High Holy Days 2024 General Information
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WELCOME
Dear TAE Families,
We hope you’re having a wonderful, safe, and healthy summer! We look forward to sharing the High Holy Days with you, from Selichot through Simchat Torah.
This is a time to reflect on beginnings and endings, connect with others, and commit to a meaningful and joyful year. We will pray for ourselves and the broader world, seek strength to support those in need, and recommit to doing better.
Our theme, “Falling Apart – Coming Together,” invites us to explore the intricate dance of our world, where brokenness and healing coexist.
Whether you join us in person or virtually, you are a valued member of our community. Rabbi Diamond, Cantor Shukiar, and our team have prepared meaningful High Holy Days experiences for everyone. Most services will be held in our Sanctuary, with many available online.
L’Shanah Tovah!
NEW THIS YEAR
TICKETING CHANGES
- TICKET REQUIREMENTS: Temple partners and guests must have a ticket to enter the temple campus during ALL High Holy Days services and programs.
- DIGITAL TICKETS: Tickets will be digital. Requesting tickets will take place online through our website, just like last year. This system will be very similar to the way people receive tickets for shows and airlines. You will then have the option to present the ticket bar code on your phone or bring a printed copy of your ticket for each service.
SECURITY PROTOCOLS
- TICKETS: To keep the temple campus secure, ALL events taking place on the TAE campus require tickets.
- BAGS: Large bags, purses, and backpacks will not be permitted on campus during High Holy Days services and programs. Bags will be subject to search.
HIGH HOLY DAYS SCHEDULE
Our High Holy Days schedule https://www.adatelohim.org/wp-content/uploads/HHD-2024-Glance-Schedule.jpgbegins with Selichot and concludes with Simchat Torah. Throughout this period, we have numerous services and events taking place.
Click on the image to enlarge and view the Schedule at a Glance.
Please review the service descriptions and schedule below for more information, or visit our High Holy Days pages at www.adatelohim.org/hhd2024.
LIVESTREAMING
- TAE partners and broader community members who plan to attend services virtually must request tickets.
- Livestream links will be emailed to all ticket holders in early September.
- Services to be livestreamed include:
Rosh Hashanah Evening
Rosh Hashanah Morning – Traditional
Rosh Hashanah Day – Family
Kol Nidre, Yom Kippur Evening
Yom Kippur Morning – Traditional
Yom Kippur Day – Family
Yom Kippur – Neilah
PARKING
On-Site Restricted Parking During High Holy Days:
- We expect a large number of worshippers to attend the four services listed below, limiting the availability of parking spaces. Only those with medical needs or valid California State Disabled Parking Permits will be eligible to park on-site. Please note that having a Disabled Parking Permit does not guarantee a parking space.
Erev Rosh Hashanah
Rosh Hashanah Morning Traditional
Kol Nidre (Erev Yom Kippur)
Yom Kippur Morning Traditional
- Passes must be requested during ticket registration and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Do not delay if you need a parking pass.
- Passengers with medical needs may be dropped off at the front gate.
General Parking During High Holy Days:
- Street parking will be available on neighboring streets. Please be respectful of our neighbors and do not block driveways or mailboxes. You may park on-site during High Holy Days except for the four restricted services listed above.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Join our High Holy Days Volunteer Team!
- Can you help TAE during the most sacred time of the year?
- Interested in giving back to the TAE community?
- Does your child need volunteer hours?
- Want to reserve preferred seating in our Sanctuary?
- If yes, sign up to volunteer below!
Your help will ensure that our congregants and guests feel welcome and our check-in process runs smoothly. Volunteering is also a great way to meet new people and help TAE at the same time!
Join the Rosh Hashanah Volunteer Team >>
Join the Yom Kippur Volunteer Team >>
We are so grateful to have many people in our congregation who have helped us in the past. We are looking forward to working with past volunteers as well as welcoming new ones!
If you have questions, feel free to contact Gregg Davis, at gregg@davisfamily.cc.
SERVICE DESCRIPTIONS
- Selichot Program: In a world divided, healing begins with listening. We invite you to explore the power of compassionate listening by embarking on a journey toward understanding. By setting aside debate and truly hearing the stories of others, we will practice compassionate listening, a key step toward reconciliation and forgiveness. Join us for a Selichot service where we will apply this healing skill, deepening our connection with one another and ourselves.
- Healing Service: Immediately after the Selichot program, Rabbi Diamond and Cantor Shukiar will lead a Havdalah ceremony and healing service. Torah mantles will be changed to white in preparation for the High Holy Days. Rabbi Diamond and Cantor Shukiar will be wearing their white robes for the first time this year. Selichot will take place in-person only. Tickets are not required to attend.
- Erev Rosh Hashanah: Join us after your Erev Rosh Hashanah meal for this joyful service filled with melodies from our Band of Milk and Honey and TAE Chorale. This service will take place in our Sanctuary and online.
- Kol Nidre, Erev Yom Kippur: This service is filled with melodies from our Band of Milk and Honey, TAE Chorale, and special guest cellist, Dave Speltz. This service will take place in our Sanctuary and online.
- Traditional Services: Our Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur traditional services are filled with melodies from our Band of Milk and Honey and TAE Chorale. The services are about two hours long and will take place in our Sanctuary and online.
- Family Services: Our family services are perfect for families with elementary school-age children. These services are about an hour and a half and will take place in our Sanctuary and online.
- Services for Young Children: Our services for young children are perfect for families with preschool-age children. These services are approximately 30 minutes and children can move their wiggly bodies throughout! Please review our schedule of events for the service times.
- Tashlich: Join us as we gather at a body of water and recite Tashlich prayers consisting of selected chapters of Tehillim (Psalms), to symbolize our wish to cast off our sins and to be forgiven by God. Tickets are NOT required to attend this service.
- Stories of Repentance & Forgiveness: Is there an art to forgiveness? These stories reveal the secrets to forgiving…but do we ever forget? Find out in this moving and thought-provoking show that deals with sibling rivalry, betrayal, ex-husbands, a German’s plea for forgiveness and one woman’s ability to forgive herself after a horrible accident that takes a man’s life. All this, and more, will bring you to tears and laughter as well. Tried and true powerhouse of a show! Don’t miss this engaging event taking place on Saturday, October 12, at 3:30 PM, at the temple.
- T-Coil Equipped Hearing Aids/Headsets: We have a loop system compatible with T-coil equipped hearing aids. We also have a limited number of headsets to lend to worshippers in need of amplification.
Download the Calendar at a Glance >>
Find details about each service or program here >>
PERSONAL CHECKLIST
✓ I visited the TAE High Holy Days website.
✓ I made a decision about attending services in-person or online.
✓ I completed my online ticket request.
✓ I signed up to volunteer.
✓ I added names of loved ones to TAE’s Memorial Book.
✓ I ordered my lulav and etrog set for Sukkot.
✓ I have my donation ready for our annual food drive.
✓ I dry-cleaned my tallit.
✓ I registered my child(ren) for Religious School.
✓ I added the High Holy Days season services and programs – Schedule at a Glance
ANNUAL CAMPAIGN
Temple Adat Elohim’s partnership dues cover less than half of our operating expenses, leaving a financial gap. Your generosity enables us to continue offering a wide range of programs that benefit our community.
Your tax-deductible donations directly help close this gap, providing the essential funding needed to sustain Temple Adat Elohim.
Every gift you make is meaningful and ensures that we continue to support programs and imlement initiatives that positively impact our congregants and the broader community.
We are deeply grateful for your ongoing commitment and dedication to Temple Adat Elohim.
ANNUAL FOOD DRIVE
While many of us will voluntarily fast on Yom Kippur, too many in our local community face involuntary fasts because they lack sufficient money for food. You can make a difference!
Your donations will go to the Conejo Valley Manna Food Bank, a local food pantry that provides assistance to seniors and others experiencing temporary setbacks and emergencies. Manna accepts both food and monetary donations.
Learn about most needed items, financial contributions, drop-off, and more >>
TAE MEMORIAL BOOK
It is the custom of our congregation to publish a TAE Memorial Book to be used during Yizkor. The book includes names of family and friends who have passed. We invite your participation in this cherished tradition. Please add the names using our online form by Wednesday, September 30, 2024.
Yizkor will be observed on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at 5:30 PM, in the Sanctuary.
Add names of your loved ones here >>
If you need assistance, please call the temple office at (805) 497-7101.
LULAV AND ETROG SETS
Sukkot begins the eve of Wednesday, October 16, 2024! One way to create a meaningful holiday of Sukkot is to have your very own lulav and etrog set! Owning your own set will provide your family the opportunity to develop a personal connection to these ritual items!
Purchase your lulav and etrog set through us for only $68! Each set includes a lulav, an etrog, and boughs of myrtle (hadassim) and willow (aravot).
Please place your order by Monday, September 30, 2024. Pick-up will be available at temple prior to Sukkot. You will receive an email when they are ready for pick up.
Purchase your very own lulav and etrog>>
If you have questions or need assistance, please call the temple office at (805) 497-7101.
PRAYER BOOKS
Prayers are projected in our Sanctuary and online during High Holy Day services.
If you prefer to follow along in your own prayer book and don’t have a copy, you may order directly from the publisher at ccarpress.org.
Search for Mishkan HaNefesh: Days of Awe. We do not have any available for purchase at the temple.
TICKETING
At TAE, we invite our temple partners and community members to join our services and programs. Your presence enriches our celebrations, creating a meaningful and inclusive experience for all.
TEMPLE PARTNERS
- Tickets are required for ALL services and programs, both in-person and virtual, including complementary services.
- You will need to know your password to request tickets. If you do not know your password, please select “forgot password” to reset.
- Temple partners in good standing may request High Holy Days tickets for themselves and their children under age 30 at no cost.
- We welcome your other family members and guests to join us. The suggested contributions are $18 for children under 13 years old, $100 for children ages 13 to 18, and $200 for anyone over 18 years old.
- You will receive an email with your digital tickets approximately a week prior to Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Specific dates are included in the auto-confirmation email sent immediately after submitting ticket requests.
- Contributions may be billed to temple partner accounts or paid by credit card. If you choose to bill your account, please purchase the additional tickets by Thursday, September 26. The option to bill your account will not be available after that date.
- For payment assistance or alternative payment methods, please call our accounting administrator, Dani Eskridge, at (805) 497-7101 ext. 205.
BROADER COMMUNITY MEMBERS
- Individuals and families who are not TAE partners are invited to attend all High Holy Days services and programs.
- Tickets are required for all services and programs, both in-person and virtual, including complementary services.
- All individuals and families are invited to attend all High Holy Days services and programs.
- We welcome other family members and friends to join us. The suggested contributions are $18 for children under 13 years old, $125 for children ages 13 to 18, and $250 for anyone over 18 years old.
- Digital tickets will be emailed approximately a week prior to Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Specific dates are included in the auto-confirmation email sent immediately after submitting ticket requests.
- Services with recommended contributions:
Erev Rosh Hashanah
Rosh Hashanah Day – Traditional
Rosh Hashanah Day – Family
Erev Yom Kippur – Kol Nidre
Yom Kippur Day – Traditional
Yom Kippur Day – Family
TICKET DELIVERY
- Digital tickets will be emailed prior to each High Holy Day.
- Tickets will be emailed from: Orders@SimpleTix.com.
- You do not need to print the tickets. Temple volunteers can scan them directly from your phones.Register for Tickets >>
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