Q: Where do I find a schedule of Kol Tzedek High Holiday services?
A: You will find the schedule at https://sites.google.com/a/kol-tzedek.org/kt/holidays

Q: Do I have to be a member of Kol Tzedek to attend High Holiday services?
A: No!  Everyone is welcome, including your friends and family members, even if they are not Jewish.  Kol Tzedek's community seeks to build itself through diversity, spanning religious observance, Jewish background, age, class, race, and sexual orientation. While we do not have tickets, we do request a donation of $100 per person.  If you can give beyond, that is appreciated.  We will not turn anyone away because of donation level.  You can give online here on our membership page, where we have a Donate button.

Q: Do I need to register to attend?A: While we will not turn you away at the door, we do ask that you register for High Holiday services.  It is helpful for us to be able to set up the space properly and anticipate who will be attending.  Please register here: : https://sites.google.com/a/kol-tzedek.org/kt/home/services/high-holidays-registration-form

Q: What can I expect from Kol Tzedek’s High Holiday Services?

A: Kol Tzedek services are done mostly in Hebrew, with a strong focus on communal singing.  We additionally have devotional readings in English, kavannot (interpretations) from our rabbi, and opportunities for reflection and conversation.  Our torah services involve group aliyot, so people will have the opportunity to have an honor to the torah in honor of a special moment in their lives or goal for the holidays.  We use the Kol HaNeshama Machzor (High Holiday prayerbook) which has the traditional text, some transliteration, and wonderful readings and notes under the line.  We have an additional supplement with transliterations and readings. 

Q: As a non-member, how do I register?
A: Fill out this form: https://sites.google.com/a/kol-tzedek.org/kt/home/services/high-holidays-registration-form

Q: How much do tickets cost?
A: We have no tickets and everyone is welcome!  We greatly appreciate a donation. You can give online here on our membership page, where we have a Donate button. Because services cost money to run and publicize and because we need funds to keep our community strong, we do request a donation of $100 per person.  If you can give beyond, that is appreciated.  We will not turn anyone away because of donation level.  

Q: Is there a break fast or should I make other plans?

A: Kol Tzedek hosts a tasty break-the-fast following the final prayers on Yom Kippur. You are more than welcome to join but please do register so we know how many people to expect!  https://sites.google.com/a/kol-tzedek.org/kt/home/services/high-holidays-registration-form

Q: What do children do during High Holiday services?
A: Absolutely bring your children to Kol Tzedek High Holidays services.  We have childcare for young children through the whole service on Rosh HaShanah first day (9/19) and on Kol Nidre (9/27).  We additionally provide childcare on Yom Kippur from 9:30am-2pm and from 4:30-7pm.  We also have services for children and families on Rosh HaShanah First Day and Yom Kippur (10:15am for ages 0-5 and 11:30am for 5-13).  New this year is a kids services for kids ages 4-10 on Kol Nidre at 6:30pm.  You can find this also on our schedule:  https://sites.google.com/a/kol-tzedek.org/kt/holidays

Q: As a non-member can I volunteer to help with Kol Tzedek's high holiday services?
A: In fact, we encourage you to! Take a look at our volunteering page (https://sites.google.com/a/kol-tzedek.org/kt/home/volunteering) for information.

Q: Can I join the communal meals even if I am not a member?

A: Absolutely!  We encourage you to bring food to share for our potluck vegetarian lunch for Rosh HaShanah Day 1. As well, we have a potluck picnic lunch at Bartram’s Garden on Second Day Rosh HaShanah (at 1:30) before Tashlich, the ceremony by the waters.  The breakfast on Yom Kippur is catered.  We encourage you to bring each time your own plate and silverware so we can keep our carbon footprint low.  If you forget, there will be disposable plates and forks available.

Q: Where do I find answers to more questions about Kol Tzedek?
A: Visit our general FAQ page at https://sites.google.com/a/kol-tzedek.org/kt/home/about/faqs