We hold High Holy Day Services on the morning of Rosh Hashanah and the evening (Kol Nidre) and morning of Yom Kippur. We also hold Family Services immediately preceding the two morning services. All are welcome, regardless of membership.
As an independent humanist congregation, we have created our own, unique service books, drawing from both traditional and modern sources. Our services are primarily in English, but we do have portions in Hebrew (with transliteration and translation). You are welcome to peruse our service books by clicking here.
In addition to our rabbi’s sermon, there is a talk given at each service by a member of our congregation, often on a matter of topical interest. Texts of some past sermons and talks can be found by clicking here.
The following is the 2009 schedule for High Holy Day Services:
Rosh Hashanah: Saturday, September 19
Family Service 9:30am
Adult Service 10:30am
Kol Nidre: Sunday, September 27
Adult Service 7:00pm
Yom Kippur: Monday, September 28
Family Service 9:30am
Adult Service 10:30am
Break-the-fast 6:30pm
Admission to our High Holy Day services is free to members. Non-members are welcome to purchase tickets for our High Holy Day services for $75 per service per adult. Non-member tickets for our Family Services (held on the mornings of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur) may be purchased for $75 per service per family. Admission to the Family Service is free of charge for families or adults holding tickets to the regular service.
Online registration for ticket purchases is now available! Please visit our registration site at www.bethchai-registration.org to begin. You will need to complete your Membership form before registering for High Holy Day tickets.
