Jewish Holiday Resources

Jewish holidays are at the heart of our community, giving individuals and families the chance to come together to celebrate and enjoy our traditions.

Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur

We look forward to gathering as one family and community for worship during the Days of Awe. We encourage you to join us at services to celebrate the New Year and seek meaning and purpose in your life All members families (children through age 26) will automatically receive tickets for the Main Sanctuary. Guest tickets for the Main Sanctuary are limited to four (4) per member family, with a minimum donation of $54/per ticket, for those over 26 years.  Click here for all the High Holy Day information.

Sukkot

Celebrate Sukkot, a Hebrew word meaning "booths" or "huts." It refers to the Jewish festival of giving thanks for the fall harvest. 

Simchat Torah/Shemini Atzeret

A fun-filled day during which we celebrate the completion of the annual reading of the Torah and affirm Torah as one of the pillars on which we build our lives. As part of the celebration, the Torah scrolls are taken from the ark and carried or danced around the synagogue seven times.

Chanukah

• ​Chanukah Candle Blessings
• Why is Hanukkah Eight Nights?
• Chanukah Checklist

During Chanukah there are parties, art projects, concerts, and activities for congregants of all ages, from toddlers to seniors. Join us for the very popular communal candle lighting service.

Tu BiShvat

Tu BiShvat finds us eating fruit, learning about the produce of the Land of Israel, and focusing on sustainability and responsibility to the environment.This is the day that marks the beginning of a “new year” for trees. This is the season in which the earliest-blooming trees in the Land of Israel emerge from their winter sleep and begin a new fruit-bearing cycle.

Purim

Purim at TCS always includes a Purim spiel and full megillah reading for older children, teens and adults. The very popular Purim carnival include costumes, noisemakers, games, bouncy house, hamantashen and silliness for all. 

Pesach

• Passover Haggadah
• Passover Resources

Yom HaShoah

We commemorate Yom HaShoah with a special service in the Sanctuary. Brotherhood has an annual Yom HaShoah candle packing.

Yom HaAtzma’ut

Shavuot

Tisha B’Av