Selichot Rosh HaShanah Yom Kippur Sukkot Simchat Torah Sh mini Atzeret

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1 years 5779 Selichot September 1 Rosh HaShanah September 9-11 Yom Kippur September Sukkot September 24 Simchat Torah September 30 Sh mini Atzeret October 1

2 Once again, we come to the High Holy Day season, undoubtedly the time in our calendar year with the greatest spiritual potential and significance. However, as with most matters of consequence, the Holy Day season also reinforces an undeniable truth - the benefit and meaning one derives ultimately correlates directly to the thought, energy, and time one is prepared to invest. With sincere attention and focus on the aspects of our lives where a fresh start, a different attitude, or a new approach is needed, I genuinely believe the High Holy Days and Jewish New Year hold tremendous potential and promise. Perhaps imagining renewed depth and closeness in some of our most cherished relationships is motivating - with a spouse/partner, with one or more of our children, with a parent or sibling from whom we ve drifted apart, or with a friend or colleague with whom we ve had a falling out. Perhaps a recognition of a need for better self-care is inspiring committing to regular exercise, taking advantage of more opportunities for learning, being more cognizant of diet, or adopting a mindfulness practice such as meditation or yoga. Or perhaps an assessment of how we might better prioritize our time is energizing, enabling us to participate and be truly present for the relationships and the activities that we know will enliven and animate our spirit. Each of us has personal goals and life aspirations. We all recognize the potential for growth and change that are within our reach. Might this New Year be the one that finally inspires and motivates us to realize the boundless potential for renewal and promise in our lives? I pray that 5779 will be replete with the blessings of good health as well as the genuine satisfaction and joy which come from realizing and living our best selves! Shanah tovah u metukah Wishes for a good and sweet New Year, Rabbi Ron Segal Important Deadlines July 23 - Guest Ticket Form Deadline (Guest ticket requests submitted after this date will be available to pick up at Temple Sinai) August 10 - Special Assistance Seating & Parking Form Due August 13 - Yizkor Memorial Book Form Due September 1 - Youth Program Registration Due September 1 - Erev Rosh HaShanah Dinner Registration Due 2 Mishkan HaNefesh, Holy Day Prayer Book A reminder that High Holy Day Prayer Books will be provided for all services. Congregants who desire their own personal copy of the prayer books can visit the CCAR Press website to purchase the set (

3 Parking For the High Holy Days Parking Guideline Reminders Parking at the Temple Sinai lot will only be available to congregants who are wheelchair or walker-bound or who have mobility challenges AND who request a Parking Permit. There will not be open parking in the Sinai lot. To request a Parking Permit, please complete the form on page 14. Buses will unload/load on the side of the building to ease congestion. See the map on page 15. There will also be a dedicated drop off/pick up location at Temple Sinai for congregants/guests and can be used for any ride-sharing service Important Changes for 2018 The new lot - The Dupree - is located on the corner of Dupree Drive and Powers Ferry. We will no longer be using the VOYA lot. See the map on page 15 for parking lot options. Parking for the Yom Kippur afternoon services (starting at 3:30 pm) will ONLY be available at Kairos Church, the NW Unitarian Universalist Church and at Temple Sinai with an appropriate parking permit. Due to limited space, the guidelines will be strictly enforced. Parking in the Temple Sinai Lot Helpful Tips The Rosh HaShanah 9 am service is our most heavily attended service. Consider coming to the 1:30 pm service if your schedule permits. Parking and seating are both easier to navigate at this service. Consider taking an Uber or Lyft to services. We have a dedicated drop off/pick up zone. Parking Permits must be requested in advance and are available for individuals who are wheelchair or walkerbound, or who have significant mobility challenges. A parking attendant will park and retrieve cars for all individuals with a Parking Permit. Please pull up to the main entrance upon arrival. All Permits will be distributed in advance of the Holy Days and must be visible through your windshield when you enter the driveway and while your car is parked on our lot at all times. Satellite Parking All congregants/guests without a Parking Permit and who are not dropping off individuals should proceed directly to a satellite lot for parking. Buses will be available at the satellite lots beginning 90 minutes before each service to bring congregants to our building. Please allow sufficient time to park, board a bus, and travel to Sinai prior to the start of each service. We strongly encourage the use of carpools or Uber/Lyft. For more information, please contact the Temple Sinai office at or hhd@templesinaiatlanta.org. 3

4 Selichot September 1 Selichot Saturday, September 1 The High Holy Day season truly begins with the evening of Selichot. As we prepare to begin the New Year, Selichot provides a reflective and spiritual setting in which to contemplate the ways we elected to live the year that is ending, as well as to cultivate new ideas about life and possibilities for the year ahead. During our Selichot observance at Sinai, we will gather for compelling learning with a guest speaker followed by our moving, meaningful, and brief candle lit service in the sanctuary during which we will change our Torah covers to their Holy Day white mantles. 7:30 pm Wine and Dessert Reception- $10/person, or $5 for young adult members (32 & under), reservations required. 8:15 pm Guest Speaker - Professor Gregory Ellison 9:00 pm Selichot Service Rosh HaShanah September 9-11 The 5 Hardest Questions: An Evening with Emory Professor Gregory Ellison 8 The Rev. Dr. Gregory C. Ellison, II joined the Candler faculty in His teaching draws primarily from his work with the organization he founded called Fearless Dialogues, a nonprofit organization that creates unique spaces for unlikely partners to have hard, heartfelt conversations. Grounding his presentation in the 5 hardest questions a person will ever be asked, Dr. Ellison will offer a thought-provoking and introspective evening, beautifully highlighting the themes of Selichot: introspection and holiness. Erev Rosh HaShanah Sunday, September 9 6:00 pm Congregational Dinner (see page 5 for more details) 8:00 pm Erev Rosh HaShanah Service* Rosh HaShanah Day I Monday, September 10 Based on previous years, we 9:00 am Service I anticipate high volume at the Junior Congregation I (see page 8 for more details) morning service, impacting both Youth Program I (see page 8 for more details) parking and seating. If your 12:00 pm Family Service schedule permits, consider 1:30 pm Service II Junior Congregation II (see page 8 for more details) attending the 1:30 pm service Youth Program II (see page 8 for more details) to avoid the crowd. Service I and Service II are identical in content. Rosh HaShanah Day II Tuesday, September 11 9:00 am Morning Service* Tashlich Service* will immediately follow services (at approximately 11:30 am) at the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area Special Services Sunday, September 16 9:00 am NEW TIME Memorial Service at Crest Lawn Memorial Park (Temple Sinai section) 10:00 am NEW TIME Memorial Service at Arlington Memorial Park (Shalom section) 10:30 am Family Tashlich Service and Picnic at Morgan Falls Overlook Park 4:00 pm Teen Tashlich at Temple Sinai *Erev Rosh HaShanah, Rosh HaShanah Day II, and Tashlich services are open to the community. 4 Tickets are not required.

5 Rosh HaShanah and Special Services Erev Rosh HaShanah Dinner Sunday, September 9, 6:00 pm, Ackerman Hall Please join us for a kosher-style congregational dinner prior to the Erev Rosh HaShanah service. The cost for the dinner is $36/person; $18 for children 5-13, free for children under 5. Reservations are required by August 30. Space is limited. Note: Congregants who attend the dinner will be able to save a seat in the sanctuary for themselves, one additional adult and their minor children. Family Service Monday, September 10, 12:00 pm, Ackerman Hall Join our clergy and education staff for a special, family-friendly service ideal for children under 10 years of age. The service will include music, prayers, a special holiday story led by our education team, and, of course, blowing the shofar. Everyone is encouraged to participate and bring their own shofar. Tashlich Service Immediately following the conclusion of the Rosh HaShanah Day II Service, Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Palisades West, Paces Mill on Cobb Parkway. Visit the Temple Sinai website for directions. Tashlich is the ritual during which the previous year s sins are symbolically cast off by throwing pieces of bread, or a similar food item, into a natural body of flowing water. Wheelchair access is available. Rain or Shine. Dementia-Friendly High Holy Day Service Thursday, September 13, 11:00 am We know that music and prayer are powerful reminders. New this year, Temple Sinai will offer a special service during the Days of Awe for those struggling with dementia. Sponsored by the Hineini (Accessibility) Committee, this powerful and unique experience hopes to bring together caregivers and those in their care in the sanctuary. Family Tashlich Experience Sunday, September 16, 10:30 am, Morgan Falls Overlook Park Back by popular demand! Bring a picnic and experience Tashlich with your family and other Temple Sinai families. Tashlich is a great hands-on ritual for children of all ages and can be meaningful and fun. Families will join our clergy and Education staff for a brief service, participate in Tashlich on the Chattahoochee River, play on the playground, participate in fun activities and more. Last year more than 150 people attended, so join us for this fun event to welcome the New Year! Teen Tashlich (Grades 9th - 12th) Sunday, September 16, 4:00 pm, Temple Sinai Join SCRUFY during Teen Lounge for a meaningful and creative Teen Tashlich service. Erev Rosh HaShanah Service Sunday, September 9, 8:00 pm In recognition and celebration of Temple Sinai's 50th Year, Rabbi Phil Kranz will deliver this year's Erev Rosh HaShanah sermon. 5

6 Yom Kippur September Kol Nidre/Erev Yom Kippur Tuesday, September 18 4:30 pm Kol Nidre Family Service 6:00 pm Service I 9:00 pm Service II Service I and Service II are identical in content. Yom Kippur Day Wednesday, September 19 9:00 am Service I Junior Congregation I (see page 8 for details) Youth Program I (see page 8 for details) 11:30 am Dialogue with the Rabbis 1:00 pm Service II Junior Congregation II (see page 8 for more details) Youth Program II (see page 8 for more details) 1:30 pm Afternoon Learning I 3:30 pm Mind-Body-Spirit Renewal Service* with Rabbis Segal and Levenberg, and Beth Schafer Afternoon Learning II featuring Rabbi Shabman 5:00 pm Yizkor (Memorial Service) and Neilah (Concluding Service)* Following the sounding of the Shofar at the conclusion of Neilah (approximately 6:45 pm), there will be a light break-the-fast. Service I and Service II are identical in content. *The Renewal service and Yizkor/Neilah services are open to the community and unaffiliated. Tickets are not necessary. High Holy Days Food Drive: Fill a Bag, Feed a Family! And when you harvest your land, you shall not reap all the way to the edges of your field, or gather the gleanings of your harvest; you shall leave them for the poor and the stranger. I the Eternal am your God. - Leviticus 23:22 As Jews, we are commanded to care for the less fortunate - not just in word, but in deed. With the blessing of a New Year and the introspection of Yom Kippur upon us, we are reminded of our Covenant, and of our obligations to others. This year, Temple Sinai is excited to partner with Second Helpings Atlanta to collect donations for the Community Assistance Center in Sandy Springs. Your donation of food and/or toiletries will ensure the year begins with blessings for so many in our community. How to donate: Donation bags will be available at Temple Sinai on Rosh HaShanah. Grab a bag (or 2 or 3!), fill it with suggested food items and toiletries, and return it to the temple on or before Yom Kippur. Donations can be given directly to a volunteer or placed in one of Sinai s donation bins. Donations will also be collected at the satellite parking locations on Yom Kippur Day. For those interested in giving their time as well, volunteer opportunities abound. To volunteer with the High Holy Days Food Drive contact Simie Faskowitz at simieatl@aol.com. 6

7 Learning & Worship Opportunities Yom Kippur Kol Nidre Family Service Tuesday, September 18, 4:30 pm New this year! Join Rabbi Levenberg for a special, family-friendly service ideal for children under 10 years of age. The service will include music, prayers, and a special message about forgiveness. Dialogue with the Rabbis Wednesday, September 19, 11:30 am, Ackerman Hall Join Rabbis Segal, Levenberg and Shabman between Services I and II on Yom Kippur as they address questions from fellow congregants about contemporary issues of Jewish life, both in the synagogue and in the greater community. Reminder: Congregants who plan to attend both the Dialogue with the Rabbis and the 1:00 pm Yom Kippur Service will be given a yellow card that will allow them to save a seat in the sanctuary for themselves, one additional adult and their minor children. One adult must return to the seat(s) by 12:45 pm. Afternoon Learning I Wednesday, September 19, 1:30 pm, PNK Library with Shahidah Sharif Educator at The Atlanta Masjid of Al-Islam, Shahidah Sharif has an extensive background in Islamic education and community service. She studied for three years at the Abu Nour University in Damascus through the Mosque Cares Study Abroad Program with a focus on the Arabic language and the Islamic Sciences. She currently serves as secretary on the Board of Sisters United in Human Service, Inc, as the Program Director of the Faith Institute of the Atlanta Masjid of Al- Islam. She will be speaking on what Islam teaches about Atonement and Forgiveness. Afternoon Learning II Wednesday, September 19, 3:30 pm, Freeman Family Chapel with Rabbi Sam Shabman How can Jewish texts and teachings help us be sincere with our High Holiday apologies and resolutions? Expounding on the famous Yom Kippur text, Isaiah 58:6, which asks: "Is this the fast that I asked for?" together we will explore intentionality as found in our Yom Kippur texts. Service for the Renewal of Mind, Body & Spirit Wednesday, September 19, 3:30 pm, Sanctuary Our Yom Kippur Afternoon service will incorporate compelling and intentional readings and prayers, along with poignant, contemporary music, in order to create a worship experience that is contemplative, calming and renewing. Prayers for healing and strength will be included, and all in our community are encouraged to attend. Yizkor Memorial Service Wednesday, September 19, 5:00 pm, Sanctuary Names of loved ones who have died since last Yom Kippur will be read aloud during this service. A memorial book will contain a printed list of the names of all loved ones submitted for remembrance. If you would like a name included in the memorial book, please complete the form located on page 12, or you may submit your information online at Yizkor/Neilah services are open to the community; tickets are not necessary. Sukkot Sukkot Service Monday, September 24 10:00 am Sukkot Service 11:30 am Brunch and Learn 8 Brunch is complimentary, but reservations are requested by September 15. Please RSVP online. Sh'mini Atzeret Sh mini Atzeret Monday, October 1 10:00 am Morning Service (Including Yizkor prayers) Join Temple Sinai for fun Sukkot and Simchat Torah events for all ages. Look for information coming soon. 7

8 Youth & Teen Programs Ages 2 months - Grade 12 Babysitting 8 Cost is $18 per child per service and online pre-registration is required by September 1. Drop-ins of this age group will not be allowed to ensure proper staffing ratios. Babysitting will be available for children months during the following services: Rosh HaShanah Day 1, Services I and II - 9:00 am and 1:30 pm Yom Kippur, Services I and II - 9:00 am and 1:00 pm Babysitting will be available for children 0-5 years during the following services: Rosh HaShanah Day 2-9:00 am Kol Nidre Service I - 6:00 pm A Family Room, where the service will be live streamed, is available in the Children s Library for babies and their parents during all High Holy Day services. The following youth programs are free and open only to Temple Sinai members. Pre-registration is required for all our youth programs by September 1. Register online at Youth Programs (3 years through 3rd Grade) 8 Monday, September 10, 9:00 am AND 1:30 pm Wednesday, September 19, 9:00 am AND 1:00 pm Make the 2018 High Holy Days extra meaningful for your child! The High Holy Day Youth Program is just right for children ages 36 months- 3rd grade and explores Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur themes through stories, songs, art, and more. Children will learn about our traditions and how to connect them to their life outside of the holidays. Register early to guarantee your child s space in the program. Junior Congregation (4th-6th Grade) 8 Monday, September 10, 9:00 am AND 1:30 pm Wednesday, September 19, 9:00 am AND 1:00 pm We are proud to offer a High Holy Day experience specifically designed for our tweens in grades 4-6. Junior Congregation is a camp-style program that features an interactive, engaging prayer service with music, big questions, prayers, and community building. Our 4th-6th graders will experience the High Holy Days in an age appropriate way with their peers and create their own community while their parents experience the regular service in the main sanctuary. Rosh HaShanah Monday, September 10 9:00 am Youth Program I Junior Congregation I 12:00 pm Family Service 1:30 pm Youth Program II Junior Congregation II Erev Yom Kippur Tuesday, September 18 4:30 pm Kol Nidre Family Service Yom Kippur Day Wednesday, September 19 9:00 am Youth Program I Junior Congregation I 1:00 pm Youth Program II Junior Congregation II 8

9 Teen Experiences (7th - 12th Grade) 8 Youth Program Madrichim (Grades 8-12) Monday, September 10, 9:00 am OR 1:30 pm Wednesday, September 19, 9:00 am OR 1:00 pm Teens in 8th-12th grade are needed to serve as teaching assistants in our High Holy Day Youth Program for ages 36 months-3rd grade, and in our Junior Congregation Experience for Grades 4-6. Both of these programs run concurrently with the regular service. Contact Molly Okun at mokun@templesinaiatlanta.org if you are interested in serving as a Madrich/Madricha. There are a limited number of spots for this program. Teens who serve as Madrichim in our Noar Sunday/Hebrew Program will receive priority. Teen Tashlich (Grades 9-12) Sunday, September 16, 4:00 pm, Temple Sinai Courtyard Join SCRUFY during Teen Lounge for a meaningful and creative Teen Tashlich service in the Temple Sinai Courtyard! Machzor Companions (7th Grade) Attention B nei Mitzvah students! As you join your parents for services, don t forget to participate in a program designed specifically for you. We have developed a special Machzor Companion activity packet that will include games, as well as thoughtful questions about the themes of the worship service. This will help you to remain present during the service and add to your High Holy Day experience. Participating in this program will enable you to receive TAG credit under the Avodah section of the B nei Mitzvah requirements. You can submit completed packets to the front desk at Temple Sinai. Machzor Companion packets will be available in the Temple Sinai lobby during the High Holy Days. Note that there are separate packets for Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur. High Holy Day Family Experiences Rosh HaShanah Family Service Monday, September 10, 12:00-12:45 pm, Ackerman Hall Join all of our clergy team and our Director of the Center for Learning and Engagement Marisa Kaiser, for a special family-friendly service ideal for children under 10 years of age. The service will include music, prayers, a special holiday story led by our education team, and of course, the sounding of the shofar. Everyone is encouraged to participate and bring their own shofar. Kol Nidre Family Service Tuesday, September 18, 4:30 pm New this year! Join Rabbi Levenberg for a special, family-friendly service ideal for children under 10 years of age. The service will include music, prayers, and a special message about forgiveness. Family Tashlich Experience 8 Sunday, September 16, 10:30 am, Morgan Falls Overlook Park Back by popular demand! Experience Tashlich with your family and other Temple Sinai families. Tashlich is a great hands-on ritual for children of all ages and can be meaningful and fun. Families will join our clergy team for a brief ser vice, participate in Tashlich on the Chattahoochee River, play on the playground, participate in fun activities and more. Last year more than 150 people attended so join us for this fun event to welcome the New Year! Questions? Contact Jenny Mopper, Center for Learning & Engagement Assistant, at jmopper@templesinaiatlanta.org or ext

10 High Holy Day Tickets Approximately four weeks prior to the High Holy Days, tickets will be mailed to all congregants who have completed their Membership Commitment Form and who are current on all financial obligations to the synagogue. Questions or concerns should be addressed to our Executive Director Jack Feldman, at ext. 318 or Guest Tickets Guest tickets are available for purchase, $180 per ticket, for the following individuals only: Non-member adult children, parents, grandchildren, grandparents, fiancés, out-of-town relatives and out-of-town family friends. One ticket per each adult Associate Member is available for purchase. Adults who are members in good standing of an out-of-town congregation are eligible to receive a complimentary guest ticket to worship with us by requesting a reciprocal form or letter from their congregation. College students and military personnel with proper identification will be admitted as our guests and do not need a ticket. To purchase tickets, please complete the Guest Ticket Form online or on page 13. If purchased by July 23, tickets will be mailed to you. If purchased after July 23, please pick up your tickets at the temple office. Please note: Due to space limitations, we are unable to sell guest tickets to in-town friends or in-town family members other than those specified above. However, our Erev Rosh HaShanah, Second Day Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur Yizkor, Neilah and Renewal of Mind, Body & Spirit services are open to the community. General Information Guidelines Regarding Saving of Seats for High Holy Day Services In an effort to continue to enhance the High Holy Day experience for each and every member of our Sinai family; we ask that you please follow our guidelines regarding the saving of seats. So that all service attendees are treated fairly and equitably, we are asking our ushers to assist with the implementation of these guidelines: All service attendees will be able to save a seat for himself/herself, one additional adult and any of their children under 18 years of age. Congregants wishing to reserve seats for additional family members, friends, and other adults will need to ensure that there is one adult present for every two seats. Shammashim will be instructed to pick up tallitot laid down to save rows. The High Holy Day Machzor will be pre-set on all seats. Should you need to hold a seat using the guidelines stated above, you may use your High Holy Day ticket. We share the sincere wish that our Holy Days will be meaningful for congregants and Shammashim alike, and we appreciate your understanding and adherence to these guidelines. Personal Listening System A listening system is available to any individual with hearing loss. Headsets may be checked out at the Will Call table in the lobby prior to each service. We are most grateful to the Shirley and Stanley Cohen Building and Grounds Endowment Fund for making this possible. Family Room A Family Room is available in the Children s Library for babies and their parents during all High Holy Day services. A video of the service will be streamed in to the family room. Children 12 months and older can be registered for babysitting or for the Youth Program. See pages 8-9 for details. 10 If you have any questions please call the Temple Sinai office at

11 Help us prep for the High Holy Days August 28 & 29 10:30 am - 4:00 pm As you can imagine, it takes a village to prepare our facility, ritual items and supplies for the High Holy Days. Volunteer opportunities will be available on August 28 and 29 from 10:30 am 4 pm to: - Polish the Torah Ornaments and ritual silver - Prepare bags for the food drive - Provide office support Like to Sing? Join Our High Holy Day Choir! WANTED: Passionate people who love to sing! Come work directly with our Bunzl Family Cantorial Chair, Beth Schafer, as we prepare once again to usher in a New Year with beautiful music. Singing a mix of traditional and contemporary melodies, our choir members are the musical and spiritual emissaries of our High Holy Day season. Not only will you learn the music, but you ll learn what the liturgy means, bringing more meaning to your own personal High Holy Day experience. You do not need to be a trained vocalist or able to read music, you just need to have a passion for singing and be able to sing on key. We rehearse the following Wednesdays, July 25, August 1, 8, 15,29, 30, and September 5 and 12. This is a great opportunity to combine a love of music with a love of Judaism in a way that lifts our entire congregation in prayer. For more information, bschafer@templesinaiatlanta.org. If you are available to volunteer, please visit our website to RSVP. Volunteers Needed Be a Hero - Serve as part of the High Holy Day Shammashim! It takes over 200 Shammashim (ushers) to support all of our High Holy Day services, and we need your help! High Holy Day Shammashim are responsible for checking tickets, helping in our lobbies, expediting the loading of our buses, helping in the satellite parking lots, assisting congregants with finding seats, supporting the youth program and much more. As a sign of appreciation, Shammashim can reserve two seats in the sanctuary for the service in which they volunteer. To volunteer at a High Holy Day Service, please Jaimee Boettcher at jboettcher@templesinaiatlanta.org and list the service(s) for which you wish to volunteer. Please include your name, address and phone number in the . Erev Rosh HaShanah: Sunday, September 9, :00 pm Service Rosh HaShanah Day: Monday, September 10, :00 am Service 12:00 pm Family Service 1:30 pm Service Rosh HaShanah Day II: Tuesday, September 11, :00 am Service Kol Nidre: Tuesday, September 18, :00 pm Service 9:00 pm Service Yom Kippur: Wednesday, September 19, :00 am Service 1:00 pm Service 3:30 pm Afternoon Services Please sign up early. Thank you in advance for signing up early to be a High Holy Day Shammash! 11

12 2018 Yizkor Memorial Book Form 8 The Yizkor Memorial Book is created to honor the memories of loved ones. Please carefully complete the following form (below or online) with how you would like name(s) to appear in the book. Many choose to make a charitable contribution to the synagogue to honor the memory of family and friends. A minimum contribution of $18.00 per name is requested. Deadline for submission is August 13 Your Name: Phone #: Please indicate how you would like your name(s) to appear in the Yizkor Memorial Book. Example: Remembered by: Mr. & Mrs. John Smith; John & Nancy Smith & family; The John Smith Family Remembered by: Please list the names of loved ones who have passed away since Yom Kippur last year (after 9/19/2017). The names listed below will be read aloud during the Yizkor Memorial Service and will be included in the Yizkor Memorial Book. Name: Name: Date of Death: Date of Death: Please list below any additional names of loved ones you would like included in the Yizkor Memorial Book. These are names of those who passed away before 9/19/2017; these names will not be read aloud. Please list names in the order you would like them to be printed in the Yizkor book Contribution Amount*: $ *Contributions made to Temple Sinai for Yizkor Memorials are tax deductible Please contact me about purchasing a Yahrzeit Memorial Plate Please mail in a check payable to Temple Sinai or complete the credit card info below. Credit Card Number Expiration Security Code Billing Zip Code Name on Card In order to meet printing deadlines, this information must be received in the Temple Sinai office no later than August &

13 2018 Guest Tickets Form 8 Tickets are available for purchase for the following individuals only: Non-member adult children Parents Grandchildren Grandparents Fiancés Out-of-town relatives Out-of-town family friends Associate Members (one ticket per adult Associate Member) The cost of a ticket is $180 per person. Tickets may be purchased online at or by sending this form and a check to the Temple Sinai office. Due to space limitations, we are unable to sell guest tickets to in-town friends or family members other than those specified above. We are also unable to provide reciprocal tickets to congregants at in-town synagogues. Please note that our Erev Rosh HaShanah, 2nd Day Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur Afternoon/ Yizkor/Neilah Services are open to the entire community and do not require tickets. Guests who are members in good standing of an out-of-town congregation are eligible to receive a complimentary guest ticket by requesting a reciprocal form or letter from their congregation. Please make sure this letter includes where a ticket should be mailed. Reciprocal forms should be faxed to , attn: High Holy Days or ed to hhd@templesinaiatlanta.org College Students and Military Personnel will be admitted as our guests. Proper Military/Student ID is the equivalent of a ticket; no prior arrangements are necessary. Ticket requests and reciprocal ticket requests received before July 23 will be mailed to the address indicated below. Requests received after July 23 will be available for pick up at the Temple Sinai office beginning September 4th and two business days after the form is submitted thereafter. Please indicate below the name(s) of the guest(s), their address, and relationship to the congregant. Congregant s Name: I am a: Full Member Associate Member Guest Name(s): Guest s Relationship(s) to Congregant: Guest s Address: Where should the ticket(s) be mailed? Congregant s Address Guest s Address AMOUNT ENCLOSED: $180 x (tickets) = $ Please mail in a check payable to Temple Sinai or complete the credit card info below. Credit Card Number Expiration Security Code Billing Zip Code Name on Card & 13

14 2018 Parking Permit & Special Assistance Seating Form Parking Permits can only be requested for the following individuals: Individuals who are wheelchair or walker-bound Individuals with mobility challenges An attendant will park and retrieve cars for all individuals with a parking permit. Please pull up to the main entrance and an attendant will assist you. The attendant will park your car and retrieve it for you when services conclude. Congregants who are wheelchair or walker-bound, and their families, may also request reserved seating for all services (up to four seats). Please indicate below the number of seats you would like to reserve. All requests for special assistance parking and seating must be returned to the Temple Sinai office no later than August 10. ALL parking permits will be mailed in advance of the Holy Days, and must be clearly visible through your windshield as you pull into the parking lot at each service. You may complete this form online at or mail the form below to Temple Sinai, Attn: Parking. Request for Parking Permits and/or Special Assistance Seating Name: Phone Number: Address: City/State/Zip: address: Reason for request: Please indicate below which service you are requesting special parking and/or seating for: Erev Rosh HaShanah Service (Sept. 9, 8 pm) Rosh HaShanah Day Service I (Sept. 10, 9 am) Rosh HaShanah Day Service II (Sept. 10, 1:30 pm) Rosh HaShanah Second Day (Sept. 11, 9 am) Erev Yom Kippur Service I (Sept. 18, 6 pm) Erev Yom Kippur Service II (Sept. 18, 9 pm) Yom Kippur Day Service I (Sept. 19, 9 am) Yom Kippur Day Service II (Sept. 19, 1 pm) Yom Kippur Day Afternoon/ Yizkor/Neilah Services (Sept. 19, 3:30 pm) Please reserve seats for me in the special seating section. Seats will be held until 20 minutes before the service begins and then will be released for open seating. 14 &

15 2018 High Holy Days Parking Map Powers Ferry 285 Powers Ferry Riverside Dr. Mt. Vernon Highway 400 Kairos Church 5855 Riverside Drive NW 285 Northside Dr. Dupree Dr. The Dupree 6120 Powers Ferry Road Temple Sinai 5645 Dupree Dr. Mt. Vernon Highway Mt. Vernon Bap st Church 850 Mt. Vernon Highway N Northwest Unitarian Universalist Congrega on 1025 Mt. Vernon Highway W S E Parking Lots Available for the High Holy Day Services Erev Rosh HaShanah Sunday, September 9 Rosh HaShanah Day 1 Monday, September 10 Rosh HaShanah Day 2 Tuesday, September 11 Kol Nidre Tuesday, September 18 Yom Kippur Wednesdsay, September 19 Yom Kippur Afternoon Wednesday, September 19 after 3:30 pm Temple Sinai Parking Permits Only Parking Permits Only Yes Parking Permits Only Parking Permits Only Parking Permits Only The Dupree (Purple Lot) Yes Yes NW Unitarian Universalist Congregation (Blue Lot) Mt. Vernon Baptist Church (Red Lot) Kairos Church formerly St.Andrews (Green Lot) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Bus Loading Locations Buses will load at Temple Sinai at specific locations assigned to each of the satellite parking lots (see chart above). When services end, please follow the signs located throughout the building and on the sidewalks to the bus loading area that corresponds to your parking lot. Purple, Green and Red Lots Temple Sinai Side Lot Blue Lot - Temple Sinai Preschool entrance 15

16 5779 years 5645 Dupree Drive Sandy Springs, GA Non-Profit U.S. Postage PAID Atlanta, GA Permit No. 283 DATED MATERIAL 2018 High Holy Day Schedule Selichot Saturday, September 1 7:30 pm Cocktails and Desserts 8:15 pm Speaker - Gregory Ellison 9:00 pm Selichot Service Erev Rosh HaShanah Sunday, September 9 6:00 pm Congregational Dinner 8:00 pm Erev Rosh HaShanah Service Rosh HaShanah Day I Monday, September 10 9:00 am Service I Junior Congregation I Youth Program I 12:00 pm Family Service 1:30 pm Service II Junior Congregation II Youth Program II Rosh HaShanah Day II Tuesday, September 11 9:00 am Morning Service Tashlich Service (immediately following the morning service at approximately 11:30 am at the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area) Special Services Sunday, September 16 9:00 am Cemetery Memorial Service at Crest Lawn Memorial Park 10:00 am Cemetery Memorial Service at Arlington Memorial Park Look for the icon indicating that the service will be streamed live from the Temple Sinai website. 10:30 am Family Tashlich Program and Picnic at Morgan Falls Park 4:00 pm Teen Tashlich at Temple Sinai Kol Nidre/Erev Yom Kippur Tuesday, September 18 4:30 pm Kol Nidre Family Service 6:00 pm Service I 9:00 pm Service II Yom Kippur Day Wednesday, September 19 9:00 am Service I Junior Congregation I Youth Program I 11:30 am Dialogue with the Rabbis 1:00 pm Service II Junior Congregation II Youth Program II 1:30 pm Afternoon Learning I 3:30 pm Mind-Body-Spirit Renewal Service Afternoon Learning II 5:00 pm Yizkor (Memorial Service) and Neilah (Concluding Service) Sukkot Monday, September 24 10:00 am Sukkot Service 11:00 am Brunch n Learn Sh mini Atzeret Monday, October 1 10:00 am Morning Service (Including Yizkor prayers)