Jewish life
Holidays
The Jewish Calendar is filled with joyous occasions for individuals and families join together with shared purpose. We take the time to reflect, renew, and rejoice. Join us as a community as we celebrate our traditions with a modern perspective. Together, let’s find hope, joy, and purpose.
The Jewish year begins with the Days of Awe – in Hebrew, the Yamim Noraim. We celebrate the creation of the world on Rosh Hashanah, and ten days later, Yom Kippur (the Day of Atonement). On each of the three pilgrimage festivals (chagim) — Sukkot, Pesach, and Shavuot — Reform Services are held the evening before the first day and Conservative services are held at 9:00am. Yizkor (memorial prayers) are included on the last day of Sukkot (Sh’mini Atzeret-Simchat Torah) and Pesach.
Celebrating the Holidays
Rosh Hashanah
- Begins sunset Monday, September 22, 2025
- Ends evening Wednesday, September 24, 2025
According to the Orthodox tradition, no work is permitted.
Yom Kippur
- Begins sunset Wednesday, October 1, 2025
- Ends evening Thursday, October 2, 2025
According to the Orthodox tradition, no work is permitted.
Sukkot
- Begins sunset Monday, October 6, 2025
- Ends evening Monday, October 13, 202
Shemini Atzeret & Simchat Torah
- Begins sunset Monday, October 13, 2025
- Ends evening of Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Hanukkah
- Begins sunset Sunday, December 14, 2025
- Ends evening Monday, December 22, 2025
Purim:
- March 2-3, 2026
Passover:
- April 1-9, 2026
Shavuot:
- May 21-23, 2026
Shavuot — festival that celebrates the giving of the Torah at Mt. Sinai June 1 – 3, 2025
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