Events

This event is made to help our younger generations engage in fun and meaningful ways. There will be special activities and songs. Tickets are not required for this event, but we would love to know if you plan on joining. Please RSVP here.

This unique outdoor gathering offers a chance to welcome the New Year with prayer, reflection, and song, all while overlooking the water as the sky begins to shift. Expect a warm and inclusive atmosphere, rooted in tradition and the beauty of nature. Please wear layers—the temperatures cool off significantly as the sun goes down. Following […]

Join us at either North Tahoe Hebrew Congregation on the North Shore or Temple Bat Yam on the South Shore for a fully catered brunch before engaging in the day of festivities to take place at each temple. You are more than welcome to bring additional dishes (dairy only) to share. Tickets are not required for this event, but […]

At both our North and South Shore locations, we’ll gather at the lake for this meaningful moment: North Shore, Tahoe Vista Beach: Tashlich will take place at the lake just a short walk from the temple. After brunch, we’ll walk together to the water’s edge for this reflective experience. South Shore, Timber Cove Beach/Marina: We’ll carpool to […]

Join us at North Tahoe Hebrew Congregation (NTHC) and Temple Bat Yam (TBY) for our Rosh Hashanah morning service. The service includes heartfelt prayer, inspiring teachings, the Torah reading, and the powerful Shofar service, a highlight of the day that awakens the soul and calls us to return to our best selves. Expect a warm, welcoming community and a […]

This joyful, interactive service is designed especially for children and families, offering age-appropriate ways to connect with the meaning and spirit of Rosh Hashanah. Through stories, songs, movement, and hands-on activities, we’ll explore the themes of the New Year—renewal, kindness, and starting fresh—in ways that are fun, engaging, and meaningful for our younger generation. Our […]

Celebrate the second day of Rosh Hashanah with a guided spiritual hike at Spooner Lake State Park—a peaceful 2.5-mile loop with minimal elevation change and some uneven surfaces, perfect for all ages and fitness levels. As we walk together through the beauty of the forest and along the lakeshore, we’ll pause for moments of reflection, prayer, […]

Through music, poetry, prayer, and reflection, we’ll explore the themes of the New Year surrounded by the beauty of the forest and lake. This service is accessible and welcoming to all ages and backgrounds. It’s a chance to connect deeply with the holiday in a nontraditional setting that honors both community and creation. Please bring […]

Canceled. Thank you to all who participated. Your presence and energy on Rosh Hashanah was great but a part II for the creation workshop is not needed. Be sure to come view your completed work on Sukkot.

Join us for an innovative outdoor Shabbat Shuvah—the Shabbat that falls between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur—set in the natural beauty of Tahoe. This special gathering marks the first Shabbat of the New Year and invites us to pause during the Days of Awe (Yamim Noraim) for reflection, inspiration, and connection. Together, we’ll explore the […]

For many, this service represents the pinnacle of the High Holy Day season. Held at both North Tahoe Hebrew Congregation (NTHC) and Temple Bat Yam (TBY), it opens Yom Kippur with the traditional Kol Nidre prayer (piyyut) and its haunting melody. This year, our TJC congregations will not only embrace the customary liturgy and prayers but also engage in […]

This 75-minute practice will offer a unique opportunity to connect Jewish values (middot) with your yoga practice during this sacred season. Held in the serene sanctuary spaces or outdoors on our temple grounds—weather permitting—you’ll be guided through mindful movement designed to deepen your spiritual reflection and embodiment. Whether you are a seasoned yogi or new […]

Join us for a reflective and inspiring Yom Kippur Morning Service at both North Tahoe Hebrew Congregation (NTHC) and Temple Bat Yam (TBY). This service offers a meaningful opportunity to engage deeply with the themes of the day through traditional prayers, Torah readings, and communal reflection. Experience the solemnity and hope of Yom Kippur as we come together to […]

This gentle and contemplative service offers a space for healing, reflection, and renewal on Yom Kippur. Through prayer, meditation, and moments of silence, we create an environment to nurture emotional and spiritual well-being. Whether you are seeking comfort, connection, or a moment of peace, this service invites you to find solace within yourself and the […]

The Yizkor service will include a communal memorial prayer with the traditional reading of names. A memorial list will be available at the temple for you to add names of loved ones you wish to remember. You can also add names for either congregation online here Tickets are not required for this event, but we would […]

Join us for a guided journaling session during which we will bridge the story of Jonah with our own reflections on this past year, and think about how we can move forward into the new year. We will write and reflect outside, weather permitting. Journaling paper, prompts and pens will be provided. Tickets are not […]

More details to come Tickets are not required for this event, but we would love to know if you plan on joining. Please RSVP here.

Join us outdoors to mark the closing of the High Holy Days. This will include the Neilah service, Havdalah ceremony, and a communal break the fast. The North Shore gathering will be at Tahoe Vista Beach—you can park at the temple and enjoy a short walk down to the beach. The South Shore event takes place […]