For help with High Holy Days:
Call the office at (310) 546-3667 or email help@ctjmb.org
On the Road Together Since 1925
As we arrive at the Next Exit: Year 101, we celebrate not only the beginning of a new year, but the start of CTJ’s next century of Jewish life. For more than 100 years now, generations of congregants have traveled this road together: building community, marking milestones, supporting one another, and passing down our traditions l'dor v'dor.
This year, CTJ turns 101, and we're not slowing down. The world outside has felt harder to navigate lately: louder, heavier, less certain. But we've never had to navigate it alone. We've grown, changed lanes, and kept our eyes on the horizon.
We're thrilled to welcome Joseph, whose voice will amplify our connection to prayer and to each other, and the new faces who've joined this road with us. It is proof that, after 101 years, this community is very much alive and continues to make its mark on the South Bay.
The High Holy Days invite us to pause at this important mile marker, reflect on the journey that brought us here, and set our direction for the road ahead. Whether you've been riding with us since Exit 1 or just took the on-ramp, there's a seat for you. Buckle up - we invite you to ride with us as we merge into the next leg of our shared journey and continue charting our course for the next 100 years.
L'shanah tovah from all of us at CTJ!
CHANGE OF LOCATION
Please note: This year, our services will be at MIRA COSTA HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM and at CTJ.
1401 Artesia Blvd
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
See full schedule above for more information on service locations.
MEMBERS: YOUR TICKETS ARE YOUR MEMBERSHIP ID CARDS!
If you are a CTJ member for 2026-27, you will automatically get entry for all services. Your tickets will be in the form of your membership ID card, which you received last year. You must bring your membership ID card to check in at High Holy Day services. Only members aged 13+ need an ID card.
If you need a new membership ID card, please fill out this form. The $5 charge has been waived through August 14.
If you receive a new card and then find your old card, please note that only your NEW card will be active.
If you have renewed your membership by Friday, August 14, your guest tickets and/or replacement membership cards (if applicable) and greeting card will be mailed to you.
If you have not yet renewed by Friday, August 14, your guest tickets and/or replacement membership cards will be held at Will Call for pickup at your first service. Remember to renew your membership here.
ASSOCIATE MEMBERS: CTJ offers reciprocity tickets to those who are a member in good standing at another Shul for the 2026-27 year. CTJ Associate Members do NOT automatically receive High Holy Day tickets, but may request reciprocity tickets. To request reciprocity tickets, email office@ctjmb.org.
All Children of Members aged 23 and under are included in CTJ membership and are welcome at High Holy Days. Children aged 13-23 should have received a membership card last year or at their B'nai Mitzvah. If your child has not yet had their B’nai Mitzvah, they will receive a membership card at their B’nai Mitzvah going forward. Children of members aged 24+ will need a separate guest ticket.
Virtual service links will also be sent out to all members in the days before the High Holy Days begin.
If you need help, contact the office at (310) 546-3667 or help@ctjmb.org.
Member Options Form
Completing this form is optional for members and only needed if any of the options below are of interest to you.
USE THE MEMBER OPTIONS FORM TO:
Purchase Guest of Member tickets (will be sent with the member's greeting card)
Sign up for the OEC High Holy Day Youth and Teen Programs
Register for babysitting during services
Donate to the Yizkor Board
Get your High Holy Day pledge in early!
Order round challah for Rosh Hashanah
Express interest in volunteering during High Holy Days
Registration is required to attend babysitting and the OEC programs.
Login to ShulCloud to access the member options form.
Non-Member Tickets
Not a CTJ member and looking to join us for High Holy Days? This season brings our synagogue family together for incredible music, uplifting reflections, and a chance for us to celebrate the powerful presence we have built in Manhattan Beach and the South Bay.
Reserve the Rosh Hashanah bundle of services, the Yom Kippur bundle of services, or all services! Click the button below for the non-member form. Registration is required for non-members to join us for services. If you wish to join us virtually, please select virtual attendance in the form.
All non-member tickets will need to be picked up at Will Call at your first service.
CTJ offers reciprocity tickets to those who are a member in good standing at another Shul. To request reciprocity tickets, email office@ctjmb.org.
Student Tickets: All students are invited to attend services. Suggested donation of $25 per service set. Use the non-member ticket form to sign up. Student ID checked at door.
We want all who wish to join us for services to be able to do so regardless of financial ability. To discuss an alternative financial arrangement, or if you have any issues, please contact the CTJ office at (310) 546-3667 or email office@ctjmb.org.
OEC Youth & Teen programs (Members only) - Sign up on member Options form
The Ohren Education Center, our Religious School, offers fun, engaging, and hands-on educational programming for the High Holy Days, during adult services at Mira Costa High School.
If your children are enrolled in OEC for the 2026-27 year, please let us know on the member form if they will be attending our Youth & Teen High Holy Day Programming. Signup is required to attend the programs.
Youth Programs: Grades K-5, at CTJ
Rosh Hashanah Experience - Saturday, Sept 12, 9:00am - 12:30pm
Yom Kippur Experience - Monday, Sept 21, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Teen Programs: Grades 6-12, at Mira Costa HS
Rosh Hashanah Experience - Saturday, Sept 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Yom Kippur Experience - Monday, Sept 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Babysitting - Ages 1-5 (Members only) - Sign up on member Options form
We provide babysitting to children of members ages 1-5 during the High Holy Day services at Mira Costa High School. Signup is required to attend babysitting.
Saturday, Sept 12 - Rosh Hashanah Day 1, 9:30am - 12pm
Monday, Sept 21 - Yom Kippur, 9:30am - 12pm
High Holy Day Pledge Campaign
Our annual Pledge Campaign is one of our primary sources of support. Your donation helps us sustain the programs, services, and experiences we have throughout the year and the ability to ensure all families can be a part of our community. Your pledge ensures we can continue thriving for the next hundred years.
If now is not the right time, there will be more opportunities to make your pledge as the season continues.
Thank you so much for your support of CTJ.
Logged in users may view their pledge history from last year.
Logged in users also may click "bill to my account" on the payment page, so that the credit card on file will not be charged at this time.
Login is not required.
Yizkor Board - Contribute on Member Options form or Non-member Ticketing form
Our Yizkor Board is a sacred way to ensure the names, stories, and spirits of those we have lost are never forgotten. We invite you to join us in keeping their memories alive by placing a tribute in our upcoming Yizkor Board. To submit your memory or photo on our Yizkor Board, or transfer your post from last year, you will need to make a donation of any amount on the Member Options Form or the Non-Member Ticketing Form.
A link to the Yizkor Board as well as instructions will be emailed to you.
Our Yizkor Board will be shown as a slideshow during the Yizkor service on Yom Kippur, as well as during Yizkor services throughout the year.
Challah Ordering (Members only) - Order on Member Options Form
Need a round challah for Rosh Hashanah but don't want to drive to the Bagel Factory in Torrance? No problem. Order your challah with us and pick it up at CTJ on the morning of Erev Rosh Hashanah, September 11, or at Mira Costa on the first day of Rosh Hashanah, September 12.
Deadline for challah orders is Wednesday, September 9 at noon.
Charge is $13 per challah.
Flavors:
Plain, Sesame, Poppy, Raisin, Whole Wheat, & Chocolate Chip
Prayer Books/Machzorim Pickup (Members only)
If you would like to pick up a High Holy Day prayer book (machzor) for use at home, please come pick up at CTJ during these times:
Thursday, September 3, 11am-1pm
Friday, September 4, 5-7pm
Tuesday, September 8, 11am-1pm
Machzorim must be returned by October 16th, or we’ll assume you want to keep it and add a charge of $50 to your account.
Machzorim Dedication
If you would like to dedicate a machzor (High Holy Day prayer book), please fill out this form. Your name and dedication will be placed permanently inside the front cover of one of our High Holy Day machzorim.
High Holy Day Food Drive
Help to repair the world by fulfilling the mitzvah of tikkun olam. Pick up empty grocery bags at Rosh Hashanah Services or use your own. Then return generously filled bags at Yom Kippur Services. Donations benefit Project: Needs - Homeless Outreach & Food Pantry.
Flyer with donation requests coming soon.
Financial Assistance
We want you to attend High Holy Day services with us, and believe that financial constraints should not prevent anybody from worshiping. If you require financial assistance, please contact the CTJ office at 310-546-3667 for a respectful and confidential discussion.
Tech Support for the High Holy Days
Email help@ctjmb.org or office@ctjmb.org or call the office at (310) 546-3667.
Locations:
Mira Costa High School - Auditorium, 1401 Artesia Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
CTJ, 1829 North Sepulveda Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Manhattan Beach Pier