Holidays

Holidays

It is currently the year 5784 on the Jewish Calendar (2023-2024)

Rosh Hashanah

Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year is a joyous celebration of the New Year. The Shofar is typically blown on Rosh Hashanah. The congregation usually seeks the support of a student Rabbi during the High Holidays.

Yom Kippur

Yom Kippur is a solemn holiday known as the Day of Atonement. Kol Nidre services begin on the evening before Yom Kippur. The congregation usually has a full day or services on Yom Kippur followed by a meal to break the fast.

Simchat Torah

This joyous holiday is the celebration of the Torah and is held in October.

Hanukkah

Hanukkah begins at sundown and is celebrated by lighting the menorah for 8 nights. The Congregation will celebrate together on the Friday during Hanukkah during Shabbat services.

Purim 

Purim is the retelling of the story of Esther and is celebrated with a reading of the Megillah.  It takes place in March.

Passover

The holiday of Passover is celebrated with a Seder meal and by retelling of the story of Exodus from the Passover Haggadah. The holiday lasts for 8 days. Typically it is observed by eating matzo and foods without  leavening.  The congregation typically celebrates Passover in the homes of individual members.