Erev Rosh Hashanah, Monday, September 2, 7:00-8:30pm
Join us to welcome the New Year in prayer and song, led by Rabbi Rosalind Glazer and Cantorial Soloist Sam Tygiel. Attend in person in the historic Sanctuary or over Zoom.
Tuesday, September 23rd
Sanctuary Service and Zoom 9:00 am – 12:15 pm
Services will be led by Rabbi Rosalind Glazer and Cantorial Soloist Sam Tygiel.
Schedule of service:
Services begin: 9am
Torah Service: 10:25am
Sermon: 11:10am
Shofar: 11:25am
End: 12:15 pm
The zoom link will be sent via email, or contact the office.
10:15-11:30am Youth Service (Social Hall) geared towards children in grades 1-5, led by Ilene Kanoff. Parents are encouraged to attend with their children if bringing a child in first grade or younger.
Babysitting will be available in the preschool classroom for children aged 2-5. PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
11am Preschool Story time (preschool classroom) for children ages 2-5, led by Dinah Berch. All children in babysitting will be included. Parents are welcome to join. A small snack will be provided.
Teen program: Details coming soon!
Tuesday afternoon, September 23rd
During tashlich, we continue the theme of starting anew by casting our sins into the water, then listen to a dramatic blast of shofar. All are invited to this family-friendly event. Choose among the three locations and times below. We will provide bird seed to toss into the water.
1:15 pm, Prescott Park, Portsmouth
3:30 pm, Swasey Park (Boat Launch), Exeter
3:30 pm, Henry Law Park, Dover
Wednesday, September 24th
Sanctuary Service and Zoom 9am – 12:15 pm
Service schedule:
Services begin: 9 am
Torah: 10:20 am
Sermon: 11:10 am
Shofar: 11:25 am
End: 12:15 pm
Family Programming
A brief youth program will be held from approximately 10:45am to 11:25am; children will return to the sanctuary in time for the shofar service. Parents are encouraged to attend with their children if bringing a child in first grade or younger.
Babysitting will be available in the preschool classroom for children ages 2-5 from 8:45 am to the end of services. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
Teen program: Details coming soon.
We warmly welcome your family to join us for Rosh Hashanah! Changing tables are available in both the womens’ and mens’ bathrooms. Busy bags and High Holiday-related children’s books are available in the main sanctuary and the library. Ask an usher to point them out!
Baby sitting, story time, youth services and a teen program are part of our holiday observance. Registration and information are included in the main High Holiday registration form. Questions? Contact Dinah Berch, webmaster@templeisraelnh.org.
