The High Holidays at Park Synagogue
The Park Synagogue clergy, staff and board members
wish you and your family a happy and healthy New Year!
Cemetery Visitations
A long-held Jewish tradition is to visit the graves of our departed loved ones before or during the High Holidays. Gadi Galili will be available to offer prayers and comfort during your visits to cemeteries on Sunday, September 29 and Sunday, October 6th, from 9:00 am-Noon, by appointment only. Other days are also available by appointment with Gadi or our Rabbis. Please contact Natalie Prior at (216) 371-2244, ext. 155 or nprior@parksyn.org to make arrangements.
Holiday Transportation
Park Synagogue provides complimentary door-to-door transportation to and from High Holiday services for any member who is unable to drive him/herself. Please contact Ellen Petler at (216) 371-2244, ext. 122 to request this assistance. Requests for transportation must be made by Wednesday, September 18. Please note that complimentary transportation is available year-round to Park Synagogue services and other events by contacting Ellen at least one week in advance. We'd like to thank the Rae & Harry Tucker Senior Transportation Fund for their support of this service.
Make a Monetary Donation to Operation Isaiah Food Distribution
Each High holiday season we help people who are hungry in our community through Park's Operation Isaiah project. While in prior years we asked for food donations, this year we are only collecting money that will be used to purchase grocery gift cards for those in need.
Please consider donating any amount to Park’s Hunger/Mitzvah Fund by Thursday, October 31.
Please note: if you are in need of help with food for yourself or family, please let us know so we can offer assistance by contacting Ellen Petler at epetler@parksyn.org or (216) 371-2244, ext. 122.
Operation Isaiah is sponsored by Park’s Social Action Committee.
High Holiday Children’s Services & Activities
Children are always welcome to be part of the High Holiday experience with the congregation! However, if you are looking for a more family-friendly service or child-friendly activities while you are attending services, we offer a variety of options.
Childcare for Toddlers through Kindergartners – Childcare is offered during the High Holidays. Pre-registration is mandatory. If your child requires special care or cannot be managed in a group setting, do not register your child for this program. Please fill out the form below.
Activities for Children on First Day of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur - Activities for Children first grade through twelve years old will be held in the school wing beginning at 10:00 am on Thursday, October 3rd and Saturday, October 12th.
Afternoon Intergenerational Service– Holiday Service for intergenerational families, geared towards school aged children (older and younger siblings welcome) and their families. Sanctuary at Pepper Pike at 2:00 pm. (Special program for children while parents are in Yizkor on Yom Kippur.)
Tashlikh Ceremony – Tashlikh following afternoon services at approximately 3:45 pm on Thursday, October 3.
Candle Lighting Blessings
Candles should be kindled before leaving home to attend services.
Rosh Hashanah
Baruch Atah Adonai Elohenu melech haolam, asher kideshanu bemitzvotav vetzivanu lehadlik ner shel Yom HaZicharon.
Praised be Thou, O Lord Our God, Master of the Universe, who has commanded us to kindle the light of the Day of Remembrance.
Baruch Atah Adonai Elohenu melech haolam, shehecheyanu vekiyemanu vehigianu lazman hazeh.
Praised be Thou, O Lord Our God, Master of the Universe, who has kept us in life, sustained us and enabled us to reach this joyous season.
Kol Nidre
Baruch Atah Adonai Elohenu melech haolam, asher kideshanu bemitzvotav vetzivanu lehadlik ner shel Yom Hakippurim.
Praised be Thou, O Lord Our God, Master of the Universe, who has commanded us to kindle lights ushering in the Day of Atonement.
Baruch Atah Adonai Elohenu melech haolam, shehecheyanu vekiyemanu vehigianu lazman hazeh.
Praised be Thou, O Lord Our God, Master of the Universe, who has kept us in life, sustained us and enabled us to reach this joyous season.
Lulav & Etrog Sets for Sukkot
Lulav and Etrog sets are available for purchase through Park Synagogue. Each set is $50. To order, please contact Natalie Prior at (216) 371-2244, ext. 155 or order online at parksynagogue.org. Orders and payment are due Monday, October 7th and pick-up is from Park Synagogue on Monday, October 14th or Tuesday, October 15th.
High Holy Day Parking
Everyone who receives tickets for the Holy Days will also receive a parking pass for their location. Please display your parking pass in your windshield/dashboard. Security will be looking for your parking pass as you enter. Parking lots are accessible from Brainard Rd. and Shaker Blvd. Eastbound. Overflow parking is available at Ratner Montessori School with shuttle service to our building.
Handicap parking is available closest to the entrance in each lot. You’ll need your Park Synagogue parking pass and your own state authorized handicapped parking permit.