HIGH HOLIDAYS 2018 (5779) DATES
Erev Rosh HaShanah: Sunday, September 9th, 2018
Rosh HaShanah Day 1: Monday, September 10th, 2018
Rosh HaShanah Day 2: Tuesday, September 11th, 2018
Kol Nidre Yom Kippur: Tuesday, September 18th, 2018
Yom Kippur Day: Wednesday, September 19th, 2018
Erev Sukkot: Sunday, September 23rd 2018
Sukkot Day 1: Monday, September 24th, 2018
Sukkot Day 2: Tuesday, September 25th, 2018
Shemini Atzeret: Monday, October 1st, 2018
Simchat Torah: Tuesday, October 2nd, 2018
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, some 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
Celebrating the Jewish High Holy Days is as easy as a walk in the park. Join Temple Beth Zion-Beth Israel once again in Rittenhouse Square and mark the New Year with an evening of spirited music and a family-friendly service. Sunday, September 9th at 5:30pm. This service–RH²–is FREE and open to the public.
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, at engagement@bzbi.org to acquire tickets for the High Holy Days.
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Penn Hillel
Penn Hillel is your destination this year for the High Holidays, offering a variety of dynamic and inspiring holiday experiences across campus.
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. No one will be turned away due to financial constraints.
Contact Penn Hillel at 215-898-7391 or: https://www.pennhillel.org/community-high-holidays
General Information: Tickets recommended. Suggested donation is: $180/ticket, $360 for a family of four. College students are free of charge.
Locations:
• Conservative — Irvine Auditorium, 3401 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
• Reform – Hall of Flags, Houston Hall, 3417 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
• Orthodox — Steinhardt Hall, 215 South 39th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 — Rosh Hashanah
Bodek Lounge, Houston Hall, 3417 Spruce St, Phila, PA 19104 —Yom Kippur
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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Kol Tzedek – Reconstructionist
P.O. Box 31902, Philadelphia, PA 19104
267-702-6187 or 267.908.9387 * www.kol-tzedek.org/high-holidays.html * admin@kol-tzedek.org * highholidays@kol-tzediek.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.
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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. 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
1500 Walnut Street, Suite 206 (Entrance on the Southwest side of 15th Street), Philadelphia, PA 19102 * 215.525.4246
High Holiday seats for non-members cost $375 per person (students $200), $750 for a couple or a family for all of Rosh Hashanah and $375 per person (students $200) and $750 for a couple or a family for all of Yom Kippur. Reserve tickets and obtain payment information by emailing mekorhabracha@gmail.com. Reservations are not complete until payment is received.
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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, 3:00 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.
Congregation Dibrot Eliyahu –Orthodox
20118 Solly Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19152
347.452.0292 * rabbi.abergel@
New synagogue serves Sephardi and Israeli population. Dibrot Eliyahu does not charge for tickets to High Holiday services, and no reservations are needed.
Temple Beth Ami — Traditional
9201 Old Bustleton Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19115
215-673-2511 * tbaphilly.org * templebethami2@gmail.com
Temple Beth Ami invites you to join us for services Sunday, September 9th at 7:00 PM, Monday, September 10th at 8:30 AM or 7:45 PM and Tuesday, September 11th at 8:30 AM. And celebrate Yom Kippur the holiest day of the year with us. Services start Tuesday, September 18th at 5:45 PM, Wednesday, September 19th at 9:00 AM, Yizkor at 11:30 AM, FREE Community Yizkor at 3:30 PM, Mincha at 5:00 PM. We would love for you to come and break the fast with us. Contact us at 215-673-2511 or templebethami2@gmail.com for ticket information.
Germantown Jewish Centre – Conservative
400 W. Ellet Street, Philadelphia, PA 19119
215.844.1507 * www.germantownjewishcentre.org
Germantown Jewish Centre welcomes individuals and families who are new to the area or considering joining GJC to High Holiday services in the Charry Service, Dorshei Derekh, Minyan Masorti, Kol D’mamah, and Children’s Services. We ask you to request tickets from our office with a suggested donation of $200 per ticket. Suggested donation for students (undergraduate or graduate) seeking tickets is $36. While tickets are available in this manner we encourage you to join our congregation in advance of the Holidays. Our rabbis and professional staff would be delighted to speak with you if you have questions about membership. Our dues year begins in January, and dues are pro-rated for those joining during this season. Please call us at 215.844.1507. To request tickets please fill out the form here and return it to the office by August 27, 2018.
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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–Monday, September 10th at 2:00 p.m. Welcome the New Year: sounding of the shofar, music, readings, meditation, followed by a coffee hour.
Yom Kippur Observance–Wednesday, September 19th at 3:00 p,m. Join together to remember and reflect: Kol Nidre, Yizkor, Kaddish, reflection & music.
Please join Folkshul and the greater secular Jewish community of Philadelphia for our High Holiday Observances at Germantown Friends Meeting. There will be age-appropriate programming for children through 6th grade to make the day more meaningful for all. In lieu of buying tickets, a donation to benefit Folkshul’s Scholarship Fund is requested. Especially if you have never attended, please come and invite your family and friends. All donations from the High Holiday programs go directly to fund Folkshul Scholarships.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.
P’nai Or — Jewish Renewal
6757 Green Street, Philadelphia, PA 19119
215-849-9227 * lindelle@comcast.net * pnaior-phila.org
The community is invited to P’nai Or Jewish Renewal Community for Rosh Hashanah services. Monday and Tuesday Sept 10 and 11, 10:00am – 2:15pm. Pot luck lunch is served following services. 6757 Greene St., Philadelphia, Pa 19119 (community room of Summit Church)
Bensalem Jewish Outreach Center – Orthodox
2446 Bristol Road, Bensalem, PA 19020
267-225-7003 * www.bensalemoutreach.org * moshe@bensalemoutreach.org
High Holiday Explanatory Services. Rosh Hashanah: September 10th at 1:30 pm. Join us for a community lunch after services. Cost: $12/adult, $5/child. RSVP required. And Yom Kippur: September 19 at 2:30, Yizhor included.
All are welcome. No charge for the services. No membership required. Reservations are required for the meal.
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Community Torah Center of Bucks County – Non-Denominational
944 Second Street Pike, Richboro, PA 18954
215-485-5755 * www.JewishBucks.org * suri@ JewishBucks.org
High Holiday Explanatory Services – Where all of the Prayers are Explained in English. Rosh Hashanah: September 10th, 12:30 – 2:30 pm. Followed by Kiddush after services. Yom Kippur: September 19 at 2:30- 4:30 p.m, including Yizkor. Suggested donation, $18.00 per family. The other services on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are led in the traditional format.
All are welcome. No membership required.
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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 – The Village Sul — Traditional
50 East Montgomery Avenue, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
610.668.9600 * www.AISHPhila.com
Cost: $100 for an adult. Scholarships are available; No one is every turned away, but please contact ahead of time to arrange for scholarships. Reservations are 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. Warm and inviting atmosphere.
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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 High Holiday services to all college and grad students holding college ID. Your ID acts as your ticket.
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Congregation Beth Am Israel – Conservative
1301 Hagys Ford Road, Penn Valley, PA 19072
610-667-1651 * info@bethamisrael.org * www.bethamisrael.org
Offers a free inter-generational family services with age appropriate High Holiday activities (cake included) and babysitting for ages five and under. Rosh Hashanah, Monday morning services 9/10; Kol Nidre, Tuesday 9/18 at 6:00pm; and Wednesday morning 9/19. Non members please register by 9/6 by contacting Sarah: 610-667-1651 or sarah.bethamisrael@gmail.com .
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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
610.660.9900 * www.ChabadMainLine.org/family
All are welcome to join us, no tickets needed. Our services are casual and easy to follow. Dinner, Kiddush and Services are held in a tent in the Rabbi’s backyard. 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. Register on line and to learn the location.
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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
All are welcome to join our warm and welcoming community for services that are both contemporary and traditional, spiritual and down to earth, with something meaningful for everyone. No tickets or fee required, but Narberth Havurah does ask for donations as you are able, with suggested donation of $54 per household per holiday or $154 per household for all Rosh HaShana & Yom Kippur services. 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 – Reform
481 S. Gulph Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406
610.337.2222 * brithachim.org
Temple Brith Achim invites you to join them at High Holy Day services. 1st time High Holy Day worshippers with them can receive free admission to services after a scheduled meeting with the Rabbi. High Holy Days guest tickets are available for $250. Adult and children’s services are offered. For more information, contact Cindy Poust, cpoust@brithachim.org or 610-337-2222 ext 222.
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Congregation Adath Jeshurun – Conservative
7763 Old York Road, Elkins Park, PA 19027
215.635.6611 * www.adathjeshurun.info
One service open to the public: Monday at 11:00 a.m.: Family Service
The service 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 Wednesday, September 19th 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 five Alternative High Holiday Experiences: Meditation, Music and Learning: 1st & 2nd Day of Rosh Hashanah Monday 9/10/2018 and Tuesday 9/11/2018 at 11:45 a.m., and Kol Nidrei (Yom Kippur eve) and Yom Kippur, Tuesday 9/18 and Wednesday 9/19/2018 at 12:00 p.m. Informal Healing & Memorial (Yizkor) service Wednesday 9/19 at 4:00 pm. 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
484-432-0931 * www.beiteinu.org
Rosh HaShanah locations: Erev RhS: Plymouth Country Club, 888 Plymouth Road, Plymouth Meeting, PA
Morning: Chubb Hotel and Conference Center, 309 Manor Road, Lafayette Hill, PA 19444
Yom Kippur location: Whitemarsh Country Club, 815 Thomas Road, Lafayette Hill, PA 19444
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. Register at: https://www.jewishabington.com/templates/articlecco_cdo/aid/968449
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Chabad of Lafayette Hill — Chabad
Location of services: Green Valley Country Club, 201 Ridge Pike, Lafayette Hill, PA 19444
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
Reconstructing Judaism, 1299 Church Road, Wyncote, PA 19095
215-207-9349 * 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). 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-intimate-high-holy-days-tickets-47595308850?aff=ehomecard
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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. Register online at: www.JewishMC.com
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Old York Road Temple-Beth Am – Reform
971 Old York Road, Abington, PA 19001
www.oyrtbetham.org * kkantor@oyrtbetham.org
The following services are open to the community at no charge. Please email executive director Karen Kantor (kkantor@oyrtbetham.org) so that an admission badge can be prepared in advance. Erev Rosh Hashanah at 7:30 p.m. The service will include a special mi shebeirach – prayer for healing – for the new year. Rosh Hashanah, Day 1–Young Family Service for families with children in kindergarten and younger at 9:00 – 9:45 a.m. Teen and tween BAFTY-led service for teens in grades 6-12 and their friends at 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Family Service at 2:00 –3:00 p.m. Children grades 1 – 5 and their families. Second Day Rosh Hashanah–Morning service at 10:00 a.m. Including special baby blessing ceremony (time approx. 11:00 a.m.)
Yom Kippur–Young family service for families with children in kindergarten and younger at 9:00 – 9:45 a.m. Teen and tween BAFTY-led service for teens in grades 6-12 and their friends at 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Family service for children grades 1 – 5 and their families at 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Yizkor (memorial service) at 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Neilah (concluding service), 5:30 – 6:45 p.m. Brotherhood sponsored “Break-the-Fast” at 6:45 p.m.
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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 August 31st. 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
Tickets are available for open (unreserved) seating at $400/person, which includes Erev and both days of Rosh Hashanah, Kol Nidre evening and Yom Kippur day. To request, individuals should call the executive director, Susan Kasper, 610-275-8797. As in the past, the Yom Kippur late-afternoon service is open to the community at no cost, starting with mincha at 4:45 p.m. on September 19.
On the mornings of first day Rosh Hashanah and on Yom Kippur, only the 9:15 a.m. Young Families service is open to the community at no cost. It is limited to children age 6 months to 4 years, accompanied by one or both parents, and the family must be preregistered by Thursday, August 30. We need names of all attending plus contact information (address, phone, email). Call the executive director, Susan Kasper, 610-275-8797.
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
Reservation required: Guest tickets for services are available for $125 if purchased by Thursday, August 30th. 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 for Tashlich at 5:30pm. A creative service will be held the second day of Rosh Hashanah. Yom Kippur Yizkor service will take place on Thursday, 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
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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Beth Israel Congregation of Chester County – Conservative
385 Pottstown Pike, Chester Springs, PA 19425
610.458.8550 * www.bethisraelpa.org
You are invited to High Holiday services, programs, meals and events. There is no charge (except fro break the fast) for first time guests. Call the office, 610-458-8550, if ;you have any questions and to make reservations for seating or for the Break-the-Fast meal.
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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 $20/person. RSVP required by 9/12/2018.
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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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Chabad Lubavitch of Delaware County – Chabad
590 Reed Road, #2, Broomall, PA 19008
610.353.3835 * www.jewishdelco.org
Services are free, no membership or affiliation necessary, but reservations are required. This year, join a meaningful and inspiring High Holiday service, in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. We do welcome your optional contribution. To register, call or sign up on our website. Also Join us for a New Year Community Dinner on the first night of Rosh Hashanah, Sunday Sept. 9th, following services. reservations required.
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Makom Kadosh: The Jewish Fellowship of Chester County – Independent
Temenos Farmhouse, 685 Broad Run 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. RSVP is required for meals.
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Congregation Or Shalom – Conservative
835 Darby-Paoli Rd., Berwyn, PA 19312
610.644.9086 * office@orshalom.com * www.orshalom.com
Suggested Donation for High Holiday tickets is $500.00 for any classification, or pre-pay what you fell is appropriate. 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.