High Holy Day Passes
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Congregants
Congregants will automatically be sent a pass for each adult in the household, as well as for children ages 18–29, valid for entry to High Holy Day services, as long as they are in good financial standing. Children age 17 and below do not require a pass.
Special Services
Your High Holy Day pass includes access to all services with the exception of Tot, Learners’, and Alternative Services, each of which requires a separate paper pass. Scroll down this page for registration links.
Please Note
All seats are unreserved. Names will be printed on each pass and are non-transferable. Passes will be mailed in mid-September. In order to receive High Holy Days passes, each congregant household must be in good standing with the synagogue. A congregant household in good standing has paid 2023–24 dues, assessments, religious school fees and tuition, and other obligations in full or has made other arrangements with our executive director, Todd Braman.
WELCOMING GUESTS | GUEST PASS POLICIES
GUEST PASSES: FOR RELATIVES OF CONGREGANTS
A congregant in good standing may request guest passes for family members who are not included in their family congregational membership for a required contribution of $150 per pass per High Holy Day (Rosh Hashanah or Yom Kippur) by clicking here. These passes allow guests entry to all High Holy Day services with the exception of Tot, Learners’, and Alternative Services, which require a separate paper pass.
Guest passes can be picked up at the synagogue during office hours on or after September 19th, or at the Will Call tent during the High Holy Days. To support congregants wishing to bring multiple family members, the first two passes will be $150 each and additional passes will be $50 per pass per High Holy Day. Names, relationship to congregant, and contact information of guests are required for all passes. Guest pass contributions may be applied toward dues of any attending relative who becomes a congregant of North Shore Congregation Israel on or before January 1, 2025.
Passes For Non-Congregants
WHICH SERVICES ARE ACCESSIBLE WITH THE NON-CONGREGANT PASS?
Rosh Hashanah Day, Thursday, October 3rd | 1 Tishri 5785
9:00 AM L’dor Vador Intergenerational Service
9:00 AM Tot Service (this service is complimentary; registration required)
10:15 AM Tot Service (this service is complimentary; registration required)
2:30 PM Children’s Service (this service is complimentary; registration required)
Kol Nidre, Friday, October 11th | 10 Tishri 5785
5:30 PM L’dor Vador Intergenerational Service
Yom Kippur Day, Saturday, October 12th | 10 Tishri 5785
9:00 AM L’dor Vador Intergenerational Service
9:00 AM Tot Service (this service is complimentary; registration required)
10:15 AM Tot Service (this service is complimentary; registration required)
2:15 PM Children’s Service (this service is complimentary; registration required)
4:30 PM Yizkor Service
5:30 PM Neilah/Concluding Service
Some of our High Holy Day services are open to non-congregants. We encourage NSCI congregants to invite their friends to these services (see list of services open to non-congregants below). Non-congregant passes have a required contribution of $150 per pass per High Holy Day (Rosh Hashanah or Yom Kippur). To support non-congregants wishing to bring multiple family members, the first two passes will be $150 each and additional passes will be $50 per pass per High Holy Day. Names and contact information are required for all passes. Non-congregant passes must be picked up at the Will Call tent on the day of the service. These passes can be purchased here.
Special Services
FAMILY TASHLICH
Wednesday, October 2nd, 4:30–5:30 pm, Lake Shore Country Club Beach (Preschool–Grade 5)
A family-friendly outdoor experience to reflect individually and as a family on the past year, “casting off” that which we wish to leave behind through the Jewish ritual of casting off crumbs into the water.
TOT SERVICES
Tot passes requested after Tuesday, September 17th will need to be picked up at the Will Call Tent during the High Holy Days.
(Ages 0–5)
Thursday, October 3rd, 9:00 am or 10:15 am (Rosh Hashanah)
Saturday, October 12th, 9:00 am or 10:15 am (Yom Kippur)
This half-hour experience is filled with High Holy Day–themed songs, stories, and fun.
We had an overwhelming amount of interest in last year's Tot High Holy Day services, so we have added an additional Tot service to Rosh Hashanah Day 1 and Yom Kippur! Your Tot passes will provide you with access to either the 9:00 or 10:15 am services. To request Tot passes for Rosh Hashanah, click below.
To request Tot passes for Yom Kippur, click below. In addition, we encourage you to attend Family Tashlich (details and registration link above). If you are an NSCI congregant, please log in to your account before registering.
CHILDREN’S SERVICES
(Grades K–3)
Thursday, October 3rd, 2:30 pm (Rosh Hashanah)
Saturday, October 12th, 2:15 pm (Yom Kippur)
This approximately 60-minute service includes an age appropriate story for children, accessible readings, prayers, and music. This service is for children and their parents/caregivers. To register for the Rosh Hashanah Children’s service, click below. Registration is only required for non-congregants.
To register for the Yom Kippur Children’s service, click below. Registration is only required for non-congregants.
ALTERNATIVE SERVICE
Friday, October 11th, 5:30 pm (Yom Kippur)
This service, located in Perlman Sanctuary, is open to congregants and requires a separate pass. Passes are limited and will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis. This service is designed for worshipers seeking a more intimate, contemplative prayer experience. Tickets for the Alternative service may be reserved by using the button below.
LEARNERS' SERVICE
Saturday, October 12th, 11:30 am (Yom Kippur)
In this service, explanations and teachings will be offered throughout the experience to help worshipers achieve greater understanding of the meaning behind the High Holy Day service liturgy and design. Reservations are required due to limited seating capacity and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Tickets for the Learners' service may be reserved using the button below.
Reciprocity
NSCI welcomes congregants of other URJ/WUPJ congregations from throughout the Reform Movement through the Reciprocal Congregant Agreement. Please visit bit.ly/URJRCA for more information. Attendees joining us through reciprocity must pick up their passes at the Will Call tent on the High Holy Days.
Sun, October 6 2024
4 Tishrei 5785
