Our community invites you to celebrate the High Holy Days with Temple Emanuel of South Hills! With inspiring music from Cantor Kalix Jacobson, Rebecca Closson, and Jacob Shinder; relevant and meaningful messages from Rabbi Aaron Meyer, Cantor Kalix Jacobson, and Rabbi Emeritus Mark Mahler; and a warm welcome from all our staff and lay leadership, we hope this year’s holidays make you feel at home.

High Holy Days Resources

High Holy Days 5786 Bulletin

Members will receive a print version of the magazine which will include High Holy Day Passes for all services.

If you are not a member and would like to attend our services, please contact the office (412.279.7600) for more information.


High Holy Days Schedule at a Glance

2025 Sermons

Rabbi Aaron Meyer’s Rosh Hashanah Sermon Text
Cantor Kalix Jacobson’s Rosh Hashanah Sermon Text
Rabbi Aaron Meyer’s Kol Nidre Sermon Text
Rabbi Aaron Meyer’s Yom Kippur Sermon Text
Rabbi Mark Mahler’s Yom Kippur Sermon Text


The Book of Remembrance

In the Book of Remembrance, we inscribe the names of our loved ones to show our acknowledgement that those who came before us, taught us, loved us and inspired us have not been forgotten. Your philanthropic contribution to memorialize your loved ones supports Temple’s programs.