Join us for the High Holidays 5786
This year, Temple Beth Shira welcomes Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur in a sacred new setting, filled with meaning and music. Whether you join us every year or are looking for a new place to reconnect, we invite you to be part of our High Holiday experience.
Location: Bethel Church (Formerly Temple Beth Emet)
5780 W Atlantic Ave, Delray Beach, FL
Just west of Military Trail. Ample parking available.
Please note: this is not a church service—it’s a Jewish High Holiday experience in a historic synagogue space.
Tickets and Seating
High Holiday tickets will be available to members and guests.
Non-Members – $99 donation (includes live stream of services for those who attend from home)
To reserve seats: Click Here for Tickets
For more information:
Info@TempleBethShira.org – 561-912-1453
Schedule of Services
Rosh Hashanah
Monday, September 22, 2025, 7:30 PM
Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 10:30 AM (Shofar approximately 1:00 PM)
Yom Kippur
Wednesday, October 1, 2025, 7:30 PM
Thursday, October 2, 2025, 10:30 AM
- Guest Speaker, Dr. Robert Watson
- Yizkor (open to the public), 3:30 PM
- N’ilah, approximately 4:00 PM
Tashlich, Sunday, September 28, 12:30 PM, Atlantic Dunes Beach in Delray Beach
- Join us for a short service as we cast away our sins, and then enjoy the day with a picnic lunch.
Please bring a bag of food for our food drive
A Special Sanctuary for a Special Season
After more than two decades of meeting in a high school auditorium, we are delighted to gather this year at Bethel Church, located on Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach. Originally built as a synagogue sanctuary, the space still features its original ark, bima, and stained glass windows—a beautiful and inspiring setting for reflection and renewal.
A High Holiday Soundtrack Like No Other
Music is central to the Temple Beth Shira experience, and our High Holiday services are especially rich with soul-stirring sound:
Kol Nidrei will be accompanied by a live string quintet, enhancing the emotional depth of this sacred moment.
Other services feature a concert pianist and violinist, adding beauty and nuance to our prayer.
Our rabbi-cantor, a gifted spiritual leader and vocalist, leads a service that is at once traditional and deeply personal.
What to Expect
Our High Holiday services follow a Reform liturgy and are designed to be inclusive, meaningful, and easy to follow—whether you’re a regular synagogue-goer or returning after time away.
- Engaging sermons and reflective moments
- A balance of Hebrew and English
- Soulful music led by our rabbi-cantor, pianist, violinist, and guest musicians
You can choose to use our machzor (High Holiday prayerbook) or follow along on our projected PowerPoint presentation. The slides include:
- Page numbers for easy reference
- Hebrew text
- Full transliteration and English translation
- Beautiful imagery that visually expresses the themes and spirit of each prayer
This format allows everyone to feel more present and engaged—whether you’re fluent in Hebrew or just beginning your journey.
JOIN US
We are a small, close-knit congregation where no one is a stranger. Whether this is your first time joining us or you’ve been coming for years, we look forward to sharing these Days of Awe with you.
Temple Beth Shira: Where every voice matters. Where music leads the way.