HIGH HOLY
DAYS
at Emanuel
Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are two of the most important times of year for the Jewish people. Join our community during this beautiful period of meditation, music, and study.
High Holy
Days Essentials
Please use this page as a reference throughout High Holy Days services
If you would like to make your membership commitment, please do so by clicking here. To make a Book of Memory contribution click here.
USEFUL INFORMATION
MEMBER Tickets
High Holy Days services begin on Monday, September 11. We look forward to welcoming you!
Members in good standing will receive tickets for High Holy Day services by the end of the day on Monday, August 31. We will send your High Holy Day tickets via electronic mail. Please keep an eye out in your inbox, as the email will come from Simple Tix, and read your ChaiLights for more updates!
Please note: Valet is not included in member tickets and should be purchased separately.
For more information, please email [email protected].
MEMBER Guest Tickets
For more information, please email [email protected].
Pillar Members
We are very grateful to those members who have become Pillars of our Temple! Their significant donations, in addition to their annual membership contributions, enable Temple Emanuel to provide the innovative, cutting-edge programs for which we are known nationally.
For more information about our Pillar Program, please click here.
Non-Member Tickets
Our clergy is creating robust, meaningful, and spiritually uplifting services. If you are not a member of the temple, you may purchase non-member guest tickets: $200 for a single service ticket, and $700 for an all-service ticket. An all-service ticket gives you access to all of the services during the course of the two weeks. Non-member ticket prices can be applied toward membership until December 31, 2026.
High Holy Day valet parking may be purchased here.
Valet & Parking
Street parking is available on Dayton Way, Clifton Way, Swall Drive, and Clark Drive. Parking restrictions are lifted by the City of Beverly Hills during High Holy Days.
Valet/Garage Parking: Complimentary valet parking will be offered to Double Chai Pillars and above. $25 parking passes per holy day are available for advanced purchase only. Valet parking is located on the north side of Dayton Way.
Meditation on the sand
Our clergy will meet you on the beach an hour before Tashlich for music and meditation.
TASHLICH
Tashlich will be held at Pacific Coast Highway and Temescal Canyon, Tower 7. Bring a blanket and a picnic and join us!
DONATIONS
Interested in making a donation to the temple? You can do so at tebh.org/give.
Book of Memory
The Book of Memory is used at every Yizkor Service throughout the year. To honor your loved ones who have passed away, you may list their names in the book by completing the order form that was sent to your home.
The deadline for Book of Memory entries is Friday, August 28. You can update, change, or submit a new submission via our website. Please visit tebh.org/BookofMemory.
The Book of Memory will be available in time for Yom Kippur.
Our tradition suggests a meaningful donation in the memory of loved ones during this season. Thank you for supporting the temple.
YIZKOR
Yizkor will be held on Yom Kippur during the last 30 minutes of the 8:30 a.m. and noon services.
Volunteer
Our High Holy Day services are made special by the warmth and presence of our community. We invite our members to help welcome guests, assist with ushering, and other associated tasks. Your time and energy make a real difference in creating a meaningful experience for all. Click here to sign up to volunteer.
Security
Temple Emanuel works closely with the Beverly Hills Police Department and a private security firm to ensure the safety of our worshipers during the High Holy Days.
Contact Us
For questions and assistance, please contact the temple at 310-288-3737, or at hhd@tebh.org.
Programs
and Times
For information about our various High Holy Days services and programs, please enjoy the descriptions provided on this page. Official graphics and schedule, coming soon. If you have any questions, please email us at [email protected].
high holy days SCHEDULE
Erev Rosh Hashanah | Fri, Sept 11
Service | 7:30 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah Day 1 | Sat, Sept 12
Family Service | 8:45 a.m.
High Holy Days in the Yard (w/ Jason Mesches for ages 8 & under) | 9:45-11:30 a.m.
Childcare | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | RSVP HERE
Sanctuary Service | 11 a.m.
Meditation on the Sand | 4:30 p.m. | PCH & Temescal Canyon (Tower 7)
Tashlich | 5:30 p.m. | PCH & Temescal Canyon (Tower 7)
Rosh Hashanah Day 2 | Sun, Sept 13
Sanctuary Service | 10 a.m.
Kol Nidre | Sun, Sep 20
Service | 7:30 p.m.
Yom Kippur | Mon, Sep 21
Early Service | 8:30 a.m.
High Holy Days in the Yard (w/ Jason Mesches for ages 8 & under) | 9:30-11 a.m.
Childcare | 11:00 a.m.-7 p.m. | RSVP HERE
Late Service | 12 p.m.
Contemporary Issues forum Hineni: When Judaism Was There for Me | 3:15 p.m.
Jonah Reading with Meditation | 4:30 p.m.
Open Ark | 5:30 p.m.
Neilah | 6 p.m.
high holy day events
Elul Preparation | Aug 25 & Sep 1, 7 p.m. | RSVP Here
S’lichot Under the Stars w/ Havdallah Sound Bath | Sept 5, 6:30 p.m. | RSVP Here
October 7 Memorial | Oct 7, 6:30 p.m.
Sisters in the Sukkah | Oct 1, 6:30 p.m.
L.A. Oneg/Sukkot Shabbat | Sep 25, 6:15 p.m.
YoPro Sukkot Dinner | Sep 25, 7:15 p.m.
ChaiVillageLA Sukkot | Sep 30, 6 p.m.
Simchat Torah with Mostly Kosher | Oct 2, 5 p.m. | RSVP Here
Men’s Club Sukkot | Oct 4, 6 p.m.
Sukkot Yizkor Service | Oct 3, 10 a.m.
Family Service
Family service is a new Rosh Hashanah service created especially for families with children in kindergarten through fifth grade. Led by our clergy and Soul Singers, this one-hour, interactive, music-filled service offers a meaningful and engaging way to welcome the New Year together. Families with children ages 5–11 are encouraged to join us for this special celebration.
Sanctuary SERVICE
Our first service on Erev Rosh Hashanah, Rosh Hashanah Day, and Kol Nidre will feature the intergenerational choir and all ages are welcome.
YOUNG CHILDREN’S Service – High Holy Days IN THE yard
Our Young Children’s Service, Spark in the Yard, is a great opportunity for families with children to enjoy an hour prayer experience filled with stories, songs, arts and crafts, and the shofar blast!
These services for young children ages 8 and below and their families will take place outdoors at Temple Emanuel’s ECC Yard at 9:30 a.m. Rabbi Liora Alban and Jason Mesches, will offer songs, stories, and welcome the new year together, complete with the sound of the shofar. Non-members can purchase tickets for Spark in the Yard here.
Meditation in the sand
After our sanctuary services and before Tashlich, reflect upon your year with an hour of melody, meditation, and silence with Rabbi Jonathan Aaron. Incorporating traditional High Holy Day themes and notions, refresh your mind and soul through reflective poetry and meditation, and renew yourself through wordless melodies that uplift the spirit. Celebrate creation in a silence that allows you to really feel the sand on your feet, the wind in your face, and hear the sound of the shofar accompanied by waves upon the shore. The service is open to all ages.
Tashlich
Tashlich will be held at the intersection of Pacific Coast Highway and Will Rogers Park (Tower 7).
Families with young children are invited for Tashlich, too.
Yom Kippur CONTEMPORARY ISSUES Forum:
A Conversation with Rabbi Jonathan Aaron
The inspirational conversation with those who chose Judaism
Monday, September 21 at 3 p.m. in Corwin Family Sanctuary. This event will not be streamed.
For more information about this year’s Afternoon Forum, please email [email protected].
YIZKOR
Yizkor will be held on Yom Kippur during the last 30 minutes of the 8:30 a.m. and noon services.
NEILAH
The concluding prayers for Yom Kippur will begin at 6 p.m. We invite you to join us at 4:30 p.m. for the Reading of Jonah meditation, followed by the opening of the Ark.
Activities
for Children
Families will experience the High Holy Days in an engaging and creative atmosphere! Check out all the great children’s activities we have to offer our little ones during the High Holy Days! Non-members and guests of members can purchase tickets here.
ALL GENERATIONS SERVICE
This year, our Family Service will be replaced with a unique service for all ages. The service will be an hour and a half and will feature our co-generational choir.
YOUNG CHILDREN’S SERVICE
Our Young Children’s Service, High Holy Days in the Yard, is a great opportunity for families with children to enjoy an hour prayer experience filled with stories, songs, arts and crafts, and the shofar blast!
Families with children ages 8 and under are invited to join us for these special outdoor High Holy Day services at Temple Emanuel’s ECC Pavilion.
- Rosh Hashanah – Day 1: Saturday, September 12, at 9:30 a.m.
- Yom Kippur: Monday, September 21, at 9:45 a.m.
Rabbi Liora Alban and Jason Mesches will lead a joyful service featuring songs, stories, and the sound of the shofar as we welcome the New Year together.
Non-members, as well as friends and relatives of Temple Emanuel members, are welcome to attend by purchasing High Holy Day tickets here.
Childcare
Temple Emanuel will offer childcare for potty-trained children through age 8 during the following High Holy Day services:
- Rosh Hashanah – Day 1: Saturday, September 12, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. during the Adult Service.
- Yom Kippur: Monday, September 21, from 11:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Parents must have valid High Holy Day tickets and remain on campus while their child is in childcare.
If your child will be staying for the full day on Yom Kippur, please pack both lunch and dinner.
Program Descriptions
MEDITATION IN THE SAND
Tuesday, Sept 12, 4:30 p.m.
After our Rosh Hashanah Day service, join Rabbi Jonathan Aaron at Tower 7 (PCH & Temescal Canyon Road) on the beach for a calming, guided practice of breath, quiet reflection, and intention-setting.
With the ocean as our soundtrack, we’ll notice what we hope to carry forward and what we can gently release, grounding ourselves in our 5787 theme, “Hineini – Here I Am • Here We Are.”
tashlich
Tuesday, Sept 12, 5:30 p.m.
At 5:30 p.m., gather with our clergy at Tower 7 (PCH & Temescal Canyon Road) for Tashlich—a ritual for all generations.
Together we’ll reflect on what we’re ready to release and center our intentions for the year ahead, making space for the choices that bring purpose, connection, and joy. Bring a towel or chair for comfort! This simple, family-friendly ritual is open and welcoming to all.
YOM KIPPUR
CONTEMPORARY ISSUES FORUM
Monday, September 21 at 3 p.m. • Corwin Family Sanctuary
Instead of emphasizing our role being present for others, there are times when something or someone can be present for us. Our Contemporary Issues Forum will explore those times when Judaism itself can serve as a catalyst of change, uplift, and self-realization. Our panel will share their individual journeys of searching for meaning, finding it within Jewish tradition and the Jewish community.
Please note: This event will not be streamed.
High Holy Days DONATION Drive
This High Holy Day season, join us in making a lasting impact through our tikkun olam initiative, Mitzvah Corps. We are partnering with Access Books and collecting new or gently used K–5 storybooks and new hardback Harry Potter books, supporting Harrison Elementary School in East L.A.
You can also support families in need by donating to SOVA here. Visit tebh.org/drive for more information!
SUKKOT YIZKOR Service
Join us on Thursday, October 7 at 10 a.m. in the sanctuary.
For more information about our High Holy Days services and programs, please email [email protected].
Purchase
Your Tickets
MEMBER Tickets
High Holy Days services begin on Friday, September 11. We look forward to welcoming you!
Members in good standing will receive tickets for High Holy Day services by the end of the day on Monday, August 31. We will send your High Holy Day tickets via electronic mail. Please keep an eye out in your inbox, as the email will come from Simple Tix, and read your ChaiLights for more updates!
*Valet parking is not included with member tickets and must be purchased separately.*
For more information, please email [email protected].
MEMBER Guest Tickets
For more information, please email [email protected].
Non-Member Tickets
Our services will be in person this year. Our clergy are creating robust, meaningful, and spiritually uplifting services. If you are not a member of the temple, you may purchase non-member guest tickets, $200 for a single service ticket, and $700 for an all service ticket. An all service ticket gives you access to all of the services during the course of the two weeks. Non-member ticket prices can be applied toward membership until December 31, 2025.
*Valet parking is not included with service tickets and must be purchased separately.*
In Loving Memory
Pay tribute to your loved ones in our Book of Memory. This book is used for Yizkor services throughout the year.
