Temple Emanuel of the Merrimack Valley invites everyone to our High Holy Day Services this September (Tishrei 5778). No tickets or reservations are required; just come to celebrate and pray with us. Interfaith families welcome!
Services will be led by Rabbi Robin S. Sparr and Rabbi Em Mueller.
Enjoy delicious foods at our Rosh Hashanah Kiddush and join us for our Yom Kippur Break-the-Fast Potluck dinner.
Babysitting is available during morning services. Additionally, award-winning singer/songwriter Rahel is returning to lead the Children’s High Holy Day Services. Children’s services are joyous and interactive and kids of all ages will enjoy the holiday activities.
Leil Selichot Service
Saturday, September 16, 8:00 p.m.
Erev Rosh Hashanah
Wednesday, September 20, 8 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah Morning Service
Thursday, September 21
- 10 a.m. Rosh Hashana Morning Service
- Concurrent children’s service with award-winning singer/songwriter Rahel. Babysitting also available.
- 2:30 p.m. Tashlich following Kiddush and clean up.
- On the Esplanade at the UMass Lowell Boathouse (500 Pawtucket Blvd). Cross the Rourke Bridge; 0.4 miles on the right. Click for directions.
Rosh Hashanah Plum Island Sunrise Service
Friday, September 22, 6:40 a.m.
- Meet at Plum Island at 6:20 a.m. (Sunrise – 6:45 a.m.) Contact Karen Lipshires — karen@temv.org — if you plan to attend.
Kol Nidre
Friday, September 29, 8 p.m.
- Kol Nidre service, featuring cello accompaniment by Cameron Sawzin.
Yom Kippur
Saturday, September 30
- 10 a.m. Yom Kippur Morning Service and Torah Reading
- Concurrent children’s service with award-winning singer/songwriter Rahel. Babysitting also available.
- Text study with Rabbi Em after morning service.
- Quiet time on own for meditation and prayer, with the Western Wall
- 2:30 p.m. Service of Healing and Hope
- 3:45 p.m. Mincha with Torah Service
- 5:00 p.m. Yizkor Service of Memory and Reflection
- 6:15 p.m. Neilah – Closing Service
- 7:00 p.m. Havdalah and Potluck Break-the-Fast
- Please bring food that does not need cooking or heating.
For more information, please contact us.