High Holy Days Services

 Selichot
Erev Rosh Hashanah • Rosh Hashanah Day One • Rosh Hashanah Day Two
Kol Nidre • Yom Kippur
Sukkot • Sh'mini Atzeret • Simchat Torah

HIGH HOLY DAY BOOKLET | HALEV FAMILIES PROGRAM GUIDE | HALEV FAMILY OBJECTIVES
HONORS & USHERS FORM | YIZKOR MEMORIAL BOOK FORM | HIGH HOLY DAYS PASS REQUEST FORM

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Greet the New Year with a WHOLE HEART

A series presented by Hazzan Dulkin to prepare for THE HIGH HOLY DAYS

On Shabbat Mornings

August 25 • 12:45 pm
Preparation: Soul “This is Real and you are completely Unprepared”—The magic that happens when imperfect human beings encounter the High Holy Day liturgy.
 
September 1 • During Services
Preparation: Mind “The Mindful Machzor”—What to do when your thoughts wander in services? Look at the Machzor, of course! A helpful and honest guide to our High Holy Day prayer book, Machzor Lev Shalem.
 
September 8 • 12:45 pm
Preparation: Heart “Singing our Truth”—Encountering once again the music of the High Holy Days. We will learn the stories behind some of the music as well as the music itself.
 
September 15 • 9:15-9:55 am
Preparation: Body “Gentle Chair Yoga for the Shulgoing Jew”—A simple practice grounded in Jewish morning prayer for all ages and body types to help you stay present, alert and comfortable throughout a long day of prayer.

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Selichot
Saturday, Sept 1

Saturday, September 1 • 7:30 pm

Enjoy dessert and schmoozing and a meaningful and musical evening featuring the poetry and music of the holidays. Beginning with a soulful Havdalah and song circle, we will move into a moving and participatory Selichot Service. Raise your voice to prepare your soul for the season to come.
 
Hosted at Adath Jeshurun Congregation, 10500 Hillside Lane West, Minnetonka, MN

This year’s Selichot is a joint program of Adath Jeshurun Congregation, Mayim Rabim, Sharei Chesed Congregation, Temple Israel of Minneapolis, and Temple of Aaron in St. Paul.

Erev Rosh Hashanah
Sunday, Sept 9

Blessing of the Children
Sunday, September 9 • 5:30-6 pm • Sancturay

Bless and welcome newborns, kindergartners and all young children into our Jewish community.

Adult Evening Service
Sunday, September 9 • 6-7 pm • Chapel

Rosh Hashanah Day One
Monday, Sept 10

Aleph service

Sanctuary

Shacharit • 7:00 am

Torah Service • 7:45 am

Musaf with sermon following • 8:30 am

Bet Service

Shacharit and Torah Service • 9:15 am in the Chapel

Musaf and Sermon • 12:00 pm in the Sanctuary

Happy Birthday World! Childcare

8:30-9:15 am • Large Muscle Room in Gan Shalenu Preschool

Childcare for kids ages 2 to PreK. Free, but must REGISTER by September 5.

New Year Coffee buzz & parent learning

8:30-9:15 am • Gan Classroom

Childcare available for ages 2+ during parent learning. Children will be in the Large Muscle Room or a Gan Classroom at Gan Shelanu Preschool.

Youth

SMP (5-8th Grade) • 9:30-11 am in the SMP classrooms

Discover how and why the High Holy Days are meaningful to you as we engage in inspiring conversations and interactive activities. Groups meet by grade.

Teen Discussion (9-12th Grade) • 9:30-10:15 am in the Youth Lounge

Be inspired by guest speakers.

Lev shalem family service

9:30-11:30 am • Social Hall

A wholehearted, everybody-friendly musical service of gratitude for families with newborns through children in 4th grade with an adult. Includes apples, honey and a chance to schmooze on Rosh Hashanah.

tashlich service

5:30 pm • Windsor Lake

Inter-generational Blessing and Sweets

Mincha and ma'ariv services

6 pm • Chapel

Families are always welcome
in the adult service.

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Rosh Hashanah Day Two
Tuesday, Sept 11

Please note: There are no Bet or
Lev Shalem Family Services
on the Second Day

Aleph service

Sanctuary

Torah, Shofar, Musaf and Sermon • 9 am

spa (soulful prayer at adath)

9 am • Social Hall

Mindful, musical, participatory Shacharit service.

Happy Birthday World! Childcare

9 am-1 pm • Large Muscle Room in Gan Shalenu Preschool

Childcare for kids ages 2 to PreK. Free, but must REGISTER by September 5.

youth

Little Shofar Family Service • 10:30-11:15 am in the Library

Playful, musical service with Mr. Dennis for families with children ages 4 and under with their adults.

Jr. Congregation and SMP (K-8th Grade) • 10:30 am-12:30 pm starting in the Chapel and continuing in the Classrooms

Interactive, fun, learning service.

Mincha

5:45 pm • Chapel

Families are always welcome
in the adult service.

Kol Nidre
Tuesday, Sept 18

Aleph service

6 pm • Sanctuary

Bet Service

8:45 pm • Sanctuary

Happy Birthday World! Childcare

Childcare for kids ages 2 to PreK. Free, but must REGISTER by September 5.

6-8 pm • Large Muscle Room in Gan Shalenu Preschool

Youth

Chapel

Post B'nai Mitzvah Discussion • 6:30-7:15 pm

Post B'nai Mitzvah Discussion • 9:15-10 pm

Scheduled to allow teens to participate in the Sanctuary for the first and last portions of Kol Nidre.

Yom Kippur
Wednesday, Sept 19

Aleph service

Sanctuary

Shacharit • 8:00 am

Torah Service • 9:15 am

Musaf, Sermon and Yizkor • 10 am

Bet Service

Shacharit and Torah Service • 10:30 am   in the Chapel

Musaf, Sermon and Yizkor • 1:15 pm in the Sanctuary

Happy Birthday World! Childcare

Childcare for kids ages 2 to PreK. Free, but must REGISTER by September 5.

8:30 am-2:45 pm • Large Muscle Room in Gan Shalenu Preschool

New Year, no Coffee buzz & parent learning

Childcare available for ages 2+ during parent learning. Children will be in the Large Muscle Room or a Gan Classroom at Gan Shelanu Preschool.

8:30-9:15 am • Gan Classroom

Lev shalem family service

9:30-11:30 am • Social Hall

A wholehearted, everybody-friendly musical service of gratitude for families with newborns through children in 4th grade with an adult. Includes a chance to schmooze on Yom Kippur.

youth

SMP (5-8th Grade) • 9:30-11:30 am in the SMP classrooms 

Discover how and why the High Holy Days are meaningful to you as we engage in inspiring conversations and interactive activities. Groups meet by grade.

Teen Discussion (9-12th Grade) • 10:45-11:30 am in the Youth Lounge

Be inspired by guest speakers.

meditation

3:37-4:36 pm • Chapel

Led by Jon Parker and Susie Chalom

Mincha, reading the book of jonah & High holy days forum

4:45 pm • Sanctuary

neilah

6:35-7:45 pm • Sanctuary

7th Grade havdalah Gathering

7:10 pm • Chapel

Meet in the Chapel to practice then we’ll move to the Sanctuary to lead the service.

ma'ariv & havdalah

7:45-7:55 pm • Sanctuary

shofar

8 pm • Sanctuary

Break the fast together following Neilah

Social Hall

Generously sponsored by Carolyn Abramson, Harold Engler, Ella Mogilevsky and Bobby and Bruce Nemer. Everyone is welcome!

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Sukkot
Sunday, Sept 23-29

sukkah hop

What is a Sukkah Hop? First time ever! Have a nosh! Schmooze with friends old and new! Shake the lulav. Enjoy a unique afternoon as our congregation wanders (not the desert) but the streets of Minnetonka visiting sukkot. Fun for all ages! More details HERE.

sukkot festival Services

Monday, September 24 • 9:30 am & 6 pm

Tuesday, September 25 • 9:30 am & 6 pm

sushi in the sukkah with Usy

festive kiddush Lunch & minyan

Festive Kiddush lunch and reflective prayer at Minyan with light supper after

Sh'mini Atzeret
Sunday, Sept 30

Sunday, September 30 • Sundown

The traditional holiday when we begin to pray for rain in Israel. Sh’mini Atzeret focuses us on the natural world.

Simchat Torah
Monday, Oct 1
Tuesday, Oct 2

erev simchat torah

Monday, October 1
5 pm Dinner • 6 pm Service

All congregation complimentary pasta dinner. Please register so we know how many breadsticks to bake! REGISTER
 
6:15 pm—Family Song Session with Hazzan Dulkin

6:30 pm—Evening Service with live music, dancing and UNROLLING THE WHOLE TORAH!

simchat torah morning service

Tuesday, October 2 • 9:30 AM
 
Join us for more rejoicing as we celebrate our entire Adath community, and the cycle of Torah begins again. We will honor Greg Arenson and Bev Fishman for their contributions to the life of our community.
 
Services which include more dancing, singing and an Aliyah for everyone begin at 9:30 AM.
 
Festive Kiddush luncheon to follow.