With the month of Elul just a few weeks away, we are excited to update you on our plans for the High Holy Days 5781. While these holidays will certainly be different than what we have experienced in the past, we are offering a collection of meaningful worship, spiritual, and community experiences to mark this season of renewal and faith. Below is a guide to our High Holy Days experiences, with more to follow!
Our High Holy Days services will take place online via Live Stream, but this will not be just another streaming or Zoom experience. We are dedicated to creating an engaging, multi-sensory, and meaningful viewing experience for members of all ages. Note: In order to access our High Holy Days services, all households must have accounts in good standing. For more information see the Membership Commitment form.
This year, we will be honoring our loved ones in a digital Book of Memory, which will be presented at Yizkor Service and shared with the community online. You may choose to submit the names of loved ones or, new this year, you have the option of also submitting photos and a short message (here's is a sample of what that looks like). Please make your submissions by September 24!
Despite its challenges, 5780 has brought so much joy and happiness—births, graduations, B'nei Mitzvah, new jobs, and much more. We are excited to celebrate these many milestones in our new A Year in the Life digital book! You are invited to submit a short message and photos to commemorate this past year. We will then take your submission, design a page (see example), and share on RH!
While we are not able to celebrate the High Holy Days together in our beautiful Sanctuary, we are opening our sacred space to our community to visit. Each member household is invited to sign up for a 15-minute slot to come visit the Sanctuary. Also, during the visit, you can choose to have a family photo taken by a photographer in front of our new mosaic (the photo costs $54).
Please join Rabbi Berry and Cantor Shafritz this evening at 8 PM on Zoom for a Tisha b’Av Observance to study, sing, and reflect. (password: TS@Home)
Singalong & Havdalah
Join Cantor Shafritz and sing along to your camp and youth group favorites, followed by havdalah! This Saturday at 7 PM on Facebook Live!
Madrich Information Session
Madrichim (classroom assistants) play an essential role in our learning programs at Temple Shalom, supporting and guiding our younger students. We welcome all TS teens in grades 8 and up to become a Madrich. We are holding a Madrich Information Session on Wednesday, August 5 at 7:30pm on Zoom for teens to learn more about becoming a Madrich for next year! (password: TS@Home)
JLL Milestones Program Wednesday, Dec 3rd 7:00p to 8:30p As your child prepares to take their first steps into formal Jewish learning, we invite you to join us for a special parent session to reflect, connect, and prepare for this meaningful milestone. Together, we’ll explore the significance of Consecration, what to expect from the ceremony, and how you can support your child’s Jewish journey at home and at Temple Shalom.
Reproductive Justice Initiative Virtual Meeting Wednesday, Dec 3rd 7:00p to 8:30p The Reproductive Justice Initiative is meeting on Wednesday, December 3rd via Zoom to plan our 2026 programs, Repro Shabbat on Friday 27th and our annual educational program on May 8th. Please bring your energy and creativity to address this important issue.
Contact Susan Goodman susan.d.goodman@gmail.com or Wendy Case, wbcase@aol.com for more information.
AJC Workshop - The Fractured Jewish Family Thursday, Dec 4th 7:00p to 9:30p Unfortunately, the Jewish community is polarized and fractured like we haven’t seen in many,
many years. Many families and friend groups are at odds with one another over Israel since
October 7 th . This workshop will help us find Common Ground and gain better understanding of
one another’s point-of view.
Join us for a special, curated program developed between our lay and professional staff at TS
and the local Boston Chapter of the AJC, American Jewish Committee, around this challenging
topic. This is an opportunity to learn and share together on the challenges of talking with family
members or friends who have a different point of view around Israel and the aftermath of
October 7th.
