high holy day schedule 2025/5786
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EREV ROSH HASHANAH
Monday, September 22 / 1 Tishri 5786
4:30 PM Family Tashlich (Lake Shore Country Club Beach) Led by Rabbi Leizman with music by Alan Goodis. We will meet by the playground in front of NSCI and walk down to the beach together. Optional BYO picnic dinner and blanket. Rain location: Rebecca K. Crown Social Hall. This program is open to both NSCI congregants and non-congregants. Registration is required.
5:30 PM NSCI “Friday Night Style” Service (Large Sanctuary) Rabbi Greene will offer a sermon (same sermon as the 8:00 PM Traditional Service). Music by Cantor Wolman, Alan Goodis, and Kabbalat Shabbat vocalists and instrumentalists.
8:00 PM Traditional Service (Large Sanctuary) Rabbi Greene will offer a sermon (same sermon as the 5:30 PM "Friday Night Style" service). Music by Cantor Wolman with the High Holy Days Choir and Stone Family Organ.
ROSH HASHANAH DAY 1
Tuesday, September 23 / 1 Tishri 5786
9:00 AM L’dor Vador Intergenerational Service (Large Sanctuary) Rabbi Geffen will tell a story. Music by Selah (teen song leaders) and Cantor Wolman.
9:00 AM or 10:15 AM Tot Service (Perlman Patio, or Rebecca K. Crown Social Hall if inclement weather) The same service will be offered at two times. You may come to either service. Led by Rabbi Greene with music by Lee and Tilly Freedman and Alan Goodis. This service is open to both NSCI congregants and non-congregants. Registration is required for everyone. NSCI congregants can enter with their "All Access Pass" and non-congregants must check in at the Tot Will Call tent for entry.
10:45 AM 20s and 30s Apple Cinnamon Toast to 5786 (Tross Family Education Center) Join the 20s and 30s community for a toast to the new year with apple cider donuts, coffee, and sparkling apple juice. Advance registration required.
11:30 AM Traditional Service (Large Sanctuary) Rabbi Leizman will offer a sermon. Music by Cantor Wolman with the High Holy Days Choir and Stone Family Organ.
11:30 AM Kehilah: Rosh Hashanah and You (Tross Family Education Center) How can Rosh Hashanah be meaningful in your life? Ponder this while enjoying a sweet treat with your friends! All 8th – 12th graders are invited to join us for this special open Kehilah program. Click here to RSVP.
2:30 PM Children’s Service (Large Sanctuary) Rabbi Leizman will tell a story. Music by Cantor Wolman and Alan Goodis. Children’s services are for children grades K–3rd, accompanied by a caregiver. NSCI congregants do not need to register for this service. Non-congregants must register.
ROSH HASHANAH DAY 2
Wednesday, September 24 / 2 Tishri 5786
10:00 AM Second Day Service (Perlman Patio, or Perlman Sanctuary if inclement weather) Includes an interactive teaching by Rabbi Geffen. Music by Cantor Wolman. For those who wish, Tashlich at Lake Michigan will follow the service. Please plan accordingly if you intend to attend Tashlich following the service.
KOL NIDRE
Wednesday, October 1 / 10 Tishri 5786
5:30 PM L’dor Vador Intergenerational Service (Large Sanctuary) Rabbi Greene will tell a story. Music by Selah (teen song leaders) and Cantor Wolman.
5:30 PM Alternative Service (Perlman Sanctuary) Rabbi Geffen will offer a teaching. Music by Alan Goodis with support from soloist Allison Rosenfeld Schanfield. This service is open to both NSCI congregants and non-congregants. Registration is required.
8:00 PM Traditional Service (Large Sanctuary) Rabbi Greene will offer a sermon. Music by Cantor Wolman with the High Holy Days Choir and Stone Family Organ.
YOM KIPPUR
Thursday, October 2 / 10 Tishri 5786
9:00 AM L’dor Vador Intergenerational Service (Large Sanctuary) Rabbi Leizman will tell a story. Music by Selah (teen song leaders) and Alan Goodis.
9:00 AM or 10:15 AM Tot Service (Perlman Patio, or Rebecca K. Crown Social Hall if inclement weather) The same service will be offered at two times. You may come to either service. Led by Rabbi Geffen. Music by Lee and Tilly Freedman and Cantor Wolman. This service is open to both NSCI congregants and non-congregants. Registration is required for everyone. NSCI congregants can enter with their "All Access Pass" and non-congregants must check in at the Tot Will Call tent for entry.
9:30 AM What’s Your Legacy?: Jewish Ethical Wills (Tross Family Education Center) What do you want to communicate now, in life, to the people important to you? Led by Rabbi Greene.
11:30 AM Traditional Service (Large Sanctuary) Rabbi Geffen will offer a sermon. Music by Cantor Wolman with the High Holy Days Choir and Stone Family Organ.
2:15 PM Children’s Service (Large Sanctuary) Rabbi Geffen will tell a story. Music by Cantor Wolman and Alan Goodis. Children’s services are for children grades K–3rd, accompanied by a caregiver. NSCI congregants do not need to register for this service. Non-congregants must register.
Is This the Fast I Desire? (Rebecca K. Crown Social Hall) A conversation about community, social justice, and hope with NSCI’s Feed the Homeless and our community partners from 4th Presbyterian Church, Connections for the Homeless, and Fill a Heart for Kids.
Contemplative Music (Perlman Sanctuary) Music to support meditation, thought, and meaning.
Time for Reflection (NSCI Outdoor Grounds, weather permitting) We invite you to take some time for reflection or meditation by taking a stroll on our beautiful outdoor grounds.
3:30 PM Afternoon Mincha Service (Large Sanctuary) Led by the NSCI Clergy Team. To view a digital copy of the Book of Remembrance, click here.
4:30 PM* Yizkor Service (Large Sanctuary) Rabbi Greene will deliver a Yizkor reflection. Music by Cantor Wolman with the High Holy Days Choir and Stone Family Organ. To view a digital copy of the Book of Remembrance, click here.
5:30 PM* Neilah/Concluding Service (Large Sanctuary) Led by the NSCI Clergy Team and Alan Goodis (service will conclude no later than 6:15 PM).
* Service times are approximate.
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