups coming soon!