High Holy Days Schedule

Purchase Tickets

Request Reciprocity 

Request Accessible Parking

Volunteer as an Usher or Doctor

Volunteer With the Food Drive

Sermon Highlights

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!

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. 

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.

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!