Days of Awe 5785

We are thrilled to introduce our first-ever full High Holiday offerings! This special season is a time for our community to come together in reflection, renewal, and celebration.

Our theme: הדרן עלך והדרך עלן 

We Return to You and You Return to Us

What to Expect:

  • Inspiring services led by a diverse group of spiritual leaders

  • Politically-relevant, justice-centered prayers rooted in tradition

  • Engaging programs for all ages

  • Meaningful opportunities for connection, reflection, and learning

Registration is required. Zoom links for online events and locations for in-person gatherings will be emailed to you based on your registration for security. Additional details will be shared as the event dates approach.

Our programs are open to everyone (Jewish or not), and we offer a sliding scale for registration fees. No one will be turned away due to lack of funds.

Register now to join us in this cycle of return!

Our High Holiday Offerings

  • Rosh Hashanah Dinner and Seder

    Wed, Oct 2 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm | In person

    This event is for Jewish-identifying folks to welcome in a serene and joyful start to the Jewish New Year over a table of good food and the simanim (symbols) of renewal and auspiciousness.

  • Tashlich Service for Palestine and Oneg Shabbat

    Fri, Oct 4 | 6:30pm - 7:30pm | In person (outdoors)

    Join together in the reflective ritual of letting go of the burdens of the previous year. Tashlich means to cast away, to physically release that which we need to let go of. This year we will pay special attention to the current crisis in Palestine as we move into the new year. We will join together for a short period in song, prayer, and reflection followed by personal time along the water releasing stones or leaves into the water. We will have an Oneg Shabbat service with food.

  • October 7 Processing Space

    Mon, Oct 7 | 6:00pm - 7:30pm | Virtual

    Join our processing space to gather together in community, mourn the loss of life that has occurred, and process our experiences over the last year. This space is open to any wishing to join, but will be centering Jewish experiences and emotions in relationship to the October 7 attacks and the subsequent tragedies since.

  • Kol Nidre Service

    Fri, Oct 11 | 5:30pm - 7:30pm | In person (outdoors)

    Kol Nidre is the opening prayer and the evening service that begins the holiest day of the Jewish year: Yom Kippur. It is known as the Day of Atonement. The service is filled with spirited song and prayer with significant movement. It can be a very emotionally-filled service. We will be livestreaming a service from another justice-centered synagogue. 

  • Ne’ilah Service and Break/Fast Meal

    Sat, Oct 12 | 5:00pm - 6:30pm | In person (outdoors)

    The culmination of the new year’s cycle comes with the “closing of the gates." This is the last service before Yom Kippur ends. We will gather to sing supplications and prayers. After sundown, we will nosh on bagels and take some rest after a whirlwind journey through the soul. 

  • Sukkah Decorating and Shabbat Dinner

    Fri, Oct 18 | 5:30pm - 9:00pm | In person (outdoors)

    Sukkot is an agricultural festival where we build a temporary structure where we eat and sleep for eight days. Join us on the second night of Sukkot to decorate the community Sukkah. We'll have all the crafts material and fruit, but we encourage you to bring printouts or other decorations you would like to add. We will have a Shabbat dinner ritual service after we decorate.