High Holy Days

Recorded services can be found below for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. 

If you did not pick up on Yom Kippur the Book of Remembrance, you can access a copy here.

Erev Rosh Hashanah – Monday September 22

Note: clergy leaders are listed with each service, those marked with an * will be speaking

Mishkan Or – Beachwood

6:00 pm – Rosh HaShanah Evening Service (Maltz Chapel) Rabbi Joshua Caruso*, Rabbi Yael Dadoun, and Cantorial Soloist Jennifer Woda 

7:30 pm – Rosh HaShanah Evening Service  (Mandel Sanctuary) Cantor Vladimir Lapin, Rabbi Elle Muhlbaum*, Music Director Alexandre Marr, an ensemble of choral singers and instrumentalist 

Maltz Performing Arts Center – University Circle

7:30 pm – Rosh HaShanah Evening Service (Silver Sanctuary) Cantor Kathryn Wolfe Sebo, Rabbi Roger Klein*, Rabbi Robert Nosanchuk, and Music Director Bill Toler 

Rosh Hashanah – Tuesday September 23

Mishkan Or – Beachwood

9:00 am – Tot Service (Maltz Chapel)
Cantor Vladimir Lapin and Rabbi Yael Dadoun*

10:00 am – Family Service (Mandel Sanctuary) Rabbi Robert Nosanchuk* and Limmud song leaders

10:15 am – Rosh Hashanah Morning Service (Noll Family Social Hall/Charles & Marjorie Evans Atrium) Cantor Vladimir Lapin, Rabbi Yael Dadoun*, with music directed by Alexandre Marr, featuring a dynamic ensemble of choir and musicians.

10:30 am – Rosh HaShanah Morning Service (Maltz Chapel) Cantor Laureate Sarah Sager, Rabbi Josh Caruso*, Rabbi Roger Klein, and the High Holy Days Vocal Quartet

Maltz Performing Arts Center – University Circle

10:30 am – Rosh HaShanah Morning Service (Silver Sanctuary) Cantor Kathryn Wolfe Sebo, Rabbi Elle Muhlbaum*, with music directed by Bill Toler featuring our inspirational High Holy Days Choir.

Kol Nidrei/Erev Yom Kippur – Wednesday October 1

Note: clergy leaders are listed with each service, those marked with an * will be speaking

Mishkan Or – Beachwood

6:00 pm – Teen-Led Erev Yom Kippur Service (Maltz Chapel)  Rabbi Joshua Caruso and Rabbi Yael Dadoun, featuring our Teen Singers and Music Director Ricky Marcus 

Yom Kippur Evening Service: A Majestic and Reflective Beginning
Join us for our Kol Nidrei service, designed to be a majestic and reflective observance for the entire congregation. 

6:00 pm – Mandel Sanctuary: Cantor Kathryn Wolfe Sebo, Rabbi Elle Muhlbaum,  Rabbi Robert Nosanchuk*, and choir under the direction of Bill Toler

8:00 pm – Mandel Sanctuary: Cantor Kathryn Wolfe Sebo, Rabbi Yael Dadoun, Rabbi Robert Nosanchuk*, and choir under the direction of Bill Toler

Maltz Performing Arts Center – University Circle

7:30 pm – Yom Kippur Evening Service: A Majestic and Reflective Beginning (Silver Sanctuary)
Join us for our Kol Nidrei service, designed to be a majestic and reflective observance for the entire congregation.  Cantor Vladimir Lapin, Rabbi Joshua Caruso*, Rabbi Roger Klein, and choir under the direction of Alexandre Marr   

Yom Kippur – Thursday October 2

Note: clergy leaders are listed with each service, those marked with an * will be speaking

Mishkan Or – Beachwood

9:00 am – Tot Yom Kippur Morning Service: (Maltz Chapel)
Designed especially for children ages 0-5+ years. Cantor Vladimir Lapin and Rabbi Elle Muhlbaum*

10 am – Family Service (Mandel Sanctuary)
 Rabbi Joshua Caruso and Limmud song leaders

10:15 am – Yom Kippur Service (Noll Family Social Hall/Charles & Marjorie Evans Atrium)  Cantor Vladimir Lapin, Rabbi Elle Muhlbaum*

10:30 am – Yom Kippur Morning Service (Maltz Chapel) Cantor Laureate Sarah Sager, Rabbi Roger Klein*, Rabbi Robert Nosanchuk, and the High Holy Days Vocal Quartet.

 1:00 pm – Yizkor: A Sacred Time of Remembrance and Reflection (Mandel Sanctuary) Click here for livestreamThrough engaged and moving prayers, heartfelt music, and the beloved ritual of candle lighting. Cantor Kathryn Wolfe Sebo, Rabbi Joshua Caruso, Rabbi Robert Nosanchuk*

2:45 pm – Milton & Ruth Stern/ James A. Samuels Social Action Program (Maltz Chapel) – At this thought-provoking session we will welcome guest speaker Luis Vizcarrondo Jr, Serving the Immigrant: My Life as a Latino Pastor in Uncertain Times. Rabbi Joshua Caruso

4:00 pm – Afternoon Service (Mandel Sanctuary) Click here for livestream– Join us for our congregational Yom Kippur Afternoon Service, featuring the reading of the Torah and the Haftarah, including the poignant story of Jonah.  Cantor Kathryn Wolfe Sebo, Rabbi Yael Dadoun*, and Rabbi Joshua Caruso

4:45 pm – Ne’ilah and Havdalah (Mandel Sanctuary) Click here for livestreamAs Yom Kippur draws to a close, join us for the Ne’ilah service, a powerful and uplifting conclusion to this sacred day. The service culminates with the sounding of the shofar and Havdalah, marking the end of Yom Kippur and sending us forth with a sense of hope and determination for the year ahead. Cantor Kathryn Wolfe Sebo, Rabbi Yael Dadoun, and Rabbi Joshua Caruso

Maltz Performing Arts Center – University Circle

10:30 am – Yom Kippur Morning Service (Silver Sanctuary)Cantor Kathryn Wolfe Sebo, Rabbi Richard Block, Rabbi Yael Dadoun*, and choir under the direction Bill Toler.

12:30 pm – Text Study – Deepen your understanding of Yom Kippur’s profound teachings through an engaging text study.  Click here for livestream Rabbi Richard Block, Senior Rabbi Emeritus

1:30 pm – Music Meditation Click here for livestreamLet music guide you into a state of reflection, providing a moving and unique opportunity to connect with Yom Kippur.  Featuring our High Holy Day musicians: pianist Alexandre Marr and cellist Brendon Phelps

3:15 pm – Afternoon Service Click here for livestreamJoin us for our congregational Yom Kippur Afternoon Service, featuring the reading of the Torah and the Haftarah, including the poignant story of Jonah. Cantor Vladimir Lapin, Rabbi Richard Block*, Rabbi Roger Klein, Rabbi Elle Muhlbaum and Rabbi Robert Nosanchuk

4:30 pm – Yizkor: A Sacred Time of Remembrance and Reflection Click here for livestreamHonor the memory of our late loved ones. Through moving prayers and heartfelt music, we will create a space for communal mourning and personal reflection. Cantor Vladimir Lapin , Rabbi Richard Block, Rabbi Roger Klein, Rabbi Elle Muhlbaum*, Rabbi Robert Nosanchuk

5:30 pm – Ne’ilah and Havdalah Click here for livestreamAs Yom Kippur draws to a close, join us for the Ne’ilah service, a powerful and uplifting conclusion to this sacred day. The service culminates with the sounding of the shofar and Havdalah, marking the end of Yom Kippur and sending us forth with a sense of hope and determination for the year ahead. Cantor Vladimir Lapin, Rabbi Richard Block, Rabbi Roger Klein, Rabbi Elle Muhlbaum, Rabbi Robert Nosanchuk