Jewish life

Holidays

Our Jewish Calendar: The Sacred Flow of Time

The Jewish Holidays are the heart of our community, giving individuals and families the opportunity to come 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 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

Sukkot — celebration of dwelling in the Sukkah, representing 40 years of wandering in the desert beginning October 16-23, 2024

Shemini Atzeret — the last day of Sukkot October 23-25, 2024

Simchat Torah — celebrates the conclusion and beginning of annual cycle of Torah readings October 24 – 26, 2024

Chanukah — the festival of lights December 25-January 2, 2025

Tu Bishevat — the New Year of the trees Feb 12-13, 2025

Purim — marks saving the Jewish people from Haman and reading of the Megilah March 13 – 24, 2025

Passover/Pesach — the major spring festival commemorating our Exodus from Egypt April 12 – 20, 2025

Yom HaShoah — commemorates Holocaust Rememberance Day April 24, 2025

Yom Ha’atzmaut — in memory of those who lost lives defending the State of Israel May 3, 2025

Shavuot — festival that celebrates the giving of the Torah at Mt. Sinai June 1 – 3, 2025

Tisha B’Av — commemorates destruction of the ancient Temples in Jerusalem August 2 – 3, 2025

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Please contact Director of Operations and Engagement Erica Newman here.