Erev Rosh HaShanah: Wednesday, September 20, 2017
Rosh HaShanah Day 1: Thursday, September 21, 2017
Rosh HaShanah Day 2: Friday, September 22, 2017
Kol Nidre Yom Kippur: Friday, September 29, 2017
Yom Kippur Day: Saturday, September 30, 2017
Erev Sukkot: Wednesday, October 4, 2017
Sukkot Day 1: Thursday, October 5, 2017
Sukkot Day 2: Friday, October 6, 2017
Shemini Atzeret: Thursday, October 12, 2017
Simchat Torah: Friday, October 13, 2017
The following is a list of synagogues and programs that open their religious services for the High Holidays to guests and unaffiliated members of the Jewish communities at no- or low-cost. Please note that advance registration is required for most of these religious services, even those that are offered at no charge. Please either call or email the office of the synagogue which you wish to attend in the days before the holiday to register and learn the times of the services.
May you have a sweet, happy and healthy new year!
Congregation B’nai Abraham – Chabad
527 Lombard Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147 * 215.238.2100
Services are free (no tickets required).
A lunch buffet follows morning services on both days of Rosh Hashanah.
A break-the-fast buffet will follow Yom Kippur services. There is a charge for the meals (see below) and reservations are required. Services are 100% free, but for security purposes please complete the registration form on B’nai Abraham’s website: PhillyShul.com.
Holiday Meals: Rosh Hashanah Dinner. Adult $25
Day 1 Rosh Hashanah Lunch, Adult $20, Day 2 Rosh Hashanah, Lunch Adult $20
Break-the-fast Buffet, Adult $25
All Meals Package: Adult $75, Child (under 4) $25. All children attending services and meals are asked to purchase a meal package. Registration for services and meals is essential. Donations are always welcome and appreciated.
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Temple Beth Zion-Beth Israel
300 South 18th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
215.735.5148 x107 * engagement@bzbi.org
BZBI would love to celebrate the new year with you! You can find our schedule of services at https://bzbi.org/worship/high-holy-days/. Tickets are a suggested donation of $250 for all the High Holy Days. Please reach out to our Director of Community Engagement, Terri Soifer, at engagement@bzbi.org to acquire tickets for the High Holy Days.
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Hillel at the University of Pennsylvania — Conservative, Reform & Orthodox (see below)
General Information: Tickets recommended. Suggested donation is: $180/ticket, $360 for a family of four. College students are free of charge.
Penn Hillel welcomes all to High Holiday services. No one will be turned away due to financial constraints. Please contact Penn Hillel at 215.898.7391.
For more information: www.pennhillel.org/hh2017
Locations:
• Conservative — Irvine Auditorium, 3401 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
• Orthodox — Steinhardt Hall, 215 South 39th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 — Rosh Hashanah
Bodek Lounge, Houston Hall, 3417 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 — Yom Kippur
• Reform, Hall of Flags, Houston Hall, 3417 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
For more information and services times, go to www.pennhillel.org/hh2017
For Meal Info and to reserve meals in advance, call Penn Kosher Dining at Steinhardt Hall: 215.573.7596.
Advance reservations required.
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Hillel’s Grad Students and Young Professionals — Independent
Rosh Hashanah First Night Dinner
Wednesday, September 20th, 8-10pm at Steinhardt Hall, 215 S. 39th Street, Philadelphia 19104
Join graduate students and young professionals from across Philadelphia for a traditional home cooked Rosh Hashanah dinner. Advance RSVP required – please RSVP by Friday, September 15th. $18 for grad students, $25 for Young Professionals.
More info at GradNetworkRoshHashanahDinner2017.eventbrite.com
Event Contact Name: Tslil, Event Contact Email: tshtulsaft@phillyhillel.org
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Kol Tzedek – Reconstructionist
P.O. Box 31902, Philadelphia, PA 19104
215.764.6364 or 267.908.9387 * www.kol-tzedek.org/high-holidays.html * admin@kol-tzedek.org
Location: Calvary Center (48th & Baltimore Streets)
Cost: Kol Tzedek’s High Holiday services are open to the entire community. For planning purposes, we ask attendees to register, and that those able to make a donation to offset program costs. All services are open to absolutely everyone and accessible by lift, and no one is turned away for lack of funds.
Kol Tzedek offers age-appropriate children’s programming and family services during Rosh Hashanah Day 1 and Yom Kippur, and childcare is available throughout all services. Rosh Hashanah Day 1 also includes an afternoon vegetarian potluck, and Yom Kippur concludes with Havdalah, a large community break-fast, and ma’ariv minyan. During the Days of Awe, on Sunday, September 24, a Kol Tzedek rabbi will lead a community tashlikh (wheelchair-accessible) and optional reflective hike in the Wissahickon.
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Leyv Ha-Ir, Heart of the City – Reconstructionist
P.O. Box 15836, Philadelphia, PA 19103 * 215.629.1995
Location: Ethical Society, 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Leyv Ha-Ir welcomes you to join in High Holiday Services. Membership is not required and in lieu of tickets, a donation for each adult is recommended, although no one will be turned away for financial reasons. However, for security purposes, reservations are required for all attendees, members and nonmembers alike. Please click here to register online or call 215.629.1995. Services will be conducted by Rabbi Julie Greenberg and Rabbi Margot Stein. All services will be held at the Ethical Society Building, 1906 S. Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia. A limited number of parking permits for on-street parking will be available on a first come, first served basis at the Ethical Society Building.
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Mekor Habracha/Center City Synagogue – Orthodox
2000 Chestnut Street, 2nd Floor (Entrance on Southwest side of 20th Street), Philadelphia, PA 19103 * 215.525.4246
High Holiday seats for non-members cost $250 per person (students $150) for all of Rosh Hashanah and $250 per person (students $150) for all of Yom Kippur. Reserve tickets and obtain payment information by emailing mekorhabracha@gmail.com. Reservations are not complete until payment is received. Mekor Habracha is happy to assist anyone needing flexible payment schedules, and cost adjustments may be made according to need. Please email mekorhabracha@gmail.com for any such requests. _________________________________________________________________
Congregation Mikveh Israel – Sephardic
Independence Mall East, 44 North Fourth Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
215.922.5446 * www.mikvehisrael.org
Cost: $100 donation requested ($50 per person per each holiday). Assigned seats. Additional charge for meals. Community members are welcome, but call first for reservations.
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Minyan Sulam Yaakov – Independent
Gershman Y, 402 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia PA 19147
267.350.6528 * info@minyansulamyaakov.org
All services are at the Gershman Y (Broad & Pine Streets), and are open to the community without charge — no tickets or reservations. Note: No services for Erev Rosh Hashanah. Potluck Break-the-fast after Neilah.
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Rodeph Shalom – Reform
615 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123
215.627.6747 * www.rodephshalom.org
Cost — free, for these specific services:
Join Congregation Rodeph Shalom for Rosh Hashanah Family Services (for families with children 5 and under). And on Yom Kippur for the following services: 1:30 p.m. Family Service (for families with children 5 and under), 1:30 p.m. Study Session, 2:30 p.m. Afternoon Service, 4:00 p.m. Yizkor/Neilah Service in Sanctuary. RS invites you to become a member or prospective member and receive an invitation to our High Holy Day services. Contact Catherine Fischer at 215.627.6747 x246 or cfischer@rodephshalom.org.
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Congregation Shivtei Yeshuron Ezras Israel — Orthodox
aka: The Little Shul
2015 South 4th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148
215.839.6018 * www.thelittleshul.org
Services are Free and all are welcome. The High Holiday Services Schedule is post on the website.
KleinLife – Independent, Russian Speaking
10100 Jamison Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19116
215.698.7300 x175 * kleinlife.org/russian-community/religious-services
Everyone is welcome. No tickets or reservation needed.Services are in Russian, Hebrew and some English. Please check the website for times of the services.
Germantown Jewish Centre – Conservative
400 W. Ellet Street, Philadelphia, PA 19119
215.844.1507 * www.germantownjewishcentre.org
Germantown Jewish Centre invites you to find out about our High Holiday Prospective Member Ticket Program. We are excited to have you join us for the High Holidays, and look forward to getting to know you throughout the year. We invite you to be our guest for this year’s services. If you would like to know more about our offerings for the High Holiday season, please contact Natalie Lyalin at 215-844-1507 x16 or rabbinicassistant@germantownjewishcentre.org .
You can also visit www.germantownjewishcentre.org/HH-ticket-program.
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Jewish Children’s Folkshul — Secular Humanistic
Germantown Friends Meeting House, 47 W. Coulter Street, Philadelphia, PA 19144
215.248.1550 * folkshul.org
A Secular Humanist Observance of the High Holidays
Rosh Hashanah Observance: Thursday, September 21, 2017, 3:45 p.m. Welcome the New Year: sounding of the shofar, music, readings, meditation, followed by a coffee hour.
Yom Kippur Observance, Saturday, September 30, 2017, 2:30 p.m. Join together to remember and
reflect: Kol Nidre, Yizkor, Kaddish, reflection & music. Families welcome! Supervised activities for children ages preschool through 6th grade during observances. No RSVP or reservations required. Suggested contribution $50 per person, per event, to benefit Jewish Children’s Folkshul.
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Congregation Mishkan Shalom – Reconstructionist
4101 Freeland Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19128
215.508.0226 * mishkan.org
Locations: Evening services on Rosh Hashanah and services on the second day of Rosh Hashanah will be held at Mishkan Shalom.
Morning services on the first day of Rosh Hashanah and all services on Yom Kippur will be held at the Haverford School, 450 Lancaster Avenue, Haverford, PA.
No tickets or pre-registration required, as Mishkan Shalom welcomes all who wish to share the many blessings the Days of Awe this holiday season. Generous donations are encouraged as a means help Mishkan Shalom continue this core tradition. All donations are tax-deductible.
Ohev Shalom of Bucks County – Conservative
944 Second Street Pike, Richboro, PA 18954
215.322.9595 * www.ohev.org
Services only open to congregants on Day 1 of Rosh Hashanah, Kol Nidre and Yom Kippur morning. Services are open to community on Day 2 of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur for the Yizkor service which starts at 1:00 pm. Open services continue after Yizkor through Neilah.
Aish of Philadelphia – Traditional
50 East Montgomery Avenue, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
610.668.9600
Cost: $100 for an adult. Scholarships are available. Reservations: booking is essential. For tickets, schedule and info, please call 610-668-9600, email phila@aish.com , www.aishphila.com . No background or affiliation necessary. No charge for members. We welcome every Jew and there is no membership needed to join our services. But memberships/donations are encouraged.
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Beth David Reform Congregation – Reform
1130 Vaughan Lane, Gladwyne, PA 19035
610.896.7485 x104
Beth David Reform Congregation offers free HH services to all college and grad students holding college ID. Your ID acts as your ticket.
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Congregation Beth Hamedrosh
200 Haverford Rd. Wynnewood, PA 19096
610.642.6444
Congregation@verizon.net * bethhamedrosh@verizon.net * www.Bethhamedrosh.org
Spiritual, lively and traditional service filled with song and inspiration. No membership necessary and drop-ins are welcome. We encourage prior reservations either by contacting the synagogue office or Rabbi Yonah Gross at 484.318.9303.
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Chabad of the Main Line – Chabad
at Merion Elementary School
549 Bowman Ave, Merion Station, PA 19066
610.660.9900 * www.JewishLM.com
All are welcome to join us, no tickets needed. Our services are casual and easy to follow. The Hebrew-English prayer book, along with song and commentary, enable everyone to be an active participant. There will be children’s programs provided. No charge, but donations are very much appreciated.
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Main Line Reform Temple – Reform
410 Montgomery Avenue, Wynnewood, PA 19096
610.649.7800 * www.mlrt.org
Family Services are geared for young children and enable all children to worship with their families. These services are held on the afternoons of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur from 3:15 to 4:00 p.m. Tickets are not required and the community is welcome. Tashlich services, held on the afternoon of Rosh Hashanah at 4:30 p.m. at Shortridge Park, are also open to the community. Services are for members at other times. Those unable to meet the basic minimum contribution may apply for dues relief by contacting Executive Director Melissa Johnson.
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The Narberth Havurah – Independent
St. John’s Church, 404 Levering Mill Rd., Bala Cynwd, PA 19004 * narberthhavurah.org
The theme this High Holiday Season is Building Relationships That Enrich Our Lives and Our World. No tickets or fee required, but NH does ask for donations as you are able. Suggested donation of $54 per household per holiday or $154 per household for all Rosh HaShana & Yom Kippur services. Any and all donations are appreciated. Children’s services on Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur mornings, and child care throughout. All services are in rented space at 404 Levering Mill Rd., Bala Cynwd, PA 19004. See www.narberthhavurah.org for service times, and to make your donations ahead of time (donation envelopes also available at services). Contact for questions: info@narberthhavurah.org.
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Temple Brith Achim
481 S. Gulph Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406
610.337.2222 x222
High Holiday Admission cards for non-congregants are $250 each. Rabbi will give “free” admission cards to “First ime Holiday attendees” as long as they meet with him first, and as long as they have not attended High Holidays with us before. College students are always welcome without having to purchase a High Holiday Admission card.
Congregation Adath Jeshurun – Conservative
7763 Old York Road, Elkins Park, PA 19027
215.635.6611 * www.adathjeshurun.info
Monday at 11:00 a.m.: Family Service
The service will be led by Rabbi Kobrin and will be approximately 1 hour long. This unique and inspiring service will be an opportunity for families with children to pray together.
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Congregation Beth Or – Reform
239 Welsh Road, Maple Glen, PA 19002
215.646.5806 * www.bethor.org
All are welcome to attend the Yizkor service on Saturday, September 30th at 4:00pm. All other services are reserved for the ticket-holding membership.
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Center for Spiritual Well-Being
A community project of Beth Sholom Congregation
8231 Old York Road, Elkins Park, PA 19027
Offers two Alternative Healing & Memorial (Yizkor) Services. 1) On the second day of Rosh Hashanah Friday 9/22/2017 at 11:30 a.m., and; 2) On Yom Kippur, Saturday 9/30/2017 at 3:45 p.m. Services include meditation, song and prayer, learning and sharing. Free & Open to the public. For security reasons, please obtain a ticket by contacting info@spiritualwell-being.org or by calling 215-887-1342 x109.
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Beiteinu – Independent
215.635.6611 * www.beiteinu.org
Rosh HaShanah location: Whitemarsh Country Club Center, 815 Thomas Road, Lafayette Hill, PA 19444
Yom Kippur location: Plymouth Country Club, 888 Plymouth Road, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
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.
Cost: Erev Rosh HaShanah Service only: $36 per person, $18 per person under 18. All High Holiday Services package: $250 per person, Children 18 and under: $25 each. For more information -Go to our website at www.beitienu.org
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Chabad Lubavitch Jewish Center — Chabad
515 Meetinghouse Road, Rydal, PA 19046-2964
267-536-5757 * www.jewishabington.com
You are invited to join Chabad Lubavitch Jewish Center for High Holiday Services.
Whether your background in Jewish prayer and practice is extensive or limited, the services will leave you feeling enriched, connected, uplifted and energized to start your New Year in a most meaningful way. There is no seat charge, donations are greatly appreciated.
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Chabad of Lafayette Hill — Chabad
Location of services: Plymouth Square Shopping Center, 200 W. Ridge Pike, Suite 117, Conshohocke, PA 19428 (next to REI)
484-533-7009 * www.jewishLH.com
This is an independent Chabad center under the auspices of Lubavitch of Montgomery County serving Lafayette Hill, Plymouth Meeting, Conshohocken and the surrounding areas. You are invited to join Chabad Lubavitch Jewish Center for High Holiday Services.
Whether your background in Jewish prayer and practice is extensive or limited, the services will leave you feeling enriched, connected, uplifted and energized to start your New Year in a most meaningful way. There is no seat charge, donations are greatly appreciated.
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Kesher Shalom – Reconstructionist
Reconstructionist Rabbinical College, 1299 Church Road, Wyncote, PA 19095
267.627.4425 * www.RabbiSigal.com KesherShalom@gmail.com
Musical, meditative, intimate and meaningful! Join Kesher Shalom for Rosh Hashannah Gathering, Kol Nidre and Yom Kippur (with Yizkor, a memorial/remembrance service on Yom Kippur around 12pm). Welcome the Jewish New Year with us. All are welcome. You must RSVP as space is limited. We will create an intimate and interactive experience. Tickets and contributions:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spiritual-high-holy-day-gatherings-tickets-36871308075
One donation of $195 a person for all High Holy Day Gatherings. Please make an additional donation to the ticket price if you are able. Membership is on a sliding scale $600-1200 depending on financial ability and size of family, and can be paid online through reservation link.
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Lubavitch of Montgomery County – Chabad
1311 Fort Washington Avenue, Fort Washington, PA 19034 * www.jewishmc.com
Traditional and Inspirational Services, Hebrew/English Prayer-Books, Warm and Friendly Atmosphere, Special Family Program, Special Children’s Program, No Membership (Partners Circle acknowledged), No Fees or Tickets (Donations appreciated), Advanced RSVP is always appreciated. Contact: Email: Shaya@Jewishmc.com * Phone: 215-591-9310 * www.JewishMC.com
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Temple Micah – Reform
Meets at Glenside United Church on Wharton Road & Abington Avenue,Glenside, PA 19038
802.362.5151
Tickets: $125 person. Please contact Rabbi Robert Alper if you are facing financial hardship. Call or email: micah@bobalper.com.
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Temple Sinai—Conservative
1401 N Limekiln Pike, Dresher, PA 19025
215.643.6510
Temple Sinai has room for those unaffiliated nonmembers who would like to join us for the High Holy Days. Please contact the Temple Sinai office for additional information by September 8th. Entrance to the synagogue on the High Holy Days requires appropriate identification due to security reasons.
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Or Hadash – Reconstructionist
190 Camp Hill Road, Fort Washington, PA 19034
215.283.0276 or office@orhadash.com
Or Hadash welcomes non-members to attend High Holiday services. Please fill out and return the form available on Or Hadash’s website with the appropriate donation, as indicated, for the tickets you will require. Please note that these are suggested donations, but feel free to contribute any amount you can comfortably donate. Contact the synagogue office or the website www.orhadash.com for information.
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Tiferet Bet Israel – Conservative
1920 Skippack Pike, Blue Bell, PA 19422
610.275.8797 * www.tbibluebell.org
Unaffiliated families are invited to attend young family (birth to age 4) and family services (Kindergarten to grade 2) with their children, at no charge, provided they are pre-registered by September 15. We regret that for security reasons we are not able to admit anyone who is not pre-registered.On the first day of Rosh Hashanah (September 21) and on Yom Kippur (September 30), young family services (birth to age 4) will be 9:15 – 9:45 a.m.; family services (Kindergarten to grade 2) will be 9:45 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Pre-registered, unaffiliated adults may also attend the Yom Kippur Contemplative Service (4:00 p.m.) and Yizkor, Mincha and Ne’ilah services following.
To pre-register, go to www.tbibluebell.org and use the Quick Link “Join TBI 1st Year Dues Free.” Complete all contact information for the adult head(s) of household. Under “Concerning” enter the subject Nonmember Registration For HHD Attendance. In the “Comments” box, state the name(s) of all those attending, and the age of anyone under 24 years. Also please indicate which service(s) you plan to attend. Visitors with questions are invited to call or email Executive Director Susan Kasper: director@tbibluebell.org.
Beth Chaim – Reform
389 Conestoga Road (Route 401), Malvern, PA 19355
610.640.2147 * www.bethchaim.net
Beth Chaim invites you for its Free High Holy Day Services. Interfaith families, guests and non-members are welcome. But reservations are necessary so that Beth Chaim knows how many additional chairs need to be set out. Call at least a week ahead for reservations or more information. Donations encouraged.
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Congregation Beth El – Ner Tamid (CBENT) – Conservative
715 Paxon Hollow Road, Broomall, PA 19008
610.356.8700 * www.cbent.org
Guest tickets for services are available for $125. Check out the ‘seating in the round,’ designed to engage the congregation in prayer and song! Tot Shabbat, Junior Congregation, Babysitting and Teen services will be held concurrently. The entire community is encouraged to join in on Thursday for Tashlich at the Ardmore Playground at 5:30pm. A creative service will be held the second day of Rosh Hashanah. Yom Kippur Yizkor service will take place on Saturday, at approximately 11:15am.
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Congregation Beth Israel of Media – Reconstructionist
542 S. New Middletown Road, Media, PA 19063
610.566.4645 * bethisraelmedia.org
Beth Israel will issue paper tickets for guests. For each guest or family member who lives in the Greater Philadelphia area, there is a suggested fee of $100 per adult ticket. This payment can be applied toward membership dues if they subsequently decide to join Beth Israel within the year. For guests who reside outside the Greater Philadelphia region, the suggested fee is $25 per adult. Please call or email the office to register your guests and get tickets: Diane Longenecker, diane_longenecker@bethisraelmedia.org.
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Congregation B’nai Jacob – Conservative
Starr & Manavon Streets, Phoenixville, PA 19460
610.933.5550 * www.congbj.org
Reservations Required. Tickets for non-members: $200 which could be applied to first year membership.
CBJ is also having a Break-the-Fast meal after Ne’ilah for $25/person. RSVP required by 9/25/2017.
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Chabad Lubavitch of Chester County – Chabad
946 North Valley Forge Road, Devon, PA 19333
610.971.9977 * www.jewishchestercounty.com
Services are free, no membership or affiliation necessary, but reservations are appreciated. This year, join a meaningful and inspiring High Holiday service, in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. You may see yourself as unaffiliated, Reform, Conservative, or Orthodox. At Chabad we see you as Jewish. No labels. No differences. Chabad is home for every kind of Jew. Our services are refreshingly casual and easy to follow. The kids will enjoy special Youth interactive programs, just for them. So you’re invited! Please note that there is no charge for seats, and membership is not required. However, we do welcome your optional contribution. To register, call or sign up on our website.
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Makom Kadosh: The Jewish Fellowship of Chester County – Independent
Temenos Retreat, 1564 Telegraph Road, West Chester, PA 19382
484.947.6806 * www.thejfcc.com
All of MK’s inspiring and creative High Holiday services are free and open to the public.
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Congregation Or Shalom – Conservative
835 Darby-Paoli Rd., Berwyn, PA 19312
610.644.9086 * office@orshalom.com * www.orshalom.com
High Holiday tickets for prospective members, guests of members, or out-of-town visitors are $50 for singles and $100 for families to celebrate any or all of the services. To join us, please call or email the synagogue office.
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Temple Sholom in Broomall – Reform
55 North Church Lane, Broomall, PA 19008
610.356.5165 * www.temple-sholom.org
Temple Sholom has a full house, but we make seats available for Erev Rosh Hashanah: 8pm. Call in advance to reserve a seat. For all other services there is a charge of $200 per person. Tot Services are open to the community. Call for schedule.