2023 High Holy Days

A photo of honey and apples

L’shana tovah!

The High Holy Days are approaching. We will be gathering in person, as well as livestreaming all services from Beachwood and the Maltz Performing Arts Center at University Circle.

HIGH HOLY DAY SERMONS 2023

All 2023 High Holy Day Sermons are now available to watch on YouTube. For a specific sermon, choose from the list below.

Erev Rosh Hashanah- Friday, September 15

7:30 pm Erev Rosh Hashanah Service – Rabbi Klein

7:30 pm Erev Rosh Hashanah Service – Rabbi Dadoun

8:00 pm Teen Service – Rabbi Utley

Rosh Hashanah- Saturday, September 16

10:00 am Morning Service – Rabbi Klein

10:00 am Renew My Soul – Rabbi Dadoun

10:00 am Morning Service – Rabbi Utley

Erev Yom Kippur/Kol Nidre- Sunday, September 24

7:30 pm Kol Nidre Service – Rabbi Klein

7:30 pm Kol Nidre Service – Rabbi Block

8:00 pm Teen Service – Rabbi Dadoun

Yom Kippur- Monday, September 25

10:00am Morning Service – Rabbi Klein

10:00am Renew My Soul – Rabbi Dadoun

3:00pm Yizkor – Rabbi Block

Complete High Holy Day services that were broadcast from Beachwood can be found in the archives on our Livestream Page.

2023 Service Schedule

We invite you to join us at the worship experience that feels most comfortable for you. All services in the Sanctuary at The Temple Beachwood and at University Circle will follow our congregation’s customary High Holy Day worship style. The Renew My Soul Services and Teen Services are more informal. All services will also be available on livestream.

View the full schedule of services

Livestream all services (check the service location you wish to view)

Remembering Our Loved Ones

We invite you to honor the memory of your loved one by listing their names in our annual Book of Remembrance, which is distributed at our Yizkor Service on Yom Kippur afternoon. We are accepting names until Friday, August 25th. Click here to fill out the form online or call Cheryl Ross at 216-831-3233 x261.

During the Yom Kippur Yizkor service, the names of Temple members who passed away during the last year are read aloud. We are honored to include names of non-Temple members, however, these names must be called into The Temple. Please contact Cyndi Wilson at 216-455-1965.

High Holy Day Tickets

All member families will receive two name tags and lanyards that will serve as adult tickets and will admit you to any service (in Beachwood or University Circle) during the 2023 High Holy Day season. Please bring your tickets to all services. Children through college age will be admitted on your ticket. Members and community members may purchase additional tickets online or by calling 216.831.3233.

High Holy Day Prayer Books

As we worship in our beautiful and sacred spaces this year, we will use our Mishkan HaNefesh prayer books. Through the generosity of Julia & Larry Pollock, the William (z’l) & Janet Stern Family, and the Dolores Urdang, Molloy and Mulcahy Families, these books are provided as you enter the sanctuary, and then returned as you depart.

For those participating via livestream, we are happy to lend you our High Holy Day prayer books. Please contact Jennifer Mendelson at 216-455-1720 or jmendelson@ttti.org to make arrangements.

BABYSITTING

Babysitting will be available for children 18 months to 6-years at Beachwood for the following services:
– Saturday, September 16 from 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
– Monday, September 25 from 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Advanced registration is required and space is limited! Register today to reserve your space.

Parking

Parking at the Maltz Performing Arts Center at University Circle will be available at all associated lots and a golf cart will be available from Lot 81. (Lot map)

Beachwood parking will be available at The Temple, Mandel JCC, Fuchs Mizrachi School and the Maltz Museum.

Reciprocity

Will you be traveling during the High Holy Days? Through the URJ (Union of Reform Judaism), individuals who belong to a Reform congregation can attend High Holy Day services at other Reform congregations throughout the world. We can help you with tickets at a Reform synagogue in your destination city. Call Cheryl Ross at 216.831.3233 x261 for assistance obtaining tickets for another synagogue.

Ushers Needed

Members are encouraged to join the High Holy Day ushers who perform a mitzvah of ensuring a comfortable experience for all. If you would like to join the Usher Corps for the High Holy Days and/or assist at services during the year, contact Jennifer Mendelson at 216.455.1720.

HIGH HOLY DAY FOOD DRIVE

The Temple’s Social Action Committee will again sponsor the Annual High Holy Day Food Drive.

Donations may be dropped off at The Temple in Beachwood, anytime between Saturday, September 9 through Sunday, October 1.

The most needed food items are:

  • canned stew
  • canned soup & vegetables
  • canned tuna
  • peanut butter
  • cereal

The most needed non-food items are:

  • deodorant
  • toilet paper
  • soap
  • toothbrushes
  • toothpaste