Decorum in the Lobby and Sanctuary:

It is important that we uphold the sacredness of the High Holiday services.  Please maintain proper decorum while waiting in the lobby to be seated, as well as during services in the sanctuary. The High Holidays are a wonderful time to reunite with friends, but excessive socializing is disruptive to congregants and clergy. Your cooperation is appreciated.

Remember to Bring your own Tallit:

Please help conserve our resources by bringing your own tallit and head covering.  We further request that appropriate attire be worn by family members of all ages.

Entering and Exiting the Sanctuary:

Due to the large number of congregants joining us during the holidays, traffic flow in and out of the sanctuary must be managed.  The ushers undertaking this task are fellow congregants. Please bear in mind these friends deserve our respect and cooperation.  We ask that you follow their directions, using the doors as designated. Keep in mind, ushers are directed by clergy not to allow anyone to enter or exit the sanctuary when:

The Congregation is standing in prayer

The Rabbi is giving his sermon

The Cantor is chanting certain liturgical prayers

Reserved Seating (Pews & green cushioned seats immediately behind sanctuary):

As a part of the fundraising for our 2002 building expansion, congregants were able to purchase seats for the High Holidays. Each year a concerted effort is made to identify any reserved seats that become available during the holiday services. Ushers will move people into those seats on a first come first served basis.

Non-Reserved Seating (White. Select green seats and brown seats):

In the spirit of the holidays, we request that you be considerate of others and not hold seats for late arriving friends or family members. It is not acceptable to use a ritual garment such as a tallit as a seat holder. Ushers have been instructed to remove any tallit they see used this way. If someone steps out of the service for a short period of time, then saving a seat is understandable.  If a child participates in one of our children’s programs, or a member of your party leaves the service for an extended time, we ask that you relinquish those seats.