High Holy Days 5784
EREV ROSH HASHANAH

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Friday, September 15, 2023

Join us as we take this traditionally underestimated service to new heights with ruach, song and inspiration. Welcome Rosh Hashanah (and Shabbat!) with joy and community in our Sanctuary as we set kavannot (intentions) for the new year of 5784. The Rabbis will be joined by Beth Sholom’s own Jonathan Bayer and other Bay Area musicians who will make our prayer sing. Musical instruments included.

UPDATE: Our September 15 Community Dinner has sold out. See our General Public, Guest of Member and Member registration pages to purchase a ticket to the Erev Rosh Hashanah Musical Shabbat service or to all of our Rosh Hashanah programming.

Meet the Musicians!

  • Jonathan Bayer

    Jonathan Bayer is the musical specialist extraordinaire at CBS as well as a prayer leader, song leader, and music teacher in the Bay Area. He brings his many talents and instruments to a wide range of ages and experiences. Jonathan lives in San Francisco with his family.

  • Steve Estes

    Steve Estes is a history professor and musician originally from Charleston, South Carolina. Estes teaches at Sonoma State University and lives in San Francisco, where he plays bass in a rock band called the Etiquette. He has been playing music in various capacities at Beth Sholom since 2009.

  • Karl Theobald

    Karl Theobald was the Music Director of Teatro Zinzani in San Francisco and has recorded with Stu Hamm and Joan Baez among many others.

Traditional Service with Music

6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Sanctuary
Rabbi Russell and Rabbi Richman

Camp Beth Sholom
Childcare for Newborns – Age 5

6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Preschool • Register Here
Dale Kleisley

Jewish Life and Learning LabPlaySpace
Childcare for Kindergarten – Grade 12

6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
School Building • Register Here
Adam Lowy

Community Dinner
SOLD OUT

Following Services
Chef Marlene