When we think of the High Holy Days, we routinely consider Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur. But the High Holy Days are truly a season or reflection and we look back at where we have been over the past 12 months. 

Rosh HaShanah

Rosh HaShanah, which in Hebrew translates to “head of the year,” marks the start of the Jewish New Year. Rosh HaShanah marks the beginning of a 10-day period of prayer, self-examination and repentance.

Our Sanctuary is filled with congregants and community members, praying together and welcoming the new year. Customs associated with the holiday include sounding the shofar, eating a round challah, and tasting apples and honey to represent a sweet New Year.

Yom Kippur

Yom Kippur, or “Day of Atonement”, is the holiday that marks the culmination of self-reflection with rituals of fasting, repenting, and asking for forgiveness.

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Sukkot is the 7-day harvest-time holiday that commemorates God's protection of the children of Israel when they left Egypt.

We show our gratitude through song and prayer, shaking the lulav and etrog, and gathering in the sukkah.

Pesach, known as Passover in English, is the festival commemorating the Exodus from Egypt over 3,000 years ago. On the first two nights of the holiday, the story of Passover is told through readings, songs, prayers, drinking wine, and eating specific foods.