High Holy Days

High Holy Day Ticket Update


We will continue our security process, wherein a physical printed ticket will be required to enter the building. All current members will receive their physical ticket early September. Each entry point to the synagogue will be staffed by our security guards who will check for tickets. Anyone who is not able to present a ticket will be directed to the main administrative entrance to be admitted into the synagogue. Safety is our top priority, and this procedure has been instituted to ensure the security of our building during the Holy Days. If you have any questions about this policy, please reach out to David Schimmel at 410-486-6400 ext. 303.


Seating for the High Holy Days
The Krieger Auditorium will remain open seating. The Sanctuary will have reserved seating for Rosh HaShanah Day 1 and Yom Kippur. On Rosh HaShanah Day 2 and Kol Nidre, we will have one joint service in the Sanctuary with open seating. If you would like to reserve your customary seat for Kol Nidre or for questions regarding High Holy Day seating, please contact Judy Simkin by Friday, September 12 
at 410-486-6400, ext. 232 or jsimkin@chizukamuno.org .

Lulav & Etrog
Lulav and Etrog is available to purchase through the Chizuk Amuno Brotherhood. If you are a Chizuk Amuno Congregation member, you may order your Lulav and Etrog set online at tinyurl.com/CACLulavEtrog25 for $60 per set.

If you are a current parent at one of our schools—Goldsmith ECC, KSDS, or RRS —we’re pleased to offer Lulav and Etrog sets at a subsidized cost. To order directly, please visit here.
Distribution will take place from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 5.

If you have any questions, please direct them to Marvin Spector at410-484-8939 or marvjudy@hotmail.com  or Maury Garten at 410-852-8138 or MGarten@fedgar.com.

Friday, Shabbat, September 12
Shir Shabbat with Special Guest Eliana Light, and the Shir Shabbat Band
Shmooze and light nosh • 5:30 p.m.
Shir Shabbat and Ma’ariv • 6:00 p.m.
Followed by Shabbat dinner and Zimrah. *Registration required here.

Shabbat, Saturday, September 13
Shabbat morning services with a sacred welcome of Rabbi Blustin. • 9:30 a.m.
Torah for Tots • 10:30 a.m.
Family Service • 10:30 a.m.

Selihot
Dessert • 7:30 p.m.
Havdalah &  Selihot Service with guest musician Eliana Light and band. • 8:00 p.m.

Rosh HaShanah
Erev Rosh HaShanah • Monday, September 22
Ma’ariv Evening Service - Sanctuary • 6:00 p.m.

Rosh HaShanah, First Day • Tuesday, September 23
Sanctuary/Krieger Auditorium
Services led by Rabbi Gruenberg, Rabbi Blustin, Rabbi Rockford, and Meira Silverstein.
Shaharit: Morning Service - Sanctuary • 8:45 a.m.
Minhah: Afternoon Service/Ma’ariv: Evening Service • 6:00 p.m. - Hoffberger Chapel

Torah for Tots  • 11:15 a.m.
For Grades K-4 and Families - Family Service • 10:00 a.m. or 11:15 a.m.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
For Grades 5-8 - Middle School Service • 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Join us for this student-only service led by Assistant Director of Teen Education, Aliya Smelkinson.
For Teens Grades 9-12 •  11:15 a.m. - noon
Meet fellow high school students for a meaningful discussion on relevant themes. The service will include time for personal reflection and for students to connect.

Tashlich • Tuesday, September 23
Community Tashlich Service - Tuesday, September 23 • 5:00 p.m.
Our entire community will gather in the Garden Lounge for friendship and refreshments before walking down to the stream on Phillips Drive to symbolically cast away our sins. Following Tashlich everyone is invited to remain for Minhah, the Afternoon Service, at 6 p.m.

Family Tashlich Service - Wednesday, September 24 
Following Family Service • Approximately 11:15 a.m.
A special Tashlich service for our families of all ages led by Rabbi Seltzer prior to walking to our stream. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Reverse Tashlich Service - Sunday, September 28 • 10:30 a.m. to noon
Ferry Bar Park, 2700 Light Street, Baltimore
Reverse Tashlich is a program of Tikkun Hayam – Repair the Sea. Instead of adding unnecessary debris to our waters, Reverse Tashlich is taking debris from the water – a clean up! Chizuk Amuno Sisterhood and Gemilut Hasadim are sponsoring this event as part of an international effort.
Register here.

Rosh HaShanah, Second Day • Wednesday, September 24
Shaharit: Morning Service - Sanctuary • 8:45 a.m.
Torah Service • 9:45 a.m. followed by the Sounding of the Shofar • 10:30 a.m.
Musaf: Holy Day Service • 11:00 a.m.

Torah for Tots • 11:15 a.m. 
Family Service • 10:00 a.m.
Middle School Service  • 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Minhah/Ma’ariv - Hoffberger Chapel • 7:00 p.m.

Memorial Services • Sunday, September 28
Cemetery Memorial Service
Arlington Cemetery • 10:00 a.m.
Garrison Forest Cemetery • 11:30 a.m.
Holocaust Memorial Service - Holocaust Memorial Garden at Chizuk Amuno • 12:30 p.m. 

Kol Nidre • Wednesday, October 1
Minhah: Afternoon Service - Hoffberger Chapel • 5:30 p.m.

For Grades K-4 and Families •  6:30 p.m.
An interactive service with Rabbi Stuart Seltzer that includes story-telling, prayer, and shofar-sounding. Registration is required online. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

For Grades 5-8 - Middle School Service  • 6:30 p.m.
Join together with other RRS and KSDS middle school students for a service full of prayers, games, and activities. Join us for this student-only service led by Assistant Director of Teen Education, Aliya Smelkinson.

Kol Nidre & Ma’ariv: Evening Service - Sanctuary • 6:00 p.m.
Prior to the official start of the service, during the processional and the beginning of Kol Nidre, Rabbi Blustin will be accompanied by Meira Silverstein on the violin as we set the tone for a meaningful and inspirational Yom Kippur.

Shaharit: Morning Service -  Krieger Auditorium •  8:45 a.m.
Torah Service -  Sanctuary/Krieger Auditorium • 9:45 a.m.
Yizkor Memorial Prayers - Sanctuary/Krieger Auditorium • 10:30 a.m.
Musaf Sanctuary/Krieger Auditorium • 11:00 a.m.

Torah for Tots• 11:15 a.m.
For Grades K-4 and Families - Family Service • 10:00 a.m. or 11:15 a.m.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
For Grades 5-8 - Middle School Service • 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
For Teens Grades 9-12 •11:15 a.m. - noon

Yom Kippur Afternoon Experiences • 2:30 p.m.
Details and schedule forthcoming.

Kids Ask the Rabbi - On Zoom • 2:00 p.m.
Contact Judy Simkin for the zoom link at jsimkin@chizukamuno.org.
Adult Ask the Rabbi with Rabbi Gruenberg Sanctuary • 4:00 p.m.
Minhah: Afternoon Service • 5:00 p.m.
Neilah: Concluding Service - Sanctuary • 6:00 p.m.
Family Neilah Service Krieger Auditorium • 6:45 p.m.
Havdalah and Final Shofar blast • 7:25 p.m.