High Holy Days

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ELUL EATS WITH RABBI BRUDNEY

Embracing the New Year:
Preparing for the High Holy Days
Our clergy and staff are working hard to ensure that Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur fulfill our highest hopes for entering the year 5785. We will be sending you tickets, a parking pass, and details about our various holiday programs in the coming month.

ELUL

SEPTEMBER 21
10:30 AM
Elul Eats: A Multi-Cultural
Experience at Eastern Market
Join Rabbi Brudney at local gem Eastern Market for a deep dive into our Elul theme of food and identity! We’ll meet at 10:30 a.m. for a brief Shabbat experience followed by a multi-cultural tasting and conversation with several Eastern Market vendors. And TBE’s own Laura Gottlieb will fill us in on Eastern Market’s Jewish history! We’ll finish just in time for you to enjoy lunch on your own on site. Space is limited to 20 people! Register now! Note that this experience pairs perfectly with our September Bites and Books selection, The Jewish Deli: An Illustrated Guide to the Chosen Food.
Cost: $25/pp.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

HIGH HOLY DAYS SCHEDULE 2024/5785

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28
SELICHOT
10:00 PM: Selichot Service
(DeRoy Sanctuary) (IP/V)
It is traditional to hold Selichot services late in the evening to experience the magic of the quietest time of night, when the heavens are most open to the prayers of our hearts, as we center and prepare our souls for the coming High Holy Days.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2
7:30 PM: EREV ROSH HASHANAH
Erev Rosh HaShanah Service
(DeRoy Sanctuary) (IP/V)
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3
ROSH HASHANAH DAY
9:15 AM: Tot Rosh HaShanah Service
(DeRoy Sanctuary, families with children 0-5) (IP/V)
10:30 AM: Rosh HaShanah Morning Service
(DeRoy Sanctuary) (IP/V) *babysitting available
2:30 PM: Rosh HaShanah Family Service
(DeRoy Sanctuary, families with children 6-12) (IP/V)
3:30 PM: Teen Tashlich
(Franklin Cider Mill)
4:00 PM: Tashlich
(Franklin Cider Mill)
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6
BETWEEN THE HOLIDAYS
11:00 AM: Kever Avot
(Beth El Memorial Park) (IP)
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11
EREV YOM KIPPUR
7:30 PM: Kol Nidrei Service
(DeRoy Sanctuary) (IP/V)

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12
YOM KIPPUR
9:00 AM: Labyrinth – open campus
Enjoy the grounds, walk the Labyrinth, prepare your spirit.
Personal Reflections Room
Stop by our Personal Reflections Room featuring adult coloring sheets, journals, a puzzle, and more located in the Prentis Memorial Library.
9:15 AM: Tot Yom Kippur Service
(DeRoy Sanctuary, families with children 0-5) (IP/V)
10:30 AM: Teen Yom Kippur Event
(Maas Chapel transition to DeRoy Sanctuary)
10:30 AM: Yom Kippur Morning Service
(DeRoy Sanctuary) (IP/V)
*babysitting available
12:30 PM: Stories of Survival and Inspiration with Larry Baker
(Maas Chapel) (IP/V)
2:00 PM: Conversation on Israel and College Campuses
(Handleman Hall)
2:30 PM: Yom Kippur Family Service
(DeRoy Sanctuary, families with children 6-12) (IP/V)
3:30 PM: Guided Meditation with Brandon Klein. Take some time on Yom Kippur to listen to the still, small voice within you. Join meditation expert Brandon Klein of Metro Detroit Meditation as he leads a calming and reflective guided meditation focused on high holiday themes.
(Maas Chapel)
4:00 PM: Healing Service
(Maas Chapel) (IP/V)
5:00 PM: Yizkor and Concluding Service
(DeRoy Sanctuary) (IP/V)
6:00 PM: Havdalah/Break-Fast
(Tent)

PARKING: You will also receive two High Holy Day Parking Pass that will need to be displayed on your windshield for entry into our parking lot on Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur.

PRAYER BOOKS: Whether you are joining us in-person or virtually, you will need a copy of Gates of Repentance (our Reform Movement Machzor) in order to participate in our services. Prayer books can be purchased, contact Evangela at or 248-851-1100.

*Babysitting: Babysitting is available for those in the building attending services Rosh HaShanah morning and Yom Kippur morning.
Please register at https://bit.ly/HHDbabysitting24.

Join the Historic TBE Usher Corps!

Temple Beth El’s Usher Corps, a cherished tradition in our community for many years, is calling for additional volunteers! We need dedicated members to help during the High Holy Day season and potentially year-round. Be Part of Something Special. If you’re interested in being part of this welcoming group, contact Nicole Jahr at or 248-865-0623. Don’t miss the chance to contribute to our vibrant community and uphold a long-standing tradition! CLICK HERE to to be directed to our Usher Corps Interest Form,