High Holidays with Ma’alot
Presented with Emory University's Office of Religious Life, Ma'ayan Spiritual Arts and Oak Leaf Cooperative School
Co-sponsored by the Blue Dove Foundation, 18Doors, Honeymoon Israel, Jewish Kids Group, and PJ Library
Join Rabbi Ariel Root Wolpe, McKenzie Wren, Rabbi Jordan Braunig and a host of soulful guests for a musical, nature-filled journey through the High Holidays. All services are held outdoors - at Arabia Mountain and in an outdoor pavilion at Emory University - unless there is inclement weather.
High Holiday tickets are free for Ma'alot Builders. Builders are the backbone of our community, enabling us to create innovative and impactful gatherings across the city for all ages. If you are interested in becoming a Builder, learn more on our website or reach out to Rabbi Ariel at ariel@maalotatlanta.com.
Accessible services, including ASL Interpretation and wheelchair parking and seating, are marked with a ♿
All our services are family friendly. Services with a breakaway kids service are indicated below.
Rosh Hashanah Hike at Arabia - September 15, 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm: Embark on a musical and nature-filled hike and mountaintop service to watch the sun set over the year 5783. This gathering will be postponed in case of inclement weather, and includes a 30 minute uphill walk over dirt and rock.
Rosh Hashanah Morning Service at Emory University (Includes kids program) - September 16, 9:30 am to 2:00 pm (lunch at 12:30PM): Join us for an inspiring and interactive Rosh Hashanah service for all ages, featuring a breakaway kids program. Followed by a dairy potluck lunch. ♿
Kol Nidre at Emory University (Includes kids program) - September 24, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm: Enter the transformative process of Yom Kippur with a communal chanting of Kol Nidre and evening service to begin our fast. Featuring a breakaway kids program. ♿
Yom Kippur Morning at Emory University (Includes kids program) - September 25, 9:30 am to 2:00 pm - Engage in a day of introspection and spiritual growth through music, movement, art, and an investigation into the journey of teshuvah -- returning to self. Featuring a breakaway kids program. ♿
Neilah at Emory University - September 25, 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm: Conclude the High Holidays with the powerful and exuberant Neilah service, marking the end of Yom Kippur with glow stick ecstatic dancing and triumphant snacking and potluck. ♿
Kids Programs in Partnership with Ilan Katan, Oak Leaf Cooperative School
Ma'alot is excited to be offering three kids programs at this year's high holidays with Oak Leaf Director, Liana Grey! Because our services are filled with music, conversation and interactive art, we’ve found that kids and guardians both enjoy our main service. However we also understand that parents and caretakers need some time off to pray and play themselves! This year, we are offering three kids programs to give you a little break. These programs are geared towards kids 12 and under.
If you are interested in bringing your kids to High Holidays this year, please complete this form for yourselves and then sign them up through this kids registration link.
