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 Wednesday, September 20 and Sunday, September 24th, from 9:00 am-Noon, by appointment only. Other days are also available by appointment with Gadi or our Rabbis. Please contact Natalie Prior at (216) 371-2244, ext. 155 or nprior@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 Ellen Petler at (216) 371-2244, ext. 122 to request this assistance. Requests for transportation must be made by Friday, 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 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 Ellen Petler at epetler@parksyn.org or (216) 371-2244, ext. 122.

Operation Isaiah is sponsored by Park’s Social Action Committee.

High Holiday Children’s Services & Activities

Monday, September 25 - Yom Kippur
CH - Cleveland Heights | PP - Pepper Pike

Morning Activities
Childcare (toddlers to kindergarteners)
9:30 am to end of adult services
Sign-up online with the link below.

Family Service (Grades Kdg-7 w/parents)
11:45 am - 12:15 pm | CH - Miller Chapel | PP - Sanctuary
A wonderful family service to conclude the High Holy Days.
The Family Service does not start until after the conclusion of Rabbi’s Sermon.


Children’s (Youth) Activities Begin
10:00 am - 11:45 am | CH - Parlors | PP - School Wing Upstairs
Fun holiday-inspired activities supervised by our Education Staff and helpers to keep the children entertained until the end of adult services. No pre-registration required!

Teen Program
11:45 am - 12: 15 pm| CH - Bridge | PP - Sanctuary and Garson Chapel
A program to socialize with their peers and a talk about looking ahead about Jewish life on College Campuses.

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 Natalie Prior at (216) 371-2244, ext. 155 or order online at parksynagogue.org. Orders and payment are due Thursday, September 21st and pick-up is from Park Synagogue on Thursday, September 28 and Friday, September 29.

High Holy Day Parking

Everyone who receives tickets for the Holy Days will also receive a parking pass for their location. Please display your ticket in your windshield/dashboard. Security will be looking for your parking pass as you enter. If you are attending services at our Cleveland Heights Campus, you should park in the lots accessible from Mayfield Rd. or Euclid Heights Blvd. At our Pepper Pike Campus, lots are accessible from Brainard Rd. and Shaker Blvd. Eastbound. Overflow parking is available at Ratner Montessori School with shuttle service to our building.

At Cleveland Heights, handicapped parking is on the east side of the building near the school wing entrance. At Pepper Pike, handicap parking is available closest to the entrance in each lot. You’ll need your Park Synagogue parking pass and your own state authorized handicapped parking permit.