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Your children have a place here.
Your family can make sweet High Holy Day memories here. 


For Families with Young Children
The High Holy Days are a time for gathering, reflection, joy and new beginnings. We invite your family to be part of a warm, engaging, and memorable experience at your synagogue!


This High Holy Day season we offer a variety of meaningful services and exciting programs that will help every member of the family connect to the spirit of Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur. Through music, storytelling, prayer, hands-on activities, holiday learning, and time with friends, children and families will discover the beauty and meaning of the Yamim Nora’im (days of awe) in ways that are authentic, purposeful, inspiring, and accessible. 


For Families with Teens
Rosh HaShanah invites us to reflect on who we are, who we hope to become, and how we can make a difference in the year ahead. We encourage all students in grades 7–12 to participate in the main service with their parents and families, taking an active role in this meaningful and inspiring community experience. Throughout the morning, teens will also have the opportunity at select times to step out for optional discussions and interactive activities designed specifically for them, offering a chance to connect with one another, explore the themes of the High Holy Days, and then return to the service. Your presence matters, and your voice is an important part of our congregation's future. 


This is a distinct and meaningful Jewish season.
Kids are participants in Jewish Life.
Families will experience both depth and joy.

​Please Note:

To help maintain the reflective spirit of the day, the sport court will not be open for games during Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur.

 

To help create meaningful and respectful High Holy Day experiences for everyone, all students in the education wing must be actively participating in a supervised program or class. Students may not remain in the hallways or common areas, as this can disrupt ongoing activities and learning opportunities for others.

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Additionally:

All Pre-K - K children must be accompanied by an adult for any youth & family programming.

Rosh HaShanah Services & Programming

 

Pray Together. Learn Together. Celebrate Together.​

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First Day Rosh HaShanah | Saturday, September 12​

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10:15 AM: Family Gathering: Prayer, Songs & Story (Stone Family Sanctuary)

  • Families gather with themed songs & story to begin the day together before dividing into age-appropriate experiences.

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11:00 AM: Youth & Teen Services; Prayer, activities, discussion, and games in age groups:

  • Pre-K –K with Craig Parks and Katie Oberman (Stone Family Sanctuary)

  • Grades 1 – 3 with Mark Lazar (Sollender Children’s Shul)

  • Grades 4 – 6 with Rabbi Avi and Levi Weider (Service on the Sport Court)

  • Grades 7-12  should attend adult services or join in the Youth Lounge for discussion with Michelle Gurr-Barbour

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12:00 PM: Nosh & Hugim (Viterbi Torah School)

Snacks, songs, art, and play connected to holiday themes

  • High Holiday Stories with Mark Lazar (Sollender Children’s Shul)

  • Art Experiences with Michelle Gurr-Barbor (Makom)

  • Creative Activities with Katie Oberman (Room 7)

  • Teen Discussion with Craig Parks (Youth Lounge)

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Second Day Rosh HaShanah | Sunday, September 13​

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10:00 AM: Family Gathering: Prayer, Songs & Story (Jacobs Family Community Hall)

  • Family-friendly service for all ages with prayer, singing, and themes of the New Year.

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10:30 AM: Join the main service to hear the shofar. 

 

11:00 AM: Rosh HaShanah Family Service in the Jacobs Family Community Hall


11:30 AM: Children's Nosh (Viterbi Torah School)


11:45 AM: Hugim (Viterabi Torah School)

  • High Holy Day stories with Mark Lazar (Sollender Children’s Shul)

  • Art Experiences with Michelle Gurr-Barbour (Makom)

  • Creative Activities with Katie Oberman (Room 7) 

  • Teen Discussion with Craig Parks (Youth Lounge)

Yom Kippur Services & Programming

 

​Kol Nidre - Erev Yom Kippur  | Sunday, September 20

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6:30 PM: Kol Nidre Family Service (Stone Family Sanctuary)

  • Join us for a family service to begin this holy day of reflection and personal growth. Together we will sing, pray, and explore Jewish life and tradition for ourselves and our children. 

 

Yom Kippur  | Monday, September 21

 

10:15 AM: Family Gathering: Prayer, Songs & Story (Stone Family Sanctuary)

  • Join in a family and community gathering of singing to set the tone for this reflective day. For families with students in Grades 6 & under.

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10:45 AM: Youth & Teen Services; Prayer, activities, discussion, and games in age groups

  • Pre-K –K with Craig Parks and Katie Oberman (Stone Family Sanctuary)

  • Grades 1 – 3 with Rabbi Avi and Levi Weider (Sollender Children’s Shul)

  • Grades 4 – 6 with Mark Lazar (Service on the Sport Court)

  • Grades 7-12  should attend adult services or join in the Youth Lounge for discussion with Michelle Gurr-Barbour

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11:45 AM: Nosh for youth under the age of B'nai Mitzvah (VTS)

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12:00 PM: Hugim - Holy Day Activities (Viterbi Torah School)

  • High Holy Day stories with Mark Lazar (Sollender Children’s Shul)

  • Art Experiences with Michelle Gurr-Barbour (Makom)

  • Creative Activities with Katie Oberman (Room 7)

  • Teen Discussion with Craig Parks (Youth Lounge)
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6:45 PM: Family Neilah Experience (Stone Family Sanctuary)

  • Conclude Yom Kippur with story, ceremony, song, shofar, and a parade of lights as the High Holy Day season comes to a close.

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