Erev Rosh Hashanah: 6:30 p.m. The JCOGS Band brings in the new year as we reconnect with community.
7:00 p.m. Services include poignant storytelling, music, and prayer.
8:00 p.m. The Nosh presents a dessert oneg, the sweetest way to start your year. Friday, September 15
Rosh Hashanah, Day 1: 9:30 a.m. The Nosh is open for schmoozing and noshing.
10:00 a.m. Services include music, prayer, powerful words of Torah, and a community Torah reading.
10:30 a.m. Young Families New Year Experience: hands-on activities, crafts, and storytime exploring what makes these days holy. For parents and children from birth to six years old on the JCOGS lower level.
11:00 a.m. Older Children’s New Year Experience: meaningful discussion and games about the rituals and prayers. For youth ages 7-11 on the JCOGS lower level.
12:45 Tashlich and Potluck- Cast away the unwanted and seek the better parts of self by the river. Following, bring a vegetarian dish to share. Saturday, September 16
Rosh Hashanah, Day 2: 10:00 a.m. Community-led Services include music, prayer, the shofar’s call, and a community Torah reading. Sunday, September 17
Family Learning Day: Service and Celebratory New Year’s Dinner provided: 4:15p.m. Family Learning and Service: Parents and kids of all ages learn together about the why, what, and how of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.
5:30 p.m. Celebratory new year’s dinner provided. Wednesday, September 20
Shabbat Shuvah: Shabbat Shuvah service during these Yamim Noraim, Days of Awe. Friday, September 22
Kinderlach & Gesher young families celebrate the High Holy Days: Come dance and sing with Shabbasaurus and Tzipi the bird for the first K&G of the year! We'll celebrate the birthday of the world and learn about how we open our hearts on Yom Kippur. Be sure to bring your favorite stuffie, too! We'll have a light lunch and time to schmooze at the end of the program. We can't wait to see you! Saturday, September 23
Kol Nidrei: 7:00 p.m. Kol Nidrei Service: The height of the year, as we pray for forgiveness and renewal. Led by Rabbi David and rabbinic intern Emmanuel Cantor. D'var Torah/sermon by Rabbi David. Sunday, September 24
Yom Kippur Day: 10:00 a.m. Morning services include music, prayer, powerful words of Torah, and a community Torah reading. Led by Rabbi David and rabbinic intern Emmanuel Cantor. Led by Rabbi David and rabbinic intern Emmanuel Cantor. D'var Torah/sermon by Emmanuel Cantor.
10:30 a.m. Young Families Yom Kippur Experience: hands-on activities, crafts, and storytime exploring what makes these days holy. For parents and children from birth to six years old on the JCOGS lower level.
11:00 a.m. Older Children’s Yom Kippur Experience: meaningful discussion and games about the rituals and prayers. For youth ages 7-11 on the JCOGS lower level. Monday, September 25
Yizkor Memorial Service: 12:45 p.m. Yizkor Memorial Service: Remembering those beloved who have passed away. Monday, September 25
Yom Kippur Afternoon Community Learning: 1:00 p.m. Community Learning with rabbinic intern Emmanuel Cantor: Come explore deep themes of the holiday. Monday, September 25
Yom Kippur Walk together: 2:00 p.m. Walk together on the rec path. Monday, September 25
Yoga for Yom Kippur: 4:00 p.m. Yoga for Yom Kippur: Lite stretching for body and soul. Monday, September 25
Yom Kippur Afternoon Minchah Service and Ne'ilah: 5:00 p.m. Minchah Afternoon Service led by rabbinic intern Emmanuel Cantor, with youth retelling the dramatic story of Jonah and the whale.
6:00 p.m. Ne’ilah Service: The gates close with these final, intimate prayers. Led by Rabbi David. Come hear the final shofar blast. Havdalah at 7:25 p.m. followed by break the fast meal. Please RSVP. Dinner by Chef Nadav Monday, September 25
Yom Kippur Break Fast meal RSVP: 7:25 pm Come break the fast in community with a delicious dinner by Chef Nadav. RSVP Monday, September 25
Sukkah-raising: 4:15pm All hands requested to help build and decorate the JCOGS sukkah! Followed by lite dinner! Wednesday, September 27
First Night of Sukkot Musical Shabbat + Pizza in the Hut: 6:00PM Bring in the holiday of Sukkot and Shabbat with Rabbi David, followed by rituals and pizza in our JCOGS sukkah. Friday, September 29
