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Rosh Hashana / ראש השנה
Rosh Hashanah, (literally "head of the year"), is the Jewish New Year. It is the first of the High Holidays celebrated ten days before Yom Kippur. Rosh Hashanah is the beginning of the "Ten Days of Awe," a time of reflection on the past year, consider our relationship with Adonai and with one another, and seek to begin again with renewed purpose. This day is described in the Torah as "Yom Teruah", a day of sounding the shofar, the ram's horn. Its sound is a spiritual wake-up call, inviting us to examine our lives, return to Adonai, and respond to the responsibilities placed before us. We invite you to join us for prayer, reflection, and the sounding of the shofar as we enter the new year together for blessing, peace, and faithfulness.
Erev Rosh Hashanah: Friday night, October 1 at 6:30 pm
Rosh Hashanah: Saturday morning, October 2 at 10:00 am
Learn More: The Riddle of Rosh Hashanah
Yom Kippur / יום כפור
Yom Kippur, also known as Day of Atonement, is the holiest day of the year on the Jewish Calendar. Its central themes are atonement, repentance and forgiveness. The day is traditionally observed with fasting and intensive prayer. Yom Kippur completes the annual period known as the High Holy Days or sometimes the "Ten Days of Awe." People will often wear white or light beige, cream, or off-white colored clothing to all Yom Kippur services. Why? White symbolizes spiritual cleanliness and purity. It also echoes the simple white linen garments worn by the High Priest in the Temple on Yom Kippur, but simply, wearing plain white, beige, cream, or off-white clothes erases visible differences between rich or poor, Jew or non-Jew creating a unified community standing equally before Adonai. Please note, wearing white or light colored clothing is not a rigid requirement, nor is it a requirement for attending our services.
Important: Individuals with medical needs, children, older adults, and anyone for whom fasting may be unsafe should consult a medical professional and follow appropriate guidance.
Kol Nidre Services: Sunday Night, October 10 at 7:00 pm
Yom Kippur: Monday morning, October 11 at 10:00 am
Sukkot / סוכות
Sukkot, the Festival of Booths, is a joyful week-long festival that remembers the temporary shelters of the Israelites during their wilderness journey. It also celebrates the harvest and expresses gratitude for Adonai's provision and protection. During Sukkot, we build and decorate a sukkah (booth). Eating, studying, praying, and gathering in the sukkah reminds us that life is fragile, possessions are temporary, and true security is found not only in physical structures but also in Adonai, community, and faithful relationships. Another important observance is the use of the Four Species: Lulav (palm branch), myrtle, willow, together with the etrog, a citron fruit. The four species are brought together and waved in prayer. Come and celebrate the joy of Sukkot!
Sukkot Day 1: Saturday morning, October 16, at 10:00 am
Shmini Atzeret/Simchat Torah: Saturday morning, October 23 at 10:00 am
Learn More: Sukkot
