Ma’alot High Holidays

Join Rabbi Ariel Root Wolpe and Rabbi Jordan Braunig and a host of soulful guests for a musical, nature-filled journey through the High Holidays. Rosh Hashanah services are held outdoors at Arabia Mountain and at an outdoor pavilion at Emory University. Yom Kippur services will be held in Emory University’s Cannon Chapel.

Rosh Hashanah Hike at Arabia Mountain

Wednesday, October 2, 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Embark on a musical and nature-filled hike and mountaintop service to celebrate the sun setting over the year 5784. The hike is less than 2 miles and includes a 30 minute uphill walk over dirt and rock. (Rain date if needed: Sat, October 5)

Rosh Hashanah Morning Service at Emory University

Thursday, October 3, 9:30 am to 1:00 pm (lunch at 12:00PM):
Join us for an inspiring and interactive Rosh Hashanah service for all ages, featuring a breakaway kids' program. Followed by a pareve potluck lunch (please bring a dairy-free, meat-free dish). 

Kol Nidre at Emory University

Friday, October 11, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Begin the transformative process of Yom Kippur with a communal chanting of Kol Nidre and mindful evening service to begin our fast. Summit Academy Adventures will provide an Outdoor Kol Nidre adventure for self growth and kehillah building.

Yom Kippur Morning at Emory University

Saturday, October 12, 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 a Local Home

Saturday, October 12, 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Conclude the High Holidays with the exuberant Neilah service marking the end of Yom Kippur with triumphant snacking and noshing, all in the warm and nourishing atmosphere of an intown neighborhood home. 

Event Accessibility

Services taking place at Emory (Rosh Hashanah Morning, Kol Nidre, and Yom Kippur Morning) have ADA parking, ramped entrances to all venues, wheelchair accessible restrooms, and wheelchair seating. The Erev Rosh Hashanah Hike is not mobility-aid friendly. The Neilah service is held in a local home with stairs and is not accessible to chair users. We will have ASL Interpreters at all 5 High Holiday services.

Accessibility POC for any questions: tess@maalotatlanta.com

All our services are family-friendly. Separate childcare and kids' programming is available at Rosh Hashanah Morning, Kol Nidre, and Yom Kippur Morning services. 

Kids Programs

In Partnership with Ilan Katan, Oak Leaf Cooperative School

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. Ilan Katan Director, Liana Grey, is returning to lead them! Programs are geared for kids age 3-12. If you are signing up a child under 3, you must be available to support your child during the program. Snacks will be served at all 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 at this link.

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

• Sukkah Build for Ma'alot Builders (Sun, Oct 13)

• Nigun Collective in the Sukkah (Thurs, Oct 17)

• Young Adult Shabbat Dinner in the Sukkah (Fri, Oct 18)

• Shabbat Morning Service in the Sukkah (Sat, Oct 19)

• Havdalah Song Circle with the Mamalehs (Sat, Oct 19)

• Open Queer Circle (Sun, Oct 20)

• Nisukh HaMayim - Women's Water Libation Ceremony (Wed, Oct 23)

• Re-roll the Scroll for Simchat Torah (Thurs, Oct 24)