Jewish life
Holidays - High Holydays
The High Holydays are the most meaningful time in the Jewish calendar, providing the time and space to reflect on the past year and prepare for the year ahead. At Temple Beth Abraham, during the High Holydays, we offer a range of experiences to pray and celebrate. The High Holydays begin with Selichot, Our High Holyday services are conducted in both the Reform and Conservative traditions as well as a lay-led service on first day Rosh Hashanah. We conduct services for adults, for families with school-age children, and for families with toddlers as well as a junior congregation for our 2nd through 6th graders. For those who prefer to worship in their homes, we offer a streaming option. We invite everyone, regardless of whether you are currently a member, to share in the celebration. So join us!
- Rosh Hashanah begins at sunset on October 2, 2024 and ends at nightfall on October 4, 2024
- Yom Kippur begins at sunset on October 11, 2024 (the evening service begins with Kol Nidre) and ends at nightfall on October 12, 2024
Sukkot
Sukkot commemorates the forty-year period during which the children of Israel were wandering in the desert, living in temporary shelters.
Join us for Pizza in the Hut
Friday, September 29 at 6:15pm. Bring your family and enjoy pizza in the sukkah with other TBA families and Cantor Lauren and her family. Open to all.
Sukkot/Reform Shabbat Service
Friday, September 29, 7:00 pm followed by an Oneg in the Sukkah
Sukkot/Conservative Shabbat Service
Saturday, September 30, 9:00 am. Followed by a Kiddush luncheon in the Sukkah.
Sukkot Open House
Sunday, October 1. Join new and prospective members in the Sukkah to share what TBA is about!
BYOM (Bring Your Own Meal) and enjoy it in the TBA Sukkah!
Anytime Saturday, September 30 – Friday, October 6.
Other Holidays
Chanukah, Festival of Lights
December 7 – 15, 2023
Tu Bishevat, New Year of the Trees
January 24 – 25, 2024
Purim, Saving of the Jewish People from Haman and Reading of the Megilah
March 23 – 24, 2023
Passover/Pesach, Commemorating our Exodus from Egypt
April 22 – 30, 2024
Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Rememberance Day
May 5 – 6, 2024
Yom HaZikaron, Memorial Day for those who gave their lives defending the State of Israel
May 12 – 13, 2024
Yom Ha’atzmaut, Israel Independence Day
May 13 – 14, 2024
Shavuot, Celebarting the Giving of the Torah at Mt. Sinai
June 11 – 13, 2024
Tisha B’Av, Commemorating the destruction of the ancient Temples in Jerusalem
August 12 – 13, 2024
For more information on any of the above
Please contact Director of Operations and Engagement Erica Newman here.