KAM Isaiah Israel

High Holy Days

High Holy Days 5786/2025

Here you can find planning information for all of our High Holy Days services and events. 

Your membership is your ticket to the High Holidays. Members receive first priority for seats and personalized name tags. Renew/Join now to begin your 5786 community commitment. We are excited to return together to our historic landmark sanctuary this Rosh HaShanah, starting Monday evening, September 22!

Quick Links:
Members Rosh HaShanah Registration
Members Yom Kippur Registration

Non-Members Registration

Childcare (under 5) 
Shoresh Children’s Program (K-5)

What is S’lichot?
Preparation for Repentance
Rabbi Kirzane Explains: What is S’lichot?

Saturday, September 13

  • S’lichot Limud/Learning | 8:00PM
  • Reception | 9:00PM
  • S’lichot Service | 9:30PM

What is Rosh HaShanah?  

Rabbi Kirzane Explains: What is Rosh HaShanah?

Monday, September 22

  • Erev Rosh HaShanah Family Service | 6:00PM
  • Erev Rosh HaShanah Service | 7:30PM

Tuesday, September 23

  • Tot Service | 9:00AM – 9:30AM
  • Childcare (age 0-5) & Dropoff begins for Children’s Program | 9:30AM
  • Rosh HaShanah Morning Service | 10:00AM
  • Children’s Programming (K-5) | 10:00AM
  • Oneg | 1:00PM
  • Tashlich & Picnic | 5:00PM – 6:00PM (near Jackson Park Cherry Blossoms [see map]). Bring your own picnic, join us anytime! Ceremonies with Shofar sounding at 5:15PM & 5:45PM

Wednesday, September 24

  • Rosh HaShanah – 2nd Day – Morning Service | 10:00AM
  • Cookies – at Rabbi Kirzane’s Home | 4:30PM – 6:00PM

Registratrion Links

Members Rosh HaShanah Registration

Non-Members Registration

Childcare Registration (under 5) 

Shoresh Children’s Program Registration

What is Shabbat Shuvah? 

Friday, September 26

  • Shabbat Shuvah Evening Service | 6:30PM 

Saturday, September 27

  • Torah Study Session | 9:00AM
  • Shabbat Shuvah Morning Service | 10:15AM 

What is Yom Kippur? 

Rabbi Kirzane Explains: What is Yom Kippur?

Wednesday, October 1

  • Family Kol Nidre Service | 6:00PM
  • Kol Nidre Service | 7:30PM

Thursday, October 2

  • Tot Service | 9:00AM
  • Childcare (age 0-5) & Dropoff begins for Children’s Program | 9:30AM
  • Yom Kippur Morning Service | 10:00AM
  • Children’s Programming (K-5) | 10:00AM
  • Rabbi Teaching – The Blessing of the Akeidah | 1:00PM
    Life from Life: We read the Binding of Isaac on Rosh HaShanah, but the powerful story relates to Yom Kippur as well. We will explore this challenging and troubling text as well as its relevance to the High Holy Days.
  • Afternoon Reflection with the Wellness Group | 2:00PM
  • Water Justice: The Rebirth of the Great Lakes with Rachel Havrelock | 3:00PM
    In the present moment of rapid environmental deregulation at the federal level, what can be done on a regional level to protect the Great Lakes? This Yom Kippur dialogue will consider the scope and implications of federal assault on public waters;  effective responses at the local and state level; and the growing cross-border call for regional governance of the Great Lakes watershed, the largest source of freshwater on earth.
  • Yizkor Memorial and N’ilah Concluding Service | 4:00PM
  • Break the Fast | 6:30PM

Registratrion Links

Members Yom Kippur Registration

Non-Members Registration

Childcare Registration (under 5) 

Shoresh Children’s Program Registration

Rosh HaShanah

Monday, September 22

  • Family Kol Nidre Service | 6:00PM

Tuesday, September 23

  • Doors Open – Tot Free Play | 8:45AM
  • Tot Service | 9:00AM
  • Children’s Program Dropoff & Childcare Begins | 9:30AM
  • Children’s Program (K-5) | 10:00AM 
  • Children join main service for conclusion with Shofar Blast 
  • Oneg | 1:00PM
  • Tashlich, Shofar & Picnic | 5:00PM @ Jackson Park

Wednesday, September 24

  • Cookies at the Kirzane House | 4:30PM

Yom Kippur

Wednesday, October 1

  • Family Kol Nidre Service | 6:00PM
    A one-hour, music-filled family service geared toward ages 8+

Thursday, October 2

  • Doors Open – Tot Free Play | 8:45AM
  • Tot Service | 9:00AM
  • Children’s Program Dropoff & Childcare Begins | 9:30AM
  • Children’s Program (K-5) | 10:00AM 

Registratrion Links

Childcare Registration (under 5) 

Shoresh Children’s Program Registration

The Book of Remembrance is a cherished tradition where we honor departed loved ones. Every Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, we reflect on those who’ve passed – recently or in years past. The book includes those memorialized through plaques and dedicated rooms in our Sanctuary. This year, the Book of Remembrance will be online and printed for the Yizkor Service on Yom Kippur. Can’t attend? Request a printed copy. To include names, complete the form by Friday, September 26, 2025.

  • Membership Benefits: Membership includes access to High Holiday services for members and their guests, with first priority for all events.
  • Not a Member? You can still join us! Please reach out to the office for more information. No one is ever turned away for a lack of funds.
  • Register for Services: While our historical sanctuary is under construction, services will be held in our Chapel and Social Hall, which have limited capacity. An RSVP for members and guests is kindly requested.

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