High Holidays with Ma’alot

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Embark on a soulful journey of music, connection, and personal reflection

Join Rabbi Ariel Root Wolpe, Rabbi Jordan Braunig and Rabbi Malka Packer Monroe alongside the Ma’alot Band for a musical and meaningful journey through the High Holidays.

Rosh Hashanah services are held outdoors at Arabia Mountain and at Central Congregational UCC. Yom Kippur services will also be held at Central Congregational UCC, followed by Neliah (break-fast) in Decatur.

Painting of a congregation gathered for services at Central Congregational UCC in Decatur. The sanctuary has floor-to-ceiling windows behind the pulpit showing the forest outside.

High Holiday Events

  • Monday, September 22
    5:00 pm to 8:00 pm

    Arabia Mountain
    3787 Klondike Rd.
    Stonecrest, GA 30038

    Embark on a musical and nature-filled hike and mountaintop service to celebrate the sun setting over the year 5786. The hike is less than two miles and includes a 30 minute uphill walk over dirt and rock.

  • Tuesday, September 23
    9:30 am to 1:00 pm

    Central Congregational UCC
    2676 Clairmont Road
    Atlanta GA, 30329

    Celebrate Rosh Hashanah morning amidst the trees with heartfelt prayer, uplifting music, and a spirit of renewal.

    Free, On-Site Parking

    Child Care and Kids Programming Provided

    Schedule:

    • 9:30 - Service begins with drop-off babysitting outside the sanctuary

    • 12:00 - Lunch is served

    Accessibility Notes: The main floor and sanctuary are fully wheelchair-accessible with ramps, step-free bathrooms, and ADA parking. Gender-neutral restrooms available. All seats have backs. Questions? Email info@maalotatlanta.com.

  • Wednesday, October 1
    7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

    Central Congregational UCC
    2676 Clairmont Road
    Atlanta GA, 30329

    Begin the transformative process of Yom Kippur with a communal chanting of Kol Nidre and mindful evening service.

    Free, On-Site Parking

    Child Care: Available 7:00 pm–9:00 pm in a closed-off section of the sanctuary, with engaging activities and an outdoor play path. Best for ages 3–12. Kids are also welcome in the main service.

    Accessibility Notes: The main floor and sanctuary are fully wheelchair-accessible with ramps, step-free bathrooms, and ADA parking. Gender-neutral restrooms available. All seats have backs. Questions? Email info@maalotatlanta.com.

  • Thursday, October 2
    9:30 am to 2:00 pm

    Central Congregational UCC
    2676 Clairmont Road
    Atlanta GA, 30329

    Engage in a day of introspection and spiritual growth through music, movement, art, and an investigation into the journey of teshuvah — returning to self.

    Free, On-Site Parking

    Child Care: Childcare available 9:30 am–12:00 pm with engaging activities in a closed-off area of the sanctuary and an outdoor play path. Kids’ program runs 10:00 am–12:00 pm with crafts, skits, etc. Best for ages 3–12. Children are always welcome in the main service.

    Accessibility Notes: The main floor and sanctuary are fully wheelchair-accessible with ramps, step-free bathrooms, and ADA parking. Gender-neutral restrooms available. All seats have backs. Questions? Email info@maalotatlanta.com.

  • Thursday, October 2
    7:30 pm

    Location: Decatur, GA
    (address will be sent out 24 hours before event)

    This year, we are inviting the community to close Yom Kippur together with a high energy Neilah service, musical rave and a communal Break-Fast in Decatur.

    Street Parking

    Child Care: There will not be childcare or programming for this service, but kids are welcomed to dance the night away.

Kids Programs

Ma’alot is offering three kids’ programs during this year’s High Holidays — Rosh Hashanah Morning, Kol Nidre, and Yom Kippur — as well as ongoing childcare support when the programs are not in session. Programs are geared for kids age 3–12. Snacks will be served at morning kids’ programs.

If you are interested in bringing your kids to High Holidays this year, please complete the general High Holiday registration form and then register your kids via the kids’ program registration form.

Visit the Events Page to see our Sukkot programs, including:

  • Sukkah Build for Ma'alot Builders (Sun, Oct 5)

  • Bring Your Own Dinner to the Sukkah (Mon, Oct 6)

  • Simchat Torah at CBH (Tue, Oct 7)

  • Women’s Circle (Wed, Oct 8)

  • Snakes in the Sukkah (Thur, Oct 9)

  • Niggun Collective // Open Jam (Thur, Oct 9)

  • Young Adult Shabbat (Fri, Oct 10)

  • Gather in the Garden (Sat, Oct 11)

  • Open Mic at Moishe House (Sat, Oct 11)

  • Open Day (Sun, Oct 12)

  • Sukkah Take Down (Mon, Oct 13)