ABOUT THE HIGH HOLY DAYS
Yamim Noraim literally means the "Days of Awe." This refers to the High Holy Days, specifically Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur and is marked by a ten-day period of time during which we engage in prayer, introspection, repentance and fasting.

Rosh Hashanah marks the Jewish New Year. Yom Kippur is the Day of Atonement.

Members-only Extra High Holy Day Ticket Order Form
Non-members High Holy Day Ticket Order Form
Childcare Reservation Form

HIGH HOLY DAY SERVICES 5767-5768

Selichot Saturday, September 8	8:30 p.m. Study Program 9:30 p.m. Dessert Reception 10:00 p.m. Selichot Service
*Erev Rosh Hashanah Wednesday, September 12	7:30 p.m. Congregational Service
* Rosh Hashanah, First Day Thursday, September 13	9:00 a.m. Family Service 10:45 a.m. Congregational Service 4:00 p.m. Tot Service 5:00 p.m. Tashlich
* Rosh Hashanah, Second Day Friday, September 14	10:00 a.m. Congregational Service
Shabbat Shuvah Friday, September 14 Saturday, September 15	6:30 p.m. Shabbat Evening Service 10:30 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service
* Kol Nidre Friday, September 21	6:00 p.m. Early Service8:15 p.m. Late Service
* Yom Kippur Saturday, September 22	9:00 a.m. Family Service 10:45 a.m. Congregational Service 1:30 p.m. Tot Service 1:30 p.m. Study & Reflection with Sarah Hanuka 3:00 p.m. Afternoon / Healing / Yizkor / Neilah Service Following Services - Break-the-Fast at Ann Sathers
Erev Sukkot & Sukkot Wednesday, September 26 & Thursday, September 27	7:00 p.m. Congregational Service 10:30 a.m. Congregational Service

TICKET POLICY
Download High Holy Days Ticket Order Form

Members

• Single Memberships receive one ticket. Family Memberships receive a ticket for each adult and each child in the household.
• Members must have paid at least 50% of their dues by September 12, 2007, to receive HHD tickets; remaining membership fees are due by December 31, 2007.
• Members in Good Standing may order up to 4 additional tickets for $200 each. Recipient’s name, address and phone number must be given to Temple Sholom for each ticket purchased. Tickets may not be distributed to recently resigned members.

Non Members

• Non-Members may order 2 tickets for $400 or 1 ticket for $250 for 2 consecutive years. After that, non-members must join the Temple to receive HHD tickets.
• We offer a credit on first-year Temple dues equal to ticket purchase price if prospective members join Temple Sholom by December 31, 2007. Non-Members MUST have a photo I.D. to pick up their ticket.

COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS

I am a member at another Temple and will be in Chicago for the Holy Days. Can I attend Temple Sholom Services?
Yes. Have your Temple fax a form to us indicating that you are a member in good standing to 773-525-3502

I am Temple Sholom member, and I will be out of town for the High Holy Days. May I attend services at another temple?
Yes. Reciprocity is available for members in good standing who are planning to attend Services out of town. Contact our Temple office at 773-525-4707 to request that a form be sent to the Union of Reform Judaism (URJ) Temple you will be attending. I resigned my membership last year. May I still attend services as a Non-Member? Resigned Members are NOT eligible for HHD tickets within 2 years of their resignation. Membership may be reinstated, however, by contacting Josie A.G. Shapiro at 773-435- 1541.

I am a college student. Do I need a ticket?
Current College Students (including non-members) are eligible for free HHD tickets. College students must possess a VALID CURRENT Photo Student I.D. or course schedule. A State I.D. is required if student I.D. lacks a photo. Tickets may be picked up in advance or at will-call before services.

I have donated significantly to Temple Sholom. May I receive extra tickets?
Donors who give an Annual Fund gift of $1000 or more in the current fiscal year may receive 2 additional tickets free of charge. Special Donors who give an Annual Fund gift of $10,000 or more in the current fiscal year may receive additional tickets. These tickets may not be used for recently resigned members.

I am in my 20’s and my parents are members. Does Temple Sholom offer anything special for me?
Adult Children of Temple members, who are under 30, can receive a HHD ticket and Temple Membership for one year at a cost of $200 (Valid for Single Memberships only). Adult children of Temple members, who are under 30 and live outside of the Chicagoland area, can receive a HHD ticket for $100 per person.

Is child care available during regular Services?
Child Care is available with advance reservation and for a fee during select High Holy Days Services. All items such as snacks, diapers, drinks or additional essentials be contained in a clear plastic bag and labeled with your child’s name. Please call Jessica Childs at 773-435-1538 for child care information and reservations.

I am handicapped and in need of physical assistance. Can I reserve a spot in the Temple parking lot?
Parking in the Temple parking lot will be designated handicapped parking only and must be reserved ahead of the High Holy Days. You must possess a state-issued handicapped sticker or license plate to park in the lot. To reserve a spot, or if you or a member of your party requires special seating for wheelchair accessibility, hearing aid devices or large print prayer books, contact Kevin Gladish at 773-525-4707 or kevin@sholomchicago.org.

Where else will parking be available?
Free parking will be available at Montrose Harbor. A shuttle service will be on hand for transportation to Temple Sholom and back to the lot before and after Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur Services.

How do I sign up for Break the Fast on Yom Kippur?
Contact Jessica Childs at 773-435-1538, by noon on Friday, September 14. Cost is $18 for members and $25 for non-members. Reservations and prepayment are required.

Download High Holy Days Ticket Order Form.