Free High Holy Day Services for Families

We hear the call of the shofar and celebrate the start of a new year. Our spirits are lifted as we are called together with friends, family and community members from all over the world for a time of reflection and renewal.

Invite family and friends to join our friendly, inclusive community for engaging and meaningful High Holy Day children's services. All are welcome! The children's services listed below are FREE of charge and open to the public. Advance registration is required.

• "A Sweet New Year" Rosh Hashanah Celebration, With Jewish Baby Network, designed for families with children ages 0-6
  Sunday, September 14, 3:30-5:00 PM, Outdoor Chapel
  Separate registration required.
• Tot Rosh Hashanah Service & Dinner, designed for families with children ages 0-6
  Monday, September 22, 5:00-7:30 PM, Sanctuary* & Beit Kehillah
  Registration is required.
• Rosh Hashanah Family Service
  Tuesday, September 23, 8:45-10:45 AM, Mitchell Park, 600 E. Meadow Drive, Palo Alto
  Registration is required.
• Yom Kippur Family Service
  Thursday, October 2, 8:45-10:45 AM, Mitchell Park, 600 E. Meadow Drive, Palo Alto
  Registration is required.
• Tot Sukkot Celebration: Sukkot Decorating, Story Time, and Songs, designed for families with children ages 0-6
  Sunday, October 5, 3:30-5:00 PM, Social Hall & Beth Am Sukkah
  Separate registration required for this event.
• Simchat Torah Service & Celebration, With Kindergarten Consecration and B'nei Mitzvah Siyum
  Monday, October 13, Dinner at 5:15 PM in the Beit Kehillah; Service and Celebration at 6:15 PM in the Sanctuary* & Livestream

  Families of enrolled kindergarten students are requested to register for the dinner by Friday, October 10. ***Be sure to fill out the Hebrew name of your child whether you are attending dinner or not. Thank you!***

Tickets are not required for children under age 21 to attend any of our High Holy Day programming. Learn more about High Holy Days with Beth Am.

Beth Am Youth Education Registration Is
Now OPEN for the 2025-2026 School Year!
We hope you will join us for another year of exciting Youth Education programming! Our programs build community and identity through deep and dynamic Jewish learning. We offer programs for learners of all ages and interests, including families with young children, emerging teen leaders, actors, singers, and more! We're so excited for another great year of programming at Beth Am. Join us!

Learn more about High Holy Days 2025 with Beth Am.
*This program will be livestreamed. By entering the Sanctuary, you give Beth Am permission to record you.