High Holidays

Shanah Tovah (Happy New Year)!

 

At Congregation Sherith Israel, we honor tradition and embrace innovation. We hope that your experience with us is both meaningful and uplifting. We are San Francisco. 

We are excited to welcome you to the most beautiful Jewish space in California! Got kids? All of our High Holiday services are open to adults and children. We also offer Tot Yontif each evening with a short family-friendly service at 5 pm. The Tot Yontif services are designed for kids 5 and under. Our adult services are engaging, meaningful and transformative with music that befits our awe inspiring space. 

Join me, Cantor David Frommer, Rabbi Abby Phelps, music director Jonathan Dimmock and our amazing Koleynu choir as we welcome 5780 together. Shanah Tovah — Wishing you a sweet and healthy new year!

—Rabbi Jessica Zimmerman Graf

 

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TICKETS

A OnePass or individual tickets are required for all High Holiday services.

CSI MEMBERS: As a CSI member in good standing, you receive a OnePass for each family member including children ages 13 to 25. Children under 13 are welcome and will not need a ticket. You may purchase additional OnePasses or tickets for family members as follows: $360 for a OnePass for all services or individual tickets for $90 for each evening or day of services.

NONMEMBERS: We welcome nonmembers to join us for the holidays. Nonmember tickets are $540 for a OnePass for all four days of services or $135 for individual tickets for each evening or day of services. Tot Yontif is free.

TO BUY TICKETS: Visit us online: www.sherithisrael.org/highholidays Contact: Nia Taylor, 415.346.1720, x17, or ntaylor@sherithisrael.org

Please note, all additional tickets will be held for pickup at the synagogue.

 

 

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HIGH HOLIDAY SERVICE SCHEDULE

EREV ROSH HASHANAH 

Sunday, Sept. 29 

5–6 pm: Tot Yontif for children ages 5 and under and their families. Free. 

6 pm: Community dinner in Newman Hall.
Dinner: Chicken or vegetarian option. Children under 5, free; 5–12 years, $12; students, $18; adults, $36. Catered by Townsend Restaurant. RSVP for dinner by Sept. 27.

7:30 pm: Evening Service 

 

ROSH HASHANAH MORNING SERVICES 

Monday, Sept. 30 

10 am: Service (all ages) 

Youth Programs RSVP required (10 am–12 pm): 

5 & Under: Babysitting in Newman Hall - click to register. Free, registration required.

Grades K–4: Youth programs and services in Newman Hall. 

Grades 5 and up: Join us for services in the sanctuary. Labé Lounge will be open to those who need a break from services. 

12 pm: All youth rejoin their families for the conclusion of services in the sanctuary. 

 

Tashlich and Lunch—Crissy Field, West Bluff Lunch: 1:30 pm; Program: 2:30 pm 

Enjoy a complimentary lunch after services and take part in the Jewish ritual of symbolically casting away your sins by tossing pieces of bread into the water. Catered by Sunrise Deli. High Holiday tickets required for lunch

 

CEMETERY VISIT & BOOK BURIAL 

Sunday, Oct. 6, 10 am–12:30 pm Hills of Eternity, Colma 

Tour our historic cemetery, take part in our annual book burial and enjoy a picnic lunch on the beautiful cemetery grounds.  Free. RSVP here

 

KOL NIDRE — EREV YOM KIPPUR

Tuesday, Oct. 8 

5–6 pm: Tot Yontif for children ages 5 and under and their families. Free. 

7:30 pm: Evening Service

 

YOM KIPPUR 

Wednesday, Oct. 9 

10 am: Morning Service (all ages) 

Youth Programs RSVP required (10 am–12 pm):

Grades K–4: Youth programs and services in Newman Hall.
5 & Under: Babysitting in Newman Hall - click to register. Free, registration required.
Grades 5 and up: Join us for services in the sanctuary. Labé Lounge will be open to those who need a break from services. 

12 pm: All youth rejoin their families for the conclusion of services in the sanctuary. 

2–3:30 pm: Afternoon Offerings: 

Healing Service led by Ruth Auerbach and Shira Shore, featuring piano accompaniment by our Music Director, Jonathan Dimmock. 

Healthy Aging: a discussion about how to be our best at any age. 

Qigong / Tai Chi Easy with Rebecca Grossbard. Build more strength and vitality, cultivate a calm sense of power and improve your balance, flexibility and agility. 

3:30–5 pm: Afternoon Service (Mincha) 

5–5:45 pm: Yizkor 

5:45–6:45 pm: Ne’ilah (Closing the Gates) and Havdalah 

6:50 pm: Break-the-fast in Newman Hall catered by Max’s Deli.

 

SUKKOT & SIMCHAT TORAH
 

Erev Sukkot
Sunday, Oct.13 5–7 pm
Sukkah opening party with Cantor Inés Kapustiansky of Buenos Aires.  Enjoy a cornucopia of music, drinks and food around the sukkah.
 

Sherith Littles Shabbat in the Sukkah
Saturday, Oct. 19, 10:30 am–noon.
For children under 5 and their families.
 

Shabbat Sukkot
Friday, October 18
5:30 pm: Yizkor
6 pm: Kabbalat Shabbat Sukkot
7:15 pm: New-member welcome dinner
New to Sherith Israel this year? Dinner is on us. Everyone welcome. Dinner: Dairy or vegan option. Children under 12 and new members, free; students, $10; adults, $20.

8 pm: Late Minyan with Cantor David Frommer in the sukkah

Simchat Torah
Sunday, Oct. 20, 11:30 am–12:30 pm
Dance, sing and rejoice in the beauty of the Torah with Rabbi Abby Phelps, song leader Toby Pechner and the Studio @ Sherith Israel community.