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High Holy Day Services
Tickets are required for all adult services except Selichot.
Parking Stickers
Please carefully note the restrictions on the permits (these are updated now for 2008):- Download Rosh Hashanah parking permit for streets around the Church (MMUMC) - pdf
- Download Rosh Hashanah parking permit for streets around the Church (MMUMC) - jpeg
- Download Yom Kippur parking permit for streets around the Church (MMUMC) - pdf
- Download Yom Kippur parking permit for streets around the Church (MMUMC) - jpeg
Ticket Mailing
- Ticket mailing will begin on Aug.18 and end on Sept. 19. After Sept. 19, members will have to pick up tickets at the office or at will call.
Important Information Update
- All services will be held at the Church this year.
- Special needs entrance is off the parking lot on the lower level; follow signs to the elevator. The front entrance also has a ramp.
- The Oneg and break-the-fast will be in the Great Hall; follow the signs.
- The children's services will be in the Vestry downstairs; follow the signs.
- Childcare will be in the choir room; follow the signs from the Vestry.
- Backpacks or large bags will not be permitted in the sanctuary.
- Bring your own prayer books to all High Holy Day services if at all possible. A limited number of "loaner" books will be available.
General Information
We will again hold Rosh Hashanah, Erev Yom Kippur, and Yom Kippur morning services at the Metropolitan Memorial United Methodist Church (MMUMC) which is located at 3401 Nebraska Avenue, NW (corner of Nebraska Avenue and New Mexico Avenue across from American University). This year, all services will be held at the church, including the afternoon services and break-the-fast on Yom Kippur. The complete schedule is listed below. For security reasons, large bags and back packs will not be allowed into High Holy day services.
An online ticket request form (for members only) is available again this year - PLEASE LOG IN FIRST. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS ON THE HOME PAGE. We need your response as soon as possible but no later than Aug. 15 for tickets, Yiskor listings, childcare registration, and volunteer positions. Members will be able to securely pay online this year for extra tickets, prayerbooks, Yiskor donations, other donations, and childcare.
Please remember that at least 1/3 of your pledged dues must be received by August 15 before we can process your request for tickets. If you have questions regarding your pledge, payment, financial statement, or other financial matters, please contact our treasurer or our administrator.
Please contact our oneg coordinator if you have any questions about how to help with the Oneg.Non-member information
A limited number of additional tickets are available to non-members on a first come, first served basis, at the fees shown below. Payment for tickets may be applied to the cost of membership. All tickets must be paid for in advance. Please contact the Temple Micah office (202-342-9175). Fees are as follows:
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Adults: $200 for either Rosh Hashanah or Yom Kippur; $400 for both
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Students (age 12-22): $75 for either Rosh Hashanah or Yom Kippur; $125 for both.
Details
- Online ticket request form and volunteer signup (members only)PLEASE LOG IN FIRST. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS ON THE HOME PAGE.
- Daytime child care
- Children's services - 1st grade and under
- Youth services - grades 2 through 7
- Prayerbooks, a yizkor memorial booklet, and parking
Mark Your Calendar
Monday, September 29, 2008. 08:15 pm - 09:45 pm. Erev Rosh Hashanah Services at Metropolitan Memorial United Methodist Church, 3401 Nebraska Ave. NW, corner of New Mexico Ave. FRONT ENTRANCE WILL BE OPEN. For adults and older youth. Tickets required. Email highholydays@templemicah.org for more info.
Tuesday, September 30, 2008. 09:30 am - 10:30 am. Rosh Hashanah Children's Service at Metropolitan Memorial United Methodist Church (MMUMC), Vestry - downstairs, 3401 Nebraska Ave. NW, corner of New Mexico Ave. across from American University. Rosh Hashanah Children's Service (up to and including grade 1).
Tuesday, September 30, 2008. 10:30 am - 11:45 am. Rosh Hashanah Youth Service at Metropolitan Memorial United Methodist Church (MMUMC), downstairs, 3401 Nebraska Ave. NW, corner of New Mexico Ave. across from American University. Rosh Hashanah youth service (for 2nd-7th graders) preceding joining parents for Torah reading in main sanctuary. Please email highholydays@templemicah.org for more information.
Wednesday, October 8, 2008. 08:15 pm - 10:15 pm. Kol Nidre at MMUMC (3401 Nebraska Ave. NW). Kol Nidre service. Tickets required.
Thursday, October 9, 2008. 09:30 am - 10:30 am. Yom Kippur Children's Service at Metropolitan Memorial United Methodist Church (3401 Nebraksa Ave. NW, corner of New Mexico across from American University). Vestry - downstairs. Yom Kippur Children's Service (up to and including grade 1).
Thursday, October 9, 2008. 10:30 am - 11:45 am. Yom Kippur Youth Service at Metropolitan Memorial United Methodist Church, Great Hall, 3401 Nebraska Ave. NW. Yom Kippur youth service (for 2nd-7th graders); youth join parents for Torah reading in main sanctuary after service.
Thursday, October 9, 2008. 10:30 am - 01:15 pm. Yom Kippur Day Services at MMUMC (3401 Nebraska Ave.). Yom Kippur Day Services for adults and older youth (8th grade and above). Tickets required.
Thursday, October 9, 2008. 01:30 pm - 02:30 pm. Ask the Rabbis at MMUMC. Traditional Yom Kippur afternoon "Ask the Rabbi" session. An annual opportunity to raise any issue you want--but only for one hour.
Thursday, October 9, 2008. 02:30 pm - 03:30 pm. Meditative Readings at MMUMC. Readings from Israeli poets before Yom Kippur afternoon service.
Thursday, October 9, 2008. 03:30 pm - 07:00 pm. Yom Kippur Afternoon & Neilah Services at MMUMC. Yom Kippur afternoon and closing services. Includes chanting of Jonah, Yizkor, Neilah, and Havdalah services, followed by a break-the-fast in the social hall.
Shabbat Morning Service
