The High Holy Days are a time for connection, reflection, and celebration — and there’s something for every age at Shtiebel.
From the sweetness of Rosh HaShanah to the spirit of Yom Kippur, our family programs bring the traditions of the season to life through music, creativity, ritual, and community.
Whether you’re baking honey cakes together, joining in joyful music and movement, crafting something meaningful, or sounding the shofar, these gatherings are designed to help families of all ages experience the High Holy Days in ways that are engaging, hands-on, and heartfelt.
Please note: Rosh HaShanah Family Activities take place at Shtiebel. All other High Holy Day services are held at Malvern Town Hall.
PROGRAMS AT A GLANCE
Rosh HaShanah – Sunday 13 September at Shtiebel
- Sweet Beginnings – 9:30am
Start the year with sweetness as we bake mini honey cakes, enjoy apples and honey, and share morning tea together. - Family Activities – 10:00am
Fun and meaningful experiences for all ages: joyful preschool music with Beth from BOPS Music, and a creative hands-on workshop with Elly from Pillar & Stone for primary school kids. - Shofar Service – 11:00am
A joyful all-ages gathering. Bring your shofar and join us as we explore its sounds and significance, welcoming the new year with learning, laughter, and spirit.
Yom Kippur – Monday 21st September at Malvern Town Hall
Yom Kippur Family Service – Monday 21 Sep 4:00pm – 5:15pm
A multi-generational experience for young children, primary-aged students, and their families. Through story, song, and shared ritual, we’ll explore the themes of Yom Kippur – including apology, forgiveness, and new beginnings – in ways that are meaningful and accessible for every generation.
N’ila: Closing Service – Monday 21 Sep 5:30pm – 6:54pm
Witness the power of Yom Kippur’s final moments at N’ila, our Closing Service, with heartfelt prayers for forgiveness and renewal. Feel the intensity of this sacred time as we seek to seal our fate for the year ahead.
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Acknowledgement
We are so grateful to Beth from BOPS Music and Elly from Pillar & Stone for bringing their talent, creativity, and warmth to our High Holy Day programs. Their partnership ensures that our children and families experience these days with joy, meaning, and connection.
