High Holy Days – FAQ
As we approach the beginning of the New Year, Rosh HaShanah, we are grateful that you will celebrate the High Holy Days with us. Below is information that will help answer some of the more frequently asked questions.
At Temple Jeremiah, we use the term “badges” vs. “tickets.” There is no cost to attend services, but anyone attending in person must wear a name badge. Badges are pre-printed for all congregants and their children aged 26 and younger. These badges can be picked up at the temple. For children over 26, or for any guests you would like to bring, please register in advance here. Guest badges will be waiting at the Will Call table when they arrive. This is a security protocol that allows us to safely welcome those joining us for worship.
There is no cost to attend High Holy Day services for members and guests, though registration is required. Please see the question above for information regarding name badges.
Should you feel moved to make a donation in support of our High Holy Day offerings, we would be deeply grateful. Your generosity enables us to extend this welcome to all and to continue offering meaningful worship, learning, and community throughout the year. If you’d like to make a general donation, you can do so at templejeremiah.org/give. In addition to monetary donations, we’re also collecting supplies for The Ark during the High Holy Days. You’ll be able to drop off bags in the Tarshish Lounge.
Rabbi Rachel Heaps, Rabbi Ben Rosen, and Cantor Lianna Mendelson will lead services. Rabbi Paul Cohen will lead Rosh HaShanah Tashlich, offer the closing blessing at Kol Nidre, deliver the Yom Kippur morning sermon, and lead the Jerry Lidsky Memorial Yom Kippur afternoon study session. All worship services will be live streamed on our YouTube Channel.
Kids, teens, and families are invited to join us for a variety of worship experiences, including:
Rosh HaShanah – Saturday, September 12th, 2026
Tot Worship – 8:45 a.m.
Our Tot Worship experience is geared toward children 6 years old and younger.
Teen Experience – 12:00 p.m.
Family Worship – 2:00 p.m.
Our Family Worship experience is geared toward families with children 7 years old and up. Please note we do not offer babysitting services during worship.
Yom Kippur – Monday, September 21st, 2026
Tot Worship – 8:45 a.m.
Our Tot Worship experience is geared toward children 6 years old and younger.
Teen Experience – 12:00 p.m.
Family Worship – 2:30 p.m.
Our Family Worship experience is geared toward families with children 7 years old and up. Please note we do not offer babysitting services during worship.
Sukkot Festival – Saturday, September 26th, 2026
5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Our 2026 Sukkot Festival will take place at Kohl Children's Museum in Glenview! This FREE event will give Temple Jeremiah J-Quest students, members, and guests private access to the museum's many interactive, hands-on exhibits.
Yes! Please click here to sign up to usher during the High Holy Days.
Security is a significant priority at Temple Jeremiah throughout the year and especially during the High Holy Days, when thousands of congregants and guests enter our building.
During the High Holy Days, Temple Jeremiah works closely with the Northfield Police Department, the Cook County Sheriff’s Office, and professional security personnel. Uniformed law enforcement officers and security staff are present on our campus, while additional safety measures and emergency procedures operate behind the scenes.
All members are expected to wear their Temple Jeremiah name badges. Guests receive designated badges through our check-in and will-call process. These badges help our staff and security team quickly identify those who belong in the building and provide a welcoming, orderly arrival experience.
We ask everyone to remain attentive, follow the directions of staff and security personnel, and immediately report anything that appears unusual. Our goal is to maintain a safe environment without losing the warmth, openness, and sense of community that make the High Holy Days so meaningful.
We’re proud to offer multi-access worship experiences, welcoming you both in person and online. All worship will take place in the Schreibman Sanctuary. For those who would prefer a smaller, quieter setting, with fewer people and less sensory stimulation, the Golder Chapel will also be available. All worship services will also be live-streamed on our YouTube Channel. You’ll receive direct links by email and text before each service. Recordings will also be available after the live broadcast. You and your family are invited to choose the space that feels most comfortable and meaningful to you.
Parking is available in both lots and along the east side of Happ Road. Please enter via the South lot, where attendants will direct you to the next open spot. After worship concludes, all vehicles will exit through the North lot — please be patient as we clear the lots for the next service. Police officers will be on-site to direct traffic and answer questions. Handicap parking is clearly marked in each lot. Valet service is not available, but passengers may be dropped off in the circle drive off Happ Road. Please click here for helpful information.
Jewish tradition gives us plenty of reasons to celebrate (and eat), but when Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur roll around, it's time to get down to serious spiritual business. Known in Hebrew as "Yamim Noraim" (the "Days of Awe"), this heavy-hitting duo calls us to the task of deep reflection and connection. They earned the English title "High Holy Days" simply because they represent the absolute peak of the Jewish calendar.
We welcome thoughtful feedback about your High Holy Day experience, including comments about sermons, worship, music, accessibility, hospitality, or logistics.
Feedback may be shared directly with a member of our clergy or staff or submitted to the temple office. We will make sure your comments reach the appropriate person. While we may not be able to respond to every suggestion individually, all feedback is reviewed and helps us plan for future High Holy Days.