The Days of Awe summon and awaken us. This season offers us time to be present, reflect, and refocus on the gift of being together in Jewish community. In 5785, let us continue to create our Jewish home together.
5785 High Holy Day Offerings
Members (and/or to purchase tickets for your guests) RSVP here.
If you are not a member or a guest of a member and would like to come to our services, please email temple@templebetham.org.
Information about services, the High Holy Day food drive, and frequently asked questions can be found below.
We will begin this year’s transition from 5784 to 5785 with an artistic, meditative song circle with Rabbi Laura and Chava Mirel at 7pm followed by a special musical Leil Selichot services with Havdalah at 8pm Saturday, September 28.
Rosh Hashanah
Wednesday, October 2 at 7:30 PM Erev Rosh Hashanah Service at Temple Beth Am & Livestreamed RSVP TODAY
Thursday, October 3 9:00 AM Rosh Hashanah Morning Traditional Service (childcare provided for members children with sign-up 12months- 6yrs old) at Temple Beth Am & Livestreamed RSVP TODAY
11:30 AM Rosh Hashanah Morning Multi-Generational Service at Temple Beth Am & Livestreamed RSVP TODAY
3:30 PM Rosh Hashanah Families with Young Children Service at Magnuson Park Swimming Beach
4:30 PM Community Tashlich Program with music & snacks at Magnuson Park Swimming Beach
Yom Kippur
Friday, October 11 6:00 PM Kol Nidre First Service at Temple Beth Am & Livestreamed RSVP TODAY
8:00 PM Kol Nidre Second Service at Temple Beth Am RSVP TODAY
Saturday, October 12 9:00 AM Yom Kippur Morning Traditional Service (childcare provided for members children with sign-up 12months- 6yrs old) at Temple Beth Am & Livestreamed RSVP TODAY
11:30 AM Yom Kippur Morning Multi-Generational Service at Temple Beth Am & Livestreamed RSVP TODAY
2:00 PM Yom Kippur Discussion Program at Temple Beth Am & Livestreamed
3:00 PM (note earlier time) Yom Kippur Families with Young Children Services at Dahl Field or UPrep in inclement weather
3:30 PM Yom Kippur Afternoon Services (Healing, Yizkor, Neilah) at Temple Beth Am & Livestreamed
6:15 PM Havdalah & Potluck Break the Fast at Temple Beth Am
Once again, this year in addition to food provided by Temple Beth Am we are inviting attendees to bring a dish to share! Bring a family favorite or try one of these recipes from across the Jewish diaspora. All of these recipes can be served cold and dropped off at temple in advance. RSVP TODAY
Sukkot & Simchat Torah
Wednesday, October 16 at 6:15 PM Erev Sukkot Services at Temple Beth Am & Livestreamed
Thursday, October 17 at 10:30 AM Sukkot Morning Service at Temple Beth Am & Livestreamed
Sunday, October 20 from 11 AM- 2PM Sukkot Fall Festival at Temple Beth Am RSVP TODAY
Thursday, October 24 at 10:30 AM Sh’mini Atzeret and Sukkot service with Yizkor at Temple Beth Am & Livestreamed
Friday, October 25 at 6:15 PM Shabbat Services & Simchat Torah Celebration at Temple Beth Am & Livestreamed
Annual High Holy Day Food Drive with JFS
Food Drive bags will be available for pick-up at our Rosh Hashanah Services.
What to donate:
Canned goods (low sodium), grains and pasta, proteins (tuna and peanut butter), and toiletries. Please no glass containers, opened packages, or expired food.
Filled bags can be dropped off at temple starting Tuesday, October 8th, or during Yom Kippur Services.