Shana Tova! Happy New Year!
We’re excited to celebrate the new Jewish year with you and your family.
Join us from Elul through Simchat Torah for worship, reflection, learning, and joyful celebration as we begin 5787 together.
Welcome Home
Whether you’ll be joining us in Seattle or Bellevue, we look forward to welcoming you. This year is especially meaningful as we celebrate the return of the High Holy Days to our newly renovated Seattle campus.
High Holy Days Schedule
Note: Services marked with an asterisk (*) will be available to watch on our streaming page.
Selichot: Preparing the Heart
Selichot Havdalah*
Saturday, September 5 | 6:00-7:00 PM | Seattle campus
Selichot are special penitential prayers that mark the beginning of our spiritual journey toward the High Holy Days. Join us in person or virtually for a meaningful havdalah service filled with prayer, music, and reflection.
Erev Rosh Hashanah & Rosh Hashanah
Services on both campuses will be musical in nature, with the Classic service featuring cantorial accompaniment and more traditional melodies, while the Contemporary service blends familiar liturgy with contemporary music.
Erev Rosh Hashanah Services*
Friday, September 11 | 7:30-9:00 PM | Both campuses
Join us in person or virtually for Erev Rosh Hashanah services.
Seattle: Classic Service
Bellevue: Contemporary Service
Rosh Hashanah Morning Services*
Saturday, September 12 | 10:00 AM-12:00 PM | Both campuses
Join us in person or virtually to celebrate Rosh Hashanah in the way that feels most meaningful to you.
Seattle: Classic Service
Bellevue: Contemporary Service
Kulanu Service for Rosh Hashanah — Member Families Only
Saturday, September 12 | 10:00-11:00 AM | Seattle campus
Join us for our Rosh Hashanah Kulanu service, a warm and welcoming High Holy Days experience for member families with children in kindergarten through 5th grade. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Members: sign up here.
Lil’ Rosh Hashanah Service (formerly the Children & Young Family Service)
Saturday, September 12 | 1:30-2:00 PM | Both campuses
Join us in person for an engaging Rosh Hashanah service for ages 6 and under. Members and guests welcome. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Tashlich
Saturday, September 12 | 3:00-4:00 PM | Luther Burbank Park (Boat Launch)
Tashlich is a meaningful expression of our desire to enter the New Year with a clean slate. We seek a body of fresh, moving water, and symbolically cast our sins away while reciting a prayer.
Kever Avot/Cemetery Service*
Sunday, September 13 | 2:00-3:00 PM | Butterworth / Arthur A. Wright Chapel
Sacred Journeys invites you to our annual service of remembrance. This very meaningful service is a time to reflect on love, loss, and moving forward into a new Jewish year.
Shabbat Shuvah
Friday, September 18 | 6:00-7:00 PM | Bellevue campus
Join us in person or virtually for Shabbat Shuvah, the sacred Shabbat between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, as we come together for reflection, renewal, and connection.
Refresh:5787 (The Tribe)
Friday, September 18 | 6:00-10:00 PM | Seattle campus
Start your year with Refresh:5787 with The Tribe—a vibrant, fun, and meaningful gathering for adults in their 20s and 30s to reflect, reconnect, and reset. Explore big questions, set renewed intentions, and enjoy a delicious dinner while spending time with friends and making new connections. Sign up here.
Kol Nidre & Yom Kippur
Services on both campuses will be musical in nature, with the Classic service featuring cantorial accompaniment and more traditional melodies, while the Contemporary service blends familiar liturgy with contemporary music.
NEW! From Awe to Renewal: Yom Kippur Retreat at Camp Kalsman
Sunday, September 20–Monday, September 21 | Camp Kalsman
Temple members are invited to join us for an unforgettable overnight Day of Atonement retreat at Camp Kalsman. Immerse yourself in a meaningful Yom Kippur experience surrounded by nature, community, and reflection. All ages welcome. Registration is now closed.
Kol Nidre Services*
Sunday, September 20 | 7:30-9:00 PM | Both campuses
Join us in person or virtually for Kol Nidre services.
Seattle: Classic Service
Bellevue: Contemporary Service
Yom Kippur Morning Services*
Monday, September 21 | 10:00 AM-12:00 PM | Both campuses
Join us in person or virtually for Yom Kippur services.
Seattle: Contemporary Service
Bellevue: Classic Service
Kulanu Service for Yom Kippur — Member Families Only
Monday, September 21 | 10:00-11:00 AM | Seattle campus
Join us for our Yom Kippur Kulanu service, a warm and welcoming High Holy Days experience for member families with children in kindergarten through 5th grade. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Members: sign up here.
Yom Kippur Study Sessions
Monday, September 21 | 12:30-1:30 PM | Both campuses
Join us for this year’s Yom Kippur study sessions.
Lil’ Yom Kippur Service (formerly the Children & Young Family Service)
Monday, September 21 | 1:30-2:00 PM | Both campuses
Join us in person for an engaging Yom Kippur service for ages 6 and under. Members and guests welcome. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Yom Kippur Afternoon Service, Yizkor, and Neilah*
Monday, September 21 | 3:00-5:00 PM | Both campuses
Join us in-person or virtually for Yom Kippur afternoon services. Following Neilah, we invite you to break the fast with us at 5 PM.
Seattle: Classic Service
Bellevue: Contemporary Service
Sukkot & Simchat Torah
Sukkot Events
Friday, September 25-Friday, October 2 | Both campuses
Looking to connect with your Temple community? Opportunities may arise throughout the week — keep an eye out! Please note that some offerings are reserved for specific programs within our community.
Sukkah (Sukkot) Building & Takedown
Wednesday, September 23 and Monday, October 5 | 4:30 PM | Both campuses
The Brotherhood invites you to lend a hand with building our sukkahs (sukkot) on September 23 and taking them down on October 5 at both our Bellevue and Seattle campuses. Sign up here.
Sukkot Shabbat* Celebration
Friday, September 25 | 6:00 PM | Bellevue campus
Gather with us in the sukkah! Temple invites you to the Bellevue campus for a joyful evening of community, connection, and celebration. Join us for an energizing Shabbat service, followed by dinner in the sukkah (weather permitting). Enjoy delicious food, warm company, and the spirit of the season! Sign up here.
Young Adult Sukkot Shabbat (The Tribe)
Friday, September 25 | 6:00 PM | Seattle campus
Celebrate Sukkot with fellow young adults! Enjoy a spirited musical Shabbat service, then continue the evening with a relaxed dinner and celebration in the sukkah. Whether you’re new to The Tribe or a familiar face, it’s a great opportunity to build community and connect with peers. We’re excited to host this event in partnership with Jconnect, Moishe House – Seattle, and Moishe House – Magnolia. Sign up here.
Simchat Torah Dinner & Celebration
Saturday, October 3 | 5:30 PM | Seattle campus
You’re invited to a joyful evening of celebration as we gather for our Simchat Torah Dinner & Celebration of New Members! We’ll sing, dance, and rejoice as we mark the completion and restarting of the Torah cycle. Please RSVP by September 25 to reserve your spot. Sign up here.
Service Tickets
Tickets for High Holy Day services will be distributed electronically.
Temple members in good standing will receive their tickets via email on August 17.
If you are not a Temple member, we invite you to join us for our High Holy Day services. Tickets for both locations will go on sale on August 17 and may be purchased below:
We strongly encourage guests to purchase tickets in advance. Please order by September 9 for Rosh Hashanah and by September 18 for Yom Kippur. Space at our Bellevue campus is limited and tickets will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
If you are a member of another URJ congregation, we offer reciprocal tickets at no cost. Please contact Ruth Oskolkoff at roskolkoff@tdhs-nw.org, and visit the Union for Reform Judaism for more information.
Guest Check-In Policy & Information
Please be prepared to present a valid photo ID at check-in. For security reasons, unaffiliated guests will not be permitted to enter the building without prior registration and ID verification. Walk-ins without pre-registration will not be allowed. We appreciate your cooperation.
5787 Memorial Book
Remembering Those We Love
Temple’s Memorial Book is a dignified way to pay tribute to our loved ones who have passed away. In the Memorial Book, Temple members record for posterity the names of family and friends they wish to honor. The Memorial Book will be available at Yom Kippur afternoon services, as well as online.
Memorial Book listings and printed mailing requests were due by August 14, 2026. Contact A. Zelle Rettman Nimni, Annual Giving Manager, at zrettman@tdhs-nw.org or (206) 492-5260 with any questions.
Tikkun Olam Opportunities
Date Honey Project
Temple has partnered with Saint Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral and Building Together to support the Date Honey Project, an initiative that brings Israeli and Palestinian farmers together to build relationships, foster collaboration, and deepen mutual understanding.
In the spirit of Tikkun Olam, we are offering the project’s special date honey for purchase now through the end of the High Holy Days.
Jars are $15 each and proceeds go toward supporting this important initiative.
Order ahead: Purchase your honey through this form and pick it up at our Seattle or Bellevue Campus during services.
Purchasing honey while at Temple? Complete your order using the form, select the campus you’re currently visiting, and take your honey with you from the table.
Stay tuned for another opportunity to support the Date Honey Project coming up in November.
Click to learn more about Building Together and the Date Honey Project.
Frequently Asked Questions
The High Holy Days will be in two locations:
- Our Bellevue Campus
- Our renewed Seattle Campus
As you are aware, safety and security are among our top priorities. To ensure a smooth and secure experience for everyone, we kindly ask all attendees to arrive early at both locations. Please note that all bags may be subject to search. We encourage you to leave large bags at home.
Thank you for your cooperation!
The clergy and musicians schedule has been shared with Temple members via email. As a safety and security measure, we are not posting the schedule publicly. Thank you for helping us keep this information within our Temple community.
Head to our streaming page: https://templedehirschsinai.org/streaming/.
Livestreams are open to all – no login or ticket required.
Guests are welcome to join us for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services at either the Bellevue campus or the Seattle campus. Please note that guest tickets are limited at the Bellevue campus due to space.
Additionally, guests are welcome to join us in the morning and/or afternoon for our Lil’ Rosh Hashanah Service and Lil’ Yom Kippur Service (formerly known as the Children’s & Family Service) on September 12 and September 21, respectively, at no cost.
See our full High Holy Days Schedule above for exact times and locations.
Yes, attendees age 35 and under are eligible for discounted tickets. This applies to both individual service tickets and “all-access” ticket bundles.
Note: Infants do not require a ticket to attend services.
Yes, we encourage you to follow along using our digital machzor, Mishkan HaNefesh.