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Service Descriptions
TRADITIONAL SERVICE
Our "Main" service, led by Rabbi Heller and Cantor Yoav with assistance from Lay Leaders and Rabbis K and Breit. Includes the full Hebrew liturgy and traditional sermon.
ENRICHMENT SERVICES
Meaning & Music: This updated Enrichment Service led by Rabbi Breit has the essential components of the High Holidays that pull at your heartstrings — the melodies and Torah you know and love — with space for learning, personal prayer, and reflection. Rosh Hashanah includes shofar blasts. Yom Kippur includes Yizkor.
Shofar & Study: Start your Jewish year off right with thoughtful study to reconnect with the strength and blessing of being part of the Jewish people. If you enjoy Rabbi Breit’s Coffee and Commentary during the year, this is for you. No advanced preparation required, come as you are. Includes shofar blasts and just a few of your favorite tunes.
Essential Rosh Hashanah: Can’t make it to the morning service? Miss seeing the sanctuary in person? Come in the afternoon for shofar, service highlights and inspiration, with our Rabbis and Cantor Yoav. This 1-hour condensed format is great for adults and families, and is followed with apples and honey.
YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES
ECHAD Family Service: Rabbi K leads a morning service perfect for families with children ages 0-5.
ECHAD Kol Nidre: Rabbis K and Heller tag team to create a unique Yom Kippur experience combining the holiest prayers of the holiday with fun activities for children ages 0-5.
Youth Programming (children K-7): Just for the kids and held at Weber; includes a variety of age-appropriate activities and a service with Rabbi K.
Family Kol Nidre: For families with children ages 6 -13, this service incorporates the core liturgy of Kol Nidre, leavened with activities and discussions for parents and children to share.
USY High School Kol Nidre: New format this year! A Yom Kippur experience for teens by teens.
BT MINYAN
A lay-led, traditional-egalitarian, full service with lots of singing and a MAX 5-minute D’var Torah (even on Yom Kippur). Kids are welcome to join their parents at this service and their participation in these services is encouraged.
For a detailed schedule of services, click here.
Accessing Services Virtually
Our traditional services will be available in the following formats (if one option is not available, please try another):
- Streaming from our website at www.bnaitorah.org/stream
- Via YouTube Live at www.youtube.com/@bnaitorahatlanta/streams
- Via our High Holiday Zoom Webinar
A virtual copy of the Mahzor Lev Shalem can be rented ahead of time here.
Youth Programming and Babysitting
Some services, mostly in the Youth/Family track will require registration. This is to ensure we have the appropriate
amount of staff available for each age group. Please note that walk-ups for babysitting will NOT be permitted.
Again this year, we are offering early drop off and extended pick up times, so that parents can more easily travel to and from B'nai Torah for Traditional Services. NEW this year, you have the option of having your child (K-7 only) take the shuttle from Weber to meet you at B'nai Torah at the end of services. Please note: Children will be accompanied by teen helpers. The shuttle to Weber will be running and Weber's parking lot will be open for you to get your car after services.
Click here to register for High Holiday Babysitting
Click here to register for High Holiday Youth Programming
High Holiday Institute/Learning Info
Lunch and Learn
12:00PM lunch and gather, 12:15PM learn; in person and on Zoom
September 2 - Say “Yes” to the Test: How Abraham Failed God’s Test with Rabbi K
September 9 - Forgiving the Act, or the Person? with Rabbi Heller
September 16 - Hunger for Holiness: Why We Fast with Rabbi K
September 23 - no class
September 30 - Poems that Break Open Your Heart with Rabbi Breit
Shaleshudis
Following 6PM Shabbat afternoon service, in person and in the Virtual Sanctuary
September 6 - Say “Yes” to the Test: How Abraham Failed God’s Test with Rabbi K
September 13 - Forgiving the Act, or the Person? with Rabbi Heller
September 20 - Hunger for Holiness: Why We Fast with Rabbi K
September 27 - no class
October 4 - Poems that Break Open Your Heart with Rabbi Breit
October 11 - Ecclesiastes: Why Bother? with Rabbi Heller
Tashlich - Sunday, September 28
Join B'nai Torah friends and rabbis in Sandy Springs on Sunday, September 28 to carry out the ancient mystical ritual of Tashlich, symbolically casting away our sins, with a bit of song and inspiration. This year, B'nai Torah has 3 separate Tashlich offerings.
1. Sunday, September 28 at 1pm: Azalea Boat Launch in Sandy Springs (211 Azalea Drive)
Pets are welcome; bird seed will be provided but bread is also allowed.
2. September 28 at 2pm: Marist School Pedestrian Bridge (3790 Ashford Dunwoody Road)
Enter through Marist's main entrance. NO PETS and NO BREAD allowed at this Tashlich location. Bird seed will be provided.
3. September 28 at 4pm: Women's Tashlich
B'nai Torah Women will be meeting at a congregant's home at 4pm and walking to a nearby park to complete Tashlich together. Bird seed will be provided. - RSVP here for the address
2. September 28 at 2pm: Marist School Pedestrian Bridge (3790 Ashford Dunwoody Road)
Enter through Marist's main entrance. NO PETS and NO BREAD allowed at this Tashlich location. Bird seed will be provided.
3. September 28 at 4pm: Women's Tashlich
B'nai Torah Women will be meeting at a congregant's home at 4pm and walking to a nearby park to complete Tashlich together. Bird seed will be provided. - RSVP here for the address
Parking and Shuttle
Candlelighting/Havdalah Times
ROSH HASHANAH
September 22: Candle lighting 7:15 PM
September 23: Candle lighting 8:14 PM*
September 24: Havdalah 8:13 PM
YOM KIPPUR
October 1: Candle lighting 7:03 PM
October 2: Havdalah/fast ends 8:02 PM
SUKKOT
October 6: Candle lighting 6:56 PM
October 7: Candle lighting 7:55 PM*
October 8: Havdalah 7:54 PM
SHEMINI ATZERET/SIMCHAT TORAH
October 13: Candle lighting 6:47 PM
October 14: Candle lighting 7:46 PM*
October 15: Havdalah 7:45 PM
*no earlier than this time, from a pre-existing flame
Giving & Community Connections
FEEDING THE HUNGRY: Throughout the holiday season, we will be collecting non-perishable food items to feed the hungry through the JF&CS Kosher Food Pantry and books for CCC. You can also donate to the Community Assistance Center or Backpack Buddies, if you prefer to contribute financially.
SHOFAR CHAUFFEUR: Can’t make it to the synagogue? Want to have someone blow shofar for your household or learn how for yourself, email sarah@bnaitorah.org.
HOSTING: Looking for company for a Rosh Hashanah meal or break fast? If you are willing to host or are looking for a group to join, email sarah@bnaitorah.org.
KOL NIDRE APPEAL: At this time of year, as we come together to celebrate and welcome a New Year, it is traditional to make a Kol Nidre appeal to our members, and those who join us for the High Holiday services. The Kol Nidre Appeal provides essential funding to build and sustain Jewish life and our community at Congregation B'nai Torah. To participate in our 5785 Kol Nidre Appeal, please click here.
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