 Please bring your tickets with you to make our security procedures fast and smooth when entering the building.
For safety reasons, we ask parents to make sure that their children are supervised at all times, either directly by their families or in synagogue activities.
Challah will be provided for snack on both days of Rosh Hashanah and on Yom Kippur at 12 Noon in the Sisterhood Hall on the third floor. We will have apples and honey on both days of Rosh Hashanah.
SUPERVISED ACTIVITY ROOMS FOR CHILDREN IN GRADES K-6
STAFFED BY MADRICHIM (TEEN ASSISTANTS)
We will once again offer supervised activities for children in grades K-6 from 9:30am until 1pm on both days of Rosh Hashanah and on Yom Kippur. The activity rooms will be staffed by our madrichim (teenage assistants) for specific grades (K-3, 4-6) with board games, cards, and other activities. When the activity rooms are closed, parents are encouraged to have their children participating in services and not roaming the building unattended. Parents should check their children in at the registration table on the 3rd floor and our staff will direct students to the activity rooms.
FAMILY SERVICE FOR GRADES K-5 AND THEIR PARENTS
 Join Rabbi Lauren Holtzblatt, Josh Bender, and Elie Greenberg from 10am-11:30am in the Cohen-Wolpe (Gan Space) for this muscial family prayer service for grades K-5 (older students welcome) that will engage our students and their families through participatory prayer, Jewish songs, a Shofar Service, and a Torah Service. Through interactive discussion activities, families will also have the chance to reflect on and explore some of the important themes of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Children will have the opportunity to use some percussion instruments and are encouraged to take on leadership roles in the service.
T AND T (TORAH AND TEFILLAH): A SERVICE FOR
PRESCHOOL FAMILIES THROUGH KINDERGARTEN
LED BY MENUHAH PETERS
 Menuhah Peters, our beloved Tot Shabbat leader, will work her magic with the youngest members of our congregation and their parents from 10:30am to 12 noon in the Youth Lounge. With interactive prayer exercises, dynamic signing and movement, the service comes alive. The magic that Menuhah brings to Tot Shabbat will be infused into this fun and meaningful High Holiday experience. This is not a drop-off service. Parents are required to attend the service with their children.
CHILDREN'S SERVICE FOR GRADES 1-3 LED BY LINDA YITZCHAK
 Through interactive activities, Torah skits, and a child-friendly Torah Service, Linda Yitzchak will engage our children in 1st-3rd grades on both days of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur from 10:30am-12 noon in the Funger Hall. This service will give our children the chance to talk about what it means to improve ourselves in the new year and to ask for forgiveness. This is a service designed for children but parents are always welcome.
HIGH HOLIDAY JR. CONGREGATION SERVICE FOR GRADES 4-6
LED BY DAVID SMOLAR
 Modeled off of our junior congregation service that takes place throughout the school year, David Smolar will facilitate this prayer service where our participants will be asked to take on leadership roles. The service will include High Holy Day prayers and songs, discussions of relevant themes, a participant-led Torah service and an original holiday play written by David Smolar. This service will meet on both days of Rosh Hashanah and on Yom Kippur from 10:30am to 12 noon in the Library. This is a service designed for children but parents are encouraged to attend.
USY HIKE AND TASHLICH
For the fourth straight year, the USYers (9th-12th graders) have organized a hike and tashlich service. Join us for a hike in the Rock Creek Park followed by a reflective tashlich service led by our USY Board. Meet in the Quebec Street Lobby at 12:00 Noon on the first day of Rosh Hashanah and wear comfortable shoes.
FAMILY TASHLICH
 Come join us for this Family Tashlich service for all grades led by Josh Bender and Menuhah Peters on Rosh Hashanah Day 1. We'll meet at the Connecticut Avenue patio at 12:15. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Strollers are encouraged for younger children. Bring your breadcrumbs! For more information about tashlich, click here.
SUPERVISED ACTIVITES FOR CHILDREN IN GRADES K-6
We are offering supervised activities for children in grades K-6 from 9:30am until 1pm on both days of Rosh Hashanah and on Yom Kippur. The activity rooms will be staffed by our madrichim (teenage assistants) for specific grades (K-3, 4-6) with board games, cards, and other activities. When the activity rooms are closed, parents are encouraged to have their children participating in services and not roaming the building unattended. Parents should check their children in at the registration table on the 3rd floor.
GAN FAMILY SERVICE
  On Rosh Hashanah Day 2, join Rabbi Feinberg and Robyn Helzner for a family service for pre-school age families with guitar accompaniment from 9:30am to 10:30am in the Gewirz Hall that includes an abbreviated Torah Service, Shofar Ceremony, songs, dancing, and a special story from Rabbi Feinberg.
FAMILY SERVICE FOR GRADES K-5 AND THEIR PARENTS
 
Join Rabbi Steinlauf and Cantor Ari Brown from 9:30am-10:45am in the Kogod Chapel for a family service that includes an abbreviated Torah service, a Shofar service, and a story.
T AND T (TORAH AND TEFILLAH): A SERVICE FOR
PRESCHOOL FAMILIES THROUGH KINDERGARTEN
LED BY MENUHAH PETERS
Menuhah Peters, our beloved Tot Shabbat leader, will work her magic with the youngest members of our congregation and their parents from 10:30am to 12 noon in the Youth Lounge. With interactive prayer exercises, dynamic signing and movement, the service comes alive. The magic that Menuhah brings to Tot Shabbat will be infused into this fun and meaningful High Holiday experience. This is not a drop-off service. Parents are required to attend the service with their children.
CHILDREN'S SERVICE FOR GRADES 1-3 LED BY LINDA YITZCHAK
Through interactive activities, Torah skits, and a child-friendly Torah Service, Linda Yitzchak will engage our children in 1st-3rd grades on both days of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur from 10:30am-12 noon in the Funger Hall. This service will give our children the chance to talk about what it means to improve ourselves in the new year and to ask for forgiveness. This is a service designed for children but parents are always welcome.
HIGH HOLIDAY JR. CONGREGATION SERVICE FOR GRADES 4-6
LED BY DAVID SMOLAR
Modeled off of our junior congregation service that takes place throughout the school year, David Smolar will facilitate this prayer service where our participants will be asked to take on leadership roles. The service will include High Holy Day prayers and songs, discussions of relevant themes, a participant-led Torah service and an original holiday play written by David Smolar. This service will meet on both days of Rosh Hashanah and on Yom Kippur from 10:30am to 12 noon in the Library. This is a service designed for children but parents are encouraged to attend.
SUPERVISED ACTIVITY ROOMS FOR CHILDREN IN GRADES K-6
We are offering supervised activities for children in grades K-6 from 9:30am until 1pm on both days of Rosh Hashanah and on Yom Kippur. The activity rooms will be staffed by our madrichim (teenage assistants) for specific grades (K-3, 4-6) with board games, cards, and other activities. When the activity rooms are closed, parents are encouraged to have their children participating in services and not roaming the building unattended. Parents should check their children in at the registration table on the 3rd floor.
FAMILY SERVICE FOR GRADES K-5 AND THEIR PARENTS
Join Rabbi Lauren Holtzblatt, Josh Bender, and Elie Greenberg from 10am-11:30am in the Cohen-Wolpe (Gan Space) for this muscial family prayer service for grades K-5 (older students welcome) that will engage our students and their parents through participatory prayer, Jewish songs, a Shofar Service, and a Torah Service. Through interactive discussion activities, families will also have the chance to reflect on and explore some of the important themes of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Children will have the opportunity to use some percussion instruments and are encouraged to take on leadership roles in the service.
T AND T (TORAH AND TEFILLAH): A SERVICE FOR PRESCHOOL FAMILIES THROUGH KINDERGARTEN
LED BY MENUHAH PETERS
Menuhah Peters, our beloved Tot Shabbat leader, will work her magic with the youngest members of our congregation and their parents from 10:30am to 12 noon in the Youth Lounge. With interactive prayer exercises, dynamic signing and movement, the service comes alive. The magic that Menuhah brings to Tot Shabbat will be infused into this fun and meaningful High Holiday experience. This is not a drop-off service. Parents are required to attend the service with their children.
CHILDREN'S SERVICE FOR GRADES 1-3 LED BY LINDA YITZCHAK
Through interactive activities, Torah skits, and a child-friendly Torah Service, Linda Yitzchak will engage our children in 1st-3rd grades on both days of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur from 10:30am-12 noon in the Funger Hall. This service will give our children the chance to talk about what it means to improve ourselves in the new year and to ask for forgiveness. This is a service designed for children but parents are always welcome.
HIGH HOLIDAY JR. CONGREGATION SERVICE FOR GRADES 4-6
LED BY DAVID SMOLAR
Modeled off of our junior congregation service that takes place throughout the school year, David Smolar will facilitate this prayer service where our participants will be asked to take on leadership roles. The service will include High Holy Day prayers and songs, discussions of relevant themes, a participant-led Torah service and an original holiday play written by David Smolar. This service will meet on both days of Rosh Hashanah and on Yom Kippur from 10:30am to 12 noon in the Library. This is a service designed for children but parents are encouraged to attend.
BULLYISM AND JUDAISM
A Discussion for 7th-12th graders
12:00 in the Miller Chapel
With the help of Hollywood icons like Lady Gaga and others, the term "bully" is in every teen’s vocabulary. Bullying is certainly not a new phenomenon but in the age of Facebook, YouTube, and other social media, bullying has taken on new dimensions. In this teen chat we will confront bullyism head on and discuss the values within Jewish tradition that help us understand and even address the behaviors and attitudes that lead to bullying. All teens are invited for this discussion as we confront the question, "what does it mean to be a Jewish teen in the 21st century?".
GAN FAMILY SERVICE
On Yom Kippur, join Rabbi Lauren Holtzblatt and Robyn Helzner for a family service with guitar accompaniment from 3:30-4:30pm in the Gewirz Hall for pre-school age families. At the conclusion of this service, families are welcome to join the N'eelah service in the Charles E. Smith Sanctuary.
N'EELAH LIGHTSTICK CEREMONY
Everyone is invited to attend the N'eelah service beginning at 6:30pm in the Charles E. Smith Sanctuary. It is a tradition at Adas Israel for the children of the congregation to make a procession up to the bimah with lightsticks during this service. Children should meet Josh Bender on the steps of the Connecticut Ave. patio prior to the havdalah service to pick up their lightsticks.
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