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High Holy Days 5786

High Holy Days are a traditional time of prayer, reflection, remembrance, and family gatherings. We hope you'll join us in community to share, honor, and connect with each other.

All attendees need to register, including members and guests. 

By registering, you'll reserve a seat for yourself and your ohana, and name tags will be provided. Wearing name tags will enable all of us to meet new people, reconnect with old friends, and greet visitors with aloha. Name tags will be available to pick up in the library as you enter the building. Registration will open shortly.

Unaffiliated guests and visitors to the islands are welcome to join us for all of our services and High Holy Day activities. We kindly ask for a suggested donation of $180 per person for non-member tickets for this year’s High Holy Days. No one will be turned away due to financial constraints.  Please contact Executive Director, Jess Glasser to make individual arrangements. 

Please feel free to register your family, friends, and colleagues as we open the doors this fall to gather in celebration and reflection.

 

If you are a member attending services, please register yourself and your guest(s) here. You must be logged in to your account to register.

Temple members, can we count on you for an honor? Please click here to indicate your interest and availability.

If you are an unaffiliated guest or visitor who plans to attend services, please register here.

Attending virtually? There is no charge for watching our livestream services. If you'd like to make a donation in support of our streaming service, please do so here.

 

To ensure that all submitted names are included and to allow time to compile the information, please submit your request form by Friday, September 26th.

High Holy Days Preparation & Immersion

Join us for High Holy Days 101: Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur

Whether you're at the beginning of your Jewish journey or looking for a meaningful refresher, this welcoming and interactive one-hour class is designed with you in mind.

Together, we will explore the heart of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, as well as Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. We'll consider timeless traditions, share fresh perspectives, and offer practical ways to make these holidays personal, meaningful, and joyful.

You don't need any prior knowledge - just bring your curiosity, your questions, and an open heart. You'll leave feeling more confident, connected, and inspired to embrace the High Holidays.

We're excited to learn and grow with you! Click here to sign up.
 


Sunday, September 7th at 10 AM
In-person only in the Levinson-Krupp Library
Free for members
$5 for non-members
Space is limited so please register early.
 
 
10th Annual Makapu'u Sunrise Shofar Blowing to Welcome the Jewish New Year

Date: Sunday, September 21, 2025

Event: Join us for a special Jewish experience to blow the shofar at sunrise atop Makapu'u.

Details to follow. 
 
 
 
Sat., September 13, 2025                    Selichot                                                                                                                                 7:00 PM
        Selichot Gathering including light dinner
        (Registration Required, please email admin@shaloha.com)
 

Rosh Hashanah

Mon., September 22, 2025                Rosh Hashanah Junior Congregation                                                                  5:00 PM
                                                                             Best for ages 5-12 with an adult
                                                                 
                                                                             Erev Rosh Hashanah Service                                                                                    7:00 PM
 
Tues., September 23, 2025                Rosh Hashanah Morning Service                                                                           10:00 AM
 
                                                                             Tashlich                                                                                                                                   5:00 PM
                                                                             Magic Island Beach Park
 
 

Yom Kippur

Weds., October 1, 2025                        Kol Nidre Yom Kippur Evening Service                                                              7:00 PM
 
 
Thurs., October 2, 2025                        Yom Kippur Morning Service                                                                                   10:00 AM
                                                                              Including Yizkor Memorial Service
                                                                              Remember your loved ones in our virtual Book of Memory
 
                    Sharing Memories of Those We Lost This Past Year                                   4:00 PM
 
                    Book of Jonah                                                                                                                      5:15 PM
 
                    Jonah for Kids                                                                                                                      5:30 PM
                    Best for ages under 10 years old with an adult
 
                    Neilah & Evening Service                                                                                             6:15 PM
 
                    Break Fast                                                                                                                              7:00 PM

Sukkot

Fri., October 10, 2025                         Tot Shabbat in the Sukkah                                                                                               6:00 PM

                                                                           Sukkot & Kabbalat Shabbat Service                                                                          7:00 PM

Simchat Torah

Weds., October 15, 2025                    Simchat Torah Experience & Kabbalat Shabbat                                            6:00 PM
                                                                             Torah Dancing                                                                                                                      6:40 PM

Register

If you are a member attending services please register yourself and your guest(s) here. You must be logged in to register.

If you are an unaffiliated guest or visitor who plans to attend services, please register here
 
There is suggested donation of $180 per person for non-member tickets for this year’s High Holy Days. Everyone under age 22 is invited to join at no cost. No one will be turned away due to financial constraints. Please contact Executive Director Jess Glasser at (808) 595-7521 or ExecutiveDirector@shaloha.com to make individual arrangements.
 
Attending virtually? We ask that you support our streaming service with a donation of $36 for each High Holy Day program watched online.
 

Make a donation

If you'd like to make a donation to Temple Emanu-El for the High Holy Days, please use the form below. If you prefer to donate by check, also indicate "High Holy Days" in the memo and mail to:

Temple Emanu-El
2550 Pali Highway
Honolulu, HI 96817


Thank you for your support!

 

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