HIGH HOLIDAYS 2019 (5780) - DATES
Erev Rosh HaShanah: Sunday, September 29, 2019
Rosh HaShanah Day 1: Monday, September 30, 2019
Rosh HaShanah Day 2: Tuesday, October 1, 2019
Kol Nidre Yom Kippur: Tuesday, October 8, 2019
Yom Kippur Day: Wednesday, October 9, 2019
Erev Sukkot: Sunday, October 13, 2019
Sukkot Day 1: Monday, October 14, 2019
Sukkot Day 2: Tuesday, October 25, 2019
Shemini Atzeret: Monday, October 21, 2019
Simchat Torah: Tuesday, October 22, 2019
From the shofar blast on Rosh Hashanah to the plaintive chant of “Kol Nidre” and fasting on Yom Kippur, the High Holidays are packed with drama. It’s a time of rejoicing, reflection, forgiveness and repentance — and for most Jews, it’s the only way to kick off the New Year. But no one wants to dip their apples and honey alone. Find a warm and welcoming synagogue or program that opens their High Holiday services to guests for a minimal fee (or even free!) on our list below. If price is still a barrier, you’re encouraged to call any of these synagogues to ask about a reduced rate that will work for you. Plus, new this year: Check out the great Kehillah programs celebrating the holidays in each region! L’Shanah Tovah – wishing you all good things in 5780.
May you have a sweet, happy and healthy new year!
CENTER CITY
Chabad of Fairmount – Lubavitch
Services location: The Union Hall, 1719 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130
Cost: Services are 100% free. RSVP required for security purposes.
From our inspiring, meaningful, and easy-to-follow Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur Services, to our gourmet holiday dining, friends of Chabad of Fairmount experience the High Holidays like never before. All are welcome, regardless of background or knowledge. English/Hebrew prayer books provided. Includes a Kids High Holiday Adventure.
Schedule: ROSH HASHANAH Sunday, September 29th Service and Dinner 6:30 p.m..; Monday, September 30th 10:00 a.m., Tashlich service 7:00p.m. (meeting at the Art Museum Stairs); Tuesday, October 1st 10:00 a.m.
YOM KIPPUR Tuesday, October 8th Kol Nidrei 6:15p.m.; Wednesday, October 9th 10:00 a.m., Yizkor 11:30 a.m., Mincha 5:15 p.m., Neila 6:00 p.m., Community Break Fast 7:11p.m.
To register: www.jewishfairmount.org/highholidays
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Congregation B’nai Abraham. – Chabad/Lubavitch
Location: 527 Lombard Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147 * 215.238.2100
Cost: Services are free. Donations are always welcome and appreciated.
Registration for services and meals is essential. Holiday Meals: Rosh Hashanah Dinner $25 per adult; Day 1 Rosh Hashanah Lunch $20 per adult; Day 2 Rosh Hashanah lunch $20 per adult. Yom Kippur Break-the-fast Buffet $25 per adult. All Meals Package: Adult $75, Child (under 4) $25.
Schedule: ROSH HASHANAH Sunday, September 29th Services 6:30 p.m..; Monday, September 30th 9:00 a.m., afternoon services 5:30 p.m., evening services 7:15 p.m.; Tuesday, October 1st services 9:00 a.m.
YOM KIPPUR Tuesday, October 8th Kol Nidrei 6:45p.m.; Wednesday, October 9th 9:00 a.m., Yizkor 12:00 p.m.; afternoon services 4:45 p.m., break-the-fast buffet 7:30 p.m.
To register: Services are 100% free, but for security purposes please complete the registration form https://www.phillyshul.com/high-holidays-reservation-form/
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Temple Beth Zion-Beth Israel – Conservative
Location: 300 South 18th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
engagement@bzbi.org; 215.735.5148 x107; www.bzbi.org
Cost: Our Erev Rosh Hashanah service, RH², is FREE and open to the public. Tickets for all the High Holy Days are a suggested donation of $250.
Join Temple Beth Zion-Beth Israel once again in Rittenhouse Square on Erev Rosh Hashanah to mark the New Year with an evening of spirited music and a family-friendly service. This service–RH²–is FREE and open to the public.
Schedule: RH² is Sunday, September 29th at 5:30p.m. You can find our entire schedule of services at https://bzbi.org/worship/high-holy-days/.
To register: No registration is necessary for RH². For High Holy Day tickets contact engagement@bzbi.org.
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Congregation Leyv Ha-Ir, Heart of the City – Reconstructionist
info@leyvhair.org; 215.629.1995; www.leyvhair.org
Location: Ethical Society, 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Cost: No cost. Donations are welcome in lieu of membership.
Leyv Ha-Ir welcomes you to join in High Holiday Services. All services will be conducted by our Rabbi Julie Greenberg and, assisting as cantor, Rabbi Dayle Friedman.
To register: www.leyvhair.org . Please note that registration is necessary.
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Mekor Habracha Synagogue – Orthodox
1500 Walnut Street, Suite 206 (Entrance on the Southwest side of 15th Street), Philadelphia, PA 19102; 215.525.4246
Cost: For Rosh Hashanah, High Holiday seats for non-members cost $375 per person (students $200) and $750 for a couple or a family. For Yom Kippur, seats cost $375 per person (students $200) and $750 for a couple or a family.
Schedule: See our website for schedule: mekorhabracha.org/mekor-high-holiday-schedule.html
To register: Reservations are not complete until payment is received. Reserve tickets by emailing mekorhabracha@gmail.com.
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Congregation Mikveh Israel
44 North 4th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
info@mikvehisrael.org; 215.922.5446
Cost: Please contact the office for information
Schedule: ROSH HASHANAH Sunday, September 29th Services 6:45 p.m.; Monday, September 30th 8:00 a.m., evening services 6:45 p.m.; Tuesday, October 1st services 8:00 a.m.
YOM KIPPUR Tuesday, October 8th Kol Nidrei 6:15p.m.; Wednesday, October 9th 8:00 a.m.
To register: 215.922.5446
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Rodeph Shalom – Reform
615 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123
215.627.6747 * www.rodephshalom.org
Cost: free, for the specific services below (donations are welcome)
Congregation Rodeph Shalom invites prospective members and members for Family Services in the sanctuary, designed for non-readers through grade school age.
Schedule: ROSH HASHANAH Monday, September 30th Family Service 3:00p.m.; YOM KIPPUR Family Service at 1:30 p.m.
To register: contact Alicia Broudy at abroudy@rodephshalom.org or 267.903.7286.
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Society Hill Synagogue – Conservative
418 Spruce Street, Philadelphia PA
215.922.6590; www.societyhillsynagogue.org
Cost: Discounted guest tickets $180
Schedule: ROSH HASHANAH Sunday, September 29th 6:30 p.m..; Monday, September 30th 9:30 a.m.; Tuesday, October 1st 10:00 a.m.; YOM KIPPUR Tuesday, October 8th Kol Nidrei 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday, October 9th 9:30 a.m., Yizkor 4:30 p.m.
To register: office@societyhillsynagogue.org or 215.922.6590
WEST PHILADELPHIA
Chabad House at Penn – Lubavitch
4032 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
info@LubavitchHouse.com; 215.746.6115
Cost: Whatever you can afford. Services and post-Yom Kippur break fast are free for the community. Meals are for students only.
We offer traditional services where the chazzan leads in Hebrew. The prayer books are bi-lingual with some guidance from the Rabbi with some interspersed teachings and inspirational messages along the way. Some readings will also be done in English.
Schedule: ROSH HASHANAH Monday, September 30th 9:30 a.m.; Tuesday, October 1st 9:30 a.m.; YOM KIPPUR Wednesday, October 9th 9:30 a.m., afternoon services 5:30 p.m.
To register: www.LubavitchHouse.com/RSVP
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Congregation Beth Tovim
5871 Drexel Road, Philadelphia PA 19131
Cost: As you are moved
We are a Traditional Shul with mixed seating.
Schedule: ROSH HASHANAH Sunday, September 29th Services 6:00 p.m..; Monday, September 30th 9:30 a.m.; Tuesday, October 1st services 9:30 a.m. YOM KIPPUR Tuesday, October 8th Kol Nidrei 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday, October 9th 9:30 a.m., Yizkor 12:30 p.m.
To register: rabbiamiel@outlook.com; 215.879.1100
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Kol Tzedek – Reconstructionist
admin@kol-tzedek.org; 267-702-6187
Services Location: Calvary Center, at 48th & Baltimore Streets
Cost: Donations are deeply appreciated to offset the costs of space, labor, materials, food, and other High Holiday expenses — and supporting the longevity of our community. The actual cost to Kol Tzedek is approximately $120 per individual. If you’re able, please make a sliding scale gift of $18-540 during registration. No one turned away for lack of funds.
High Holidays at Kol Tzedek include a warm and welcoming community experience with participatory singing; spiritually nourishing and politically charged experiences; communal potluck meals and a catered Yom Kippur Break-fast; Camp Shanah Tovah for children ages 5+; childcare for ages 12 months and older; meditation on Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur; learning sessions on varied Jewish and social justice topics taught by community members during the afternoon of Yom Kippur; and an intimate Yom Kippur Neilah service.
Schedule: ROSH HASHANAH Sunday, September 29th 7:00 p.m.; Monday, September 30th meditation 8:30 a.m., morning service 9:00 a.m., family service, Camp Shanah Tovah & childcare 10:00 a.m., vegetarian potluck lunch 1:15 p.m.; Tuesday, October 1st meditation 8:30 a.m., morning service 9:00 a.m., family service, Camp Shanah Tovah 10:00 a.m.; Sunday, October 6th Tashlich 10:00 a.m. at Valley Green Inn in the Wissahickon
YOM KIPPUR Tuesday, October 8th Kol Nidrei 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday, October 9th meditation 8:30 a.m., morning service 9:00 a.m., family service, Camp Shanah Tovah & childcare 10:00 a.m., Yizkor (memorial) service 1:30p.m., community-led workshops 3:00p.m., Afternoon service 4:30p.m. (mincha) Neilah (closing) service 6:00p.m., Havdalah followed by community break-fast 7:15p.m.
To register: www.kol-tzedek.org/high-holidays.html.Because of space limitations we cannot guarantee you entrance without pre-registration. All services are open to absolutely everyone and accessible by lift. Spanish and ASL interpretation available upon request.
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Penn Hillel
Service Locations:
- Conservative — Irvine Auditorium, 3401 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
- Reform – Hall of Flags, Houston Hall, 3417 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
- Orthodox — ROSH HASHANAH: Steinhardt Hall, 215 South 39th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 — YOM KIPPUR: Bodek Lounge, Houston Hall, 3417 Spruce St, Phila, PA 19104
Cost: Suggested donation is $180 per ticket, $360 for a family of four. College students are free of charge. No one will be turned away due to financial constraints.
Prayer services are warm, welcoming and led by campus rabbis and students. Penn Hillel welcomes all to be part of this rich and celebratory atmosphere for the new year.
For schedules and to register: Community members click here, college students click here.
NORTHWEST PHILADELPHIA
Germantown Jewish Centre – Conservative
400 W. Ellet Street, Philadelphia, PA 19119
program@germantownjewishcentre.org; 215.844.1507; www.germantownjewishcentre.org
Cost: Suggested donation of $200 per ticket to help defray the cost, but GJC will always work with you to find the amount appropriate for you. Undergraduate and graduate student tickets have a suggested donation of $36.
There is more than one way to be Jewish, and that means that there is far more than one way to celebrate the High Holidays in community. At Germantown Jewish Centre, we revel in that diversity, believing that having a range of different choices for praying and learning during the High Holidays, all taking place at the same time within one synagogue, enriches the community immensely. All of our prayer services, learning opportunities and programs are welcoming to all, fully egalitarian, and highly participatory. We invite you to come and explore them!
To register: Tickets can be requested by mailing in this form.
If you are considering becoming a member of Germantown Jewish Centre, you may request your tickets through this link.
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Jewish Children’s Folkshul & Adult Community – Secular Humanist
Location: Program held at Germantown Friends Meeting, 47 W Coulter St. Philadelphia., 19144, free parking
folkshul@folkshul.org; 215-248-1550; www.folkshul.org
Cost: In lieu of tickets, we request donations to Folkshul’s Scholarship Fund.
Everyone is welcome to our Secular Humanist observance of the High Holidays. On Rosh Hashanah, welcome in the New Year with the sounding of the shofar, music, meditation and poetry, followed by a coffee hour. Special guest speaker: Akbar Hussain, immigrant from Bangladesh will share his family’s mesmerizing story of their journey to America searching for the American dream. On Yom Kippur, join together as we remember and reflect. A children’s program will include music, crafts and snacks for Pre-K through 6th grade.
To register: No registration required.
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Mishkan Shalom – Reconstructionist
Service locations: 4101 Freeland Avenue, Philadelphia PA 19128 and at the Haverford School
office@mishkan.org; 215.508.0226; www.mishkan.org
Cost: Donations are encouraged, all donations are tax-deductible https://mishkan.org/donations
Opening the Gates of Justice and Compassion: As we enter into this New Year and new decade, we will open ourselves to the calls of our country, our planet, our community and our own souls. We will guide each other in returning to balance, awareness, clarity and strength so that the words of our mouths, the meditations of our hearts and the work of our hands will be aligned for healing, justice and peace. We look forward to entering into this New Year together. – Rabbi Shawn Israel Zevit and Rabbi Yael Levy
Schedule: ROSH HASHANAH Sunday, September 29th Services 6:30 p.m. at Mishkan Shalom; Monday, September 30th 9:00 a.m. at Haverford School; Tuesday, October 1st services 9:00 a.m. at Mishkan Shalom.
YOM KIPPUR Tuesday, October 8th Kol Nidrei 5:45p.m. at Haverford School; Wednesday, October 9th at Haverford School 9:00 a.m., Yizkor 4:30 p.m.
To register: https://mishkan.org/yamim-noraim-all-are-welcome-at-ticketless-high-holy-day-services
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P’nai Or — Jewish Renewal
6757 Green Street, Philadelphia, PA 19119
lindelle@comcast.net; 215.849.9227; pnaior-phila.org
Location: We meet in the Fellowship Hall of Summit Church, address above
Cost: No tickets, no fees. We will gratefully accept your donation before or after the holidays.
P’nai Or offers High Hoy Day services of a different stripe to seekers of all backgrounds. Rabbi Marcia Prager co-leads these festive gatherings along with many talented P’nai Or members and great musicians. We blend traditional liturgy with uplifting heart-opening poetic translations so that Hebrew and English prayers flow intertwined. The music is profound. There is passionate prayer, quiet meditation, opportunities to reflect and do some deep inner work, time to share, to be creative and even make some new friends.
Schedule: ROSH HASHANAH Sunday, September 29th Services 6:00 p.m..; Monday, September 30th 10:00 a.m., followed by a veggie potluck lunch; Tuesday, October 1st 10:00 a.m., followed by a veggie potluck lunch; YOM KIPPUR Tuesday, October 8th Kol Nidrei 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday, October 10th 10:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m., a vegetarian potluck break fast follows.
To register: Come as you are.
SOUTH PHILADELPHIA
Congregation Shivtei Yeshuron Ezras Israel (aka: The Little Shul) — Orthodox
2015 South 4th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148
info@thelittleshul.org; 215.839.6018; www.thelittleshul.org
Cost: Everyone is welcome, no cost or need to register. Kiddush on Rosh HaShanah and Break the Fast are also free.
Please join us for a warm and welcoming traditional Service.
Schedule: ROSH HASHANAH Monday, September 30th 9:00 a.m.; Tuesday, October 1st 9:00 a.m. YOM KIPPUR Tuesday, October 8th Kol Nidrei 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday, October 9th 9:00 a.m., Yizkor 11:30 a.m.
To register: No registration required.
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South Philadelphia Shtiebel – Modern Orthodox
1733 East Passyunk Avenue
rabbanitfruchter@gmail.com; 301.351.1684; www.southphiladelphiashtiebel.org
Cost: Because it’s our first year, we are offering High Holiday tickets FREE of charge.
We are excited for a High Holiday experience that is interactive, exciting, moving, and sets a meaningful tone for the new year. The South Philadelphia Shtiebel is an Orthodox shul that welcomes and includes folks of a range of Jewish backgrounds, experiences, practices, and beliefs.
Schedule: ROSH HASHANAH Sunday, September 29th Services 6:30 p.m..; Monday, September 30th 8:00 a.m., afternoon/evening services 6:30 p.m.; Tuesday, October 1st services 8:00 a.m.; afternoon/evening services 6:30 p.m. YOM KIPPUR Tuesday, October 8th Kol Nidrei 6:15p.m.; Wednesday, October 9th 8:30 a.m.; afternoon services 4:45 p.m., Neilah 6:15 p.m.
To register: www.southphiladelphiashtiebel.org Everyone must register, and space is limited, so please RSVP soon!
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Bensalem Jewish Outreach Center
2446 Bristol Road, Bensalem, PA 19020
moshe@bensalemoutreach.org; 267.225.7003; www.bensalemoutreach.org
Cost: No cost, donations accepted.
One-Hour Explanatory Services. Commentary, along with inspiring stories, will be offered throughout to make the prayers more meaningful. The services are appropriate for Jewish people from all backgrounds, and transliterated prayer books will be used for those with limited knowledge of Hebrew. Children’s services as well as babysitting are available. Stick around for a delectable luncheon following Rosh Hashanah services!
Schedule: ROSH HASHANAH Monday, September 30th 1:30 p.m.; YOM KIPPUR Tuesday, October 8th 2:30 p.m.
To register: RSVP to www.bensalemoutreach.org/hh
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Beth El of Bucks County – Conservative
375 Stony Hill Road, Yardley PA 19067
Cost: Free for students; $180 per ticket, which can be applied to membership dues.
Beth El is a Conservative, egalitarian congregation located in Yardley, PA.
Schedule: ROSH HASHANAH Sunday, September 29th Services 6:00 p.m..; Monday, September 30th 8:30 a.m., evening services 7:00 p.m.; Tuesday, October 1st services 8:30 a.m.
YOM KIPPUR Tuesday, October 8th Kol Nidrei 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday, October 9th 8:30 a.m.; Yizkor 4:45 p.m.; afternoon services and Neilah 5:15 p.m.
To register: office@bethelyardley.org or 215.493.1707
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Chabad of Doylestown – Lubavitch
300 E Swamp Road, Doylestown, PA 18901
info@JewishDoylestown.com; 215.622.9090
Cost: Services are free. Your donation is greatly appreciated!
We welcome you and your friends to our meaningful, traditional services in a warm spiritual environment with a great children’s program.
Schedule: ROSH HASHANAH Monday, September 30th 9:30 a.m., children’s program 11:00 a.m.; shofar blowing 11:30 a.m.; Tuesday, October 1st services 9:30 a.m., children’s program 11:00 a.m.; shofar blowing 11:30 a.m.; Tashlich at the Pond at Chapman Park 6:00 p.m. YOM KIPPUR Tuesday, October 8th Kol Nidrei 6:10 p.m.; Wednesday, October 9th 9:30 a.m., Yizkor 12:00 p.m.; concluding prayers 5:00 p.m., break-the-fast meal 7:11 p.m.
To register: https://www.jewishdoylestown.com/high-holiday-reservations.html
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Chabad Lubavitch of Yardley – Non-Denominational
1444 Yardley Newtown Rd. Yardley, PA 19067
Cost: Free of charge
Erev Rosh Hashanah services followed by a community dinner (RSVP required) and day services by a light kiddush buffet; Yom Kippur closing services followed by break-the-fast.
Schedule: ROSH HASHANAH Sunday, September 29th Services 6:30 p.m.; Monday, September 30th 8:45 a.m. services, main service begins 10:30 p.m., children’s program 11:00 a.m.; Tuesday, October 1st services 8:45 a.m., main service begins 10:30 p.m., children’s program 11:00 a.m.;
YOM KIPPUR Tuesday, October 8th Kol Nidrei 6:20 p.m.; Wednesday, October 9th 9:00 a.m., children’s program 11:00 a.m., Yizkor 12:30 p.m.; Mincha 4:40 p.m., Neilah followed by break-the-fast buffet 5:45 p.m.
To register: www.jewishyardley.com/highholidays, or call 215.666.0698.
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Congregation Tifereth Israel of Lower Bucks County – Conservative
2909 Bristol Road, Bensalem PA 19020
rabbi@tiferethisraelpa.org; 215.752.3468; https://tiferethisraelpa.org/
Cost: As you are moved.
Description: We are a traditional, inclusive, USCJ congregation.
Schedule: ROSH HASHANAH Sunday, September 29th Services 6:00 p.m.; Monday, September 30th 9:00 a.m., afternoon services 5:30 p.m.; Tuesday, October 1st services 9:00 a.m., afternoon services 5:30 p.m.
YOM KIPPUR Tuesday, October 8th Kol Nidrei 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday, October 9th 9:00 a.m., Community Yizkor 3:00 p.m.; closing services 4:30 p.m.
To register: Call 215.752.3468.
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Congregation Brothers of Israel – Modern Conservative
530 Washington Crossing Road, Newtown, PA 18940
www.CBOI.org ; 215.579.2200.
Cost: Guest Memberships are $180 per adult.
We offer two services each day. Service A is a more traditional Conservative Service. Service B is interactive, highly participatory and more contemplative. Service B begins at 11:00a.m. each day and is shorter in nature. We also offer programs, services and babysitting for children.
Schedule: ROSH HASHANAH Sunday, September 29th services 8:00 p.m.; Monday, September 30th 9:00 a.m.; Tuesday, October 1st services 9:00 a.m. YOM KIPPUR Tuesday, October 8th Kol Nidrei 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday, October 9th 9:00 a.m., Yizkor 12:00 p.m.; Neilah 5:15 p.m.
To register: www.CBOI.org or email Sharon.Segarra@cboi.org or call 215.579.2200.
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Darkaynu
darkaynu.org
Services location: UU Bux Mont Fellowship, 2040 Street Road, Warrington (just east of Route 611); Handicapped Accessible
Cost: Tickets for non-members cost $100/person for all High Holiday Service, or $75 for either Rosh Hashanah or Yom Kippur services.
Services led by Rabbi Rayzel Raphael with Brielle Rassler, Cantorial Soloist. A break-the fast
Schedule: ROSH HASHANAH Monday, September 30th 10:00 a.m.; YOM KIPPUR Tuesday, October 8th Kol Nidrei 7:00 p.m.; Wednesday, October 9th 10:00 a.m., Yizkor 12:00 p.m.; Neilah 5:00 p.m., followed by break-the-fast.
To register: darkaynu.org@gmail.com, 267.528.7212 or send payment to Darkaynu P.O. Box 1435, Doylestown, PA 18901.
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Lubavitch Of Bucks County – Lubavitch
25 N. State Street, Newtown, PA
rw@jewishcenter.info; 215.497.9925
Cost: Services are free. Requested donation is $54. Reservations are requested.
Join a meaningful and inspiring High Holiday service in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
Schedule: ROSH HASHANAH Sunday, September 29th Services 6:50 p.m.; Monday, September 30th 10:30 a.m., Tashlich 6:00 p.m.; Tuesday, October 1st services 10:30 a.m. YOM KIPPUR Tuesday, October 8th Kol Nidrei 6:20 p.m.; Wednesday, October 9th 11:00 a.m., Yizkor 12:30 p.m.; Neilah 4:45 p.m.
To register: https://www.jewishcenter.info/templates/section_cdo/aid/4480459/jewish/High-Holidays-5780.htm
Beth Chaim Reform Congregation – Reform
389 Conestoga Road, Malvern, PA 19355
Bethchaim.net; 610.640.2147
Cost: No cost for tickets, donations accepted
Schedule: ROSH HASHANAH Sunday, September 29th 8:00 p.m..; Monday, September 30th family service 9:00 a.m., community service 10:30 a.m.; YOM KIPPUR Tuesday, October 8th Kol Nidrei 8:00 p.m.; Wednesday, October 9th 10:30 a.m., afternoon services 3:00 p.m.
To register: administrator@bethchaim.net
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Beth Israel
385 Pottstown Pike (Route 100) Eagle, PA 19480
Cost: No cost, but donations accepted
Schedule: ROSH HASHANAH Sunday, September 29th 7:30 p.m.; Monday, September 30th 9:00 a.m.; Tuesday, October 1st 9:o0 a.m.; YOM KIPPUR Tuesday, October 8th Kol Nidrei 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday, October 9th 9:00 a.m., Yizkor 12:00 p.m., study session and Mincha 4:00 p.m., Neilah 6:00 p.m.
To register: biccacct@gmail.com or 610.458.8550
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Chabad Lubavitch – Lubavitch
946 North Valley Forge Rd Devon PA 19333
rabbiykaplan@gmail.com; 610.710.9977
Cost: No cost for synagogue. Price for Erev Rosh Hashanah dinner is: $20 per adult, $20 per child, or $180 to sponsor.
Reach out and bring a friend with you!
Schedule: ROSH HASHANAH Sunday, September 29th 6:45 p.m.; Monday, September 30th 9:30 a.m., Tashlich on the Lake at Jenkins Arboretum 1:45 p.m., evening services 7:30 p.m.; Tuesday, October 1st 9:30 a.m., afternoon services 1:30 p.m.; YOM KIPPUR Tuesday, October 8th Kol Nidrei 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday, October 9th 9:30 a.m., Yizkor 11:30 p.m., Mincha 5:00 p.m., Neilah 6:00 p.m., followed by break fast.
To register: RSVP required for Rosh Hashanah dinner (space limited) and Yom Kippur break fast: rabbiykaplan@gmail.com or click here.
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Congregation B’nai Jacob – Conservative
Manavon and Starr Streets, Phoenixville, PA 19460
https://www.congbj.org
Cost: Everyone welcome, call for requested donation information
Schedule: ROSH HASHANAH Sunday, September 29th 7:00 p.m.; Monday, September 30th 9:00 a.m.; Tuesday, October 1st 9:00 a.m.; YOM KIPPUR Tuesday, October 8th Kol Nidrei 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday, October 9th 9:00 a.m., Mincha and Neilah 4:10 p.m., followed by communal break-the-fast.
To register: 610.933.5550.
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Congregation Or Shalom – Conservative
835 Darby-Paoli Road, Berwyn, PA 19312
Cost: Suggested Donation for High Holiday tickets is $500, or pre-pay what you feel is appropriate.
Congregation Or Shalom provides a family-oriented community of religious worship, lifelong education, inclusiveness, spiritual guidance and Jewish life cycle support. We welcome you to our community and in order to help support our ability to provide meaningful and inclusive services.
Schedule: ROSH HASHANAH Sunday, September 29th 8:00 p.m.; Monday, September 30th 9:00 a.m.; Tuesday, October 1st 9:00 a.m.; YOM KIPPUR Tuesday, October 8th Kol Nidrei 6:45 p.m.; Wednesday, October 9th 9:00 a.m.
To register: office@orshalom.com; 610.644.9086; www.orshalom.com
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Makom Kadosh: The Jewish Fellowship of Chester County
thejfcc@gmail.com; 484.947.6806
Services location: Temenos Retreat, 1564 Telegraph Rd, West Chester PA 19382
Cost: There is never a fee to attend any service. There will be a catered, free and festive meal after Erev Rosh Hashanah and Rosh Hashanah services, as well as a post-Neilah break-fast. Please RSVP for meals.
Participatory, music-infused services. Free childcare will be available for children ages 4-12 during services. Children are always welcome to be with their adult(s) in services.
Schedule: ROSH HASHANAH Sunday, September 29th 6:30 p.m.; Monday, September 30th 10:00 a.m.; YOM KIPPUR Tuesday, October 8th Kol Nidrei 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday, October 9th 10:00 a.m., Yizkor 12:00 p.m., Experiential workshops 3:30, Neilah 6:30 p.m.
To register: RSVPs required for meals only to thejfcc@gmail.com
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Temple Brith Achim – Reform
481 S. Gulph Rd, King of Prussia, PA 19406
Cost: High Holy Day Admission Cards are $250 for non-congregants, and will be needed to enter the building. College students are welcome free with student ID.
There is a children’s service at 1 p.m. on both Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.
Schedule: ROSH HASHANAH Sunday, September 29th 7:30 p.m.; Monday, September 30th 9:30 a.m.; YOM KIPPUR Tuesday, October 8th Kol Nidrei 7:30 p.m.; Wednesday, October 9th 9:30 a.m., Yizkor no earlier than 12:00 p.m.
To register: https://www.brithachim.org/email-us.html or call 610.337.2222
Kehillah of Delaware County: “Apples and Honey” Zumba in the Park
Event location: Ridley Creek State Park, 1023 Sycamore Mills Road, Media PA 19063
Event date and time: Sunday, September 22nd, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Celebrate the start of the year with this free, fun and interactive event: a pre-Rosh Hashanah celebration and Zumba class with instructor Beth Ladenheim. For all ages. Open to the entire community.
For more information: delawarecounty@kehillah.jewishphilly.org or 484.582.0210.
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Chabad Lubavitch of Delaware County
Services location: Haverford Reserve CREC
info@jewishdelco.org; 610.353.3835
Cost: Free, donations welcome
Easy to follow English/Hebrew inspirational services, warm community, children’s program. A High Holiday experience like none you have ever had before.
To register: jewishdelco.org/highholidays or info@jewishdelco.org.
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Congregation Beth Israel of Media – Reconstructionist
542 S. New Middletown Road, Media
info@bethisraelmedia.org; 610.566.4645; www.bethisraelmedia.org
Cost: We would greatly appreciate a donation if you are able.
We are a warm, inclusive and dynamic congregation that offers lots of opportunities for prayer, learning and community involvement. Our goal is to inspire our community to live a meaningful and rich life steeped in Jewish tradition. We celebrate our Jewish lives together, perform acts of Tikkun Olam – repairing the world – and seek to share our love and passion for Judaism with our children. We invite you to get to know us.
Schedule: ROSH HASHANAH Sunday, September 29th dinner at 5:00 p.m., service at 6:30 p.m.; Monday, September 30th 9:30 a.m.; Tuesday, October 1st 10:00 a.m. YOM KIPPUR Tuesday, October 8th Kol Nidrei 7:00 p.m.; Wednesday, October 9th 9:30 a.m., Yizkor 11:30 a.m.
To register: www.bethisraelmedia.org, 610-566-4645, info@bethisraelmedia.org
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Congregation Ohev Shalom – Conservative
2 Chester Road, Wallingford, PA 19086
exec@ohev.net; 610.874.1465; ohev.net
Cost: We never charge for services, but donations are appreciated
Schedule: Click here for our High Holiday schedule
To register: office@ohev.net or 610.874.1465
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Temple Sholom in Broomall – Reform
55 N. Church Lane
director@temple-sholom.org; 610.356.5165
Cost: Donation requested. For reasons of safety & security, tickets are required.
Schedule: Please call for information
To register: director@temple-sholom.org or 610.356.5165.
Lower Merion
Lower Merion Kehillah – Communal Selichot Service and Theater performance
Event location: Temple Beth Hillel Beth El, 1001 Remington Road, Wynnewood, PA 19096
Event date and time: Saturday September 21st, 8:00 p.m.
Come join a communal Selichot service at 8 p.m. gathering and Havdalah, followed by an 8:15 performance by Theatre Ariel of “OH GOD,” a “divine comedy” by Israeli playwright Anat Gov; with 10 p.m. concurrent services.
For more information: lowermerion@kehillah.jewishphilly.org.
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Beth David Reform Congregation – Reform
Location: 1130 Vaughan Lane, Gladwyne, PA 19035
610.896.7485 x104
Cost: Guest tickets are $150 each for both holidays. No tickets required for college students with college ID.
Schedule: ROSH HASHANAH Sunday, September 29th 8:00 p.m.; Monday, September 30th 3:45p.m. Tot service at Flat Rock Park (122 River Road, Gladwyne) followed by Tashlich at 4:30 p.m. YOM KIPPUR Wednesday, October 9th 9:30 a.m., Yizkor 11:30 a.m.
Tot service 8:30 a.m., family service 9:15 a.m., adult study 2:30 p.m., Yizkor 4:00p.m., afternoon service 5:00p.m., Neilah 6:30 p.m. followed by light break-fast.
To register: call Ned Kripke, 610.896.7485 x105
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Chabad of the Main Line – Orthodox
Location: 625 Montgomery Avenue, Merion Station, PA 19066
www.ChabadMainLine.org; 610.660.9900
Cost: There is no charge to attend services. All are welcome to join us, no tickets needed.
Schedule: ROSH HASHANAH Monday, September 30th 9:00 a.m.; Tuesday, October 1st 9:00 a.m. YOM KIPPUR Tuesday, October 8th Kol Nidrei 6:25 p.m.; Wednesday, October 9th 9:00 a.m., Yizkor 12:00 p.m.
To register: chabadmainline.org; office.chabadmainline@gmail.com; or 610-660-9900 x0
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Chabad’s Family Community
Services location: 321 Montgomery Avenue, Bala Cynwyd, PA (Formerly the Dairy Cafe)
mendy@chabadmainline.org; chabadmainline.org/family
Cost: No cost. Contributions are appreciated.
An engaging, inclusive and interactive high holiday experience for the entire family. No membership, affiliation, or tickets necessary.
Schedule: ROSH HASHANAH Monday, September 30th 10:00 a.m., followed by buffet kiddush; Tuesday, October 1st shofar service 4:15 p.m. YOM KIPPUR Tuesday, October 8th Kol Nidrei & blessing of the children 6:15 p.m.; Wednesday, October 9th 10:00 a.m., Yizkor 11:00 a.m., Neila 6:15 p.m. followed by break fast.
To register: Please contact Rabbi Mendy Cohen for additional information.
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Chabad of Penn Wynne – Lubavitch
Location: Kaiserman JCC, 45 Haverford Road, Wynnewood, PA
moshe@chabadpennwynne.org; 610.529.9011; www.chabadpennwynne.org
Cost: No cost. Donations Appreciated.
Schedule: ROSH HASHANAH Sunday, September 29th 6:30 p.m.; Monday, September 30th 9:00 a.m., shofar sounding 11:00 a.m., Tashlich 1:30 p.m., evening services 6:30 p.m.; Tuesday, October 1st services 9:00 a.m., shofar sounding 11:00 a.m., evening services 6:30 a.m. YOM KIPPUR Tuesday, October 8th Kol Nidrei 6:15 p.m.; Wednesday, October 9th 9:30 a.m., Yizkor 12:00 p.m., Mincha 4:40, Neilah 5:50 p.m. followed by break fast.
To register: https://www.chabadpennwynne.org/highholidays
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Kohelet Yeshiva – Orthodox
Location: 223 N Highland Avenue, Merion Station, PA 19004
Cost: There is no cost to attend, but donations or sponsorships are encouraged. Click here to donate.
Childcare will be provided at services.
Schedule: ROSH HASHANAH Sunday, September 29th Shacharit 8:00 a.m., Mincha/Maariv 6:30 p.m.; Monday, September 30th Shacharit 8:30 a.m., Mincha 6:20 p.m., Maariv 7:25 p.m.; Tuesday, October 1st Shacharit 8:30 a.m., Mincha 6:20 p.m., Maariv 7:32 p.m. YOM KIPPUR Tuesday, October 8th Mincha 3:30 p.m., Tefila Zaka 6:00 p.m., Kol Nidrei 6:10 p.m.; Wednesday, October 9th Shacharit 8:30 a.m., Yizkor not before 11:30 a.m., Mincha: 4:30 p.m., Neilah 6:00 p.m., Maariv 7:21 p.m.
To register: RSVP for services and childcare by clicking here.
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The Narberth Havurah – Independent
info@narberthhavurah.org; 216.402.2949; narberthhavurah.org
Services location: St. John’s Church, 404 Levering Mill Rd., Bala Cynwd, PA 19004
Cost: No tickets or fee required, but please donate as you are able.
All are welcome to join our warm and welcoming community for services that are both contemporary and traditional, spiritual and down to earth, with the music of our Narberth Havurah Band, and something meaningful for everyone. In addition to the main service, children’s services are offered on Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur mornings, and child care throughout.
Schedule: ROSH HASHANAH Sunday, September 29th 7:00 p.m.; Monday, September 30th 10:00 a.m.; YOM KIPPUR Tuesday, October 8th Kol Nidre 7:00 p.m.; Wednesday, October 9th 10:00 a.m.; Yizkor, Closing Neilah Service, Break-the-fast potluck, 5:00 p.m.
To register: Please email slevygreen@gmail.com to let us know if you plan to join us.
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Temple Beth Hillel-Beth El – Conservative
1001 Remington Road, Wynnewood, PA 19096
610.649.5300; www.tbhbe.org
Cost: Temple Beth Hillel-Beth El services are free for college and graduate students and adults under the age of 30. On Yom Kippur, our Yizkor services are at 3:00 and 5:30 p.m. and are open to the community.
Schedule: ROSH HASHANAH Monday, September 30th; Tuesday October 1. YOM KIPPUR Wednesday, October 9th.
To register: www.tbhbe.org
Old York Road
Old York Road Kehillah – Free HH Tix
Free High Holiday tickets to the synagogues of the Old York Road corridor are available for a limited time! Complete a short questionnaire regarding your preferences and the Kehillah will respond with options that are right for you.
To register: Complete this short questionnaire by clicking here.
For more information: Kim Decker at oldyorkroad@kehillah.jewishphilly.org or 267.630.5722.
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Beth Sholom Congregation
8231 Old York Rd, Elkins Park, PA 19027
https://www.bethsholomcongregation.org/
Cost: Free
Description: Looking for a different kind of spiritual experience? Our alternative services are designed to foster intimacy and connection through meditation, music and learning.
Schedule: 5 Alternative High Holiday Experiences: Meditation, Music & Learning
Schedule: ROSH HASHANAH Monday, September 30th 11:45 a.m., Tuesday, October 1 11:45 a.m.; YOM KIPPUR Tuesday, October 8th Kol Nidre 7:00 p.m.; Wednesday, October 9th 12:00 p.m.; Informal Healing & Yizkor service 3:45 p.m.
To register: For security reasons, please obtain a ticket by calling 215-887-1342 x109.
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Old York Road Temple-Beth Am – Reform
971 Old York Road, Abington, PA 19001
www.oyrtbetham.org
Cost: Free
The following services are open to the community at no charge.
Schedule: ROSH HASHANAH Sunday, September 29th services 7:30 p.m., which will include a special mi shebeirach (prayer for healing) for the new year; Monday, September 30th young family service 9:00 a.m., teen BAFTY-led service for grades 6-12 at 10:30 a.m., family service for grade school children 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 1st services 10:00 a.m. with special baby blessing. YOM KIPPUR Wednesday, October 9th young family service 9:00 a.m., teen BAFTY-led service for grades 6-12 at 10:30 a.m., family service for grade school children 2:00 p.m., Yizkor 4:30, Neilah 5:30 p.m., followed by 6:45 break-the-fast.
To register: Please email executive director Sherrie Turetsky at execdirector@oyrtbetham.org so that an admission badge can be prepared in advance.
Bux-Mont Kehillah
BuxMont Kehillah – Communal Selichot Service
Event location: Beth Tikvah B’nai Jeshurun, 1001 Paper Mill Road, Erdenheim, PA 19038
Event date and time: Saturday September 21st, 9:00 p.m.
Join us at a communal Selichot service bringing together congregations Beth Tikvah B’nai Jeshurun, Tiferet Bet Israel and Temple Sinai. Light Refreshments will be served.
For more information: buxmount@kehillah.jewishphilly.org. [shouldn’t it be buxmont?]
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Beiteinu – Independent
www.beiteinu.org; 484.432.0931
Services location: Chubb Conference Center, 309 Manor Rd Lafayette Hill, PA 19444
Cost: Your donation depends on what interests you.
Beiteinu invites you to join Rabbi Howard Cove and his congregation as we come together in worship for the High Holy Days. Enjoy all High Holiday events including New Year’s Under The Stars, Rosh Hashanah, Kol Nidre, Yom Kippur Day and Yizkor Service. Customize your experience for the holidays. Come to one service, all the services or a little of each — you choose.
Schedule: ROSH HASHANAH Sunday, September 29th concert, catered dinner, service and shofar blowing under the stars 6:00 p.m.; Monday, September 30th 10:00 a.m.; YOM KIPPUR Tuesday, October 8th Kol Nidre 7:00 p.m.; Wednesday, October 9th 10:00 a.m.; Yizkor 12:15 p.m., Petzkor (share thoughts on the passing of our furry loved ones) 1:15 p.m.
To register: www.beiteinu.org/form.html
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Congregation Kol Ami
8201 High School Road, Elkins Park, PA 19027
215.635.3110; kolamielkinspark.org
Cost: No tickets are required for children family services\
Children family services on both Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are held at 2:00 p.m.
Schedule: ROSH HASHANAH Sunday, September 29th 8:00 p.m.; Monday, September 30th 10:00 a.m.; YOM KIPPUR Tuesday, October 8th Kol Nidre 8:00 p.m.; Wednesday, October 9th 10:00 a.m.
To register: execdir@kolami.info
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Lubavitch of Montgomery County – Chabad
1311 Fort Washington Ave Fort Washington, PA 19034
info@jewishmc.com; 215.591.9310; JewishMC.com
Cost: Free
Traditional and inspirational services. Warm friendly atmosphere. Special family program and children program and service.
Schedule: ROSH HASHANAH Monday, September 30th 9:00 a.m., shofar at 11:30 a.m.; YOM KIPPUR Tuesday, October 8th Kol Nidre 6:15 p.m.; Wednesday, October 9th 9:00 a.m., Yizkor 11:45.
To register: JewishMC.com
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Congregation Beth Or – Reform
239 Welsh Road, Maple Glen, PA 19002
www.bethor.org; 215.646.5806
Cost: Please speak with Amy Abrams or Genevieve Yanity in the Office
Schedule: ROSH HASHANAH Sunday, September 29th 8:00 p.m.; Monday, September 30th adult service 9:00 a.m. or 12:00 p.m., youth service 9:00 a.m., family and tot service 3:00 p.m.; Tuesday October 1st 10:00 a.m. YOM KIPPUR Tuesday, October 8th Kol Nidre 8:00 p.m.; Wednesday, October 9th adult service 9:00 a.m. or 12:00 p.m., youth service 9:00 a.m., family and tot service 2:45 p.m., Yizkor/Neilah 4:00 p.m.
To register: All services require a ticket. Call 215.646.5806.
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Or Hadash – Reconstructionist
190 Camp Hill Road, Fort Washington, PA 19034
office@orhadash.com; 215.283.0276; www.orhadash.com
Cost: All services and activities are free.
Description: Services and activities will be provided for families with children in Gan to 2nd grade, grades 3 to 6, and additional services/activities for youngsters in 7th grade and older, including activities in partnership with Camp Galil and a teen service “Welcoming the Stranger.”
Schedule: ROSH HASHANAH Monday, September 30th 10:00 a.m.; Tuesday October 1st 10:00 a.m. YOM KIPPUR Tuesday, October 8th Kol Nidre 6:15 p.m.; Wednesday, October 9th 10:00 a.m.
To register: email school@orhadash.com
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Temple Adath Israel of The Main Line – Conservative
250 N. Highland Avenue, Merion Station, PA 19066
info@adathisrael.org; 610.934.1919 ; adathisrael.org
Cost: $180 for High Holiday tickets.
Schedule: ROSH HASHANAH Sunday, September 29th 5:00 p.m.; Monday, September 30th 8:30 a.m., family services 10:00 a.m.; Tuesday October 1st 8:30 a.m. YOM KIPPUR Tuesday, October 8th Kol Nidre 5:45 p.m.; Wednesday, October 9th 8:30 a.m., family services 10:00 a.m., Yizkor 11:00 a.m.
To register: 610-934-1919 or info@adathisrael.org
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Tiferet Bet Israel – Conservative
1920 Skippack Pike, Blue Bell, PA 19422
610.275.8797; www.tbibluebell.org
Cost: $400 per adult for Erev and both days of Rosh Hashanah, Kol Nidre evening and Yom Kippur day.
Schedule: For our full schedule click here.
To register: director@tbibluebell.org
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Young Israel of Elkins Park – Traditional, Orthodox Minyan
7715 Montgomery Avenue, Elkins Park, PA 19027
Cost: Donations requested
Schedule: ROSH HASHANAH Sunday, September 29th YOM KIPPUR Tuesday, October 8th
To register: rabbi@yiep.org
Congregation Beth Solomon – Orthodox
198 Tomlinson Road, Philadelphia PA 19111
Cost: $180 adult, $90 senior citizens
All denominations join us every year, everyone is welcome. Walk-ins welcome. If you would like to purchase a seat, this will ensure that you have a place to sit.
Schedule: ROSH HASHANAH Sunday, September 29th 6:35 p.m.; Monday, September 30th 9:00 a.m., shofar 12:00 p.m., Mincha/Maariv 6:30 p.m.; Tuesday October 1st 9:00 a.m., shofar 12:00 p.m., Mincha/Maariv 6:30 p.m. YOM KIPPUR Tuesday, October 8th Kol Nidre 6:25 p.m.; Wednesday, October 9th 8:00 a.m., Yizkor 12:30 p.m., Mincha 4:00 p.m., Neilah 6:15 p.m.
To register: info@cbscommunitycenter.com, 215-671-1981, www.cbscommunitycenter.com