Volunteer as an Usher or Doctor

Member High Holy Day tickets will be issued as part of the renewal process*. Guest tickets will be available in mid-July for anyone looking to purchase additional tickets for guests outside their household.

Members can secure their High Holy Days tickets by renewing membership in one of the following ways:
1. Paying their membership commitment in full.
2. Scheduling payment for their membership commitment.

If you would like to make additional renewal arrangements than the options above, please contact the Finance Team at
sholomfinance@sholomchicago.org.

*Electronic High Holy Day tickets will be sent via e-mail to members on a rolling basis, every two weeks, beginning in August.

High Holy Days Service Schedule 5786 / 2025

Mixed-presence (in-person and online services at Temple Sholom unless otherwise stated) - Dark Blue
Online Services only - Light Blue
In-person only - Green

To learn more about each service, visit our Upcoming Events page for descriptions!

Saturday, Sept. 13
4:00 PM - Tot Rosh Hashanah Service mixed-presence

Selichot

Saturday, Sept. 13

8:00 PM - Study Session mixed-presence
9:00 PM - Dessert Reception in person
9:30 PM - Congregational Service mixed-presence

Sunday, Sept. 14
4:00 PM - Shofar in the Park in person

Rosh Hashanah

Monday, Sept. 22

7:30 PM - Erev Rosh Hashanah Congregational Service mixed-presence

Tuesday, Sept. 23

9:00 AM - Family Service mixed-presence
11:00 AM - Congregational Service mixed-presence
4:00 PM - Tashlich at the lakefront in person

Wednesday, Sept. 24

10:30 AM - Second Day Rosh Hashanah Congregational and Community Service mixed-presence

Visit the Mikvah

Sunday, Sept. 14 - Sunday, Sept. 28

Various Times
Immersing in the mikvah prior to the High Holy Days is a time-honored spiritual practice that helps to create a sense of renewal, fresh beginnings, and transformation as we prepare to embark on another Jewish New Year. We invite people of all genders and backgrounds to take part in this ritual at the Community Mikvah in Wilmette throughout September. Sign up here.

Self-Guided Cemetery Visit

Sunday, Sept. 28

It is traditional to visit the gravesites of loved ones during the High Holy Days. Temple Sholom is providing our community with the beautiful prayers for visiting the graves of loved ones on their own time. Download prayers.

Kol Nidre

Wednesday, Oct. 1

7:30 PM - Congregational Service mixed-presence

Yom Kippur

Thursday, Oct. 2

9:00 AM - Family Service mixed-presence
11:00 AM - Congregational Service mixed-presence
1:30 PM - Communal Learning Sessions
3:00 PM - Yizkor mixed-presence (this service is free and open to the community)
4:00 PM - Afternoon Service mixed-presence (this service is free and open to the community)
5:15 PM - Ne’ilah Service mixed-presence (this service is free and open to the community)
5:45 PM - Havdalah mixed-presence (this service is free and open to the community)

Sukkot

Tuesday, Oct. 7

10:30 AM - Festival Service with Emanuel in person at Emanuel Congregation (5959 N. Sheridan)

Friday, Oct. 10

5:00 PM - Sukkot Tot Shabbat mixed-presence
6:15 PM - Congregational Service mixed-presence

Simchat Torah

Monday, Oct. 13

5:45 PM - Pre-Reception in person

6:15 PM - Congregational Service mixed-presence

Tuesday, Oct. 14
10:30 AM - Festival Service with Yizkor with Emanuel mixed-presence with Emanuel Congregation at Temple Sholom

High Holy Day Ticketing Options

Guest Tickets - $300

Tickets available for non-members, who are ages 36 and over.

Member-Guest Tickets - $180

Tickets available for Temple Sholom of Chicago members to purchase for guests.

Makom Tickets - $80

Tickets available for non-members, who are ages 21-35.

Student Tickets - FREE

Tickets available for current students with a valid student ID.

Members will automatically receive their High Holy Day tickets once they have renewed (these confirmation e-mails will be sent every other Friday, beginning on August 1st, to newly renewed members). If you are a member at Temple Sholom of Chicago, purchasing guest tickets, please use the form below and make sure to select that you "are a member" so that the correct guest ticket price is reflected.

If you are joining our community for the High Holy Days and are interested in becoming a member to receive a reduced ticket price, visit sholomchicago.org/membership.

Guest Ticket Purchase

* Your First Name

* Your Last Name

* Your E-mail

* How many tickets are you purchasing (age 18 and over)?

* Ticket Type - Guest 1

* Are you (the purchaser) EITHER a current member of Temple Sholom or a guest of a current Temple Sholom member?

Temple Sholom members get a reduced guest ticket rate

* Enter this guest's birthdate

I would like to sit with other Makom members at High Holy Day services.

Guest of member - $90

Non-member - $150

Makom - $80

Student - FREE with valid student ID

* Guest First Name

* Guest Last Name

* Guest E-mail

* Please provide the name of the Temple Sholom member you are connected to

If you are the Temple Sholom member purchasing for a friend/family member, please put "Self"

* Ticket Type - Guest 2

* Are you (the purchaser) EITHER a current member of Temple Sholom or a guest of a current Temple Sholom member?

Temple Sholom members get a reduced guest ticket rate

Enter this guest's birthdate

I would like to sit with other Makom members at High Holy Day services.

Guest of member - $90

Non-member ticket - $150

Makom ticket - $80

Student ticket - FREE with valid student ID

* Guest First Name

* Guest Last Name

* Guest E-mail

Please provide the name of the Temple Sholom member you are connected to

If you are the Temple Sholom member purchasing for a friend/family member, please put "Self"

* Ticket Type - Guest 3

* Are you (the purchaser) EITHER a current member of Temple Sholom or a guest of a current Temple Sholom member?

Temple Sholom members get a reduced guest ticket rate

Enter this guest's birthdate

I would like to sit with other Makom members at High Holy Day services.

Guest of member - $90

Non-member ticket - $150

Makom ticket - $80

Student ticket - FREE with valid student ID

* Guest First Name

* Guest Last Name

* Guest E-mail

Please provide the name of the Temple Sholom member you are connected to

If you are the Temple Sholom member purchasing for a friend/family member, please put "Self"

* Ticket Type - Guest 4

* Are you (the purchaser) EITHER a current member of Temple Sholom or a guest of a current Temple Sholom member?

Temple Sholom members get a reduced guest ticket rate

Enter this guest's birthdate

I would like to sit with other Makom members at High Holy Day services.

Guest of member - $90

Non-member ticket - $150

Makom ticket - $80

Student ticket - FREE with valid student ID

* Guest First Name

* Guest Last Name

* Guest E-mail

Please provide the name of the Temple Sholom member you are connected to

If you are the Temple Sholom member purchasing for a friend/family member, please put "Self"

* Ticket Type - Guest 5

* Are you (the purchaser) EITHER a current member of Temple Sholom or a guest of a current Temple Sholom member?

Temple Sholom members get a reduced guest ticket rate

Enter this guest's birthdate

I would like to sit with other Makom members at High Holy Day services.

Guest of member - $90

Non-member ticket - $150

Makom ticket - $80

Student ticket - FREE with valid student ID

* Guest First Name

* Guest Last Name

* Guest E-mail

Please provide the name of the Temple Sholom member you are connected to

If you are the Temple Sholom member purchasing for a friend/family member, please put "Self"

* Ticket Type - Guest 6

* Are you (the purchaser) EITHER a current member of Temple Sholom or a guest of a current Temple Sholom member?

Temple Sholom members get a reduced guest ticket rate

Enter this guest's birthdate

I would like to sit with other Makom members at High Holy Day services.

Guest of member - $90

Non-member ticket - $150

Makom ticket - $80

Student ticket - FREE with valid student ID

* Guest First Name

* Guest Last Name

* Guest E-mail

Please provide the name of the Temple Sholom member you are connected to

If you are the Temple Sholom member purchasing for a friend/family member, please put "Self"

* Ticket Type - Guest 7

* Are you (the purchaser) EITHER a current member of Temple Sholom or a guest of a current Temple Sholom member?

Temple Sholom members get a reduced guest ticket rate

Enter this guest's birthdate

I would like to sit with other Makom members at High Holy Day services.

Guest of member - $90

Non-member ticket - $150

Makom ticket - $80

Student ticket - FREE with valid student ID

* Guest First Name

* Guest Last Name

* Guest E-mail

Please provide the name of the Temple Sholom member you are connected to

If you are the Temple Sholom member purchasing for a friend/family member, please put "Self"

* Ticket Type - Guest 8

* Are you (the purchaser) EITHER a current member of Temple Sholom or a guest of a current Temple Sholom member?

Temple Sholom members get a reduced guest ticket rate

Enter this guest's birthdate

I would like to sit with other Makom members at High Holy Day services.

Guest of member - $90

Non-member ticket - $150

Makom ticket - $80

Student ticket - FREE with valid student ID

* Guest First Name

* Guest Last Name

* Guest E-mail

Please provide the name of the Temple Sholom member you are connected to

If you are the Temple Sholom member purchasing for a friend/family member, please put "Self"

Temple Sholom Membership

Are you interested in learning more about Temple Sholom membership?

High Holy Day tickets are free for our members and membership is the best way to sustain our community!

All money spent on High Holy Day tickets for your household can be put towards membership anytime during the 2025-2026 Membership Year (July 2025 - June 2026).

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Request Reciprocity

Whether you are a member at Temple Sholom of Chicago looking to attend High Holy Days at a destination congregation, or you are members part of a different Union for Reform Judaism congregation looking to join Temple Sholom of Chicago for High Holy Day this year. Please fill out this High Holy Day Courtesy Seating Request form from the URJ.

Childcare

The deadline for High Holy Day childcare has passed.

Due to a lack of registrations, we will not be offering it this year. If you have young children, we encourage you to attend our 9:00 AM services on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur Day where all ages are welcome, and these services are specifically geared towards families.

If you have any questions about family services, please reach out to Noa Appelsies, Youth & Family Engagement Associate, at noa@sholomchicago.org, 773-435-1533.

Accessible Parking

Please fill out this form to request accessible parking.

Bag Policy

Small purses and bags are permitted during High Holy Day services, provided they are no larger than 8"x8". All small bags and purses will be inspected upon entry to the building. Please note that larger bags are not allowed in the sanctuary during these services. If you have essential items that you need to bring but your bag exceeds the size limit, 12"x12" clear plastic bags with drawstring closures are available for your convenience in the Stratford lobby.

Volunteer

Are you interested in helping us with one of the following volunteer opportunities?

Become an usher to play a vital role in creating a warm and smooth High Holy Day experience by welcoming attendees, assisting newcomers, and ensuring service flow.

* How many people in your household are volunteering to usher?

* Your e-mail

* Your First Name

* Your Last Name

* First Name of Usher

* Last Name of Usher

* First Name of Usher

* Last Name of Usher

* First Name of Usher

* Last Name of Usher

* Select all services you plan to usher

If you have a preference, please indicate section you wish to usher.

Click HERE to see section map.

Assist us as a doctor, your volunteer support is sought to ensure medical care during services, where potential emergencies can arise, and with available defibrillator, first-aid supplies, and security team.

Annual Food Drive

Your role is vital in the collection of food that will help so many in Chicago. Donation bags will be handed out after Erev Rosh Hashanah services, and family and congregational Rosh Hashanah services. These bags, full of donations will be collected on Yom Kippur morning. Please click here to volunteer for these important roles!

Coming Up

SundaySun, 28 SepSeptember, 2025

High Holy Day Mikvah Immersion Opportunity

Sunday, Sep 28th (All day)Immersing in the mikvah prior to the High Holy Days is a time-honored spiritual practice that helps to create a sense of renewal, fresh beginnings, and transformation as we prepare to embark on another Jewish New Year. We invite people of all genders and backgrounds to take part in this ritual at the Community Mikvah in Wilmette throughout September. Sign up for pre-determined slots or get in touch with the Community Mikvah at communitymikvah@gmail.com.

MORE INFO

WednesdayWed, 1 OctOctober, 2025

Makom Kol Nidre Fall Harvest Feast

Wednesday, Oct 1st 5:00p to 7:00pWhether you are fasting or not, those in their 20s & 30s are invited to join us for a pre-Yom Kippur Feast! We will schmooze, eat, light candles, reflect on the year, and make sure you are hydrated and nourished before walking over to Kol Nidre services together.

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WednesdayWed, 1 OctOctober, 2025

Kol Nidre Service

Wednesday, Oct 1st 7:30p to 9:30pJoin Temple Sholom for services on this evening when we recite the centuries-old Kol Nidre prayer (an Aramaic declaration meaning “all vows”) at our congregational service, supported by our spectacular cantor, choir, and musicians, as we prepare for Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement.

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ThursdayThu, 2 OctOctober, 2025

Yom Kippur Family Service

Thursday, Oct 2nd 9:00a to 10:00aJoin Temple Sholom for a meaningful and thought-provoking service in which parents and children can honor Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, the annual Jewish observance of fasting, prayer, and repentance. Yom Kippur is considered the holiest day on the Jewish calendar. As we embark on the new year, 5783, which began on Rosh Hashanah, we invite families with children 12 and under to join this service in person.

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ThursdayThu, 2 OctOctober, 2025

Yom Kippur Congregational Service

Thursday, Oct 2nd 11:00a to 1:30pJoin Temple Sholom for a congregational service for members and their children 13 years of age and older to honor Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, the annual Jewish observance of fasting, prayer, and repentance. Yom Kippur is considered the holiest day on the Jewish calendar.

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ThursdayThu, 2 OctOctober, 2025

Yom Kippur Learning Sessions

Thursday, Oct 2nd 1:30p to 2:45pEngage, learn, and relax with clergy and guest speakers as we consider some important topics this Yom Kippur. Below are the learning sessions offered to the community! These sessions are free and open to the community, but we ask that you register so we can plan accordingly.

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ThursdayThu, 2 OctOctober, 2025

Yizkor Service

Thursday, Oct 2nd 3:00p to 4:00pA service centered around the recitation of memorial prayers for our deceased loved ones as well as for the martyrs of the Jewish people.

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ThursdayThu, 2 OctOctober, 2025

Afternoon Service and N'ilah

Thursday, Oct 2nd 4:00p to 6:00pThe final service of Yom Kippur, literally meaning “closing” and refers to the symbolic closing of the gates of heaven.

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TuesdayTue, 7 OctOctober, 2025

Sukkot Service with Emanuel

Tuesday, Oct 7th 10:30a to 12:00pJoin the Temple Sholom at Emanuel Congregation (5959 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60660) in prayer as we celebrate Sukkot, one of the most joyful festivals on the Jewish calendar. “Sukkot,” a Hebrew word meaning "booths" or "huts," refers to the Jewish festival of giving thanks for the fall harvest. The holiday has also come to commemorate the 40 years of Jewish wandering in the desert after the giving of the Torah atop Mt. Sinai.

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FridayFri, 10 OctOctober, 2025

Sukkot Tot Shabbat

Friday, Oct 10th 5:00p to 6:30pAt 5:00 PM, families with children ages 0-5 are invited to celebrate this special Sukkot Tot Shabbat where we will shake the lulav and etrog, enjoy songs and stories, and welcome in Sukkot together, led by our Temple Sholom Clergy and our Gan Shalom community. All are welcome, and you do not need to be a member of Temple Sholom to join.

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