Erev Rosh Hashanah, Friday, September 11, 6:30-7:30 pm
Join us to welcome the New Year in prayer and song, led by Rabbi Marc Hersch and Cantorial Soloist Abby Halpern. Attend in person in the historic Sanctuary or over Zoom.
Saturday, September 12
Sanctuary Service and Zoom 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Services will be led by Rabbi Marc Hersch and Cantorial Soloist Abby Halpern
Schedule of service:
Services begin: 9 am
Torah Service: 10:30 am
Sermon: 11:30 am
End: 12:30 pm
The zoom link will be sent via email, or contact the office.
Family Programming – Rosh Hashanah Days 1
We’re excited to offer a vibrant morning of High Holiday experiences for children and teens:
Babysitting for ages 2½–5 is available from 8:45 am through the end of services in the Preschool Classroom.
A joyful, musical Family Service led by Ilene Kanoff takes place 9:45-10:45 am in the Social Hall. Children 10 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
From 10:45 am to 11:45 am, children can join in supervised puzzles, games, and holiday-themed fun in the Social Hall
Parents should pick up their children by 12:15 pm.
Registration is required for all youth programming.
See our Family Programming page for more details about High Holiday activities for each age group and other resources for families!
Yes! I want to register for babysitting, family or youth programming
Sunday afternoon, September 13
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.
1:00 pm, or immediately following services in Prescott Park, Portsmouth
3:30 pm, Swasey Park (Boat Launch), Exeter
3:30 pm, Henry Law Park, Dover (Tot story time will follow tashlich in Dover’s Henry Law Park, led by Dinah Birch.)
*Tashlich does not require registration. Please come to whichever location is most convenient for you!
Sunday, September 13
Sanctuary Service and Zoom 9 am – 12:15 pm
Service schedule:
Services begin: 9 am
Torah: 10:30 am
Sermon: 11:30 am
Shofar: 11:45 am
End: 12:30 pm
Family Programming
A joyful, musical Family Service led by Ilene Kanoff takes place 9:45-10:45 am in the Social Hall. Children 10 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
From 10:45 am to 11:45 am, children can join in supervised puzzles, games, and holiday-themed fun in the Social Hall
Parents should pick up their children by 12:15 pm.
Registration is required for all youth programming.
See our Family Programming page for more details about High Holiday activities for each age group and other resources for families!
Yes! I want to register for babysitting, family or youth programming
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, youth services and aupervisted activities 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.
