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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 (lakefront) in person

Wednesday, Sept. 24

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

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  - 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


Temple Sholom members get a reduced guest ticket rate
 

Guest of member - $180
 

Non-member - $300
 

Makom - $80
 

Student - FREE with valid student ID
 

 
If you are the Temple Sholom member purchasing for a friend/family member, please put "Self"
Temple Sholom members get a reduced guest ticket rate
 

Guest of member - $180
 

Non-member ticket - $300
 

Makom ticket - $80
 

Student ticket - FREE with valid student ID
 

 
If you are the Temple Sholom member purchasing for a friend/family member, please put "Self"
Temple Sholom members get a reduced guest ticket rate
 

Guest of member - $180
 

Non-member ticket - $300
 

Makom ticket - $80
 

Student ticket - FREE with valid student ID
 

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

Temple Sholom members get a reduced guest ticket rate
 

Guest of member - $180
 

Non-member ticket - $300
 

Makom ticket - $80
 

Student ticket - FREE with valid student ID
 

 
If you are the Temple Sholom member purchasing for a friend/family member, please put "Self"
Temple Sholom members get a reduced guest ticket rate
 

Guest of member - $180
 

Non-member ticket - $300
 

Makom ticket - $80
 

Student ticket - FREE with valid student ID
 

 
If you are the Temple Sholom member purchasing for a friend/family member, please put "Self"
Temple Sholom members get a reduced guest ticket rate
 

Guest of member - $180
 

Non-member ticket - $300
 

Makom ticket - $80
 

Student ticket - FREE with valid student ID
 

 
If you are the Temple Sholom member purchasing for a friend/family member, please put "Self"
Temple Sholom members get a reduced guest ticket rate
 

Guest of member - $180
 

Non-member ticket - $300
 

Makom ticket - $80
 

Student ticket - FREE with valid student ID
 

 
If you are the Temple Sholom member purchasing for a friend/family member, please put "Self"
Temple Sholom members get a reduced guest ticket rate
 

Guest of member - $180
 

Non-member ticket - $300
 

Makom ticket - $80
 

Student ticket - FREE with valid student ID
 

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

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).


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 

We offer childcare for children up to age 0-9. We are planning to have multiple babysitting rooms open during our congregational services based on the age of the child (infants, toddlers, and school age).

Childcare will be offered on the first day of Rosh Hashanah, Tuesday, Sept. 23, and Yom Kippur, Thursday, Oct. 2, starting at 10:45 AM. Early registration for childcare is mandatory. Be sure to register by Sept. 9. Childcare will only be offered if there is sufficient interest and registration. 

Temple Sholom offers childcare for those ages 0-9 during the congregational services on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur day. These options both begin at 10:45am.

The cost is $18/per service for each household.

Childcare Age 0-3

Childcare Age 4-6

Childcare Age 7-9

If you have any questions about family services or need details about childcare, feel free to reach me at noa@sholomchicago.org, 773-435-1533. We are here to help make your High Holy Days meaningful.


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.


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

MondayMon, 8 SepSeptember, 2025

 
 
Makom Rosh Hashanah Challah Class

Monday, Sep 8th 6:30p to 8:30pThose in their 20s & 30s are invited to join the Makom community for a special online challah baking class where we will learn how to make a round challah for Rosh Hashanah!

MORE INFO

SaturdaySat, 13 SepSeptember, 2025

 
 
Tot Rosh Hashanah Service

Shabbat, Sep 13th 4:00p to 5:00pJoin families with children age five and under for this special Rosh Hashanah Tot Shabbat, led by our Temple Sholom Clergy-Education Team.

MORE INFO

SaturdaySat, 13 SepSeptember, 2025

 
 
Selichot Study Session & Congregational Service

Motzei Shabbat, Sep 13th 8:00p to 10:30pJoin us for an enlightening and thought-provoking Selichot Study Session.

MORE INFO

SundaySun, 14 SepSeptember, 2025

 
 
Shofar in the Park 2025

Sunday, Sep 14th 4:00p to 5:00pJoin the Temple Sholom clergy and community as we gather together to hear the sounds of the Shofar in parks and locations across the city in anticipation of Rosh Hashanah.

MORE INFO

MondayMon, 22 SepSeptember, 2025

 
 
Erev Rosh Hashanah

Monday, Sep 22nd 7:30p to 9:30pA service beginning observance of the Jewish New Year that ushers in the Days of Awe (ten days of repentance), this evening service is both a time of rejoicing and of serious introspection, a time to celebrate the completion of another year while also taking stock of one’s life. 

MORE INFO

TuesdayTue, 23 SepSeptember, 2025

 
 
Rosh Hashanah Family Service

Tuesday, Sep 23rd 9:00a to 10:30aJoin Temple Sholom for a meaningful service where parents and children can celebrate the Jewish New Year and enjoy the full experience of Rosh Hashanah as we review our actions during the past year and look for improvement in the year to come.

MORE INFO

TuesdayTue, 23 SepSeptember, 2025

 
 
Rosh Hashanah Congregational Service

Tuesday, Sep 23rd 11:00a to 1:00pJoin Temple Sholom for a congregational service for community prayer, self-reflection, and repentance as we review our actions during the past year and look for improvement in the year to come. 

MORE INFO

TuesdayTue, 23 SepSeptember, 2025

 
 
Tashlich

Tuesday, Sep 23rd 4:00p to 5:00pOn the first day of Rosh Hashanah, services are followed by Tashlich, a walk over to Lake Michigan where we symbolically cast our sins into the water.  

MORE INFO

WednesdayWed, 24 SepSeptember, 2025

 
 
2nd Day Rosh Hashanah Service

Wednesday, Sep 24th 10:30a to 12:00pFor the Second Day of Rosh Hashanah, Temple Sholom warmly invites you to continue the sacred journey of introspection and renewal. As we usher in another day of this profound New Year, we'll delve deeper into collective prayer, meditate on the lessons from our scriptures, and fortify our commitments for the upcoming year. Gather with us in a spirited embrace of tradition and the hope of a brighter, better tomorrow. Your presence adds to our shared tapestry of faith and community.

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.

MORE INFO

 

Sat, August 16 2025 22 Av 5785