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High Holidays At-a-Glance Charts
For a detailed schedule of services, click here.
Service Descriptions
TRADITIONAL SERVICE
Our “Main” service, led by Rabbi Heller and Cantor Yoav, with assistance from Lay Leaders and Rabbi Breit. Includes the full Hebrew liturgy and traditional sermon.
ECHAD FAMILY SERVICE
Rabbi K leads a service perfect for families with children ages 0-5.
YOUTH PROGRAMMING (CHILDREN K-8)*
Just for the kids and held at Weber; includes a variety of age- appropriate activities and a service with Rabbi K.
NEW THIS YEAR: Early drop off and extended pick up times have been added to allow parents more flexibility to attend the service they prefer. Please see the chart for times each day.
TEEN KOL NIDRE*
An opportunity for teens to engage in themes of the day, with Rabbis K and Breit and special guests.
BT MINYAN
A lay-led, traditional-egalitarian community that meets
on High Holidays and monthly throughout the year. A 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.
on High Holidays and monthly throughout the year. A 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.
ENRICHMENT SERVICES
Join Rabbi Breit for a mixture of prayer, song, discussion and inspiration.
NEW THIS YEAR: Updated service options.
Meaning and Music: This updated Enrichment Service led by Rabbi Breit has the essential core 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 and 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 prep required, come as you are. Includes shofar blasts.
ESSENTIAL ROSH HASHANAH
Missed the 2nd day morning service? Come early Friday evening to enjoy shofar, service highlights and inspiration, with Rabbi Heller and Cantor Yoav in a condensed format, which is great for adults and families with older kids.
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 found 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.
Click here to register for High Holiday Babysitting
Click here to register for High Holiday Youth Programming
Tashlich
Join B'nai Torah friends and rabbis at either Brookhaven or Sandy Springs on Sunday, October 6 to carry out the ancient mystical ritual of Tashlich, symbolically casting away our sins, with a bit of song and inspiration.
10:30AM: Tashlich Brookhaven - Murphy Candler Park West Pavilion #2 [3939 Candler Lake W]
11:30AM: Tashlich Sandy Springs - Azalea Drive Boat Launch [211 Azalea Drive]
High Holiday Institute/Learning Info
Insights into the liturgy and themes of the High Holidays.
Lunch and Learn
12:00PM lunch and gather, 12:15PM learn; in person and on Zoom
September 24: "Thank You, Next" with Rabbi Breit
October 1: "Too Late to Apologize" with Rabbi K
October 7: "Remembering October 7" with Rabbi Heller
October 15: Preparing for Sukkot with Rabbi Breit
October 15: Preparing for Sukkot with Rabbi Breit
October 22: Learning in the Sukkah with Rabbi Heller
Shaleshudis
following 6PM Shabbat afternoon service, in person and in the Virtual Sanctuary
September 28: no class
October 5: “Stump the Rabbi” with Rabbi Heller
October 19: “The Grumpiest Book of the Bible” with Rabbi K
October 19: “The Grumpiest Book of the Bible” with Rabbi K
Parking and Shuttle
Parking will be available primarily at B’nai Torah and The Weber School. Experiential and almost all Family/Youth services will be taking place at Weber for your convenience. There will be a complimentary shuttle available to bring you back and forth between B’nai Torah and other locations.
*Shuttle available from location to B’nai Torah and back
Candlelighting/Havdalah Times
ROSH HASHANAH
October 2 - Candlelighting - 7:01PM^
October 3 - Candlelighting - 8:00PM*
October 4 - Candlelighting - 6:59PM+
October 5 - Havdalah - 7:58PM
YOM KIPPUR
October 11 - Candlelighting - 6:49PM
October 12 - Havdalah/fast ends - 7:49PM
SUKKOT
October 16 - Candlelighting - 6:43PM^
October 17 - Candlelighting - 7:42PM*
October 18 - Candlelighting - 6:41PM+
October 19 - Havdalah - 7:40PM
SHEMINI ATZERET/SIMCHAT TORAH
October 23 - Candlelighting - 6:35PM^
October 24 - Candlelighting - 7:34PM*
October 25 - Candlelighting - 6:33PM
October 26 - Havdalah - 7:32PM
^No later than this time, eruv Tavshilin to be performed before candle-lighting
*no earlier than this time, from a pre-existing flame
+no later 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. Look for the barrels in our lobby from now until mid-October. You can also donate to the Atlanta Community Food Bank’s Operation Isaiah efforts online. To donate to that campaign, please click here.
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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