The High Holidays at Park Synagogue
The Park Synagogue clergy, staff and board members
wish you and your family a happy and healthy New Year!
Cemetery Visitations
A long-held Jewish tradition is to visit the graves of our departed loved ones before or during the High Holidays. Gadi Galili will be available to offer prayers and comfort during your visits to cemeteries on Sunday, September 21 and Sunday, September 28, from 9:00 am-Noon, by appointment only. Other days are also available by appointment with Gadi or our Rabbis. Please contact Amy Rosen at (216) 371-2244, ext. 155 or arosen@parksyn.org to make arrangements.
Holiday Transportation
Park Synagogue provides complimentary door-to-door transportation to and from High Holiday services for any member who is unable to drive him/herself. Please contact Olivia Setnik at (216) 371-2244, ext. 121 or Osetnik@parksyn.org to request this assistance. Requests for transportation must be made by Monday, September 8. Please note that complimentary transportation is available year-round to Park Synagogue services and other events by contacting Ellen at least one week in advance. We'd like to thank the Rae & Harry Tucker Senior Transportation Fund for their support of this service.
Make a Monetary Donation to Operation Isaiah Food Distribution
Each High holiday season we help people who are hungry in our community through Park's Operation Isaiah project. While in prior years we asked for food donations, this year we are only collecting money that will be used to purchase grocery gift cards for those in need.
Please consider donating any amount to Park’s Hunger/Mitzvah Fund by Friday, October 31.
Please note: if you are in need of help with food for yourself or family, please let us know so we can offer assistance by contacting Oliva Setnik at osetnik@parksyn.org or (216) 371-2244, ext. 121.
Operation Isaiah is sponsored by Park’s Social Action Committee.
High Holiday Children’s Services & Activities
Children are always welcome in services, but we also offer family-friendly options and child-friendly activities during the High Holidays.We encourage families to join our Family Services — full services including prayers, songs, and sermon, made engaging for all ages.
Childcare for Toddlers through Kindergartners
Childcare will be available during the High Holidays for children from toddlers through kindergarten. Pre-registration is required. Please note: This program is designed for children who can participate in a group setting. If your child needs one-on-one care or has specific behavioral or medical needs that cannot be accommodated in this environment, we kindly ask that you do not register for this program. To register, please complete the form below.
Family Service on Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur
Join us for our Family Service, led by Rabbi Rosie Haim on Tuesday, September 23 and Thursday, October 2 at 9:30 am. This High Holy Day Service is complete with Torah reading, prayers, and music — thoughtfully designed for elementary and middle school-aged children and their families. Attending this service means experiencing the full spirit and meaning of the holidays in a family-friendly setting.
Activities for Children on Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur
Activities for children in first grade through twelve years old will be held in the school wing beginning at 10:30 am on Tuesday, September 23 and Thursday, October 2.
Young Family Service
Our Young Family Service will take place at 4:00 pm, designed especially for children in 1st grade and younger and their families. This fun, engaging service is a great way to introduce little ones to the spirit of the High Holidays. Following the service, families are invited to join us for Tashlikh at 4:30 pm.
Tashlikh Ceremony
Tashlikh following afternoon services at approximately 4:30 pm on Tuesday, September 23.
Candle Lighting Blessings
Candles should be kindled before leaving home to attend services.
Rosh Hashanah
Baruch Atah Adonai Elohenu melech haolam, asher kideshanu bemitzvotav vetzivanu lehadlik ner shel Yom HaZicharon.
Praised be Thou, O Lord Our God, Master of the Universe, who has commanded us to kindle the light of the Day of Remembrance.
Baruch Atah Adonai Elohenu melech haolam, shehecheyanu vekiyemanu vehigianu lazman hazeh.
Praised be Thou, O Lord Our God, Master of the Universe, who has kept us in life, sustained us and enabled us to reach this joyous season.
Kol Nidre
Baruch Atah Adonai Elohenu melech haolam, asher kideshanu bemitzvotav vetzivanu lehadlik ner shel Yom Hakippurim.
Praised be Thou, O Lord Our God, Master of the Universe, who has commanded us to kindle lights ushering in the Day of Atonement.
Baruch Atah Adonai Elohenu melech haolam, shehecheyanu vekiyemanu vehigianu lazman hazeh.
Praised be Thou, O Lord Our God, Master of the Universe, who has kept us in life, sustained us and enabled us to reach this joyous season.
Lulav & Etrog Sets for Sukkot
Lulav and Etrog sets are available for purchase through Park Synagogue. Each set is $50. To order, please contact Amy Rosen at (216) 371-2244, ext. 155 or order online at arosen@parksynagogue.org. Orders and payment are due Friday, September 26 and pick-up is from Park Synagogue on Thursday, October 2nd or Friday, October 3rd.
High Holy Day Parking
Everyone who receives tickets for the Holy Days will also receive a parking pass. Please display your parking pass in your windshield/dashboard. Security will be looking for your parking pass as you enter. Overflow parking is available (location available soon) with shuttle service to our building. Handicap parking is available. You’ll need your Park Synagogue parking pass and your own state authorized handicapped parking permit.