Shabbat celebrates creation and offers a respite from the hectic pace of the rest of the week.
Rosh HaShanah (literally, “Head of the Year”) is the Jewish New Year, a time of prayer, self-reflection, and t’shuvah.
Yom Kippur is the moment in Jewish time when we dedicate our mind, body, and soul to reconciliation with our fellow human beings, ourselves, and God.
“Sukkot,” a Hebrew word meaning “booths” or “huts,” refers to the Jewish festival of giving thanks for the fall harvest
Is a fun-filled day during which we celebrate the completion of the annual reading of the Torah and affirm Torah as one of the pillars on which we build our lives.
Is one of the most widely observed Jewish holidays, is a festive eight-day celebration that for many people falls during the darkest, coldest season of the year.
In the 17th century, Kabbalists created a ritual for Tu BiShvat that is similar to a Passover seder.
Purim is definitely full of fun! Purim is a joyous holiday that affirms and celebrates Jewish survival and continuity throughout history.
Is a major Jewish spring festival celebrating freedom and family as we remember the Exodus from Egypt more than 3,000 years ago.
Reminds us of the horrors that Jews and other persecuted groups faced: forced labor, starvation, humiliation, and torture, which often resulted in death.
Yom HaZikaron is know as “Memorial Day” and Yom HaAtzmaut is know as “Independence Day”
This holiday gives us a break from the semi-mourning restrictions that are customarily in place for some Jewish communities during the days between Passover and Shavuot.
Celebrates the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai and encourages us to embrace the Torah’s teachings and be inspired by the wisdom Jewish tradition has to offer.
In modern times, many Jews understand Tishah B’Av as a day to remember many tragedies that have befallen the Jewish people throughout history, and to reflect on the suffering that still occurs in our world.
Jewish holidays are celebrated according to dates on the Hebrew calendar. The Hebrew calendar, created in ancient times is based on lunar observations. Corresponding dates on the Gregorian calendar for this year may be found here.
Erev Rosh Hashanah Sun., September 25 7:30 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah Mon., September 26 Morning Service 9:30 a.m. Children’s Service 2:30 p.m. Tashlich (@Waterwalk) 5:30 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah (2nd day) Tues., September 27 9:30 a.m.
Shabbat Shuva Fri., September 30 7:30 p.m., Sat., October 1 Torah Study 9:00 a.m. Morning Service 10:30 a.m.
Kever Avot Cemetery Service Sun., October 2 10:00 a.m. (Temple Emanuel Cemetery)
Kol Nidre Tues., October 4 7:30 p.m.
Yom Kippur Wed., October 5 Morning Service 9:30 a.m. Children’s Service 2:00 p.m. Interim Program 3:00 p.m. Afternoon Service 4:00 p.m. Yizkor Service 5:30 p.m. Neilah/Havdalah 6:30 p.m.
Sukkah Set-up Sun., October 9 morning
Erev Sukkot Sun., October 9 7:30 p.m.
Sukkot BBQ Lunch Sun., October 16 12:00 p.m.
Yizkor/Shemini Atzeret Mon., October 17 7:30 a.m
Erev Simchat Torah/Consecration Mon., October 17 6:30 p.m.
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