Sunday, February 5, 2012 |
12th of Sh'vat, 5772
High Holy Days
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All are welcome at Temple Sholom for the High Holy Days, but tickets are required. Download a ticket order form to request High Holy Day tickets. Additional forms are available for handicapped parking and child care reservations. |
High Holy Day Services 5771
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| Wednesday, September 28 | 7:30 p.m. | Congregational Service | |
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| Thursday, September 29 | 9:00 a.m. | Family Service | |
| 10:45 a.m. | Congregational Service | ||
| 4:00 p.m. | Tot Service | ||
| 5:00 p.m. | |||
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| Friday, October 7 | 6:00 p.m. | Early Service | |
| 8:15 p.m. | Late Service | ||
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| Saturday, October 8 | 9:00 a.m. | Family Service | |
| 10:45 a.m. | Congregational Service | ||
| 1:30 p.m. | Tot Service | ||
| 3:00 p.m. | Afternoon / Healing / |
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| Wednesday, October 12 | 3:30 p.m. | Sukkah Decorating party followed by a brief Service | |
| Thursday, October 13 | 12:00 p.m. |
Congregational Brown-Bag Lunch and brief Service in the |
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| Wednesday, October 19 | 6:00 p.m. | Congregational Pizza Dinner | |
| 7:00 p.m. |
Congregational Service Please note that Consecration will NOT be held at this Festival Service, during which we unroll a Torah scroll for all to hold and see. |
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| Thursday, October 20 | 10:30 a.m. |
Congregational Service Yizkor is recited For this Service we will be joined by Clergy and Members of Emanuel Congregation |
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Ticket Policy
Members- Single Memberships receive one ticket. Family Memberships receive 2 adult tickets and a ticket for each child in the household under the age of 18.
- Members must have paid at least 50% of their dues by Erev Rosh HaShanah to receive HHD tickets; remaining membership fees are due by December 31 of this year.
- Members in Good Standing may order up to 4 additional tickets for $200 each. Recipient’s name, address and phone number must be given to Temple Sholom for each ticket purchased. Tickets may not be distributed to recently resigned members.
- Non-Members may order 2 tickets for $400 or 1 ticket for $250 for 2 consecutive years. After that, non-members must join the Temple to receive HHD tickets.
- We offer a credit on first-year Temple dues equal to ticket purchase price if prospective members join Temple Sholom by December 31, 2009. Non-Members MUST have a photo I.D. to pick up their ticket.
Commonly Asked Questions
I am a member at another Temple and will be in Chicago for the Holy Days. Can I attend Temple Sholom Services?Yes. Have your Temple fax a form to us indicating that you are a member in good standing to 773-525-4710
I am Temple Sholom member, and I will be out of town for the High Holy Days. May I attend services at another temple?
Yes. Reciprocity is available for members in good standing who are planning to attend Services out of town. Contact Kevin Gladish at 773-435-1536 to request that a form be sent to the Union of Reform Judaism (URJ) Temple you will be attending.
I resigned my membership last year. May I still attend services as a Non-Member?
Resigned Members are NOT eligible for HHD tickets within 2 years of their resignation. Membership may be reinstated, however, by contacting Membership at 773-435-1541.
I am a college student. Do I need a ticket?
Current College Students (including non-members) are eligible for free HHD tickets. College students must possess a VALID CURRENT Photo Student I.D. or course schedule. A State I.D. is required if student I.D. lacks a photo. Tickets may be picked up in advance or at will-call before services.
I have donated significantly to Temple Sholom. May I receive extra tickets?
Donors who give an Annual Fund gift of $1000 or more in the current fiscal year may receive 2 additional tickets free of charge. Special Donors at the Rabbi’s Circle level may receive 4 additional tickets. These tickets may not be used for recently resigned members.
I am in my 20’s and my parents are members. Does Temple Sholom offer anything special for me?
Adult Children of Temple members, who are under 30, can receive a HHD ticket and Temple Membership for one year at a cost of $200 (Valid for Single Memberships only). Adult children of Temple members, who are under 30 and live outside of the Chicagoland area, can receive a HHD ticket for $100 per person.
Is child care available during regular Services?
Child Care is available with advance reservation and for a fee during select High Holy Days Services. All items such as snacks, diapers, drinks or additional essentials must be contained in a clear plastic bag and labeled with your child’s name. Please call Lisa Rausa at 773-435-1545 for child care information and reservations.
I am handicapped and in need of physical assistance. Can I reserve a spot in the Temple parking lot?
Parking in the Temple parking lot will be designated handicapped parking only and must be reserved ahead of the High Holy Days. You must possess a state-issued handicapped sticker or license plate to park in the lot. To reserve a spot, or if you or a member of your party requires special seating for wheelchair accessibility, hearing aid devices or large print prayer books, contact Lori Curtis at 773-525-4707 or lori@sholomchicago.org.
Where else will parking be available?
Free parking will be available at Montrose Harbor. A shuttle service will be on hand for transportation to Temple Sholom and back to the lot before and after the following Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur Services:
| 6:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. | ||
| 8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | ||
| 5:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. | ||
| 8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. |
