Join us for these High Holy Days 5787 • 2026 at Temple Israel! In our shared sacred spaces, we find the strength to navigate life’s challenges and the comfort of knowing we belong to a community where every person is deeply valued.
Rabbi Jesse M. Gallop • Cantor Rita Glassman
Anita Aronoff, Executive Director • Allen Fishbein, PresidenT
Elul: Friday, August 14th. The 12th and final month of the Jewish calendar. Wake up the soul and start the work of teshuvah (return/repentance) early, with meaningful eblasts and services focused on introspection, repentance, and self-improvement.
S’lichot: Saturday, September 5th, 7:00 pm: Join Temple Israel and neighboring synagogues for a special S’lichot service, featuring Tony Award® winner Ari’el Stachel’s one-man “dramedy” about “belonging,” followed by the ritual changing of the Torah covers. AT WESTCHESTER REFORM TEMPLE
Rosh Hashanah
Friday, September 11th
7:00 pm: Evening Service
Saturday, September 12th
9:00 am: Tot Service
10:30 am: Main Service
Youth Program & Services
Childcare provided for infants to 4 years.
REGISTER EARLY as spots are LIMITED.
K–3rd Graders: Parents will drop off the students at 10:15 am in LAPIDUS before proceeding to the Main Service.
4th–6th Graders: Students will begin in the Main Service with their parents in the SANCTUARY, and then will be escorted by staff to the CULTURAL CENTER.
1:30 pm: Reception
2:00 pm: Tashlich, BY THE STREAM
Sunday, September 13th
10:30 am: Morning Service
Yom Kippur
Sunday, September 20th
7:00 pm: Kol Nidrei Service
Monday, September 21st
9:00 am: Tot Service
10:30 am: Main Service
Youth Program & Services
Childcare provided for infants to 4 years of age.
REGISTER EARLY as spots are LIMITED.
K–3rd Graders: Parents will drop off the students at
10:15 am in LAPIDUS before proceeding to the Main Service.
4th–6th Graders: Students will begin in the Main Service with their parents in the SANCTUARY, and then will be escorted by staff to the CULTURAL CENTER.
12:45 pm: Ask the Rabbi
1:30 pm: Adult Study led by Jason Morris
2:30 pm: Meditative Sound Bath, led by Rabbinic Intern,
Jacob H. Wright
3:30 pm: Reflective Healing Service
4:30 pm: Yizkor and N’ilah Service