High holiday services at Temple Beth Hillel are personal and intimate. Make Temple Beth Hillel your spiritual home for the high holidays next year.

Rabbi Dean Kertesz and Cantor Howard Cohen lead our thoughtful and inspiring services.   Rabbi Dean’s thought-provoking drashot are timely and relevant.

Leading our volunteer choir, Cantor Howard’s soaring voice invites everyone to join in the service.  Congregants also participate in English and Hebrew and ritual honors.

“I Haven’t Stepped Foot In a Synagogue Since My Bar/Bat Mitzvah”

Relax.  You don’t have to read Hebrew or remember the songs to reconnect to your traditions and culture.  Temple Beth Hillel is a warm, diverse and non-judgmental congregation.

Free Childcare – Donations are gladly accepted.

Don’t worry about finding a baby sitter so you can go to services!  At Temple Beth Hillel, we believe synagogue is for everyone.

Children will be watched by certified child care professional(s.)   Appropriate activities and snacks provided.

The childcare is free, but please pre-register for the service.  Please contact Arlene in the Temple Office 510-223-2560.  Donations are gladly accepted.

Accessibility and Parking

The synagogue is accessible in every way and is comfortable for all regardless of physical capabilities.  Park for free in our large, secure parking lot.

Download the Schedule of High Holy Days Services (PDF)

High Holy Days Reservation Form (PDF)

ROSH HASHANAH
Evening Services: Wednesday September 8 7:30 p.m.
Morning Services: Thursday September 9 10:00 a.m.
Tashlich Service: Thursday September 9 2:00 p.m. at Miller-Knox Park
Holiday-Get-Together Thursday September 9 3:30 p.m. at the home of Josh & Elaina Genser

YOM KIPPUR

Kol Nidre: Friday September 17 7:30 p.m.
Morning Service: Saturday September 18 10:00 a.m.
Service for Families with Young Children with Cantor Cohen: 1:00 p.m.
Study/Schmooze/Snooze 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Afternoon Service: 4:30 p.m.
Yizkor: 5:30 p.m.
Neilah: 6:00 p.m.

Following Neliah will be our vegetarian potluck break the fast gathering/dinner.

CHILD CARE PROVIDED FOR YOUNG CHILDREN

SUKKOT
Pot Luck & Service: Friday September 24 6:30 p.m.
Sukkot-Get-Together Sunday September 26 2:00- 4:00 p.m.at the home of Rabbi Dean Kertesz and Carla Cassler
SIMCHAT TORAH
Service: Wednesday September 29 7:30 p.m.