Temple Sholom Celebrates High Holy Days 5787, Opens Registration to the Community

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ — Temple Sholom is preparing for the High Holy Days with a full schedule of services and programs, and registration is now open to the community.

Temple Sholom is proud to host the Community S'lichot program on September 5, with a dessert reception at 8pm followed by an evening of learning and prayer. Register here: CommunitySlichot.

The New Year begins with Rosh Hashanah observances on September 11 through 13, with Erev Rosh Hashanah, children's and morning services, a Tashlich ceremony by the water, and a second day of programming including Pray & Play for families, services, and a Lunch & Learn program. 

Yom Kippur (the Day of Atonement) follows on September 20 and 21, beginning with Kol Nidrei and continuing through morning services, Yizkor, N'ilah, and a congregational Break the Fast to close the day.

Registration is open to the wider community, not just Temple Sholom members. All of our children’s services and programs are open to the public. College students may be admitted to all services with a valid college ID, with a suggested donation of $18. Guests and non-members can register at tiered rates depending on age, with full pricing details available online.

“We, as a Temple family, are looking forward with hope to a happy and healthy New Year for both our local community and the world. At Temple Sholom, we open our doors and our hearts to those who want to worship with us and we pray the New Year of 5787 is filled with shalom (peace) for all.”          Rabbi Emily Losben-Ostrov, Temple Sholom

The full schedule, including service times, and online registration are available at sholomnj.org/hhd5787.

About Temple Sholom of Scotch Plains

From its founding in Plainfield, NJ in November 1913, Temple Sholom has evolved and adjusted to the changing needs of its community. The congregation prides itself on being a warm and welcoming home for all who are interested in exploring what it means to live an active Jewish life. Congregants come from all different backgrounds and have found community at Temple Sholom — because there’s no place like Sholom. 

Temple Sholom | 1925 Lake Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 | 908-889-4900 | office@sholomnj.org

Photograph of Rabbi Emily Losben-Ostrov and Cantor Darcie Sharlein of Temple Sholom in Scotch Plains NJ, courtesy of Temple Sholom.

DETAILS FOR REFERENCE:

• Sept 5: Community S'lichot @ Temple Sholom 8pm – 10pm

• Sept 11: Erev Rosh Hashanah – 7:30pm 

• Sept 12: Rosh Hashanah Children’s Service 9am – 9:45am
• Rosh Hashanah Morning Services 10:30am
• Tashlich 2pm – 2:30pm 

• Sept 13; Rosh Hashanah II Morning Services 10:30am
• Rosh Hashanah Lunch & Learn 1pm
• 2nd Day Pray and Play 11am – 12:30pm

• Sept 20 – Kol Nidrei / Yom Kippur Evening Services 7:30pm

• Sept 21: Yom Kippur Children’s Services 9am– 9:45am  
• Yom Kippur Morning Services 10:30am
• Yom Kippur Minchah 3:30pm
• Yom Kippur Yizkor 5:15pm
• Yom Kippur N’ilah 5:45pm
• Yom Kippur Break Fast following N’ilah