Holidays
High Holy Days
The High Holy Days bring many memorable traditions and practices. On Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur we offer both traditional, alternative, and youth services. No matter which you choose, our services are designed to teach and inspire.
Rosh Hashanah
The Jewish New Year
Begins sunset Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Ends sundown Friday, October 4, 2024
Did you know?
Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is a time to reflect on the past year and express one’s hopes for the year to come. We dip apples or challah in honey to bring in a sweet new year.
Yom Kippur
Day of Atonement
Begins sunset Friday, October 11, 2024
Ends sundown Saturday, October 12, 2024
Festivals and Holidays
Dine in the Sukkah, dance on Simchat Torah, spin your dreidel on Hanukkah, and shake your grogger on Purim. Join us throughout the year to experience the rich traditions our holidays offer.
Sukkot
Festival to commemorate the sheltering of the Israelites in the wilderness
Begins sunset Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Ends sundown Friday, October 18, 2024
Shmini Atzeret & Simchat Torah
Day of celebrating the Torah
Begins sunset Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Ends sundown Friday, October 25, 2024
Hanukkah
Festival of light commemorating the rededication of the Temple in 165 BC by the Maccabees
Begins sunset Wednesday, December 25, 2024
Ends sundown Thursday, January 2, 2025
Did you know?
The Hebrew letters on the dreidel stand for “a great miracle happened there.” As we spin it, we remember the miracle of the Maccabees. Against great odds, they fought for, and won, their rights to religious freedom.
To view songs and prayers for Hanukkah click here.
Purim
commemorate the defeat of Haman's plot to massacre the Jews
Begins sunset Thursday, March 13, 2025
Ends sundown Friday, March 14, 2025
Did you know?
On Purim we shake our noisemakers to blot out the name of evil Haman.
Passover
Feast of Unleavened Bread celebrating the deliverance of the Jewish people from slavery in Egypt
Begins sunset Saturday, April 12, 2025
Ends sundown Sunday, April 20, 2025
To view examples of prayers from Passover click here.
For specific service times, please see our calendar.