Nefesh High Holy Days 5785: Tectonic Shifts

In this year of tumultuous change it felt that the earth was moving beneath our feet. And indeed it was! The earth is always in motion, plates diverging, converging and transforming. Our ancestors call to us to remember that they too moved through change and uncertainty and have wisdom to share.

Come enter the soul songs of our people, gather wisdom, and connect in community as we enter these sacred days, Days of Awe.

Nefesh welcomes you.

Rosh Hashanah: Founders Church of Religious Science (3281 W 6th St, Los Angeles 90020)

Yom Kippur: Immanuel Presbyterian Church (3300 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles 90010)

Our registration rates are based on what is needed to sustain this community. We invite those who are able to contribute the suggested amount to do so. We also deeply value accessibility and want to be sure that all are able to participate, regardless of financial capacity. If you aren’t in a place to make the suggested contribution, please choose the ticket type PAY WHAT YOU ARE ABLE in the Donation section of the ticket page and enter the amount that you are able to pay.

Sometimes we have a little extra to share. If you find yourself in this position at the end of 5784 and would like to contribute to support those who are unable to donate the full amount, please use the SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY, SPONSOR A FRIEND ticket in the Donation section of the ticket page.

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• Zoom & YouTube streaming with captions for those joining from afar
• Live ASL Interpretation
• Kid-centered programming (TK to teens) & childcare (ages 2-4)
• Reserved Parking

• Live ASL Interpretation & captions (on Zoom and YouTube) provided at all services.
• All locations, including all gender restrooms, are fully accessible per ADA specifications.
• Voices and music will be amplified.
• All services will be held indoors. You are welcome to wear a mask and there will be a mask-only section. Please do not attend if you are not feeling well.

This year we will be offering child-centered programming for kids in TK through 6th grade during all services on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Learning & T’fillah morning services for kids will start at 10:00am with Rabbi Aaron and Friends, followed by the kids joining both morning services to bring out the Torah. Singing, movement, art projects and special supervised holiday activities will run concurrently with the main services. Our lively Family Service & Jonah play is held in the main sanctuary on Yom Kippur afternoon.

Children are welcome in the services. Kids are welcome to sit with their parents and caretakers for as much of the main service as they wish.

We offer childcare for little ones (2-4 years old), supervised by licensed preschool teachers.

We are grateful for the support of our HHD volunteers! During the High Holy Days, volunteers play essential roles in ensuring that our gatherings run smoothly, feel warm & welcoming to all attendees, and that we leave our environments cleaner than we found them. Areas where volunteers make all the difference: checking in attendees, welcoming guests & handing out prayer books, setting up and breaking down our spaces, serving food, and helping people find their way.

There is a place to sign up to Volunteer on the check-out form. We are inviting all volunteers to an Orientation & Safety Training/Site Visit (with an appreciation lunch included) on Sunday, September 22 from 1:30-4pm. Please mark your calendars, but don't worry - you can still volunteer even if you aren't available for the Orientation. If you have any questions about volunteering, please be in touch with Melissa Martin ([email protected]).

The High Holy Days come with special practices to elevate our soulful reflection and growth. On Yom Kippur we refrain from eating and drinking, washing, sexual activity, oils and perfumes and wearing leather shoes. It is also a custom to wear white. You can of course participate in these aspects of the ritual or not. Whether or not you do, we ask that on both Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur you are mindful of the spiritual tone of the day and help to create a space for everyone's diverse experiences.

The suggested donation amount for your registration helps Nefesh to cover all of the many expenses involved in providing the High Holy Days services for the community: location, sound, Zoom, and of course the hours of dedicated work of the wonderful musicians, clergy, and staff.

Pay what you are able registration is available - no one turned away for lack of funds. Please consider contributing additional funds to support those who cannot contribute the suggested rate for High Holy Day tickets.

Registration is Free for Nefesh Kin, with a suggested donation. Click here to learn more about Kinship, Nefesh's unique sliding scale membership model.

Your Kin Registration & an option to Donate will appear here after you enter promo code KINHHD5785 at the top of the ticketing page. PLEASE NOTE: childcare and parking are separate Add-ons.

Available to reserve on the ticketing page after the Bundled options.

• Adult (31+): $120 / person
• Teens & Young Adults (7th grade-30 years old): $75 / person
• Kids (TK-6th Grade): $50 / person
• Yizkor/Ne'ilah: $100 Adult / $60 Teen & Young Adult / $40 Kid
• Yom Kippur Family Mincha Service: $100 / household
• Free for children under TK - you can sign kids 2-4 years old up for childcare as an Add-on

Available to reserve on the ticketing page after the Single Service options.

• Parking for All Services: $55
• Per Service Parking: $15
• Childcare for All Services: $85
• Per Service Childcare: $20
• Rosh Hashanah Picnic Boxed Lunch: $25
• Tote bags & Middot Journals: $18-25

The following services will be live-streamed on YouTube:

• Erev Rosh Hashanah - Oct 2 at 6pm
• Rosh Hashanah Morning - Oct 3 at 9am
• Erev Yom Kippur (Kol Nidre) - Oct 11 at 6pm
• Yom Kippur - Oct 12: Morning Service at 9am | Forgiveness Circle at 12:30pm | Family Mincha Service at 2:30pm | Yizkor & Ne'ilah at 4:30pm

When you register for a LIVE-STREAMED SERVICES ticket in the Donation section of the ticket page, you'll get a confirmation email with the links to each service. We'll also send reminder emails with the Zoom & YouTube links before each service.

Please consider making a contribution to support our production expenses. We work with a really talented team to provide you with high-quality production value during these most important days. We offer this guidepost as you think about what is meaningful and manageable for you: we estimate it comes to about $50/person to cover the production costs. So glad you will be with us.

Sometimes we have a little extra to share. If you find yourself in this position at the end of 5784 and would like to contribute to support those who are unable to donate the full amount, please use the SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY, SPONSOR A FRIEND ticket in the Donation section of the ticket page.

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