Nashuvah! | Return Again!
We're thrilled to once again offer your favourite High Holy Day services for you and your family to enjoy, onsite or from the comfort of your own home! Members will have access to our virtual livestream hub to access the Sanctuary Services and the Outdoor Short & Sweet Services. This page will be updated with direct links to access the services as we move closer to Rosh Hashanah.
Participation in on-site High Holy Day services is limited to Beth Tzedec members only. Membership must be renewed before September 23 to attend in-person, Rosh Hashanah Services. To renew your membership commitment or get more information, including information on our new, no-fee Generations Membership for those under 40, contact Klara Romm at 416-781-3514 ext. 220.
To view a list of all our High Holy Days services, including Festival Minẖah-Ma'ariv services, scroll to the bottom of this page or click here to view the schedule.
During the Rosh Hashanah, Kol Nidrei and Yom Kippur services, we will reference prayers that are included in the Yizkor Memorial Book. If you did not receive a Yizkor Book for this year, you can download it from the link that will be available in mid-September. Check back for information.
Sanctuary Service
Join Rabbi Steve Wernick, H̱azzan Moshe Fishel and Maestro Meir Briskman along with members of the Lishmoa El Harina Ensemble for our spectacular and inspiring High Holy Day services with excellent ẖazzanut, choral singing and teaching. Congregational Torah and Haftarah readers will also participate in the Torah service. This Service is offered for both in-person participation and livestream viewing.
Rosh Hashanah - September 26 & 27
8:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Kol Nidrei - October 4
6:40 to 9:00 p.m.
Yom Kippur - October 5
9:00 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.
Mezzanine Service
Join Rabbi Robyn Fryer Bodzin, H̱azzan Sidney Ezer and ritual director Lorne Hanick for this participatory service held in the Orenstein Mezzanine Hall. The warm atmosphere and emphasis on singing will help every member of our community engage with the liturgy as we celebrate the ẖaggim. This Service is offered for in-person participation only.
Rosh Hashanah - September 26 & 27
8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Kol Nidrei -October 4
6:40 to 9:00 p.m.
Yom Kippur - October 5
9:00 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.
Return Again and Again: Meditation
Begin your day with time in silent reflection, simple repeated melodies and deep learning. Artist-in-Residence Aviva Chernick will guide us using the mindfulness tools of returning to the breath and the body, together with the teachings of this season, to awaken our hearts and open the pathway for the prayers that are waiting to be spoken. All are welcome. Previous experience with meditation is not necessary. This Service is offered for in-person participation only.
Rosh Hashanah - September 26 & 27
10:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon
Kol Nidrei - October 4
6:40 to 8:15 p.m.
Yom Kippur - October 5
10:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Outdoor Short and Sweet Service
Join Yacov Fruchter, Director of Community Building and Spiritual Engagement, and Artist-in-Residence Aviva Chernick for this spirited and welcoming 90-minute High Holy Day Service highlighting the essential elements of the liturgy (Maẖzor). We will combine familiar melodies and meaningful takeaways in an approachable way. This Service is offered for both in-person participation and livestream viewing.
Rosh Hashanah - September 26 & 27
10:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon
Kol Nidrei - October 4
6:40 to 8:15 p.m.
Yom Kippur - October 5
10:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Family Service
For children ages six and up and their families, this 90-minute service is intimate, lively and lots of fun. Join Daniel Silverman, Director of Education and Program Coordinator, and rabbinic intern Anna Bruder for inspirational stories and songs to delight the whole family.
Rosh Hashanah - September 26 & 27
10:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon
Kol Nidrei - October 4
6:40 to 8:15 p.m.
Yom Kippur - October 5
10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Yom Kippur Minẖah Service
Join us in the Sanctuary for our Minẖah Service with a Torah reading and a reading of the Book of Jonah. This Service is offered for both in-person participation and livestream viewing, and is open to Jewish community.
Yom Kippur evening - October 5
4:30 to 6:00 p.m.
Neilah, Ma'ariv and Shofar Blowing
Join members of our Spiritual Leadership in the Sanctuary as we conclude the High Holy Days with this beautiful and inspiring service in which we imagine the Gates of Heaven closing and offer our final plea for redemption and life. Neilah will be followed by Ma’ariv, the final shofar blowing and Havdalah.
If joining us via our livestream for Havdalah, we suggest that you turn off the lights and turn on a glow stick. Then grab your shofar and sound the final blast with us. This Service is offered for both in-person participation and livestream viewing, and is open to Jewish community.
Yom Kippur evening - October 5
6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
