TJC

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]