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High Holidays

Join us for the most sacred days of the Jewish year. Our High Holiday services blend beautiful traditional liturgy with meaningful contemporary insights, creating an uplifting spiritual experience for all.

Rosh Hashanah - The Jewish New Year

The beginning of the High Holiday season, a time of reflection, renewal, and celebration of new beginnings.

First Day Evening Service

Friday, September 15, 2024 - 7:30 PM

Maariv and Kiddush

First Day Morning Service

Saturday, September 16, 2024 - 9:00 AM

Shacharit, Torah Reading, and Shofar

Second Day Evening Service

Saturday, September 16, 2024 - 8:15 PM

Maariv and Havdalah

Second Day Morning Service

Sunday, September 17, 2024 - 9:00 AM

Shacharit, Torah Reading, and Shofar

Yom Kippur - Day of Atonement

The holiest day of the Jewish year, dedicated to prayer, fasting, and spiritual renewal.

Kol Nidre Evening Service

Sunday, September 24, 2024 - 7:00 PM

Begin of the 25-hour fast

Morning Service (Shacharit)

Monday, September 25, 2024 - 9:00 AM

Torah Reading and Yizkor Memorial Service

Afternoon Service (Mincha)

Monday, September 25, 2024 - 4:30 PM

Torah Reading and Haftarah

Concluding Service (Neilah)

Monday, September 25, 2024 - 6:45 PM

Final prayers and breaking of the fast at 8:20 PM

Important Information

Seating

Reserved seating is available. Please contact the office to arrange your seats for the holidays.

Children's Services

Special children's services and activities are available during morning services for ages 5-12.

Break-the-Fast

Join us for a community break-the-fast meal immediately following Neilah and Havdalah on Yom Kippur.

Parking

Limited parking is available. We recommend using public transport when possible.

Accessibility

Our synagogue is fully accessible. Please contact us for any specific accommodation needs.

What to Bring

Machzor (High Holiday prayer books) are provided. Please bring a tallit for morning services.

Preparing for the High Holidays

The High Holidays offer us a precious opportunity for spiritual renewal and connection. In the weeks leading up to Rosh Hashanah, we encourage reflection on the year past and consideration of our hopes for the year ahead.

Preparatory Events

Selichot Service - Saturday, September 9, 2024 at 10:00 PM

Traditional penitential prayers to begin our spiritual preparation

High Holiday Preview with Rabbi Goldstein - Thursday, September 14, 2024 at 7:30 PM

An introduction to the themes, prayers, and customs of the High Holidays