Services
Tot Services
Erev Rosh HaShanah: Friday, September 11, 5:00 pm
Kol Nidre: Sunday, September 20, 5:00 pm
Families with young children can welcome in 5787 with services just for them. There will be songs, stories and dancing — the perfect way to celebrate the High Holy Days! Recommended for children ages 0-5, their siblings, and their grown-ups. Open to the community but tickets are required.
Reconsidered Services
Rosh HaShanah: Saturday, September 12, 1:00 pm
Yom Kippur: Monday, September 21, 1:30 pm
Although shorter, our more informal Reconsidered Services still capture the inspiring themes of the Holy Days and are designed to appeal to congregants of every age, particularly those with elementary school-aged children. Non-members may purchase two tickets for these services (one year only).
Youth Programs & Childcare
Morning Youth Programs (Ages 2 year old through 3rd grade)
Rosh HaShanah: Saturday, September 12, 9:30 am-11:00 am
Yom Kippur: Monday, September 21, 9:30 am-11:00 am
Youth Programs are available during our morning services on Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur for children ages 2-3rd grade. Our young learners will explore the holidays through hands-on activities and have the opportunity to play while grown-ups are in the service. Registration is required to attend these services and closes one week before the holiday. Your child(ren) will be added to a waitlist once we meet staff capacity limits.
Teens
We invite and encourage teens to attend any of our High Holy Day services. This is a wonderful opportunity to discover which services are meaningful to you.
High School Madrichim in Youth Programs
High school teens are invited to apply to serve as one of our Madrichim (teaching assistants) in our morning youth programs. Please reach out to Brandon Gabay, at bgabay@templesinaiatlanta.org with any questions. Limited spots available and application required.
Family Tashlich Experience
Sunday, September 13, 10:00 am
Chattahoochee Nature Center (weather permitting)
Bring on the new year with your entire family! Join us at the Chattahoochee Nature Center for an afternoon of nature, play and activities, including the opportunity to participate in Tashlich. Feel free to bring a picnic dinner and enjoy the grounds a few minutes after the event ends. All are welcome, but the event is designed with preschool and elementary-aged families in mind. Please register to attend.
While You Pray
Service Companions
Service companions and activity guides will be available in the main lobby at all services for children, preschool through 7th Grade, to follow along and remain engaged throughout services.
Family Room
A Family Room will be available during all services in the Children’s Library. A trusted adult must accompany their children and there will be books, coloring pages, and games for kids. The service will be livestreamed.
Torah Service and Sermon Alternative Programming
Children and teens in grades 4–8 are invited to participate in supervised Youth & Teen Programs during the Torah reading and sermon on Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur mornings. Participants will enjoy age-appropriate High Holy Day-themed activities led by youth and teen staff, with a livestream of the service available for grades 6–8.
Babies Born in 5786
On Rosh HaShanah, we honor all children and grandchildren born to a Temple Sinai family in 5786 (since last Rosh HaShanah, September 23, 2025).
Please submit your photo and the baby’s name by September 4. Photos should be sent in horizontal/landscape format.
For questions, please contact Brittany Schear at bschear@templesinaiatlanta.org.
Family Resources
Looking for more ways to celebrate the High Holy Days with your children and family? We’ve got you covered!
For Grown-Ups
• Our friends at PJ Library have put together an incredible online resource for all of the upcoming holidays. You can find it here.
• Check out this special High Holy Day newsletter for Families with Young Children from the Jewish Education Center of Cleveland
• Family Conversations: Download this great guide that gives grown-ups prompts and suggested questions to have meaningful conversations at home during the High Holy Days. Brought to you by PJ Library.
Family Activities
• Make a Bee Hotel
• Make a Kindness Wheel for Yom Kippur
High Holy Day Recipes
Try one of these recipes below with your family!
• Honey Cake
• Melopita (Honey and Cheese Pie)
• Apple Filled Star Challah
