It’s almost 5784! Here you will find the Jewish Federation’s roundup of High Holiday offerings from the incredible synagogues and organizations in the Greater Philadelphia region that are excited to open their doors and welcome you in for their services and programs.
This list includes in-person, virtual, and hybrid options, various denominational services, children’s services, classes, Tashlich walks, and more.
If you need additional assistance with selecting a synagogue, service or program that is right for you, please email Director of Leadership Development & Governance Lori Rubin at lrubin@jewishphilly.org with some information about what type of experience you are seeking and she will be in touch with you to provide guidance in your High Holiday journey.
As you use this guide, go to your neighborhood’s section and click on the different offerings for each holiday
Table of Contents
Bucks County
Erev Rosh Hashanah: September 15 | Bucks county
Congregation Brothers of Israel
Erev Rosh Hashanah
September 15 | 8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 530 Washington Crossing Road, Newtown
Cost: Free
Denomination: Conservative
Join Rabbi Aaron Gaber and Cantor Jeff Warschauer for a traditional Friday evening service to commemorate Erev Rosh Hashanah. To register, call Sharon Segarra at 215.579.2200.
Congregation Kol Emet
Erev Rosh Hashanah Musical Service
September 15 | 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 1360 Oxford Valley Road, Yardley
Cost: A Donation of $118 is Strongly Suggested or Required
Denomination: Reconstructionist
Join Congregation Kol Emet to bring in the New Year and Shabbat with a soulful, musical service led by Rabbi Anna Boswell-Levy, student Rabbi Michelle Katz, and Rick and Sandy Wortzel. This service has a later start time to allow participants to have holiday dinner with family and friends. To register, email the Kol Emet office at office@kolemet.org.
Congregation Tifereth Israel of Lower Bucks County
Erev Rosh Hashanah
September 15 | 5:45 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 2909 Bristol Road, Bensalem
Cost: Donations Appreciated
Denomination: Conservative
Join Rabbi Jeff Schnitzer in-person or through livestream for traditional Mincha and Maariv services. To register, email Eileen Zeisler at ezeisler@tiferethisraelpa.org or call 215.752.3468.
Kehilat HaNahar
Erev Rosh Hashanah Service
September 15 | 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 85 West Mechanic Street, New Hope
Cost: Donations Strongly Suggested or Required
Denomination: Reconstructionist
Join Rabbi Diana Miller in-person or through livestream to start the New Year with a warm and welcoming community! This little shul will include a rich service with traditional prayer, sermon and songs. To register, click here or email Joe Lewin at littleshul@kehilathanahar.org.
Lubavitch of Yardley
Rosh Hashanah Eve
September 15 | 6:30 p.m. – 6:50 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 1444 Yardley Newtown Road, Yardley
Cost: A Donation of $72 per adult or $250 Per Family is Appreciated
Denomination: Orthodox
Join Rabbi Zalman Blecher for a Rosh Hashanah Eve service! To register, click here.
Temple Judea
Erev Rosh Hashanah
September 15 | 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 38 Rogers Road, Furlong
Cost: A donation of $180 is strongly suggested or required
Denomination: Reform
Join Temple Judea in-person or through livestream to begin the Jewish New Year on Erev Rosh Hashanah. To register, call Nancy Perrine at 215.348.5022.
Rosh Hashanah Day 1: September 16 | Bucks county
Beth Israel Congregation of Chester County
Family Service
September 16 | 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
In-Person Program
Address: Beth Israel 385 Pottstown Pike, Eagle
Cost: Free
Denomination: Progressive
Join Rabbi Jon Culter for a family program for children in kindergarten to sixth grade. To register, email Rabbi Jon Culter at rdcjec@gmail.com.
Congregation Brothers of Israel
Rosh Hashanah Day One
September 16 | 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 530 Washington Crossing Road, Newtown
Cost: Donations Appreciated
Denomination: Conservative
Join Rabbi Aaron Gaber and Cantor Jeff Warschauer in-person or virtually to commemorate the first day of Rosh Hashanah. During the sanctuary service there will be babysitting for newborns from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. There will also be a children’s primary service for ages five to eight and a Jr. Congregation service for ages nine to twelve from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. To register, call Sharon Segarra at 215.579.2200.
Congregation Kol Emet
Rosh Hashanah Service
September 16 | 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 1360 Oxford Valley Road, Yardley
Cost: A Donation of $118 is Strongly Suggested or Required
Denomination: Reconstructionist
Join Rabbi Anna Boswell-Levy in-person or through livestream to commemorate the first day of Rosh Hashanah with a sanctuary service. To register, email the Kol Emet office at office@kolemet.org.
Congregation Tifereth Israel of Lower Bucks County
Rosh Hashanah
September 16 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 2909 Bristol Road, Bensalem
Cost: Donations Strongly Suggested or Required
Denomination: Conservative
Join Rabbi Jeff Schnitzer in-person or through livestream for traditional Shacharit and Musaf services. To register, email Eileen Zeisler at ezeisler@tiferethisraelpa.org or call 215.752.3468.
Lubavitch of Bucks County
Rosh Hashanah Service
September 16 | 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 25 N State Street, Newtown
Cost: A donation of $54 is appreciated
Denomination: Orthodox
Join Rabbi Yudy Shemtov, Rabbi Aryeh Weinstein and Cantor Yossi Goldstein for a warm and welcoming service with inspirational teachings. There will also be a complete children’s service. To register, click here.
Kehilat HaNahar
Rosh Hashanah Services
September 16 | 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 85 West Mechanic Street, New Hope
Cost: Donations Strongly Suggested or Required
Denomination: Reconstructionist
Join Rabbi Diana Miller in-person or through livestream to start the New Year with a warm and welcoming community! This Little Shul will include a rich service with traditional prayer, sermon and songs. The service will be followed by apples, honey and Tashlich. To register, click here or email Joe Lewin at littleshul@kehilathanahar.org.
Kehillas Bnei Shalom
Rosh Hashanah Service
September 16 | 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 2446 Bristol Road, Bensalem
Cost: Free
Denomination: Orthodox
Join Rabbi Moishe Travitsky for a traditional Rosh Hashanah service with a cantor, singing and inspirational speech. To register, email Shlomo Kohn at shlomo@bensalemoutreach.org.
Lubavitch of Yardley
Rosh Hashanah Day One
September 16 | 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 1444 Yardley Newtown Road, Yardley
Cost: A Donation of $72 Per Adult or $250 Per Family is Appreciated
Denomination: Orthodox
Join Rabbi Zalman Blecher to commemorate the first day of Rosh Hashanah. To register, click here.
Temple Judea
Rosh Hashanah Adult Service
September 16 | 11:15 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 38 Rogers Road, Furlong
Cost: A Donation of $180 is Strongly Suggested or Required
Denomination: Reform
Join Rabbi David Levin in-person or through livestream for an adult Rosh Hashanah service that includes music accompaniment by Dan Kahn and the Temple Judea Choir. In addition, participants will hear the sound of the beautiful shofar. To register, call Nancy Perrine at 215.348.5022.
Rosh Hashanah Day 2: September 17 | Bucks county
Bensalem Jewish Outreach Center
Rosh Hashanah One Hour Explanatory Service
September 17 | 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: Bensalem Jewish Outreach Center
Cost: Free
Denomination: Orthodox
Join Rabbi Shlomo Kohn at the Bensalem Jewish Outreach Center for a one hour Rosh Hashanah explanatory service. This inspirational, user friendly service will be conducted in English and will include shofar blowing. A membership is not required. To register, click here.
Congratulation Beth El of Bucks County
Rosh Hashanah Service Day Two
September 17 | 8:30 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 375 Stony Hill Road, Yardley
Cost: Free
Denomination: Conservative
Join Rabbi David Cantor and High Holiday Cantor Ariel Wyner for a Rosh Hashanah Service. There will be a Children’s service and challah baking from 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. To register, call 215.493.1707 x4.
Congregation Brothers of Israel
Rosh Hashanah Day Two
September 17 | 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 530 Washington Crossing Road, Newtown
Cost: Donations Appreciated
Denomination: Conservative
Join Rabbi Aaron Gaber and Cantor Jeff Warschauer in-person or virtually to commemorate the first day of Rosh Hashanah. During the sanctuary service there will be babysitting for newborns from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. There will also be a children’s primary service for ages five to eight and a Jr. Congregation service for ages nine to twelve from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. To register, call Sharon Segarra at 215.579.2200.
Congregation Kol Emet
Rosh Hashanah Service
September 17 | 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 1360 Oxford Valley Road, Yardley
Cost: A Donation of $118 is Strongly Suggested or Required
Denomination: Reconstructionist
Join Rabbi Anna Boswell-Levy in-person or through livestream to commemorate the second day of Rosh Hashanah with a sanctuary service. To register, email the Kol Emet office at office@kolemet.org.
Congregation Tifereth Israel of Lower Bucks County
Rosh Hashanah
September 17 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 2909 Bristol Road, Bensalem
Cost: Donations Strongly Suggested or Required
Denomination: Conservative
Join Rabbi Jeff Schnitzer in-person or through livestream for traditional Shacharit and Musaf services with the sounding of the shofar. To register, email Eileen Zeisler at ezeisler@tiferethisraelpa.org or call 215.752.3468.
CTeen Bucks County
Teen Program and Picnic
September 17 | 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 25 N. State Street, Newtown
Cost: Free
Denomination: Orthodox
Join Rabbi Chaim for an unboring, interactive, practical, tasty and exciting Rosh Hashanah program for Teens in 8th-12th grade. No Membership necessary. To register, contact Chaim Shemtov at 215.341.4147.
Kehilat HaNahar
Rosh Hashanah Services
September 17 | 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 85 West Mechanic Street, New Hope
Cost: Donations Strongly Suggested or Required
Denomination: Reconstructionist
Join Rabbi Diana Miller in-person or through livestream to start the New Year with a warm and welcoming community! This Little Shul will include a rich service that includes traditional prayer, sermon and songs. To register, click here or email Joe Lewin at littleshul@kehilathanahar.org.
Kehillas Bnei Shalom
Rosh Hashanah Service
September 17 | 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 2446 Bristol Road, Bensalem
Cost: Free
Denomination: Orthodox
Join Rabbi Moishe Travitsky for a traditional Rosh Hashanah service with a cantor, shofar blowing and inspirational speech. To register, email Shlomo Kohn at shlomo@bensalemoutreach.org.
Lubavitch of Bucks County
Rosh Hashanah Service
September 17 | 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 25 N State Street, Newtown
Cost: A Donation of $54 is Appreciated
Denomination: Orthodox
Join Rabbi Yudy Shemtov, Rabbi Aryeh Weinstein and Cantor Yossi Goldstein for a warm and welcoming service with inspirational teachings. There will also be a complete children’s service. To register, click here.
Lubavitch of Yardley
Rosh Hashanah Day Two
September 17 | 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 1444 Yardley Newtown Road, Yardley|
Cost: A Donation of $72 Per Adult or $250 Per Family is Appreciated
Denomination: Orthodox
Join Rabbi Zalman Blecher to commemorate the second day of Rosh Hashanah. To register, click here.
Ohev Shalom of Bucks County
Rosh Hashanah Service
September 17 | 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 944 2nd Street Pike, Richboro
Cost: Free
Denomination: Conservative
Join Rabbi Eliott N. Perlstein and Cantor Annelise Ocanto-Romo on the second day of Rosh Hashanah for the main service. To register, email Barbara Glickman at bglickman@ohev.org.
Taschlich | Bucks county
Congregation Brothers of Israel
Mincha and Tashlich
September 16 | 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 530 Washington Crossing Road, Newton
Cost: Donations Appreciated
Denomination: Conservative
Join Rabbi Aaron Gaber and Cantor Jeff Warschauer for a Tashlich service. This is a family program for all ages. To register, call Sharon Segarra at 215.579.2200.
Congregation Kol Emet
Tashlich
September 17 | 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: Yardley Boat Launch
Cost: Free
Denomination: Reconstructionist
Join Rabbi Anna Boswell-Levy at the Yardley Boat Launch for a service followed by a treat from the ice cream truck! To register, email the Kol Emet office at office@kolemet.org.
Congregation Tifereth Israel of Lower Bucks County
Tashlich
September 17 | 6:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
In-Person Program
|Address: 6401 Hulmeville Road, Bensalem
Cost: Free
Denomination: Conservative
Join Rabbi Jeff Schnitzer at Adventureland Day Camp for a Tashlich program. To register, email Eileen Zeisler at ezeisler@tiferethisraelpa.org or call 215.752.3468.
Temple Judea
Tashlich Walk
September 16 | 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: Peace Valley Park Pavilion Five (Lake Galena)
Cost: Free
Denomination: Reform
Join Rabbi David Levin at Peace Valley Park Pavilion five. Participants will throw away their mistakes and misgivings during the Tashlich walk at the beautiful Lake Galena. This is open for participants of all ages. To register, call Nancy Perrine at 215.348.5022.
Kol Nidre: September 24 | Bucks county
Congregation Brothers of Israel
Kol Nidre
September 24 | 6:15 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 530 Washington Crossing Road, Newtown
Cost: Donations Appreciated
Denomination: Conservative
Join Rabbi Aaron Gaber and Cantor Jeff Warschauer for a Kol Nidre service. Babysitting will be available during this service. To register, call Sharon Segarra at 215.579.2200.
Congregation Kol Emet
Kol Nidre
September 24 | 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 1360 Oxford Valley Road, Yardley
Cost: A Donation of $118 is Strongly Suggested or Required
Denomination: Reconstructionist
Join Rabbi Anna Boswell-Levy in-person or through livestream for a Kol Nidre sanctuary service. To register, email the Kol Emet office at office@kolemet.org.
Congregation Tifereth Israel of Lower Bucks County
Kol Nidre and Maariv
September 24 | 6:45 p.m. – 9:15 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 2909 Bristol Road, Bensalem
Cost: Donations Strongly Suggested or Required
Denomination: Conservative
Join Rabbi Jeff Schnitzer in-person or through livestream for a traditional Kol Nidre and Maariv service. To register, email Eileen Zeisler at ezeisler@tiferethisraelpa.org or call 215.752.3468.
Kehilat HaNahar
Kol Nidre Services
September 24 | 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 85 West Mechanic Street, New Hope
Cost: Donations Strongly Suggested or Required
Denomination: Reconstructionist
Join Rabbi Diana Miller in-person or through livestream for the holiest night of the year for traditional prayers, sermon and Niggun. To register, click here or email Joe Lewin at littleshul@kehilathanahar.org.
Kehillas Bnei Shalom
Kol Nidre Service
September 24 | 6:15 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 2446 Bristol Road, Bensalem
Cost: Free
Denomination: Orthodox
Join Rabbi Moishe Travitsky for a meaningful Kol Nidrei with an amazing cantor, soul stirring melodies and inspirational words of Torah. To register, email Shlomo Kohn at shlomo@bensalemoutreach.org.
Lubavitch of Bucks County
Kol Nidre Service
September 24 | 6:35 p.m. – 8:35 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 25 N State Street, Newtown
Cost: Free
Denomination: Orthodox
Join Rabbi Yudy Shemtov, Rabbi Aryeh Weinstein and Cantor Yossi Goldstein for a warm and welcoming service with inspirational teachings. There will also be a complete children’s service. To register, click here.
Lubavitch of Yardley
Yom Kippur Kol Nidre
September 24 | 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 1444 Yardley Newtown Road, Yardley
Cost: A Donation of $72 Per Adult or $250 Per Family is Appreciated
Denomination: Orthodox
Join Rabbi Zalman Blecher for a Yom Kippur Kol Nidre service. To register, click here.
Temple Judea
Kol Nidre
September 24 | 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 38 Rogers Road, Furlong
Cost: A donation of $180 is strongly suggested or required
Denomination: Reform
Join Rabbi David Levin in-person or through livestream for a moving Kol Nidre service with a cello solo and musical accompaniment with Dan Kahn and the Temple Judea choir. To register, call Nancy Perrine at 215.348.5022.
Yom Kippur Morning: September 25 | Bucks county
Beth Israel Congregation of Chester County
Family Program
September 24 | 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
In-Person Program
Address: Beth Israel 385 Pottstown Pike, Eagle
Cost: Free
Denomination: Progressive
Join Rabbi Jon Culter for a family program for children in kindergarten to sixth grade. To register, email Rabbi Jon Culter at rdcjec@gmail.com.
Congregation Brothers of Israel
Yom Kippur
September 25 | 9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 530 Washington Crossing Road, Newtown
Cost: Donations Appreciated
Denomination: Conservative
Join Rabbi Aaron Gaber and Cantor Jeff Warschauer in-person or virtually to commemorate Yom Kippur. During the sanctuary service there will be babysitting for newborns from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. There will also be a children’s primary service for ages five to eight and a Jr. Congregation service for ages nine to twelve from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. To register, call Sharon Segarra at 215.579.2200.
Congregation Kol Emet
Yom Kippur Morning Service
September 25 | 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 1360 Oxford Valley Road, Yardley
Cost: A Donation of $118 is Strongly Suggested or Required
Denomination: Reconstructionist
Join Rabbi Anna Boswell-Levy in-person or through livestream to commemorate Yom Kippur through a sanctuary service. To register, email the Kol Emet office at office@kolemet.org.
Congregation Tifereth Israel of Lower Bucks County
Yom Kippur
September 25 | 9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 2909 Bristol Road, Bensalem
Cost: Donations Strongly Suggested or Required
Denomination: Conservative
Join Rabbi Jeff Schnitzer in-person or through livestream for traditional Shacharit, Yizkor and Musaf services. To register, email Eileen Zeisler at ezeisler@tiferethisraelpa.org or call 215.752.3468.
Kehilat HaNahar
Yom Kippur Morning Service
September 25 | 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 85 West Mechanic Street, New Hope
Cost: Donations Strongly Suggested or Required
Denomination: Reconstructionist
Join Rabbi Diana Miller in-person or through livestream on the holiest night of the year for traditional prayers, sermon and Niggun. Yizkor will be said during this time. To register, click here or email Joe Lewin at littleshul@kehilathanahar.org.
Kehillas Bnei Shalom
Yom Kippur Morning Service
September 25 | 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 2446 Bristol Road, Bensalem
Cost: Free
Denomination: Orthodox
Join Rabbi Moishe Travitsky for a traditional Yom Kippur service with an amazing cantor, soul stirring holiday melodies and an inspirational speech. Come for the whole service or join for parts throughout the day. Yizkor will be included with the service. To register, email Shlomo Kohn at shlomo@bensalemoutreach.org or call 215.756.4830.
Lubavitch of Yardley
Yom Kippur Main Service
September 25 | 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 1444 Yardley Newtown Road, Yardley
Cost: A Donation of $72 Per Adult or $250 Per Family is Appreciated
Denomination: Orthodox
Join Rabbi Zalman Blecher to commemorate Yom Kippur. To register, click here.
Temple Judea
Yom Kippur Adult Service
September 25 | 11:15 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 38 Rogers Road, Furlong
Cost: A Donation of $180 is Strongly Suggested or Required
Denomination: Reform
Join Rabbi David Levin in-person or through livestream for a reflective Adult Yom Kippur service with musical accompaniment by Dan Kahn and the Temple Judea choir. To register, call Nancy Perrine at 215.348.5022.
Yom Kippur Afternoon: September 25 | Bucks county
Bensalem Jewish Outreach Center
Yom Kippur Explanatory Service
September 25 | 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: Bensalem Jewish Outreach Center
Cost: Free
Denomination: Orthodox
Join Rabbi Shlomo Kohn at the Bensalem Jewish Outreach Center for a one hour Yom Kippur explanatory service. This is an inspirational, user friendly service that includes and will include a Yizkor. A membership is not required. To register, click here.
Congregation Brothers of Israel
Mincha, Neilah and Break the Fast
September 25 | 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 530 Washington Crossing Road, Newtown
Cost: Donations appreciated
Denomination: Conservative
Join Rabbi Aaron Gaber and Cantor Jeff Warschauer in-person or virtually for a Yom Kippur service for all ages. There will be a final Shofar Blowing followed by a break fast. To register, call Sharon Segarra at 215.579.2200.
Congregation Kol Emet
Neilah
September 25 | 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 1360 Oxford Valley Road, Yardley
Cost: A Donation of $118 is Strongly Suggested or Required
Denomination: Reconstructionist
Join Rabbi Anna Boswell-Levy for the afternoon of Yom Kippur for a sanctuary service. To register, email the Kol Emet office at office@kolemet.org.
Congregation Tifereth Israel of Lower Bucks County
Yom Kippur Afternoon, Evening and Neilah
September 25 | 4:45 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 2909 Bristol Road, Bensalem
Cost: Donations Appreciated
Denomination: Conservative
Join Rabbi Jeff Schnitzer in-person or through livestream for traditional Mincha, Neilah and Maariv services. To register, email Eileen Zeisler at ezeisler@tiferethisraelpa.org or call 215.752.3468.
Kehilat HaNahar
Yom Kippur Afternoon Service
September 25 | 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 85 West Mechanic Street, New Hope
Cost: Donations Strongly Suggested or Required
Denomination: Reconstructionist
Join Rabbi Diana Miller in-person or through livestream for Mincha and Ma’ariv services concluding with the shofar blowing at approximately 7:30 p.m. Weather permitting, there will be an outdoor potluck dairy and pareve Break-the-Fast. To register, click here or email Joe Lewin at littleshul@kehilathanahar.org.
Kehillas Bnei Shalom
Yom Kippur Mincha and Neilah Service
September 25 | 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 2446 Bristol Road, Bensalem
Cost: Free
Denomination: Orthodox
Join Rabbi Moishe Travitsky for a traditional Yom Kippur Mincha andNeilah service with an amazing cantor, soul stirring holiday melodies and an inspirational speech. Come for the whole service or join for part. To register, email Shlomo Kohn at shlomo@bensalemoutreach.org or call 215.756.4830.
Lubavitch of Bucks County
Yom Kippur Neilah Service
September 25 | 6:15 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 25 N State Street, Newtown
Cost: A donation of $54 is appreciated
Denomination: Orthodox
Join Rabbi Yudy Shemtov, Rabbi Aryeh Weinstein and Cantor Yossi Goldstein for a warm and welcoming service with inspirational teachings. There will also be a complete children’s service. To register, click here.
Lubavitch of Yardley
Yom Kippur Neilah Final Service
September 25 | 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 1444 Yardley Newtown Road, Yardley
Cost: A Donation of $72 Per Adult or $250 Per Family is Appreciated
Denomination: Orthodox
Join Rabbi Zalman Blecher for a Yom Kippur Neilah Final Service. To register, click here.
Temple Judea
Evening and Neilah Service
September 25 | 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 38 Rogers Road, Furlong
Cost: Free
Denomination: Reform
Join Rabbi David Levin for an evening and Neilah service to end the reflective day of prayer and study. To register, call Nancy Perrine at 215.348.5022.
Yizkor: September 25 | Bucks county
Congregation Beth El of Bucks County
Yizkor Service
September 25 | 4:00 p.m. – 4:40 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 375 Stony Hill Road, Yardley
Cost: Free
Denomination: Conservative
Join Rabbi David Cantor and High Holiday Cantor Ariel Wyner for a community Yizkor service. To register, call 215.493.1707 x4.
Congregation Brothers of Israel
Yizkor
September 25 | 12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 530 Washington Crossing Road, Newtown
Cost: Donations Appreciated
Denomination: Conservative
Join Rabbi Aaron Gaber and Cantor Jeff Warschauer in-person or virtually to commemorate Yom Kippur. During the sanctuary service there will be babysitting for newborns from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. There will also be a children’s primary service for ages five to eight and a Jr. Congregation service for ages nine to twelve from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. To register, call Sharon Segarra at 215.579.2200.
Congregation Kol Emet
Yizkor Service
September 25 | 12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 1360 Oxford Valley Road, Yardley
Cost: Donations Appreciated
Denomination: Reconstructionist
Join Rabbi Anna Boswell-Levy for a Yizkor service. Participants will separate the Yizkor prayers from the space many people wish to create to share memories and reflections. The Yizkor service is open to all while the Yizkor Sharing is only open to members and their families. To register, email the Kol Emet office at office@kolemet.org.
Congregation Tifereth Israel of Lower Bucks County
Community Yizkor
September 25 | 2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 2909 Bristol Road, Bensalem
Cost: Donations Appreciated
Denomination: Conservative
Join Rabbi Jeff Schnitzer in-person or through livestream for a Yizkor service. This service is open for anyone in the community. To register, email Eileen Zeisler at ezeisler@tiferethisraelpa.org or call 215.752.3468.
Kehillas Bnei Shalom
Yizkor
September 25 | 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 2446 Bristol Road, Bensalem
Cost: Free
Denomination: Orthodox
Join Kehilas Bnei Shalom for the Yizkor prayer. To register and confirm approximate times, email Shlomo Kohn at shlomo@bensalemoutreach.org.
Lubavitch of Bucks County
Yom Kippur Yizkor Service
September 25 | 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 25 N State Street, Newtown
Cost: A Donation of $54 is Appreciated
Denomination: Orthodox
Join Rabbi Yudy Shemtov, Rabbi Aryeh Weinstein and Cantor Yossi Goldstein for a warm and welcoming service with inspirational teachings. There will also be a complete children’s service. To register, click here.
Lubavitch of Yardley
Yizkor Service
September 25 | 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 1444 Yardley Newtown Road, Yardley
Cost: A Donation of $72 Per Adult or $250 Per Family is Appreciated
Denomination: Orthodox
Join Rabbi Zalman Blecher for a Yizkor service. All are welcome to attend! To register, click here.
Ohev Shalom of Bucks County
Yizkor
September 25 | 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 944 2nd Street Pike, Richboro
Cost: Free
Denomination: Conservative
Join Ohev Shalom of Bucks County for a Yizkor service open to the community. To register, click here or email ohev@ohev.org.
Shir Ami Congregation
Yom Kippur Yizkor and Neilah
September 24 | 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 101 Richboro Road, Newtown
Cost: Free
Denomination: Reform
Join Rabbie Chuck Briskin and Cantor Julie Berlin in-person in the Abraham/Swerdlow Sanctuary or through livestream for a powerful service to remember loved ones and the impact they had on our lives. Rabbi Elliot Strom will speak. Following Yizkor, stay for the closing ritual of Neilah, a beautiful and powerful way to conclude Yom Kippur. To register, click here.
Temple Judea
Yizkor Service
September 25 | 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 38 Rogers Road, Furlong
Cost: Free
Denomination: Reform
Join Rabbi David Levin to remember and honor loved ones during this Yizkor service. To register, call Nancy Perrine at 215.348.5022.
Other | Bucks county
Community Wide Selichot Program
Bucks County Jewish Clergy Council
Community Wide Selichot Program
September 9 | 8:00 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 530 Washington Crossing Rd, Newtown
Cost: Free
Denomination: Orthodox
Join the Bucks County Jewish Clergy Council at Congregation Brothers of Israel for a community wide Selichot program. The program will start at 8:00 p.m. with a Havdalah service followed by a Selichot service at 10:15 p.m. There will be light refreshments throughout the evening. To register, click here.
Musaf All Ages Service
Congregation Kol Emet
Musaf All Ages Service
September 17 | 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 1360 Oxford Valley Road, Yardley
Cost: A Donation of $118 is Strongly Suggested or Required
Denomination: Reconstructionist
Join Rabbi Anna Boswell-Levy for an interactive and family-friendly Rosh Hashanah Musaf service in the Geri Shatz OCS (outdoor contemplative space), followed by Tashlich at the Yardley boat launch. The service is being held on Sunday, the second day of Rosh Hashanah, to allow for the shofar to be blown. On Yom Kippur, the Jonah Mincha afternoon sanctuary service will be specifically designed to be inclusive of families and those who prefer a shorter, more interactive service. To register, email the Kol Emet office at office@kolemet.org.
Yom Kippur All Ages Mincha Service with the Book of Jonah
Congregation Kol Emet
Yom Kippur and Mincha Service with the Book of Jonah
September 25 | 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 1360 Oxford Valley Road, Yardley
Cost: Free
Denomination: Reconstructionist
Join Rabbi Anna Boswell-Levy for the Jonah Mincha afternoon sanctuary service which will be specifically designed to be inclusive of families and those who prefer a shorter, more interactive service. To register, email the Kol Emet office at office@kolemet.org.
Rosh Hashanah Family Services
Kehilat HaNahar
Rosh Hashanah Family Services
September 16 | 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 85 West Mechanic Street, New Hope
Cost: Free
Denomination: Reconstructionist
Join Rabbi Diana Miller to start the New Year with a warm and welcoming community! This Little Shul will include a child-friendly service with songs and activities. The service will be followed by apples, honey and Tashlich. To register, click here or email Joe Lewin at littleshul@kehilathanahar.org.
Yom Kippur Family Services
Kehilat HaNahar
Yom Kippur Family Services
September 25 | 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 85 West Mechanic Street, New Hope
Cost: Free
Denomination: Reconstructionist
Join Rabbi Diana Miller for a child-friendly service with prayers, discussion, songs and activities. To register, click here or email Joe Lewin at littleshul@kehilathanahar.org.
Shofar in the Park
Lubavitch of Bucks County
Shofar in the Park
September 17 | 5:15 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: Corner of N Lincoln Avenue and Jefferson Street, Newtown
Cost: Free
Denomination: Orthodox
Join Rabbi Yudy Shemtov and Rabbi Aryeh Weinstein at Pickering Field for an outdoor gathering for all ages to listen to the sounding of the Shofar. To register, click here.
Shofar Express
Lubavitch of Yardley
Shofar Express
September 17 | 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 1444 Yardley Newtown Road, Yardley
Cost: Donations Appreciated
Denomination: Orthodox
Join Rabbi Zalman Blecher for a shofar express family program. All are welcome to attend! To register, click here.
Shofar on Lake Afton
Lubavitch of Yardley
Shofar on Lake Afton
September 17 | 6:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: Lake Afton
Cost: Free
Denomination: Orthodox
Join Rabbi Zalman Blecher outside the old library at Lake Afton for shofar on Lake Afton. To register, click here.
Rosh Hashanah Family Service
Temple Judea
Rosh Hashanah Family Service
September 16 | 9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 38 Rogers Road, Furlong
Cost: A Donation of $180 is Strongly Suggested or Required
Denomination: Reform
Join Rabbi David Levin for a Rosh Hashanah service for all ages! The service will include singing songs, prayer and shofar blowing. To register, call Nancy Perrine at 215.348.5022.
Yom Kippur Family Service
Temple Judea
Yom Kippur Family Service
September 25 | 9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 38 Rogers Road, Furlong
Cost: A Donation of $180 is Strongly Suggested or Required
Denomination: Reform
Join Rabbi David Levin for a Yom Kippur family service with musical accompaniment from Dan Kahn. This service is welcome to all ages. To register, call Nancy Perrine at 215.348.5022.
Buxmont
Rosh Hashanah Day 1: September 16 | Buxmont
Beth Tikvah B’nai Jeshurun
Erev Rosh Hashanah
September 15 | 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 1001 Paper Mill Road, Erdenheim
Cost: Donations Appreciated
Denomination: Conservative
Join Rabbi Roni Handler and Cantorial Soloist Benjamin Greenfield to greet Shabbat and welcome 5784 with a story, song and prayer. To register, email Rabbi Roni Handler at rhandler@gtbj.org.
Congregation Or Ami
Erev Rosh Hashanah
September 9 | 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 708 Ridge Pike, Lafayette Hill
Cost: Donations Appreciated
Denomination: Reform
Join Rabbi Glenn Ettman and Cantor Jordan Franzel in-person or through livestream for an Erev Rosh Hashanah service open to families, couples and singles. To register, click here or call Scott Allen at 610.828.9066.
Or Hadash: A Reconstructionist Congregation
Community Dinner and Rosh Hashanah Seder
September 15 | 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 190 Camp Hill Road, Fort Washington
Cost: Donations Strongly Suggested or Required
Denomination: Reconstructionist
Join Rabbi Alanna Sklover for High Holiday services with musical selections by Makaylah (choir) and their director and cantorial soloist, Josh McHugh. Quickly becoming a favorite tradition, the Rosh Hashanah Seder is intergenerational and inclusive of all. To register, click here, call 215.283.0276 or email highholidays@orhadash.com. The deadline to register online is September 5. To register after September 5, please call the main office. Registration closes September 11 for Rosh Hashanah and September 20 for Yom Kippur.
Temple Sinai
First Evening Rosh Hashanah Maariv Service
September 15 | 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 1401 N. Limekiln Pike, Dresher
Cost: Free
Denomination: Conservative
Join Rabbi Adam Wohlberg, Rabbi Sam Hollander and Cantor Saralee Shrell-Fox in the tent at Temple Sinai or through livestream to usher in Rosh Hashanah with an inspirational service outdoors. Participants will be uplifted by the traditional holiday melodies led by Cantor Saralee Shrell-Fox and meaningful thoughts, meditations and teaching by Rabbi Adam Wohlberg and Rabbi Sam Hollander. To register, contact Edy Israel at eisrael@tsinai.com or call 215.643.6510.
Tiferet Bet Israel
Erev Rosh Hashanah
September 15 | 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 1920 Skippack Pike, Blue Bell
Cost: Donations Appreciated
Denomination: Conservative
Join Rabbi Eliseo D. Rozenwasser for shabbat services combined with family-friendly High Holiday services which will include traditional services, sermons and songs. During the service, there will also be a children’s program for ages 4 to 15. To register, email comm@tbibluebell.org. To register for the children’s program, email edu@tbibluebell.org.
Tiferes B’Nai Israel
Erev Rosh Hashanah and Friday Night Services
September 15 | 7:30 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 2478 Street Road, Warrington
Cost: Donations Appreciated
Denomination: Other
Join Rabbi Seth Frisch and Cantorial Soloist Susan Dorfman in-person or through livestream for a Friday night service alongside the start of Rosh Hashanah. No registration is required.
Rosh Hashanah Day 1: September 16 | Buxmont
Congregation Or Ami
Rosh Hashanah Day One
September 16 | 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 708 Ridge Pike, Lafayette Hill
Cost: A Donation of $250 for One Service or $450 for Both Services is Suggested or Required
Denomination: Reform
Join Rabbi Glenn Ettman and Cantor Jordan Franzel in-person or through livestream to commemorate the first day of Rosh Hashanah. A family service for grades K-6 will be from 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. To register, click here or call Scott Allen at 610.828.9066.
Or Hadash: A Reconstructionist Congregation
First Day Rosh Hashanah Service
September 16 | 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 190 Camp Hill Road, Fort Washington
Cost: Donations Strongly Suggested or Required
Denomination: Reconstructionist
Join Rabbi Alanna Sklover in-person or through livestream for High Holiday services with musical selections by Makaylah (choir) and their director and cantorial soloist, Josh McHugh. There will be children and teen programming available. To register, click here, call 215.283.0276 or email highholidays@orhadash.com. The deadline to register online is September 5. To register after September 5, please call the main office. Registration closes September 11 for Rosh Hashanah and September 20 for Yom Kippur.
Schedule of Events:
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Rosh Hashanah morning service in the Sanctuary
*10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Childcare available for ages 9 months to 4 years. Advance registration required.
10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. – Family and youth-centric service (Everyone welcome!)
11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. – Young children’s Rosh Hashanah experience (Ages 0 – PreK)
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Children’s Rosh Hashanah activity stations (art, stories, social action and more)
Temple Sinai
Family Service
September 16 | 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 1401 N. Limekiln Pike, Dresher
Cost: Free
Denomination: Conservative
Join Rabbi Adam Wohlberg, Rabbi Sam Hollander and Cantor Saralee Shrell-Fox in the spacious tent for an upbeat, engaging prayer experience targeted to families with children up to sixth grade. Led by experienced Temple Sinai clergy and educators, this family service is open to the public. To register, contact Shira Weissbach sweissbach@tsinai.com, 215.643.6510 ext. 112.
Tiferet Bet Israel
Rosh Hashanah Day One
September 16 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 1920 Skippack Pike, Blue Bell
Cost: Donations Appreciated
Denomination: Conservative
Join Rabbi Eliseo D. Rozenwasser for shabbat services combined with family-friendly High Holiday services which will include traditional services, sermons and songs. During the service, there will also be a children’s program for ages 4 to 15. To register, email comm@tbibluebell.org. To register for the children’s program, email edu@tbibluebell.org.
Tiferes B’Nai Israel
First Day Rosh Hashanah and Shabbat Services
September 16 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 2478 Street Road, Warrington
Cost: Donations Appreciated
Denomination: Other
Join Rabbi Seth Frisch and Cantorial Soloist Susan Dorfman in-person or through livestream to commemorate the first day of Rosh Hashanah. Family and children services are available for those who do not wish to attend the main service. The family and children’s service will be held in the lower level from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and will be led by education director Shelly Shotel. No registration is required.
Rosh Hashanah Day 2: September 17 | Buxmont
Darchei Noam
Rosh Hashanah Day Two Family Focused Service
September 17 | 9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 211 W. Butler Ave #1, Ambler
Cost: Free
Denomination: Other
Join Rabbi Danielle Parmenter and Hazzan Arlyne Unger for a service that is especially appropriate for families with young children through second grade. Come join us for a fun and engaging High Holiday experience featuring movement and sing-a-long melodies. To register, email Gloria Katz at gwamag@aol.com.
Or Hadash: A Reconstructionist Congregation
Second Day Rosh Hashanah Service
September 17 | 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 190 Camp Hill Road, Fort Washington
Cost: Donations Strongly Suggested or Required
Denomination: Reconstructionist
Join Rabbi Alanna Sklover in-person or through livestream for High Holiday services with musical selections by Makaylah (choir) and their director and cantorial soloist, Josh McHugh. There will be children and teen programming available. To register, click here, call 215.283.0276 or email highholidays@orhadash.com. The deadline to register online is September 5. To register after September 5, please call the main office. Registration closes September 11 for Rosh Hashanah and September 20 for Yom Kippur.
Schedule of Events:
10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Rosh Hashanah morning service in the Sanctuary.
*10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Childcare available for ages 9 months to 4 years. Advance registration required.
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Children’s Rosh Hashanah activity stations (art, stories, social action and more)
2:00 p.m. – Tashlich service (offsite)
Tiferet Bet Israel
Rosh Hashanah Day Two
September 17 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 1920 Skippack Pike, Blue Bell
Cost: Donations Appreciated
Denomination: Conservative
Join Rabbi Eliseo D. Rozenwasser for a family friendly service to commemorate the second day of Rosh Hashanah. To register, email comm@tbibluebell.org.
Tiferes B’Nai Israel
Second Day Rosh Hashanah Services
September 17 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 2478 Street Road, Warrington
Cost: Donations Appreciated
Denomination: Other
Join Rabbi Seth Frisch and Cantorial Soloist Susan Dorfman to commemorate the second day of Rosh Hashanah. A family service will not be available this day, however everyone is welcome in the main sanctuary. No registration is required.
Temple Sinai
Family Service
September 17 | 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 1401 N. Limekiln Pike, Dresher
Cost: Free
Denomination: Conservative
Join Rabbi Adam Wohlberg, Rabbi Sam Hollander and Cantor Saralee Shrell-Fox in the spacious tent for an upbeat, engaging prayer experience targeted to families with children up to sixth grade. Led by experienced Temple Sinai clergy and educators, this family service is open to the public. To register, contact Shira Weissbach sweissbach@tsinai.com, 215.643.6510 ext. 112.
Taschlich | Buxmont
Darchei Noam
Tashlich
September 17 | 4:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 211 W. Butler Ave #1, Ambler
Cost: Free
Denomination: Other
Join Rabbi Danielle Parmenter and Hazzan Arlyne Unger for a tashlich ritual at the nearby Wissahickon trail to cast off mistakes in the symbolic form of stale bread. Participants will join in prayer and song as a community to connect and experience the beauty of nature. Meet in the Darchei Noam parking lot and walk as a group down to the trail. To register, email Gloria Katz at gwamag@aol.com.
Tiferet Bet Israel
Tashlich
September 17 | 12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 1702 Yost Road, Blue Bell
Cost: Donations Appreciated
Denomination: Conservative
Join Rabbi Eliseo D. Rozenwasser for a family friendly Tashlich service. To register, email comm@tbibluebell.org.
Kol Nidre: September 24 | Buxmont
Congregation Or Ami
Erev Yom Kippur Kol Nidre Service
September 24 | 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 708 Ridge Pike, Lafayette Hill
Cost: A Donation of $250 for One Service or $450 for Both Services is Suggested or Required
Denomination: Reform
Join Rabbi Glenn Ettman and Cantor Jordan Franzel in-person or through livestream for a Kol Nidre Service for families, couples and singles. To register, click here or call Scott Allen at 610.828.9066.
Or Hadash: A Reconstructionist Congregation
Erev Yom Kippur and Kol Nidre
September 24 | 6:15 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 190 Camp Hill Road, Fort Washington
Cost: Donations Strongly Suggested or Required
Denomination: Reconstructionist
Join Rabbi Alanna Sklover in-person or through livestream for High Holiday services with musical selections by Makaylah (choir) and their director and cantorial soloist, Josh McHugh. There will be children’s and teen programming available. To register, click here, call 215.283.0276 or email highholidays@orhadash.com. The deadline to register online is September 5. To register after September 5, please call the main office. Registration closes September 11 for Rosh Hashanah and September 20 for Yom Kippur.
Schedule of Events:
6:15 p.m. – 8:15 p.m. – Kol Nidre service in the Sanctuary
6:45 p.m. – Kol Nidrei Activities (For kids 5 and up)
Tiferet Bet Israel
Kol Nidre Evening
September 24 | 6:15 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 1920 Skippack Pike, Blue Bell
Cost: Donations Appreciated
Denomination: Conservative
Join Rabbi Eliseo D. Rozenwasser for a family friendly Kol Nidre service. To register, email comm@tbibluebell.org.
Tiferes B’Nai Israel
Kol Nidre Services
September 24 | 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 2478 Street Road, Warrington
Cost: Donations Appreciated
Denomination: Other
Join Rabbi Seth Frisch and Cantorial Soloist Susan Dorfman for a Kol Nidre service open to the community. No registration is required.
Yom Kippur Morning: September 25 | Buxmont
Congregation Or Ami
Yom Kippur Morning
September 25 | 10:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 708 Ridge Pike, Lafayette Hill
Cost: A Donation of $250 for One Service or $450 for Both Services is Suggested or Required
Denomination: Reform
Join Rabbi Glenn Ettman and Cantor Jordan Franzel in-person or through livestream for a Yom Kippur Service for families, couples and singles. To register, click here or call Scott Allen at 610.828.9066.
Darchei Noam
Yom Kippur Tot Service
September 25 | 9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 211 W. Butler Ave #1, Ambler
Cost: Free
Denomination: Other
Join Rabbi Danielle Parmenter and Hazzan Arlyne Unger for an interactive and engaging High Holiday experience featuring movement and sing-a-long melodies. This service is appropriate for preschool aged children (babies through kindergarten). To register, email Gloria Katz at gwamag@aol.com.
Or Hadash: A Reconstructionist Congregation
Yom Kippur Morning Service
September 25 | 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 190 Camp Hill Road, Fort Washington
Cost: Donations Strongly Suggested or Required
Denomination: Reconstructionist
Join Rabbi Alanna Sklover in-person or through livestream for High Holiday services with musical selections by Makaylah (choir) and their director and cantorial soloist, Josh McHugh. There will be children and teen programming available. To register, click here, call 215.283.0276 or email highholidays@orhadash.com. The deadline to register online is September 5. To register after September 5, please call the main office. Registration closes September 11 for Rosh Hashanah and September 20 for Yom Kippur.
Schedule of Events:
9:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. – Yom Kippur morning service in the Sanctuary
*10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Childcare available for ages 9 months to 4 years. Advance registration required.
10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. – Family & youth-centric service (Everyone welcome!)
11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. – Young children’s Yom Kippur experience (Ages 0 – PreK)
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Children’s Yom Kippur activity stations (Art, Stories, Games, Social Action and more)
The morning service is followed by meditation, a healing service, and a havurah-led discussion and study session.
Temple Sinai
Family Service
September 25 | 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 1401 N. Limekiln Pike, Dresher
Cost: Free
Denomination: Conservative
Join Rabbi Adam Wohlberg, Rabbi Sam Hollander and Cantor Saralee Shrell-Fox in the spacious tent for an upbeat, engaging prayer experience targeted to families with children up to sixth grade. Led by experienced Temple Sinai clergy and educators, this family service is open to the public. To register, contact Shira Weissbach sweissbach@tsinai.com, 215.643.6510 ext. 112.
Tiferet Bet Israel
Yom Kippur Morning Service
September 25 | 8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 1920 Skippack Pike, Blue Bell
Cost: Donations Appreciated
Denomination: Conservative
Join Rabbi Eliseo D. Rozenwasser for a family friendly service to commemorate Yom Kippur. To register, email comm@tbibluebell.org.
Tiferes B’Nai Israel
Yom Kippur Morning Service
September 25 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 2478 Street Road, Warrington
Cost: Donations Appreciated
Denomination: Other
Join Rabbi Seth Frisch and Cantorial Soloist Susan Dorfman in-person or through livestream to commemorate Yom Kippur. Family and children’s services will be available for those who do not wish to attend main services. The family service will be held on the lower level from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and led by education director Shelly Shotel. No registration is required.
Yom Kippur Afternoon: September 25 | Buxmont
Congregation Or Ami
Family Service, Discussion, Afternoon Service, Yizkor and Neilah
September 25 | 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 708 Ridge Pike, Lafayette Hill
Cost: A Donation of $250 for One Service or $450 for Both Services is Suggested or Required
Denomination: Reform
Join Rabbi Glenn Ettman and Cantor Jordan Franzel in-person or through livestream for a Yom Kippur Service for families, couples, and singles. The family service is for children ages K-6. To register, click here or call Scott Allen at 610.828.9066.
Schedule of Events:
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Family Service
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Discussion
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Afternoon Service
5:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. – Yizkor Service
5:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. – Neilah Service
Darchei Noam
Neilah, Ma’ariv, Havdalah and Shofar
September 25 | 6:45 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 211 W. Butler Ave #1, Ambler
Cost: Free
Denomination: Other
Join Rabbi Danielle Parmenter and Hazzan Arlyne Unger for a concluding service for Yom Kippur. All ages are welcome for this service. To register, email Gloria Katz at gwamag@aol.com.
Or Hadash: A Reconstructionist Congregation
Yom Kippur Afternoon Service
September 25 | 1:00 p.m. – 7:40 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 190 Camp Hill Road, Fort Washington
Cost: Donations Strongly Suggested or Required
Denomination: Reconstructionist
Join Rabbi Alanna Sklover in-person or through livestream for High Holiday services with musical selections by Makaylah (choir) and their director and cantorial soloist, Josh McHugh. Prior to Yizkor, Minhah and Neilah, there will be an early afternoon, community-led “quiet time.” To register, click here, call 215.283.0276 or email highholidays@orhadash.com. The deadline to register online is September 5. To register after September 5, please call the main office. Registration closes September 11 for Rosh Hashanah and September 20 for Yom Kippur.
Schedule of Events:
1:10 p.m. – 2:10 p.m. – Meditation
2:20 p.m. – 3:20 p.m. – Healing service
3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. – Presentations on topics led by the Adult Study Ḥavurah
5:30 p.m. – 7:34 p.m. – Yizkor, Minḥah and Ne’ilah
7:34 p.m. – Shofar, Havdalah & Break-the-Fast (Light break-the-fast provided)
Tiferet Bet Israel
Mincha, Neilah and Ma’ariv Service
September 25 | 4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 1920 Skippack Pike, Blue Bell
Cost: Donations Appreciated
Denomination: Conservative
Join Rabbi Eliseo D. Rozenwasser for a family friendly Mincha, Neilah and Ma’ariv service to commemorate Yom Kippur. To register, email comm@tbibluebell.org.
Tiferes B’Nai Israel
Neilah Service
September 25 | 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 2478 Street Road, Warrington
Cost: Donations Appreciated
Denomination: Other
Join Rabbi Seth Frisch and Cantorial Soloist Susan Dorfman in-person or through livestream for a Yom Kippur service open to all. No registration is required.
YiZKOR: SEPTEMBER 25 | Buxmont
Tiferes B’Nai Israel
Community Yizkor Service
September 25 | 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 2478 Street Road, Warrington
Cost: Donations Appreciated
Denomination: Other
Join Rabbi Seth Frisch and Cantorial Soloist Susan Dorfman in-person or through livestream for a Yizkor service open to all. A Memorial Booklet will be handed out with a list of the names of families honoring loved ones and friends who have passed. Family and children’s services will be available for those who do not wish to attend our main services. This service will be held on the lower level from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and led by education director Shelly Shotel. To add anyone to the booklet please email congregation@tbiwarrrington.org by September 11. No registration is required.
Other | Buxmont
Rosh Hashanah Day One
Tiferet Bet Israel
Rosh Hashanah Day One
September 16 | 8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Virtual Program
Cost: Donations Appreciated
Denomination: Conservative
Join Rabbi Eliseo D. Rozenwasser for a family-friendly service to commemorate Rosh Hashanah. To register, click here.
Service of Remembrance
Tiferet Bet Israel
Service of Remembrance
September 24 | 11:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 300 Fairfield Road, Plymouth Meeting
Cost: Donations Appreciated
Denomination: Conservative
Join Rabbi Eliseo D. Rozenwasser for a service of remembrance. To register, email comm@tbibluebell.org.
Erev Sukkot
Tiferet Bet Israel
Erev Sukkot
September 29 | 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 1920 Skippack Pike, Blue Bell
Cost: Donations Appreciated
Denomination: Conservative
Join Rabbi Eliseo D. Rozenwasser for a family friendly Erev Sukkot service. To register, email comm@tbibluebell.org.
Sukkot Day One
Tiferet Bet Israel
Sukkot Day One
September 30 | 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 1920 Skippack Pike, Blue Bell
Cost: Donations Appreciated
Denomination: Conservative
Join Rabbi Eliseo D. Rozenwasser for a family friendly Sukkot service. To register, email comm@tbibluebell.org.
Sukkot Day Two
Tiferet Bet Israel
Sukkot Day Two
October 1 | 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 1920 Skippack Pike, Blue Bell
Cost: Donations Appreciated
Denomination: Conservative
Join Rabbi Eliseo D. Rozenwasser for a family friendly Sukkot service. To register, email comm@tbibluebell.org.
Erev Shemini Atzeret
Tiferet Bet Israel
Erev Shemini Atzeret
October 6 | 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 1920 Skippack Pike, Blue Bell
Cost: Donations Appreciated
Denomination: Conservative
Join Rabbi Eliseo D. Rozenwasser for a family friendly Erev Shemini Atzeret service. To register, email comm@tbibluebell.org.
Shemini Atzeret
Tiferet Bet Israel
Shemini Atzeret
October 7 | 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 1920 Skippack Pike, Blue Bell
Cost: Donations Appreciated
Denomination: Conservative
Join Rabbi Eliseo D. Rozenwasser for a family friendly Shemini Atzeret service. To register, email comm@tbibluebell.org.
Erev Simchat Torah
Tiferet Bet Israel
Erev Simchat Torah
October 7 | 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 1920 Skippack Pike, Blue Bell
Cost: Donations Appreciated
Denomination: Conservative
Join Rabbi Eliseo D. Rozenwasser for a family friendly Erev Simchat Torah service. To register, email comm@tbibluebell.org.
Simchat Torah
Tiferet Bet Israel
Simchat Torah
October 7 | 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 1920 Skippack Pike, Blue Bell
Cost: Donations Appreciated
Denomination: Conservative
Join Rabbi Eliseo D. Rozenwasser for a family friendly Simchat Torah service. To register, email comm@tbibluebell.org.
Chester County
Erev Rosh Hashanah: September 15 | chester county
Beth Chaim Reform Congregation
Rosh Hashanah Under the Stars
September 15 | 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 389 Conestoga Road, Malvern
Cost: Donations Appreciated
Denomination: Reform
Join Beth Chaim for an outdoor, informal Rosh Hashanah Eve Service. Members of Beth Chaim and guests of the Chester County Jewish Neighborhood are welcome to attend. Bring lawn chairs and enjoy a Rosh Hashanah service outdoors under the stars. This service is appropriate for adults and families. To register, click here.
Congregation B’nai Jacob
Erev Rosh Hashanah
September 15 | 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 101 Manavon Street, Phoenixville
Cost: A Donation of $200 Per Family is Strongly Suggested or Required
Denomination: Conservative
Join Rabbi Jeff Sultar and Cantor Marc Newman in-person or through livestream to commemorate Erev Rosh Hashanah. To register, click here or call Valerie Landis at 610.933.5550.
Congregation Or Shalom
Erev Rosh Hashanah
September 15 | 8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 835 Darby Paoli Road, Berwyn
Cost: A Donation of $500 Per Family is Strongly Suggested or Required
Denomination: Conservative
Join Rabbi Kami Knapp Schechter and Cantor Sam Romirowsky in-person or through livestream for the High Holidays this year. Congregation Or Shalom is a haimish, intimate community with services mostly in Hebrew and uses Machzor Lev Shalem. To register, email Lauren Porter at office@orshalom.com or call 610.644.9086.
Temple Brith Achim
Rosh Hashanah Evening Services
September 15 | 7:15 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 389 Conestoga Road, Malvern
Cost: Free
Denomination: Reform
Join Temple Brith Achim to commemorate Rosh Hashanah. To register, email worship@brithachim.org or call 610.337.2222.
Rosh Hashanah Day 1: September 16 | chester county
Beth Chaim Reform Congregation
Rosh Hashanah Community Service
September 16 | 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 389 Conestoga Road, Malvern
Cost: Donations Appreciated
Denomination: Reform
Join Rabbi Michelle Pearlman in-person or through livestream for a Community Rosh Hashanah service. Members of Beth Chaim and guests of the Chester County Jewish Neighborhood are welcome to attend. This service is intended for adults and families with older children. The service will be followed by an Oneg and Tashlich service. To register, click here.
Beth Israel Congregation of Chester County
Rosh Hashanah Children’s Services
September 16 | 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 385 Pottstown Pike, Eagle
Cost: Free
Denomination: Conservative
Join Beth Israel Congregation of Chester County for one of two children’s programs that will run simultaneously. There will be a program for Pre-K through second Grade and a program for third through seventh graders. The students will participate in a service and craft that are age appropriate for the holiday. To register, email Ali Katz at ed.director.bethisrael@gmail.com.
Chabad Lubavitch of Chester County
Rosh Hashanah at Chabad
September 16 | 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 301 W Dekalb Pike, King of Prussia
Cost: Free
Denomination: Orthodox
Join Rabbi Yossi Kaplan at the Alloy Double Tree Hotel to commemorate the first day of Rosh Hashanah. At Chabad, no prior knowledge is necessary to experience the inspiring and meaningful High Holiday services fully. Be an active participant as participants pray from Hebrew-English prayer books, sing and talk about the meaning of the age old words. To register, click here.
Congregation B’nai Jacob
Rosh Hashanah Day One
September 16 | 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 101 Manavon Street, Phoenixville
Cost: A Donation of $200 Per Family is Strongly Suggested or Required
Denomination: Conservative
Join Rabbi Jeff Sultar and Cantor Marc Newman in-person or through livestream to commemorate Rosh Hashanah. There will be a children’s service beginning at 10:00 a.m. To register, click here or call Valerie Landis at 610.933.5550.
Congregation Or Shalom
Rosh Hashanah Shacharit
September 16 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 835 Darby Paoli Road, Berwyn
Cost: A Donation of $500 Per Family is Strongly Suggested or Required
Denomination: Conservative
Join Rabbi Kami Knapp Schechter and Cantor Sam Romirowsky in-person or through livestream for the High Holidays this year. Congregation Or Shalom is a haimish, intimate community with services mostly in Hebrew and uses Machzor Lev Shalem. To register, email Lauren Porter at office@orshalom.com or call 610.644.9086.
Kesher Israel Congregation
Rosh Hashanah Services
September 16 | 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 1000 Pottstown Pike, West Chester
Cost: Free
Denomination: Conservative
Rosh Hashanah is a significant and joyous holiday in the Jewish calendar. While it is a time of reflection and spiritual contemplation, there are several aspects that make it a fun and enjoyable celebration for many Jewish communities. Join Kesher Israel Congregation to learn and experience more. To register, click here or email Shalom@kesher-israel.org.
Temple Brith Achim
Rosh Hashanah Day One
September 16 | 10:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 389 Conestoga Road, Malvern
Cost: Free
Denomination: Reform
Join Temple Brith Achim to commemorate the first day of Rosh Hashanah with service, Torah, shofar and sermon. To register, email worship@brithachim.org or call 610.337.2222.
Rosh Hashanah Day 2: September 17 | chester county
Congregation B’nai Jacob
Rosh Hashanah Day Two
September 17 | 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 101 Manavon Street, Phoenixville
Cost: A Donation of $200 Per Family is Strongly Suggested or Required
Denomination: Conservative
Join Rabbi Jeff Sultar and Cantor Marc Newman in-person or through livestream to commemorate the second day of Rosh Hashanah. To register, click here or call Valerie Landis at 610.933.5550.
Congregation Or Shalom
Rosh Hashanah Shacharit
September 17 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 835 Darby Paoli Road, Berwyn
Cost: A Donation of $500 Per Family is Strongly Suggested or Required
Denomination: Conservative
Join Rabbi Kami Knapp Schechter and Cantor Sam Romirowsky for the High Holidays this year. Congregation Or Shalom is a haimish, intimate community with services mostly in Hebrew and uses Machzor Lev Shalem. To register, email Lauren Porter at office@orshalom.com or call 610.644.9086.
Temple Brith Achim
Rosh Hashanah Day Two
September 17 | 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 389 Conestoga Road, Malvern
Cost: Free
Denomination: Reform
Join Temple Brith Achim to commemorate the second day of Rosh Hashanah. The service will be followed by a bring your own picnic lunch. To register, email worship@brithachim.org or call 610.337.2222.
Taschlich | chester county
Congregation B’nai Jacob
Tashlich
September 16 | 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 400 E. Pothouse Road, Phoenixville
Cost: Free
Denomination: Conservative
Join Rabbi Jeff Sultar and Cantor Marc Newman at the creek at the Phoenixville YMCA for a Tashlich service. To register, click here.
Congregation Or Shalom
Tashlich
September 16 | 1:00 p.m. – 1:20 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: Wilson Farm Park, Chesterbrook (by the pond)
Cost: Free
Denomination: Conservative
Join Rabbi Kami Knapp Schechter and Cantor Sam Romirowsky for the High Holidays this year. Congregation Or Shalom is a haimish, intimate community with services mostly in Hebrew and uses Machzor Lev Shalem. To register, email Lauren Porter at office@orshalom.com or call 610.644.9086.
Temple Brith Achim
Tashlich
September 17 | 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 389 Conestoga Road, Malvern
Cost: Free
Denomination: Reform
Join Temple Brith Achim for a Tashlich service. To register, email worship@brithachim.org or call 610.337.2222.
Kol Nidre: September 25 | chester county
Beth Chaim Reform Congregation
Kol Nidre Service
September 24 | 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 389 Conestoga Road, Malvern
Cost: Donations Appreciated
Denomination: Reform
Join Rabbi Michelle Pearlman in-person in the sanctuary or through livestream for a Kol Nidre service full of music. The service is intended for adults and families with older children. Members of Beth Chaim and guests of the Chester County Jewish Neighborhood are welcome to attend. To register, click here.
Chabad Lubavitch of Chester County
Kol Nidre
September 24 | 6:45 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 301 W Dekalb Pike, King of Prussia
Cost: Free
Denomination: Conservative
Join Rabbi Yossi Kaplan at the Alloy Double Tree Hotel for a Kol Nidre service. At Chabad, no prior knowledge is necessary to experience the inspiring and meaningful High Holiday services to the full. Be an active participant as participants pray from Hebrew-English prayer books, sing and talk about the meaning of the age old words. To register, click here.
Congregation B’nai Jacob
Erev Yom Kippur and Kol Nidre
September 24 | 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 101 Manavon Street, Phoenixville
Cost: A Donation of $200 Per Family is Strongly Suggested or Required
Denomination: Conservative
Join Rabbi Jeff Sultar and Cantor Marc Newman in-person or through livestream for a Kol Nidre service. To register, click here or call Valerie Landis at 610.933.5550.
Congregation Or Shalom
Kol Nidre
September 24 | 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 835 Darby Paoli Road, Berwyn
Cost: A Donation of $500 Per Family is Strongly Suggested or Required
Denomination: Conservative
Join Rabbi Kami Knapp Schechter and Cantor Sam Romirowsky for the High Holidays this year. Congregation Or Shalom is a haimish, intimate community with services mostly in Hebrew and uses Machzor Lev Shalem. To register, email Lauren Porter at office@orshalom.com or call 610.644.9086.
Kesher Israel Congregation
Kol Nidre
September 24 | 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 1000 Pottstown Pike, West Chester
Cost: Free
Denomination: Conservative
Yom Kippur is a time for Jews to reflect on their actions, their relationship with G-d. and to seek forgiveness for sins committed during the previous year. It is a time for introspection, repentance and reconciliation. Join Kesher Israel Congregation and come together as a community for one of the most significant and solemn holidays in Judaism. To register, click here or email shalom@kesher-israel.org.
Temple Brith Achim
Kol Nidre
September 24 | 7:15 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 389 Conestoga Road, Malvern
Cost: Free
Denomination: Reform
Join Temple Brith Achim for a Kol Nidre service. To register, email worship@brithachim.org or call 610.337.2222.
Yom Kippur Morning: September 25 | chester county
Beth Chaim Reform Congregation
Yom Kippur Community Service
September 25 | 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 389 Conestoga Road, Malvern
Cost: Donations Appreciated
Denomination: Reform
Join Rabbi Michelle Pearlman in-person in the sanctuary or through livestream to commemorate Yom Kippur. The service is intended for adults and families with older children and will include a morning Torah service. Members of Beth Chaim and guests of the Chester County Jewish Neighborhood are welcome to attend. To register, click here.
Beth Israel Congregation of Chester County
Yom Kippur Children’s Services
September 25 | 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 385 Pottstown Pike, Eagle
Cost: Free
Denomination: Conservative
Join Beth Israel Congregation of Chester County for one of two children’s programs that will run simultaneously. There will be a program for Pre-K through second Grade and a program for third through seventh graders. The students will participate in a service and craft that are age appropriate for the holiday. To register, email Ali Katz at ed.director.bethisrael@gmail.com.
Chabad Lubavitch of Chester County
Yom Kippur and Yizkor Service
September 25 | 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 301 W Dekalb Pike, King of Prussia
Cost: Free
Denomination: Conservative
Join Rabbi Yossi Kaplan at the Alloy Double Tree Hotel to commemorate Yom Kippur. At Chabad, no prior knowledge is necessary to experience the inspiring and meaningful High Holiday services fully. Be an active participant as participants pray from Hebrew-English prayer books, sing and talk about the meaning of the age old words. To register, click here.
Congregation B’nai Jacob
Yom Kippur Morning
September 25 | 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 101 Manavon Street, Phoenixville
Cost: A Donation of $200 Per Family is Strongly Suggested or Required
Denomination: Conservative
Join Rabbi Jeff Sultar and Cantor Marc Newman in-person or through livestream to commemorate Yom Kippur. There will be a children’s service beginning at 10:00 a.m. To register, click here or call Valerie Landis at 610.933.5550.
Congregation Or Shalom
Yom Kippur Shacharit Includes Yizkor
September 25 | 9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 835 Darby Paoli Road, Berwyn
Cost: A Donation of $500 Per Family is Strongly Suggested or Required
Denomination: Conservative
Join Rabbi Kami Knapp Schechter and Cantor Sam Romirowsky in-person or through livestream for the High Holidays this year. Congregation Or Shalom is a haimish, intimate community with services mostly in Hebrew and uses Machzor Lev Shalem. To register, email Lauren Porter at office@orshalom.com or call 610.644.9086.
Kesher Israel Congregation
Yom Kippur Services
September 25 | 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 1000 Pottstown Pike, West Chester
Cost: Free
Denomination: Conservative
Yom Kippur is a time for Jews to reflect on their actions, their relationship with G-d and to seek forgiveness for sins committed during the previous year. It is a time for introspection, repentance and reconciliation. Join Kesher Israel Congregation and come together as a community for one of the most significant and solemn holidays in Judaism. To register, click here or email shalom@kesher-israel.org.
Temple Brith Achim
Yom Kippur Services
September 25 | 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 389 Conestoga Road, Malvern
Cost: Free
Denomination: Reform
Join Temple Brith Achim to commemorate Yom Kippur. To register, email worship@brithachim.org or call 610.337.2222.
Schedule of Events:
9:00 a.m. – Children’s Service (geared for 2nd grade and younger and their families)
10:15 a.m. – Yom Kippur Morning Service (with Torah and Sermon)
1:00 p.m. – Yizkor (no earlier than 1:00 p.m.)
3:00 p.m. – Rabbi Sharon Forman-Toll led Torah Study
4:15 p.m. – Afternoon Service
5:45 p.m. – Ne’ilah and Shofar Followed by Break-the-Fast
Yom Kippur Afternoon: September 25 | chester county
Beth Chaim Reform Congregation
Yom Kippur Afternoon Service, Yizkor and Neilah
September 26 | 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 389 Conestoga Road, Malvern
Cost: Donations Appreciated
Denomination: Reform
Join Rabbi Michelle Pearlman for an afternoon service which will include a reading of Jonah, Yizkor, Neilah and final shofar blasts. The service is intended for adults and families with older children and will include a morning Torah service. Members of Beth Chaim and guests of the Chester County Jewish Neighborhood are welcome to attend. To register, click here.
Congregation B’nai Jacob
Yom Kippur Afternoon
September 25 | 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 101 Manavon Street, Phoenixville
Cost: A Donation of $200 Per Family is Strongly Suggested or Required
Denomination: Conservative
Join Rabbi Jeff Sultar and Cantor Marc Newman in-person or through livestream to commemorate Yom Kippur. The Mincha service will begin at approximately 4:30 p.m. and the Ne’ilah service will begin at approximately 6:00 p.m. To register, click here or call Valerie Landis at 610.933.5550.
Congregation Or Shalom
Yom Kippur Mincha, Neilah, Maariv and Shofar Blowing
September 25 | 4:45 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 835 Darby Paoli Road, Berwyn
Cost: A Donation of $500 Per Family is Strongly Suggested or Required
Denomination: Conservative
Join Rabbi Kami Knapp Schechter and Cantor Sam Romirowsky for the High Holidays this year. Congregation Or Shalom is a haimish, intimate community with services mostly in Hebrew and uses Machzor Lev Shalem. To register, email Lauren Porter at office@orshalom.com or call 610.644.9086.
Yizkor: September 25 | chester county
Temple Brith Achim
Yom Kippur Services
September 25 | 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 389 Conestoga Road, Malvern
Cost: Free
Denomination: Reform
Join Temple Brith Achim for a Yizkor service. To register, email worship@brithachim.org or call 610.337.2222.
Other | chester county
Rosh Hashanah Family Experience
Beth Chaim Reform Congregation
Rosh Hashanah Family Experience
September 16 | 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 389 Conestoga Road, Malvern
Cost: Donations Appreciated
Denomination: Reform
Join Rabbi Michelle Pearlman for a shorter service in the Sanctuary that will conclude with an art project. This service is appropriate for families and geared towards school-aged children. Members of Beth Chaim and guests of the Chester County Jewish Neighborhood are welcome to attend. To ensure project materials are available for all participants, please pre-register. To register, click here.
Rosh Hashanah Tot Service
Beth Chaim Reform Congregation
Rosh Hashanah Tot Service
September 16 | 11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 389 Conestoga Road, Malvern
Cost: Donations Appreciated
Denomination: Reform
Join Director of Education Barbara Weisman for a shorter outdoor service meant for families with young children age six and under. Members of Beth Chaim and guests of the Chester County Jewish Neighborhood are welcome to attend. To register, click here.
Yom Kippur Tot Service
Beth Chaim Reform Congregation
Yom Kippur Tot Service
September 26 | 11:00 a.m. – 11:45 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 389 Conestoga Road, Malvern
Cost: Donations Appreciated
Denomination: Reform
Join Director of Education Barbara Weisman for a shorter outdoor service meant for families with young children age six and under. Members of Beth Chaim and guests of the Chester County Jewish Neighborhood are welcome to attend. To register, click here.
Yom Kippur Family Experience
Beth Chaim Reform Congregation
Yom Kippur Family Experience
September 25 | 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 389 Conestoga Road, Malvern
Cost: Donations Appreciated
Denomination: Reform
Join Rabbi Michelle Pearlman for a shorter service in the Sanctuary that will conclude with a project. This service is appropriate for families and geared towards school-aged children. Members of Beth Chaim and guests of the Chester County Jewish Neighborhood are welcome to attend. To ensure project materials are available for all participants, please pre-register. To register, click here.
Rosh Hashanah Mincha and Maariv
Congregation Or Shalom
Rosh Hashanah Mincha and Maariv
September 16 | 7:15 p.m. – 8:45 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 835 Darby Paoli Road, Berwyn
Cost: A Donation of $500 Per Family is Strongly Suggested or Required
Denomination: Conservative
Join Rabbi Kami Knapp Schechter and Cantor Sam Romirowsky for the High Holidays this year. Congregation Or Shalom is a haimish, intimate community with services mostly in Hebrew and uses Machzor Lev Shalem. To register, email Lauren Porter at office@orshalom.com or call 610.644.9086.
Rosh Hashanah Mincha and Maariv
Congregation Or Shalom
Rosh Hashanah Mincha and Maariv
September 17 | 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Virtual Program
Cost: A donation of $500 per family is strongly suggested or required
Denomination: Conservative
Join Rabbi Kami Knapp Schechter and Cantor Sam Romirowsky for the High Holidays this year. Congregation Or Shalom is a haimish, intimate community with services mostly in Hebrew and uses Machzor Lev Shalem. To register, email Lauren Porter at office@orshalom.com or call 610.644.9086.
Kesher Israel Toddler Services
Kesher Israel Congregation
Kesher Israel Toddler Services
September 16 | 9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 1000 Pottstown Pike, West Chester
Cost: Free
Denomination: Conservative
Meet the “cast” of Tot Shabbat – Miss Mollie, Bingo and Mr. Schwartz as they do a question and answer session about the High Holidays. The program will include songs and stories, a fun way for young families to begin the New Year! To register, click here or email shalom@kesher-israel.org.
Yom Kippur Toddler Service
Kesher Israel Congregation
Yom Kippur Toddler Service
September 25 | 9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 1000 Pottstown Pike, West Chester
Cost: Free
Denomination: Conservative
Meet the “cast” of Tot Shabbat – Miss Mollie, Bingo and Mr. Schwartz as they do a question and answer session about the High Holidays. The program will include songs and stories, a fun way for young families to begin the New Year! To register, click here or email shalom@kesher-israel.org.
Rosh Hashanah Day One Children’s Service
Temple Brith Achim
Rosh Hashanah Day One Children’s Service
September 16 | 9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 389 Conestoga Road, Malvern
Cost: Free
Denomination: Reform
Join Temple Brith Achim for a children’s service to commemorate Rosh Hashanah. This service is for children in second grade and younger. To register, email worship@brithachim.org or call 610.337.2222.
Yom Kippur Services Children’s Service
Temple Brith Achim
Yom Kippur Services Children’s service
September 25 | 9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 389 Conestoga Road, Malvern
Cost: Free
Denomination: Reform
Join Temple Brith Achim for a children’s service to commemorate Rosh Hashanah. This service is for children in second grade and younger. To register, email worship@brithachim.org or call 610.337.2222.
Delaware County
Erev Rosh Hashanah: September 15 | delaware county
Chabad of Delaware County
Rosh Hashanah Evening
September 15 | 7:00 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: Haverford Reserve Recreation Center
Cost: Free
Denomination: Orthodox
Services designed with you and your family in mind. Join Jews from all backgrounds at a warm, welcoming service, led in English and Hebrew interspersed with engaging (sometimes humorous) running commentary. Participants will feel at home. To register, click here or email info@jewishdelco.org.
Congregation Beth El-Ner Tamid
Erev Rosh Hashanah Service
September 15 | 6:00 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.
Virtual Program
Cost: Donations Appreciated
Denomination: Conservative
Join Rabbi Janine Jankovitz and Cantor Steven Friedrich for a virtual Erev Rosh Hashanah service. The Zoom link will be sent to participants on Thursday, September 14. To register, click here, call 610.356.8700 or email saundrab@cbent.org.
Congregation Beth Israel of Media
Erev Rosh Hashanah Service
September 15 | 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 542 S New Middletown Road, Media
Cost: Free
Denomination: Reconstructionist
Join Rabbi Linda Potemken and Rabbi Nathin Martin in-person at Congregation Beth Israel or online for an Erev Rosh Hashanah service intended for adults and more mature children. To register, contact Mikayla Losanowych at mikayla.losanowych@bethisraelmedia.org.
Congregation Ohev Shalom
Erev Rosh Hashanah
September 15 | 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 2 Chester Road, Wallingford
Cost: Free
Denomination: Conservative
Join Rabbi Kelilah Miller in-person at Congregation Ohev Shalom or through livestream for an Erev Rosh Hashanah service. To register, click here or email Missy Lowdermilk at exec@ohev.net.
Temple Sholom in Broomall
Erev Rosh Hashanah Service
September 15 | 8:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 55 N. Church Lane, Broomall
Cost: A Donation of $200 is Strongly Recommended or Required
Denomination: Reform
Join Rabbi Peter Rigler and Cantor Jamie Marx in-person or virtually through Facebook or website livestream for an Erev Rosh Hashanah Service. This is an adult service, but all are welcome. To register, email Marissa Kimmel at community@temple-sholom.org.
Rosh Hashanah Day 1: September 16 | delaware county
Chabad of Delaware County
Rosh Hashanah Morning Service
September 16 | 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: Haverford Reserve Recreation Center
Cost: Free
Denomination: Orthodox
Services designed with you and your family in mind. Join Jews from all backgrounds at a warm, welcoming service, led in English and Hebrew interspersed with engaging (sometimes humorous) running commentary. Participants will feel at home. A simultaneous children’s program will be available. To register, click here or email info@jewishdelco.org.
Congregation Beth El-Ner Tamid
Rosh Hashanah Day One
September 16 | 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 715 Paxon Hollow Road, Broomall
Cost: Donations Appreciated
Denomination: Conservative
Join Rabbi Janine Jankovitz and Cantor Steven Friedrich to commemorate the first day of Rosh Hashanah. To register, click here, call 610.356.8700 or email saundrab@cbent.org.
Schedule of Events:
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Mini-Mensch for ages 3-7
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Youth and Teen Service for ages 8 and older
10:00 a.m. – Torah Reading
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Babysitting (registration required)
Congregation Beth Israel of Media
Rosh Hashanah Service and Rosh Hashanah Family Service
September 16 | 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 542 S New Middletown Road, Media
Cost: Free
Denomination: Reconstructionist
Join Rabbi Linda Potemken and Rabbi Nathan Martin in-person at Congregation Beth Israel or online to commemorate the first day of Rosh Hashanah. The sanctuary service is geared towards adults and more mature children. A half-hour family service starting at 10 a.m. will be held in our downstairs social hall. Child care is available as well. To register, please contact Mikayla Losanowych at mikayla.losanowych@bethisraelmedia.org.
Congregation Ohev Shalom
Rosh Hashanah Day One
September 16 | 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 2 Chester Road, Wallingford
Cost: Free
Denomination: Conservative
Celebrate the New Year with Congregation Ohev Shalom in-person or through livestream with services, Rabbi Sermon, president’s address and a visit to the cemetery for Tashlich. Babysitting and Youth Programs are from 11:00 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. To register in-person, click here or email Missy Lowdermilk at exec@ohev.net. To register virtually, click here.
Temple Sholom in Broomall
Rosh Hashanah Morning Service
September 16 | 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 55 N. Church Lane, Broomall
Cost: A Donation of $200 is Strongly Recommended or Required
Denomination: Reform
Join Rabbi Peter Rigler and Cantor Jamie Marx in-person or virtually through Facebook or website livestream to commemorate the first day of Rosh Hashanah. This is an adult service, but all are welcome. To register, email Marissa Kimmel at community@temple-sholom.org.
Rosh Hashanah Day 2: September 17 | delaware county
Chabad of Delaware County
Rosh Hashanah Morning Service
September 17 | 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: Haverford Reserve Recreation Center
Cost: Free
Denomination: Orthodox
Services designed with you and your family in mind. Join Jews from all backgrounds at a warm, welcoming service, led in English and Hebrew interspersed with engaging (sometimes humorous) running commentary. Participants will feel at home. A simultaneous children’s program will be available. To register, click here or email info@jewishdelco.org.
Congregation Beth El-Ner Tamid
Rosh Hashanah Day Two Services – Rosh Hashanah for the Soul
September 17 | 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 715 Paxon Hollow Road, Broomall
Cost: Donations Appreciated
Denomination: Conservative
Join Rabbi Janine Jankovitz and Cantor Steven Friedrich to commemorate the second day of Rosh Hashanah. A Tashlich service will immediately follow at New Ardmore Park. To register, click here, call 610.356.8700 or email saundrab@cbent.org.
Schedule of Events:
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Youth and Teen Service for ages 8 and older
10:00 a.m. – Torah Reading
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Babysitting, registration is required.
Congregation Beth Israel of Media
Rosh Hashanah Service
September 17 | 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 542 S New Middletown Road, Media
Cost: Free
Denomination: Reconstructionist
Join Rabbi Linda Potemken and Rabbi Nathin Martin in-person at Congregation Beth Israel or online to commemorate the second day of Rosh Hashanah. This service, which integrates contemporary and traditional prayer approaches is geared towards adults and more mature children. All are welcome to attend. To register, please contact Mikayla Losanowych at mikayla.losanowych@bethisraelmedia.org.
Congregation Ohev Shalom
Rosh Hashanah Day Two
September 17 | 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 2 Chester Road, Wallingford
Cost: Free
Denomination: Conservative
Continue celebrating the New Year in-person at Congregation Ohev Shalom or through livestream. Rabbi Kelilah Miller’s sermon will begin at approximately 11:00 a.m. Babysitting and Youth Programming will be available during the service. To register, email Missy Lowdermilk at exec@ohev.net.
Taschlich | delaware county
Congregation Beth El-Ner Tamid
Tashlich Service
September 17 | 1:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 5 New Ardmore Avenue, Broomall
Cost: Free
Denomination: Conservative
Join Rabbi Janine Jankovitz and Cantor Steven Friedrich in New Ardmore Park immediately following Rosh Hashanah services for a Tashlich service. To register, click here, call 610.356.8700 or email saundrab@cbent.org.
Congregation Beth Israel of Media
Tashlich and Shofar Program in Smedley Park
September 17 | 1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: Smedley Park
Cost: Free
Denomination: Reconstructionist
Join Rabbi Linda Potemken and Rabbi Nathan in-person at Smedley Park for a Tashlich ritual and the sounding of the shofar. This event is family friendly. To register, please contact Mikayla Losanowych at mikayla.losanowych@bethisraelmedia.org.
Congregation Ohev Shalom
Tashlich at the Cemetery
September 16 | 2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 320 E. Brookhaven Road, Brookhaven
Cost: Free
Denomination: Conservative
Join Rabbi Kelilah Miller at Congregation Ohev Shalom Cemetery for a symbolic casting off of last year’s sins. Toss a few pieces of bread into a body of flowing water to start the New Year with a clean slate. Bread will be provided (although feel free to bring your own bread). No registration is required.
Temple Sholom in Broomall
Tashlich
September 16 | 4:15 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 55 N. Church Lane, Broomall
Cost: Donations Appreciated
Denomination: Reform
Join Rabbi Rigler and Cantor Jamie Marx for a Tashlich service. This program is family oriented and open to the community. To register, email Marissa Kimmel at community@temple-sholom.org.
Kol Nidre: September 25 | delaware county
Chabad of Delaware County
Kol Nidre and Evening Service
September 24 | 6:45 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: Haverford Reserve Recreation Center
Cost: Free
Denomination: Orthodox
Services designed with you and your family in mind. Join Jews from all backgrounds at a warm, welcoming service, led in English and Hebrew interspersed with engaging (sometimes humorous) running commentary. Participants will feel at home. A simultaneous children’s program will be available. To register, click here or email info@jewishdelco.org.
Congregation Beth El-Ner Tamid
Kol Nidre Service
September 24 | 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 715 Paxon Hollow Road, Broomall
Cost: Donations Appreciated
Denomination: Conservative
Join Rabbi Janine Jankovitz and Cantor Steven Friedrich for a Kol Nidre service. To register, click here, call 610.356.8700 or email saundrab@cbent.org.
Congregation Beth Israel of Media
Kol Nidre and Erev Yom Kippur Services
September 24 | 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 542 S New Middletown Road, Media
Cost: Free
Denomination: Reconstructionist
Join Rabbi Linda Potemken and Rabbi Nathin Martin in-person at Congregation Beth Israel or online for a Kol Nidre service. This service is geared towards adults and more mature children. All are welcome to attend. To register, please contact Mikayla Losanowych at mikayla.losanowych@bethisraelmedia.org.
Congregation Ohev Shalom
Kol Nidre Services
September 24 | 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 2 Chester Road, Wallingford
Cost: Free
Denomination: Conservative
Join Rabbi Kelilah Miller and Congregation Ohev Shalom in-person or through livestream for Kol Nidre services. Babysitting will be available beginning at 6:00 p.m. No registration is required.
Temple Sholom in Broomall
Kol Nidre
September 24 | 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 55 N. Church Lane, Broomall
Cost: A Donation of $200 is Strongly Recommended or Required
Denomination: Reform
Join Rabbi Peter Rigler and Cantor Jamie Marx in-person or virtually through Facebook or website livestream for a Kol Nidre Service. This is an adult service, but all are welcome. To register, email Marissa Kimmel at community@temple-sholom.org.
Yom Kippur Morning: September 25 | delaware county
Chabad of Delaware County
Yom Kippur Service
September 25 | 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: Haverford Reserve Recreation Center
Cost: Free
Denomination: Orthodox
Services designed with you and your family in mind. Join Jews from all backgrounds at a warm, welcoming service, led in English and Hebrew interspersed with engaging (sometimes humorous) running commentary. Participants will feel at home. A simultaneous children’s program will be available. To register, click here or email info@jewishdelco.org.
Congregation Beth El-Ner Tamid
Yom Kippur Morning Service
September 25 | 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 715 Paxon Hollow Road, Broomall
Cost: Free
Denomination: Conservative
Join Rabbi Janine Jankovitz and Cantor Steven Friedrich to commemorate the morning of Yom Kippur. To register, click here, call 610.356.8700 or email saundrab@cbent.org.
Schedule of Events:
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m – Torah Time for ages 3-7
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Youth and Teen Service for ages 8 and older
10:00 a.m. – Torah Reading
11:15 a.m. – Yizkor Service
4:15 p.m. – Text Study with Rabbi Jankovitz
5:00 p.m. – Mincha and Neilah Service
7:36 p.m. – Shofar Blowing
Congregation Beth Israel of Media
Yom Kippur Morning Service
September 25 | 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 542 S New Middletown Road, Media
Cost: Free
Denomination: Reconstructionist
Join Rabbi Linda Potemken and Rabbi Nathan Martin in-person at Congregation Beth Israel or online for Yom Kippur morning services. The sanctuary service is geared towards adults and more mature children. A half-hour family service starting at 10 a.m. will be held in our downstairs social hall. Child care is available as well. To register, please contact Mikayla Losanowych at mikayla.losanowych@bethisraelmedia.org.
Congregation Ohev Shalom
Yom Kippur Services
September 25 | 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 2 Chester Road, Wallingford
Cost: Free
Denomination: Conservative
Join Rabbi Kelilah Miller and Congregation Ohev Shalom in-person or through livestream to commemorate Yom Kippur. Babysitting will be available beginning at 9:30 a.m. and Youth Programming and the Rabbi’s Sermon will begin at 11:00 a.m. To register in-person, click here or email Missy Lowdermilk at exec@ohev.net. To register virtually, click here.
Temple Sholom in Broomall
Yom Kippur Morning Service
September 25 | 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 55 N. Church Lane, Broomall
Cost: A Donation of $200 is Strongly Recommended or Required
Denomination: Reform
Join Rabbi Peter Rigler and Cantor Jamie Marx in-person or virtually through Facebook or website livestream to commemorate Yom Kippur. This is an adult service, but all are welcome. To register, email Marissa Kimmel at community@temple-sholom.org.
Yom Kippur Afternoon: September 25 | delaware county
Chabad of Delaware County
Mincha and Neila Service
September 25 | 5:15 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: Haverford Reserve Recreation Center
Cost: Free
Denomination: Orthodox
Services designed with you and your family in mind. Join Jews from all backgrounds at a warm, welcoming service, led in English and Hebrew interspersed with engaging (sometimes humorous) running commentary. Participants will feel at home. The Mincha service will begin at 5:15 p.m. and the Neila service will begin at 6:30 p.m. To register, click here or email info@jewishdelco.org.
Congregation Beth El-Ner Tamid
Mincha and Neilah Service
September 25 | 5:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 715 Paxon Hollow Road, Broomall
Cost: Free
Denomination: Conservative
Join Rabbi Janine Jankovitz and Cantor Steven Friedrich to commemorate the afternoon of Yom Kippur. There will be a shofar blowing at approximately 7:36 p.m. To register, click here, call 610.356.8700 or email saundrab@cbent.org.
Congregation Beth Israel of Media
Yom Kippur Afternoon Service
September 25 | 3:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 542 S New Middletown Road, Media
Cost: Free
Denomination: Reconstructionist
Join Rabbi Linda Potemken and Rabbi Nathan Martin in-person at Congregation Beth Israel or online to commemorate the afternoon of Yom Kippur. There will be a variety of activities included. This service is geared towards adults and more mature children. All are welcome to attend. To register, please contact Mikayla Losanowych at mikayla.losanowych@bethisraelmedia.org.
Schedule of Events:
3:30 p.m. – Drum Circle
4:45 p.m. or 4:15 p.m. – Healing Service on Zoom
5:30 p.m. – Mincha service followed by a contemporary Avodah focused on the sacred work of antiracism, and Martyrology discussion
6:30 p.m. – Closing Neilah service
Congregation Ohev Shalom
Yom Kippur Afternoon
September 25 | 3:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 2 Chester Road, Wallingford
Cost: Free
Denomination: Conservative
Join Rabbi Kelilah Miller and Congregation Ohev Shalom in-person or through livestream to commemorate Yom Kippur. Mincha with the Book of Jonah will begin at 3:30 p.m., family programming will be from 4:30 p.m – 5:30 p.m., Neilah will begin at 5:30 p.m. and the break fast will begin at 7:15 p.m. To register in-person, click here or email Missy Lowdermilk at exec@ohev.net. To register virtually, click here. To register for the break fast, email Missy Lowdermilk at exec@ohev.net.
Temple Sholom in Broomall
Music and Meditation featuring the Wister Quartet
September 25 | 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 55 N. Church Lane, Broomall
Cost: A Donation of $200 is Strongly Suggested or Required
Denomination: Reform
Join Rabbi Peter Rigler and Cantor Jamie Marx in-person or virtually through Facebook or website livestream to commemorate Yom Kippur. This is an adult service, but all are welcome. To register, email Marissa Kimmel at community@temple-sholom.org.
Yizkor: September 25 | delaware county
Chabad of Delaware County
Yizkor Service
September 25 | 12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: Haverford Reserve Recreation Center
Cost: Free
Denomination: Orthodox
Services designed with you and your family in mind. Join Jews from all backgrounds at a warm, welcoming service, led in English and Hebrew and interspersed with engaging (sometimes humorous) running commentary. Participants will feel at home. To register, click here or email info@jewishdelco.org.
Congregation Beth El-Ner Tamid
Yom Kippur and Yizkor Service
September 25 | 11:15 a.m. – 11:35 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 715 Paxon Hollow Road, Broomall
Cost: Free
Denomination: Conservative
Join Rabbi Janine Jankovitz and Cantor Steven Friedrich for a Yizkor service. There will be babysitting available from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Reservation is required for babysitting. To register, click here, call 610.356.8700 or email saundrab@cbent.org.
Congregation Beth Israel of Media
Yizkor Service
September 25 | 12:00 p.m. – 12:45 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 542 S New Middletown Road, Media
Cost: Free
Denomination: Reconstructionist
Join Rabbi Linda Potemken and Rabbi Nathan Martin in-person at Congregation Beth Israel for a Yizkor service. This service is geared towards adults and more mature children. All are welcome to attend. To register, please contact Mikayla Losanowych at mikayla.losanowych@bethisraelmedia.org.
Congregation Ohev Shalom
Yizkor
September 25 | 11:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 2 Chester Road, Wallingford
Cost: Free
Denomination: Conservative
Join Rabbi Kelilah Miller and Congregation Ohev Shalom in-person or through livestream for a Yizkor service. Registration is required to attend. To register in-person, click here or email Missy Lowdermilk at exec@ohev.net. To register virtually, click here.
Temple Sholom in Broomall
Yizkor and Concluding Service
September 25 | 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 55 N. Church Lane, Broomall
Cost: A Donation of $200 is Strongly Suggested or Required
Denomination: Reform
Join Rabbi Peter Rigler and Cantor Jamie Marx in-person or virtually through Facebook or website livestream to commemorate Yom Kippur. This is an adult service, but all are welcome. To register, email Marissa Kimmel at community@temple-sholom.org.
Other | delaware county
Shafar in the Park
Chabad of Delaware County
Shafar in the Park
September 17 | 2:30 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: Haverford Freedom Playground
Cost: Free
Denomination: Orthodox
Join the Chabad of Delaware County for a meaningful Rosh Hashanah experience for the entire family. There will be a live Shofar blowing, Rosh Hashanah songs and apples and honey. This program is free of charge and open to all! No registration required.
Text Study with Rabbi Janine Jankovitz
Congregation Beth El-Ner Tamid
Text Study with Rabbi Janine Jankovitz
September 25 | 4:15 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 715 Paxon Hollow Road, Broomall
Cost: Free
Denomination: Conservative
Join Rabbi Janine Jankovitz for a study group. To register, click here, call 610.356.8700 or email saundrab@cbent.org.
Mini Mensch for Ages 3-7
Congregation Beth El-Ner Tamid
Mini Mensch for Ages 3-7
September 16 | 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 715 Paxon Hollow Road, Broomall
Cost: Donations Appreciated
Denomination: Conservative
Join Rabbi Janine Jankovitz for a Mini Mensch program for ages 3-7. To register, click here, call 610.356.8700 or email saundrab@cbent.org.
Teen and Youth Service Ages 8 And Older
Congregation Beth El-Ner Tamid
Teen and Youth Service Ages 8 And Older
September 16 | 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 715 Paxon Hollow Road, Broomall
Cost: Free
Denomination: Conservative
Join Rabbi Janine Jankovitz for a teen and youth service for ages 8 and older. To register, email Saundra Boyd at saundrab@cbent.org or call 610.356.8700.
Teen and Youth Service Ages 8 And Older
Congregation Beth El-Ner Tamid
Teen and Youth Service Ages 8 And Older
September 17 | 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 715 Paxon Hollow Road, Broomall
Cost: Free
Denomination: Conservative
Join Rabbi Janine Jankovitz for a teen and youth service for ages 8 and older. To register, email Saundra Boyd at saundrab@cbent.org or call 610.356.8700.
Mini Mensch for Ages 3-7
Congregation Beth El-Ner Tamid
Mini Mensch for Ages 3-7
September 25 | 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 715 Paxon Hollow Road, Broomall
Cost: Free
Denomination: Conservative
Join Rabbi Janine Jankovitz for a Mini Mensch program for ages 3-7. To register, email Saundra Boyd at saundrab@cbent.org or call 610.356.8700.
Youth and Teen Service For Ages 8 And Older
Congregation Beth El-Ner Tamid
Youth and Teen Service For Ages 8 And Older
September 25 | 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 715 Paxon Hollow Road, Broomall
Cost: Free
Denomination: Conservative
Join Rabbi Janine Jankovitz for a teen and youth service for ages 8 and older. To register, email Saundra Boyd at saundrab@cbent.org or call 610.356.8700.
Memorial Plaque Dedication and Cemetery Visit
Congregation Ohev Shalom
Memorial Plaque Dedication and Cemetery Visit
September 24 | 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 2 Chester Road, Wallingford
Cost: Free
Denomination: Conservative
Join Rabbi Kelilah Miller and Congregation Ohev Shalom in-person or through livestream for Minyan and a Plaque Dedication Service. No registration is required.
Cemetery Visit
Congregation Ohev Shalom
Cemetery Visit
September 24 | 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 320 E Brookhaven Road, Brookhaven
Cost: Free
Denomination: Conservative
Following the Plaque Dedication, please join Congregation Ohev Shalom for a service at Congregation Ohev Shalom Cemetery to remember those that have passed away this year. No registration is required.
Rosh Hashanah Tot Services
Temple Sholom in Broomall
Rosh Hashanah Tot Service
September 16 | 9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 55 N. Church Lane, Broomall
Cost: Free
Denomination: Reform
Temple Sholom in Broomall’s Tot Service is free and open to the community. This service is recommended for preschool aged students and their families. To register, email Marissa Kimmel at community@temple-sholom.org.
Rosh Hashanah Family Services
Temple Sholom in Broomall
Rosh Hashanah Family Service
September 16 | 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 55 N. Church Lane, Broomall
Cost: A Donation of $200 is strongly suggested or required
Denomination: Reform
This is a Family service geared for grades K-6 and their families, but all are welcome. To register, email Marissa Kimmel at community@temple-sholom.org.
Kol Nidre Family Service
Temple Sholom in Broomall
Kol Nidre Family Service
September 24 | 6:15 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 55 N. Church Lane, Broomall
Cost: A Donation of $200 is Strongly Suggested or Required
Denomination: Reform
Join Rabbi Rigler and Cantor Jamie Marx in-person or virtually through Facebook or website livestream for a Kol Nidre service. This is a Family service for children grades K-6 and families, but all are welcome. To register, email Marissa Kimmel at community@temple-sholom.org.
Yom Kippur Tot Service
Temple Sholom in Broomall
Yom Kippur Tot Service
September 25 | 9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 55 N. Church Lane, Broomall
Cost: Free
Denomination: Reform
Temple Sholom in Broomall’s Tot Service is free and open to the community. This service is recommended for preschool aged students and their families. To register, email Marissa Kimmel at community@temple-sholom.org.
Yom Kippur Afternoon
Temple Sholom in Broomall
Yom Kippur Afternoon
September 25 | 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 55 N. Church Lane, Broomall
Cost: A Donation of $200 is Strongly Recommended or Required
Denomination: Reform
Join Rabbi Peter Rigler and Cantor Jamie Marx in-person or virtually through Facebook or website livestream to commemorate Yom Kippur. This is a family service for children grades k-6 and their families, but all are welcome. To register, email Marissa Kimmel at community@temple-sholom.org.
Sukkot Service
Temple Sholom in Broomall
Sukkot Service
September 29 | 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 55 N. Church Lane, Broomall
Cost: A Donation of $200 is Strongly Recommended or Required
Denomination: Reform
Join Rabbi Peter Rigler and Cantor Jamie Marx in-person or virtually through Facebook or website livestream for a Sukkot Service. This is an adult service, but all are welcome. To register, email Marissa Kimmel at community@temple-sholom.org.
Simchat Torah Service
Temple Sholom in Broomall
Simchat Torah Service
October 6 | 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 55 N. Church Lane, Broomall
Cost: A Donation of $200 is Strongly Recommended or Required
Denomination: Reform
Join Rabbi Peter Rigler and Cantor Jamie Marx in-person or virtually through Facebook or website livestream for a Simchat Torah Service. This service is open to all ages. To register, email Marissa Kimmel at community@temple-sholom.org.
S’lichot
Temple Sholom in Broomall
S’lichot
September 9 | 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 55 N. Church Lane, Broomall
Cost: A Donation of $200 is Strongly Suggested or Required
Denomination: Reform
Join Rabbi Peter Rigler and Cantor Jamie Marx in-person or through livestream for a S’lichot Service. This is an adult service, but all are welcome. To register, email Marissa Kimmel at community@temple-sholom.org.
Lower Merion
Erev Rosh Hashanah: September 15 | lOWER MERION
Adath Israel
Erev Rosh Hashanah
September 15 | 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 250 N Highland Ave, Merion Station, PA 19066
Cost: Free
Denomination: Conservative
Join Rabbi Eric Yanoff and Rabbi Andrew Markowitz in-person at Adath Israel’s Tuttleman Chapel or through livestream to commemorate Erev Rosh Hashanah. All are welcome to attend this service. To register, click here.
Beth David Reform Congregation
Music for a Sweet New Year: A Rosh Hashanah Concert
September 15 | 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 101 N Merion Ave, Bryn Mawr
Cost: Free
Denomination: Reform
Join Rabbi Beth Kalisch and Cantor Lauren Goodlev at Bryn Mawr College for beautiful and soulful music to welcome the new year. Bring lawn chairs or picnic blankets to this family-friendly concert of traditional and contemporary High Holiday melodies. Picnics are welcome and there will be a holiday treat! No registration required.
Temple Beth Hilel-Beth El
Rosh Hashanah Service
September 15 | 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 1001 Remington Road, Wynnewood
Cost: Donations Strongly Suggested or Required
Denomination: Conservative
Join Temple Beth Hillel-Beth El’s in-person or through livestream for a high holiday experience for 5784. The service will be filled with prayer options, family services and programs for youth that will allow participants to focus on meditations and words for the coming year. Tickets are required for all services. To register, click here.
Rosh Hashanah Day 1: September 16 | lOWER MERION
Adath Israel
Rosh Hashanah Day One
September 16 | 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 250 N Highland Ave, Merion Station, PA 19066
Cost: A donation of $300 is Strongly Suggested or Required
Denomination: Conservative
Join Rabbi Eric Yanoff and Rabbi Andrew Markowitz in-person at Adath Israel’s Mandell Sanctuaryl or through livestream to commemorate the first day of Rosh Hashanah. To register, click here or call 610.934.1919. The livestream can be found by clicking here.
Aish Chaim
Aish Chaim High Holiday Services and Classes
September 16 | 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
In-Person Program
Address: JFCS Building
Cost: Free
Denomination: Orthodox
Join Aish Chaim in-person for a traditional prayer service with uplifting melodies. There will also be learning programs for those who would prefer to attend study, an alternative prayer service or kids groups. To register, contact Rabbi Binyomin Davis at binyomindavis@gmail.com.
Schedule of Events:
9:00 a.m. – Traditional service
10:00 a.m. – Learner’s service
10:40 a.m. – Shofar
10:50 a.m. – Classes
10:30 a.m. – Kids and teen groups
9:00 a.m. – Babysitting for ages 2 and older
Beth Am Israel
Rosh Hashanah Day One
September 16 | 8:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 1301 Hagys Ford Rd, Penn Valley
Cost: Donations Strongly Suggested or Required
Denomination: Conservative
Join Rabbi David Ackerman, Hazzan Harold Messinger and Cantor Jenn Boyle in-person or through livestream to celebrate the first day of Rosh Hashanah at Beth Am Israel. To register, click here or call 610.667.1651.
Schedule of Events:
8:45 a.m. -9:45 a.m. – Choose from traditional davening (inside the main sanctuary) or musical tefilah (outside under our tent).
9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. – Children’s services geared for ages Pre-K through fourth grade.
9:45 a.m. – Join Hazzan Harold outside for the Intergenerational Family Service or Rabbi David in the main sanctuary for the Torah Service.
11:00 a.m. – Children grades K-7 can join Cantor Jenn for fun high holiday programming and activities.
Beth David Reform Congregation
Early Services
September 16 | 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 1130 Vaughan Ln, Gladwyne
Cost: Donations Strongly Suggested or Required
Denomination: Reform
Join Rabbi Beth Kalisch and Cantor Lauren Goodlev in-person or through livestream for traditional and contemporary prayers, music to stir your soul, Rabbi’s sermon and the sounding of the shofar. Registration is required. To register, email csteranko@bdavid.org.
Beth David Reform Congregation
Late Services
September 16 | 12:15 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 1130 Vaughan Ln, Gladwyne
Cost: Donations Strongly Suggested or Required
Denomination: Reform
Join Rabbi Beth Kalisch and Cantor Lauren Goodlev for traditional and contemporary prayers, music to stir your soul, Rabbi’s sermon and the sounding of the shofar. Registration is required. To register, email csteranko@bdavid.org.
Temple Beth Hilel-Beth El
Rosh Hashanah Service
September 16 | 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 1001 Remington Road, Wynnewood
Cost: Donations Strongly Suggested or Required
Denomination: Conservative
Join Temple Beth Hillel-Beth El’s in-person or through livestream for a high holiday experience for 5784. The service will be filled with prayer options, family services and programs for youth that will allow participants to focus on meditations and words for the coming year. Tickets are required for all services. To register, click here.
Rosh Hashanah Day 2: September 17 | lOWER MERION
Adath Israel
Rosh Hashanah Day Two
September 17 | 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 250 N Highland Ave, Merion Station, PA 19066
Cost: A donation of $300 is Strongly Suggested or Required
Denomination: Conservative
Join Rabbi Eric Yanoff and Rabbi Andrew Markowitz in-person at Adath Israel’s Mandell Sanctuary to commemorate the second day of Rosh Hashanah. To register, click here or call 610.934.1919.
Aish Chaim
Aish Chaim High Holiday Services and Classes
September 17 | 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
In-Person Program
Address: JFCS Building
Cost: Free
Denomination: Orthodox
Join Aish Chaim in-person for a traditional prayer service with uplifting melodies. There will also be learning programs for those who would prefer to attend study, an alternative prayer service or kids groups. To register, contact Rabbi Binyomin Davis at binyomindavis@gmail.com.
Schedule of Events:
9:00 a.m. – Traditional service
10:00 a.m. – Learners service
10:40 a.m. – Shofar
10:50 a.m. – Classes
10:30 a.m. – Kids and teen groups
9:00 a.m. – Babysitting for ages 2 and older
Beth Am Israel
Rosh Hashanah Day Two
September 17 | 8:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 1301 Hagys Ford Rd, Penn Valley
Cost: Donations Strongly Suggested or Required
Denomination: Conservative
Join Rabbi David Ackerman, Hazzan Harold Messinger and Cantor Jenn Boyle in-person or through livestream to celebrate the first day of Rosh Hashanah at Beth Am Israel. To register, click here or call 610.667.1651.
Schedule of Events:
8:45 a.m. -9:45 a.m. – Choose from traditional davening (inside the main sanctuary) or musical tefilah (outside under our tent).
9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. – Children’s services geared for ages Pre-K through fourth grade.
9:45 a.m. – Join Hazzan Harold outside for the Intergenerational Family Service or Rabbi David in the main sanctuary for the Torah Service.
10:45 a.m. – Sounding of the shofar in the main sanctuary.
11:00 a.m. -Children grades K-7 can join Cantor Jenn for fun high holiday programming and activities.
Temple Beth Hilel-Beth El
Rosh Hashanah Service
September 17 | 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 1001 Remington Road, Wynnewood
Cost: Donations Strongly Suggested or Required
Denomination: Conservative
Join Temple Beth Hillel-Beth El’s in-person or through livestream for a high holiday experience for 5784. The service will be filled with prayer options, family services and programs for youth that will allow participants to focus on meditations and words for the coming year. Tickets are required for all services. To register, click here.
Taschlich | lOWER MERION
Adath Israel
Tashlich and Minyan in the Park
September 17 | 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: Merion Park (weather permitting)
Cost: Free
Denomination: Conservative
Bring breadcrumbs to symbolically cast our sins into the water. Participants can bring their pets for a Blessing of the Animals. To register, click here or call 610.934.1919.
Beth David Reform Congregation
Tashlich at Flat Rock Park
September 16 | 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: Flat Rock Park
Cost: Free
Denomination: Reform
Join Rabbi Beth Kalisch and Cantor Lauren Goodlev for a Tashlich service. Trade synagogue clothes for jeans, and join Beth David Reform Congregation on the dock by the river for a few songs, poems and some quiet time for individual reflection to cast away our regrets from the past year. This service is appropriate for all ages. To register, email csteranko@bdavid.org.
Temple Beth Hilel-Beth El
Tashlich
September 17 | 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: Penn Wynne Park or Shortridge Park
Cost: Free
Denomination: Conservative
Join Temple Beth Hillel-Beth El’s at Penn Wynne or Shortridge park for a Tashlich service. The service will be filled with prayer options, family services and programs for youth that will allow participants to focus on meditations and words for the coming year. Tickets are required for all services. To register, click here.
Kol Nidre: September 25 | lOWER MERION
Adath Israel
Kol Nidre Service
September 24 | 6:15 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 250 N Highland Ave, Merion Station, PA 19066
Cost: A Donation of $300 is Strongly Suggested or Required
Denomination: Conservative
Join Rabbi Eric Yanoff and Rabbi Andrew Markowitz in-person at Adath Israel’s Mandell Sanctuary for a Kol Nidre service. This will be a communal service, open to all. To register, click here or call 610.934.1919.
Beth Am Israel
Kol Nidre
September 24 | 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 1301 Hagys Ford Rd, Penn Valley
Cost: Donations Strongly Suggested or Required
Denomination: Conservative
Join Rabbi David Ackerman, Hazzan Harold Messinger and Cantor Jenn Boyle in-person or through livestream for Kol Nidre services. To register, click here or call 610.667.1651.
Schedule of Events:
5:30 p.m. – 6:15 p.m – Cantor Jenn will lead family services geared for ages Pre-K through fourth grade.
6:15 p.m. – Mincha begins followed by a musical interlude and candle lighting.
6:45 p.m. The Kol Nidre service will begin.
Beth David Reform Congregation
Kol Nidre Under the Stars
September 24 | 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 1130 Vaughan Ln, Gladwyne
Cost: Free
Denomination: Reform
Join Rabbi Beth Kalisch and Cantor Lauren Goodlev in-person or through livestream for an evening of melodies designed to engage participants from across the generations. Participants will enjoy a cello performance, Rabbi’s Sermon and a night when everyone stands as one. Registration is required. To register, email csteranko@bdavid.org.
Temple Beth Hilel-Beth El
Kol Nidre
September 24 | 6:15 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 1001 Remington Road, Wynnewood
Cost: Donations Strongly Suggested or Required
Denomination: Conservative
Join Temple Beth Hillel-Beth El’s in-person or through livestream for a high holiday experience for 5784. The service will be filled with prayer options, family services and programs for youth that will allow participants to focus on meditations and words for the coming year. Tickets are required for all services. To register, click here.
Yom Kippur Morning: September 25 | lOWER MERION
Adath Israel
Yom Kippur Morning Service
September 25 | 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 250 N Highland Ave, Merion Station, PA 19066
Cost: A Donation of $300 is Strongly Suggested or Required
Denomination: Conservative
Join Rabbi Eric Yanoff and Rabbi Andrew Markowitz in-person at Adath Israel’s Mandell Sanctuary to commemorate Yom Kippur. This service is open to everyone. The Yizkor service will begin around 11:00 a.m. To register, click here or call 610.934.1919.
Beth Am Israel
Yom Kippur Morning
September 25 | 8:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 1301 Hagys Ford Rd, Penn Valley
Cost: Donations Strongly Suggested or Required
Denomination: Conservative
Join Rabbi David Ackerman, Hazzan Harold Messinger and Cantor Jenn Boyle in-person or through livestream to commemorate Yom Kippur. To register, click here or call 610.667.1651.
Schedule of Events:
8:45 a.m. -9:45 a.m. – Choose from traditional davening (inside the main sanctuary) or musical tefilah (outside under our tent).
9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. – Children’s services geared for ages Pre-K through fourth grade.
9:45 a.m. – Join Hazzan Harold outside for the Intergenerational Family Service or Rabbi David in the main sanctuary for the Torah Service.
10:45 a.m. – Yizkor memorial service, followed by Rabbi’s sermon.
11:00 a.m. – Children grades K-7 can join Cantor Jenn for fun high holiday programming and activities.
11:30 a.m. – Musaf begins followed by a traditional or contemplative offering for Avodah and Eileh Ez’k’ra services.
Temple Beth Hilel-Beth El
Yom Kippur Morning Service
September 25 | 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 1001 Remington Road, Wynnewood
Cost: Free
Denomination: Conservative
Join Temple Beth Hillel-Beth El’s in-person or through livestream for a high holiday experience for 5784. The service will be filled with prayer options, family services and programs for youth that will allow participants to focus on meditations and words for the coming year. Tickets are required for all services. The entire community is welcome to join for Mincha, Yizkor, Neilah and Havdalah services. To register, click here.
Yom Kippur Afternoon: September 25 | lOWER MERION
Adath Israel
Study and Reflection Opportunities: Study and Ask the Rabbi with Rabbi Eric Yanoff
September 25 | 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 250 N Highland Ave, Merion Station, PA 19066
Cost: Free
Denomination: Conservative
Join Rabbi Eric Yanoof in the Mandell Sanctuary for a study and reflection session, “Tearing Up, While Some Seek To Tear It All Down.” At this uncertain moment of instability in our society, this session will discuss our different appetites for foundational change. But could this very polarizing diversity of opinion be a moment that defines who we are as centrist Jews? To register, call 610.934.1919.
Adath Israel
Study and Reflection Opportunities: Rambam’s Laws of Teshuvah
September 25 | 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 250 N Highland Ave, Merion Station, PA 19066
Cost: Free
Denomination: Conservative
Join Rabbi Andrew Markowitz in Adath Israel’s Mandell Sanctuary for a study group on Rambam’s Laws of Teshuvah. To register, call 610.934.1919.
Adath Israel
Mincha and Neilah Services and Final Shofar Blast
September 25 | 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 250 N Highland Ave, Merion Station, PA 19066
Cost: Free
Denomination: Conservative
Join Rabbi Eric Yanoff and Rabbi Andrew Markowitz in Adath Israel’s Mandell Sanctuary for a Mincha and Neilah Services that include time for reflection and a spirited end to the holiday. There will be a final shofar blast at 7:37 p.m. To register, call 610.934.1919.
Beth Am Israel
Yom Kippur Afternoon and Evening
September 25 | 4:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 1301 Hagys Ford Rd, Penn Valley
Cost: Donations Strongly Suggested or Required
Denomination: Conservative
Join Rabbi David Ackerman, Hazzan Harold Messinger and Cantor Jenn Boyle in-person or through livestream to conclude Yom Kippur. To register, click here or call 610.667.1651.
Schedule of Events:
4:00 p.m. – Afternoon study
5:15 p.m. – Mincha and the Book of Jonah
5:15 p.m. – Afternoon study
6:30 p.m. – Neilah (concluding) service
7:20 p.m. – Shofar and Havdalah
Yizkor: September 25 | lOWER MERION
Temple Beth Hilel-Beth El
Yizkor
September 25 | 5:30 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 1001 Remington Road, Wynnewood
Cost: Donations Appreciated
Denomination: Conservative
Join Temple Beth Hillel-Beth El’s in-person or through livestream for a high holiday experience for 5784. The service will be filled with prayer options, family services and programs for youth that will allow participants to focus on meditations and words for the coming year. Tickets are required for all services. The entire community is welcome to join for Mincha, Yizkor, Neilah and Havdalah services. To register, click here.
Other | lOWER MERION
Birthday Party for the World
Adath Israel
Birthday Party for the World
September 16 | 10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
In-Person Program
Address: Adath Israel’s Greenberg-Gringlas Courtyard
Cost: Free
Denomination: Conservative
Join Rabbi Eric Yanoff, Music Director Ari Sussman and Preschool Director Shari Prensky for a family service with children ages 0-6. All are welcome to attend this service. To register click here or call Shari Prensky at 610.934.1920.
Intergenerational Family Service
Adath Israel
Intergenerational Family Service
September 16 | 10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
In-Person Program
Address: Adath Israel’s Greenberg-Gringlas Courtyard
Cost: Free
Denomination: Conservative
Join Rabbi Andrew Markowitz, Music Director Ari Sussman and Education Director Hannah Isaacs-Arkin for an intergenerational service for families with school aged children. This service will include highlights of the High Holiday liturgy in a participatory style with some musical accompaniment. To register click here.
Intergenerational Family Service
Adath Israel
Intergenerational Family Service
September 25 | 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
In-Person Program
Address: Adath Israel’s Greenberg-Gringlas Courtyard
Cost: Free
Denomination: Conservative
Join Rabbi Andrew Markowitz, Music Director Ari Sussman and Education Director Hannah Isaacs-Arkin for an intergenerational service for families with school aged children. This service will include highlights of the High Holiday liturgy in a participatory style with some musical accompaniment. To register click here or call 610.934.1919.
Children’s Service
Beth David Reform Congregation
Children’s Service
September 16 | 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 1130 Vaughan Ln, Gladwyne
Cost: Free
Denomination: Reform
Join Rabbi Elisa Koppel for Programming for ages 4 to 12 to explore the High Holidays in fun, engaging and age appropriate ways – including a holiday snack. Children will return to the sanctuary for the final blasts of the Shofar and help lead this part of the service! Kids younger than 4 can enroll in babysitting. To register, email csteranko@bdavid.org.
New Year’s Hike
Beth David Reform Congregation
New Year’s Hike
September 16 | 3:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 1130 Vaughan Ln, Gladwyne
Cost: Free
Denomination: Reform
Join Beth David Reform Congregation to take some time to connect with nature. The hike through Rolling Hill Park will end in Flat Rock Park in time for Tashlich. Sturdy shoes and long pants are recommended. Participants should meet outside the Sanctuary. To register, email csteranko@bdavid.org.
Tot Service at Flat Rock Park
Beth David Reform Congregation
Tot Service at Flat Rock Park
September 16 | 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: Flat Rock Park
Cost: Free
Denomination: Reform
Join Rabbi Elisa Koppel, Winnie-the-Pooh and friends from ZoomDance for a shofar blast and apples for everyone! This service is designed for preschoolers and their families. Babies and older children are also welcome. To register, email csteranko@bdavid.org.
Children’s Kol Nidre
Beth David Reform Congregation
Ne’ilah
October 5 | 6:15 p.m. – 7:15 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 1130 Vaughan Lane, Gladwyne, PA, 19072
Cost: Donations appreciated
Denomination: Reform
Join Rabbi Beth Kalisch and Cantor Lauren Goodlev in-person for an outdoor Ne’ilah Service. Enjoy beautiful music as the gates begin to close, then one final shofar blast before participants make Havdalah outside. Click here to register.
Rosh Hashanah Lay-Led Service
Temple Beth Hilel-Beth El
Rosh Hashanah Lay-Led Service
September 16 | 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 1001 Remington Road, Wynnewood
Cost: Donations Strongly Suggested or Required
Denomination: Conservative
Join Temple Beth Hillel-Beth El’s for a high holiday experience for 5784. The service will be filled with prayer options, family services and programs for youth that will allow participants to focus on meditations and words for the coming year. Tickets are required for all services. To register, click here.
Yom Kippur Morning Lay-Led Service
Temple Beth Hilel-Beth El
Yom Kippur Morning Lay-Led Service
September 25 | 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 1001 Remington Road, Wynnewood
Cost: Donations Strongly Suggested or Required
Denomination: Conservative
Join Temple Beth Hillel-Beth El’s in-person or through livestream for a high holiday experience for 5784. The service will be filled with prayer options, family services and programs for youth that will allow participants to focus on meditations and words for the coming year. Tickets are required for all services. The entire community is welcome to join for Mincha, Yizkor, Neilah and Havdalah services. To register, click here.
Northeast Philadelphia
Rosh Hashanah Day 1: September 16 | NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA
Congregations of Shaare Shamayim
Rosh Hashanah – Egalitarian, Rosh Hashanah – Traditional
September 16 | 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. or 9:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 9768 Veree Road, Philadelphia
Cost: Donations Strongly Suggested or Required
Denomination: Conservative
Join Rabbi Sandi Berliner and Cantor Buzzy Walters for the Egalitarian Service or Rabbi Dan Rosenberg and Cantor Don Samuels for Traditional Services to commemorate Rosh Hashanah. Traditional services will be held from 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. and Egalitarian services will be held from 9:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. To register, call 215.677.1600.
Temple Beth Ami
Rosh Hashanah Service at Temple Beth Ami
September 16 | 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 9201 Old Bustleton Avenue, Philadelphia
Cost: Donations Strongly Suggested or Required
Denomination: Traditional
Join Rabbi Mitchell Novitsky in the Main Sanctuary of Temple Beth Ami for an in-person family-friendly service to commemorate the first day of Rosh Hashanah. To register, call the Temple Beth Ami office at 215.673.2511 or email templebethami2@gmail.com.
Rosh Hashanah Day 2: September 17 | NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA
Congregations of Shaare Shamayim
Rosh Hashanah – Egalitarian, Rosh Hashanah – Traditional
September 17 | 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. or 9:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 9768 Veree Road, Philadelphia
Cost: Donations Strongly Suggested or Required
Denomination: Conservative
Join Rabbi Sandi Berliner and Cantor Buzzy Walters for the Egalitarian Service or Rabbi Dan Rosenberg and Cantor Don Samuels for Traditional Services to commemorate Rosh Hashanah. Traditional services will be held from 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. and Egalitarian services will be held from 9:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. To register, call 215.677.1600.
Temple Beth Ami
Rosh Hashanah Service at Temple Beth Ami
September 17 | 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 9201 Old Bustleton Avenue, Philadelphia
Cost: Donations Strongly Suggested or Required
Denomination: Traditional
Join Rabbi Mitchell Novitsky in the Main Sanctuary of Temple Beth Ami for an in-person family-friendly service to commemorate the second day of Rosh Hashanah. To register, call the Temple Beth Ami office at 215.673.2511 or email templebethami2@gmail.com.
Taschlich | NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA
Temple Beth Ami
Tashlich Service
September 17 | 2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: Bustleton Avenue Bridge Over Pennypack Creek
Cost: Free
Denomination: Traditional
Join Rabbi Mitchell Novitsky at the Bustleton Avenue Bridge over Pennypack Creek on the east side of the street for a Tashlich service. Participants are asked to please bring bread. To register, call the Temple Beth Ami office at 215.673.2511 or email templebethami2@gmail.com.
Kol Nidre: September 25 | NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA
Congregations of Shaare Shamayim
Kol Nidre – Egalitarian, Kol Nidre Traditional
September 24 | 6:20 p.m. – 9:20 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 9768 Veree Road, Philadelphia
Cost: Donations Strongly Suggested or Required
Denomination: Conservative
Join Rabbi Sandi Berliner and Cantor Buzzy Walters for the Egalitarian Service or Rabbi Dan Rosenberg and Cantor Don Samuels for Traditional Kol Nidre Services. Both Traditional and Egalitarian services will be held from 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. To register, call 215.677.1600.
Temple Beth Ami
Kol Nidre at Temple Beth Ami
September 24 | 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 9201 Old Bustleton Avenue, Philadelphia
Cost: Donations Strongly Suggested or Required
Denomination: Traditional
Join Rabbi Mitchell Novitsky in the Main Sanctuary of Temple Beth Ami for an in-person family-friendly Kol Nidre service. To register, call the Temple Beth Ami office at 215.673.2511 or email templebethami2@gmail.com.
Yom Kippur Morning: September 25 | NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA
Congregations of Shaare Shamayim
Yom Kippur – Egalitarian, Yom Kippur Traditional
September 25 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. or 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 9768 Veree Road, Philadelphia
Cost: Donations Strongly Suggested or Required
Denomination: Conservative
Join Rabbi Sandi Berliner and Cantor Buzzy Walters for the Egalitarian Service or Rabbi Dan Rosenberg and Cantor Don Samuels for Traditional Services to commemorate Yom Kippur. Traditional services will be held from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and Egalitarian services will be held from 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. To register, call 215.677.1600.
Temple Beth Ami
Yom Kippur at Temple Beth Ami
September 25 | 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 9201 Old Bustleton Avenue, Philadelphia
Cost: Donations Strongly Suggested or Required
Denomination: Traditional
Join Rabbi Mitchell Novitsky in the Main Sanctuary of Temple Beth Ami for an in-person family-friendly service to commemorate the morning of Yom Kippur. To register, call the Temple Beth Ami office at 215.673.2511 or email templebethami2@gmail.com.
Yom Kippur Afternoon: September 25 | NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA
Congregations of Shaare Shamayim
Yom Kippur – Egalitarian, Yom Kippur Traditional
September 25 | 4:45 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 9768 Veree Road, Philadelphia
Cost: Donations Strongly Suggested or Required
Denomination: Conservative
Join Rabbi Sandi Berliner and Cantor Buzzy Walters for the Egalitarian Service or Rabbi Dan Rosenberg and Cantor Don Samuels for Traditional Services to commemorate Yom Kippur. Both Traditional and Egalitarian services will be held from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. To register, call 215.677.1600.
Temple Beth Ami
Yom Kippur at Temple Beth Ami
September 25 | 4:45 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 9201 Old Bustleton Avenue, Philadelphia
Cost: Donations Strongly Suggested or Required
Denomination: Traditional
Join Rabbi Mitchell Novitsky in the Main Sanctuary of Temple Beth Ami for an in-person family-friendly Yom Kippur Michan, Neila services, Ma’ariv service and Tekiat Shofar. To register, call the Temple Beth Ami office at 215.673.2511 or email templebethami2@gmail.com.
Yizkor: September 25 | NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA
Congregations of Shaare Shamayim
Yizkor – Egalitarian, Yizkor – Traditional
September 25 | 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 9768 Veree Road, Philadelphia
Cost: Donations Strongly Suggested or Required
Denomination: Conservative
Join Rabbi Sandi Berliner and Cantor Buzzy Walters for the Egalitarian Service or Rabbi Dan Rosenberg and Cantor Don Samuels for traditional Yizkor services. Both Traditional and services will be held from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. To register, call 215.677.1600.
Temple Beth Ami
Community Yizkor
September 25 | 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 9201 Old Bustleton Avenue, Philadelphia
Cost: Donations Strongly Suggested or Required
Denomination: Traditional
Join Rabbi Mitchell Novitsky in the Main Sanctuary of Temple Beth Ami for an in-person family-friendly service. To register, call the Temple Beth Ami office at 215.673.2511 or email templebethami2@gmail.com.
Old York Road
Erev Rosh Hashanah: September 15 | OLD YORK ROAD
Beth Sholom Congregation
Erev Rosh Hashanah Services
September 15 | 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 8231 Old York Road, Elkins Park
Cost: Free
Denomination: Conservative
Join Rabbi David Glanzberg-Krainin and Cantor Jacob Agar in the Sisterhood Sanctuary to commemorate Erev Rosh Hashanah. To register, email Stacey at Salsman at ssalsman@bethsholomcongregation.org.
Congregation Kol Ami
Erev Rosh Hashanah
September 15 | 8:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 8231 Old York Road, Elkins Park
Cost: A Donation of $250 Per Person is Strongly Suggested or Encouraged
Denomination: Reform
Join Rabbi Leah Berkowitz and Cantorial Soloist Rebecca Schwartz to welcome in the beginning of the new year. To register, email Elaine Stevens at execdir@kolami.info.
Old York Road Temple-Beth Am
Erev Rosh Hashanah with Professional and Volunteer Choir
September 15 | 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 971 Old York Road, Abington
Cost: Free
Denomination: Reform
Join Rabbi Robert Leib and Cantor Zarkh in-person in the Molish Sanctuary or through livestream for a special “Mi Shebeirach” prayer for healing. To register, call the main office at 215.886.8000.
Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel
Erev Rosh Hashanah Service
September 15 | 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 8339 Old York Road, Elkins Park
Cost: Donations Appreciated
Denomination: Reform
Join Rabbi Benjamin David and Cantor Amy Levy in-person in the KI Sanctuary or through livestream to celebrate the New Year. To register, email Contact@KenesethIsrael.org or call 215.887.8700.
Rosh Hashanah Day 1: September 16 | OLD YORK ROAD
Congregation Kol Ami
Rosh Hashanah
September 16 | 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 8231 Old York Road, Elkins Park
Cost: A Donation of $250 Per Person is Strongly Suggested or Encouraged
Denomination: Reform
Join Rabbi Leah Berkowitz and Cantorial Soloist Rebecca Schwartz to welcome in the beginning of the new year. There will also be a children’s service at 2:00 p.m. for approximately one hour. No tickets are required for our children’s family service. To register, email Elaine Stevens at execdir@kolami.info.
Melrose B’nai Israel Emanu-El
Rosh Hashanah Service
September 16 | 9:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 8339 Old York Road, Elkins Park
Cost: Donations Strongly Suggested or Required
Denomination: Conservative
Join Rabbi Saul Grife and Cantor Stephen Freedman in-person or virtually to commemorate the first day of Rosh HaShanah. While Melrose B’nai Israel Emanu-El is an older conservative congregation, they welcome children of all ages to join their services. To register, call 215.519.2277.
Old York Road Temple-Beth Am
Contemporary Service with T’Filah Band
September 16 | 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 971 Old York Road, Abington
Cost: Free
Denomination: Reform
Join Rabbi Robert Leib and Cantor Zarkh in-person in the Molish Sanctuary or through livestream for a new innovative service for all ages. There will be a special activity time during part of the service. To register, call the main office at 215.886.8000.
Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel
Rosh Hashanah Morning Service
September 16 | 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 8339 Old York Road, Elkins Park
Cost: Donations Appreciated
Denomination: Reform
Join Rabbi Benjamin David and Cantor Amy Levy in-person in the KI Sanctuary or through livestream to celebrate the New Year. To register, email Contact@KenesethIsrael.org or call 215.887.8700.
Rosh Hashanah Day 2: September 17 | OLD YORK ROAD
Old York Road Temple-Beth Am
Morning Service and Baby Blessings
September 17 | 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 971 Old York Road, Abington
Cost: Free
Denomination: Reform
Join Rabbi Robert Leib and Cantor Elena Zarkh in-person in the Molish Sanctuary or through livestream for a morning service and baby blessing. A sermon will be given by Rabbi Lynnda Targan. Participants can bring their child, grandchild or great grandchild or bring a photo for a special blessing at 11:30 a.m. To register, call 215.886.8000.
Tashlich | OLD YORK ROAD
Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel
Taschlich
September 16 | 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: Wall Park
Cost: Free
Denomination: Reform
Join Rabbi Benjamin David and Cantor Amy Levy to celebrate the New Year. To register, email Contact@KenesethIsrael.org or call 215.887.8700.
Kol Nidre: September 25 | OLD YORK ROAD
Congregation Kol Ami
Kol Nidre
September 24 | 8:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 8231 Old York Road, Elkins Park
Cost: A Donation of $250 Per person is Strongly Suggested or Encouraged
Denomination: Reform
Join Rabbi Leah Berkowitz and Cantorial Soloist Rebecca Schwartz for a Kol Nidre service. To register, email Elaine Stevens at execdir@kolami.info.
Congregation Kol Ami
Kol Nidre
October 4 | 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 8231 Old York Road, Elkins Park, PA 19027
Cost: Free
Denomination: Reform
Join Rabbi Leah Berkowitz for an in-person Kol Nidre evening service. The service will be conducted in the Beth Sholom synagogue building. To register, please email Elaine Stevens at execdir@kolami.info.
Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel
Kol Nidre Service
September 24 | 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 8339 Old York Road, Elkins Park
Cost: Donations Appreciated
Denomination: Reform
Join Rabbi Benjamin David and Cantor Amy Levy in-person in the KI Sanctuary or through livestream to commemorate Kol Nidre. To register, email Contact@KenesethIsrael.org or call 215.887.8700.
Yom Kippur Morning: September 25 | OLD YORK ROAD
Congregation Kol Ami
Yom Kippur
September 25 | 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 8231 Old York Road, Elkins Park
Cost: A Donation of $250 Per Person is Strongly Suggested or Encouraged
Denomination: Reform
Join Rabbi Leah Berkowitz and Cantorial Soloist Rebecca Schwartz to commemorate Yom Kippur. At 2:00 p.m., services continue with Kol Ami’s children’s family service, study with the rabbi and an afternoon service followed by Yizkor. Services will end at approximately 6:00 p.m. No tickets are required for the services beginning after 2:00 p.m. To register, email Elaine Stevens at execdir@kolami.info.
Melrose B’nai Israel Emanu-El
Yom Kippur Morning
September 25 | 9:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 8339 Old York Road, Elkins Park, PA
Cost: Donations Strongly Suggested or Required
Denomination: Conservative
Join Rabbi Saul Grife and Cantor Stephen Freedman in-person or virtually to commemorate Yom Kippur. While Melrose B’nai Israel Emanu-El is an older conservative congregation, they welcome children of all ages to join their services. To register, call 215.519.2277.
Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel
Kol Nidre Service
September 24 | 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 8339 Old York Road, Elkins Park
Cost: Donations Appreciated
Denomination: Reform
Join Rabbi Benjamin David and Cantor Amy Levy in-person in the KI Sanctuary or through livestream to commemorate Kol Nidre. To register, email Contact@KenesethIsrael.org or call 215.887.8700.
Yom Kippur AfternooN: September 25 | OLD YORK ROAD
Beth Sholom Congregation
Yom Kippur Minhah, Ne’ilah, Ma’ariv and Havdallah
September 25 | 5:15 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 8231 Old York Road, Elkins Park
Cost: Free
Denomination: Conservative
Join Rabbi David Glanzberg-Krainin and Cantor Jacob Agar in the Main Sanctuary to commemorate Yom Kippur. Mincha will begin at approximately 5:15 p.m. followed by Ne’ilah, Ma’ariv and Havdallah at approximately 6:30 p.m. To register, email Stacey at Salsman at ssalsman@bethsholomcongregation.org.
Old York Road Temple-Beth Am
Contemporary Service
September 25 | 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 971 Old York Road, Abington
Cost: Free
Denomination: Reform
Join Rabbi Robert Leib and Cantor Elena Zarkh in-person in the Molish Sanctuary or through livestream for a new innovative service for all ages. To register, call 215.886.8000.
Old York Road Temple-Beth Am
Neilah with Professional Choir
September 25 | 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 971 Old York Road, Abington
Cost: Free
Denomination: Reform
Join Rabbi Robert Leib and Cantor Elena Zarkh immediately following Yizkor services for a concluding service with the final blowing of the Shofar. Following the concluding service, participants are invited to join us to break-the-fast. To register, call 215.886.8000.
Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel
Yom Kippur Study Session
September 25 | 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 8339 Old York Road, Elkins Park
Cost: Free
Denomination: Reform
Join Rabbi Benjamin David and Cantor Amy Levy for a Yom Kippur study session. To register, email Contact@KenesethIsrael.org or call 215.887.8700.
Yizkor: September 25 | OLD YORK ROAD
Old York Road Temple-Beth Am
Yizkor (Memorial Service) with Professional Choir
September 25 | 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 971 Old York Road, Abington
Cost: Free
Denomination: Reform
Join Rabbi Robert Leib and Cantor Elena Zarkh in-person in the Molish Sanctuary or through livestream for a Yizkor service. There will also be a sermon led by Rabbi Leib. To register, call 215.886.8000.
Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel
Memorial and Neilah Services
September 25 | 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 8339 Old York Road, Elkins Park
Cost: Free
Denomination: Reform
Join Rabbi Benjamin David and Cantor Amy Levy with Rabbi Emeritus Lance J. Sussman, Ph.D. for Memorial and Neilah Services on Yom Kippur. To register, email Contact@KenesethIsrael.org or call 215.887.8700.
Other | OLD YORK ROAD
Sweet Treat Celebration
Old York Road Temple-Beth Am
Sweet Treat Celebration
September 16 | 2:15 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 971 Old York Road, Abington
Cost: Free
Denomination: Reform
Join Rabbi Robert Leib and Cantor Zarkh to celebrate the first day of the New Year with the community and welcome the new Education Director Steven Goldstein. To register, call the main office at 215.886.8000.
Young Family Celebration
Old York Road Temple-Beth Am
Young Family Celebration
September 17 | 9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 971 Old York Road, Abington
Cost: Free
Denomination: Reform
Join Ms. Sherrie and Leslie Kraemer in the Torah Chapel for songs, prayers, activities, games and snacks. To register, call 215.886.8000.
Nature Walk
Old York Road Temple-Beth Am
Nature Walk
September 17 | 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
In-Person Program
Address: Pennypack Trail
Cost: Free
Denomination: Reform
Join Education Director Steven Goldstein near the carwash at the Pennypack Trail for hiking, learning, reflection and meditation. Registration is required. To register, call 215.886.8000.
Shabbat Shuvah
Old York Road Temple-Beth Am
Shabbat Shuvah
September 22 | 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 971 Old York Road, Abington
Cost: Free
Denomination: Reform
Join Rabbi Robert Leib and Cantor Elena Zarkh in the Molish Sanctuary for anniversary blessings. To register, call 215.886.8000.
Symposium
Old York Road Temple-Beth Am
Symposium
September 25 | 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 971 Old York Road, Abington
Cost: Free
Denomination: Reform
Join Rabbi Robert Leib and Cantor Elena Zarkh for a Yom Kippur afternoon service. Participants can hear and share their experiences from “Living Jewishly” around the world. To register, call 215.886.8000.
Minchah
Old York Road Temple-Beth Am
Minchah
September 25 | 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 971 Old York Road, Abington
Cost: Free
Denomination: Reform
Join Rabbi Robert Leib and Cantor Elena Zarkh in the Temple Beth Torah Chapel for an original contemporary story incorporating themes from the intriguing Jonah text with a modern twist by fellow congregants. To register, call 215.886.8000.
Rosh Hashanah Tot Service
Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel
Rosh Hashanah Tot Service
September 16 | 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 8339 Old York Road, Elkins Park
Cost: Donations Appreciated
Denomination: Reform
Join Rabbi Benjamin David and Cantor Amy Levy to celebrate the New Year. To register, email Contact@KenesethIsrael.org or call 215.887.8700.
Rosh Hashanah Family Service
Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel
Rosh Hashanah Family Service
September 16 | 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 8339 Old York Road, Elkins Park
Cost: Free
Denomination: Reform
Join Rabbi Benjamin David and Cantor Amy Levy in-person in the KI Sanctuary or through livestream to celebrate the New Year. To register, email Contact@KenesethIsrael.org or call 215.887.8700.
Kol Nidre for the Soul
Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel
Kol Nidre for the Soul
September 24 | 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 8339 Old York Road, Elkins Park
Cost: Free
Denomination: Reform
Join Rabbi Benjamin David and Cantor Amy Levy in-person in the KI Sanctuary or through livestream for a contemporary music service. To register, email Contact@KenesethIsrael.org or call 215.887.8700.
Yom Kippur Tot Service
Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel
Yom Kippur Tot Service
September 25 | 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 8339 Old York Road, Elkins Park
Cost: Free
Denomination: Reform
Join Rabbi Benjamin David and Cantor Amy Levy to commemorate Yom Kippur. To register, email Contact@KenesethIsrael.org or call 215.887.8700.
Yom Kippur Family Service
Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel
Yom Kippur Family Service
September 25 | 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 8339 Old York Road, Elkins Park
Cost: Free
Denomination: Reform
Join Rabbi Benjamin David and Cantor Amy Levy in-person in the KI Sanctuary or through livestream to commemorate Yom Kippur. To register, email Contact@KenesethIsrael.org or call 215.887.8700.
Music and Meditation Service
Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel
Music and Meditation Service
September 25 | 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 8339 Old York Road, Elkins Park
Cost: Free
Denomination: Reform
Join Rabbi Benjamin David and Cantor Amy Levy in-person in the KI Sanctuary or through livestream for a moving music and meditation service on Yom Kippur. To register, email Contact@KenesethIsrael.org or call 215.887.8700.
Philadelphia (Excluding Northeast)
Erev Rosh Hashanah: September 15 | pHILADELPHIA (excl. the NORTHEAST)
Congregation Leyv Ha-Ir ~ Heart of the City
Erev Rosh Hashanah
September 15 | 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 2125 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia
Cost: Donations Strongly Suggested or Required
Denomination: Reconstructionist
Join Rabbi Julie Greenberg and Cantorial Soloist Avra Shapiro in-person or through livestream for an Erev Rosh Hashanah service. The location is a beautiful, spacious place that is fully handicap accessible. Face masks will be optional. A fee is not charged to attend our services, however, donations are strongly encouraged from guests to support these services. Pre-registration is required. To register, click here, email info@leyvhair.org or call 215.629.1995.
Congregation Mikveh Israel
Eve of First Day Service and Dinner
September 15 | 6:30 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 44 North 4th Street Philadelphia
Join Congregation Mikveh Israel for an Erev Rosh Hashanah service followed by dinner. To register, call 215.922.5446 or email info@mikvehisrael.org.
Congregation Rodeph Shalom
Erev Rosh Hashanah
September 15 | 8:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 615 N Broad St, Philadelphia
Cost: Free
Denomination: Reform
Join Rabbi Jill Maderer, Rabbi Eli Freedman and Cantor Brad Hyman in-person at Congregation Rodeph Shalom or through livestream for an uplifting experience of community, prayer and music to commemorate the High Holidays. To register, click here or contact Steven Share at sshare@rodephshalom.org or 267.930.7286.
Kol Tzedek
Erev Rosh Hashanah
September 15 | 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 801 S 48th St, Philadelphia, PA 19143
Cost: A Donation of $180 is strongly Suggested or Required
Denomination: Reconstructionist
Everyone is welcome at Kol Tzedek Rosh Hashanah services. Have a festive dinner at home and then join Kol Tzedek to welcome the new year. Together, participants will begin the journey of reflection and transformation. In each service, a member will share a reflection on the theme. On Zoom, live captioning will be provided. To register, click here or email info@kol-tzedek.org.
Mekor Habracha/Center City Synagogue
Erev Rosh Hashanah
September 15 | 6:45 a.m. – 8:15 a.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 1500 Walnut Street Suite 206 (2nd Floor), Philadelphia
Cost: Free
Denomination: Orthodox
Join Rabbi Eliezer Hirsch on Erev Rosh Hashana for Shacharit followed by Selichot and Hatarat Nedarim. To register, click here or email mekorhabracha@gmail.com.
Mishkan Shalom
Erev Rosh Hashanah
September 15 | 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 4101 Freeland Ave, Philadelphia
Cost: Donations Appreciated
Denomination: Reconstructionist
Join Rabbi Shawn Zevit in-person or through livestream for a Rosh Hashanah evening service. To register, click here.
P’nai Or Philadelphia
Erev Rosh Hashanah
September 15 | 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 6757 Greene Street, Philadelphia
Cost: Donations Appreciated
Denomination: Renewal
Join Rabbi Marcia Prager in-person or through livestream for a short, festive gathering for the whole community. The service will include singing, davening, candle-lighting and apples and honey. To register, click here.
Society Hill Synagogue
Erev (Eve of) Rosh Hashanah
September 15 | 6:00 p.m. – 7:15 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 418 Spruce Street, Philadelphia
Cost: Free
Denomination: Other
Join Rabbi Nathan Kamesar and Cantor Jessi Roemer in the Sanctuary or through livestream for the start of Rosh Hashanah, coinciding with Kabbalat Shabbat this year. Begin the year on a sweet note with this short and engaging service, followed by an Oneg dinner with friends, old and new. To register, contact Sahar Oz at soz@societyhillsynagogue.org or call 215.922.6590.
Rosh Hashanah Day 1: September 16 | pHILADELPHIA (excl. the NORTHEAST)
BZBI
First Day of Rosh Hashanah at BZBI
September 16 | 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 300 South 18th Street, Philadelphia
Cost: A Donation of $180 is Strongly Suggested or Required
Denomination: Conservative
Join Rabbi Abe Friedman and Rabbi Abi Weber for a service that includes traditional prayer, sermon, songs and shofar. Services will begin at 8:30 a.m. in-person in the main sanctuary or through livestream. There will be a service for families with young children as well. To register, click here or email liat.kovnator@bzbi.org.
Congregation Leyv Ha-Ir ~ Heart of the City
Rosh Hashanah Day One
September 16 | 10:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 2125 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia
Cost: Donations Strongly Suggested or Required
Denomination: Reconstructionist
Join Rabbi Julie Greenberg and Cantorial Soloist Avra Shapiro in-person or through livestream to commemorate Rosh Hashanah. The location is a beautiful, spacious place that is fully handicap accessible. Face masks will be optional. A fee is not charged to attend our services, however, donations are strongly encouraged from guests to support these services. Pre-registration is required. To register, click here, email info@leyvhair.org or call 215.629.1995.
Congregation Mikveh Israel
Rosh Hashanah Day One
September 16 | 8:00 a.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 44 North 4th Street Philadelphia
Join Congregation Mikveh Israel to commemorate the first day of Rosh Hashanah. To register, call 215.922.5446 or email info@mikvehisrael.org.
Congregation Rodeph Shalom
Rosh Hashanah Contemporary Service
September 16 | 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 615 N Broad St, Philadelphia
Cost: Donations Appreciated
Denomination: Reform
Join Rabbi Jill Maderer, Rabbi Eli Freedman and Cantor Brad Hyman in-person at Congregation Rodeph Shalom or through livestream to celebrate and pray in meaningful services that draw from a wide variety of liturgy, teachings, and music. To register, click here or contact Steven Share at sshare@rodephshalom.org or 267.930.7286.
Congregation Rodeph Shalom
Rosh Hashanah Classical Service
September 16 | 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 615 N Broad St, Philadelphia
Cost: Donations Appreciated
Denomination: Reform
Join Rabbi Jill Maderer, Rabbi Eli Freedman and Cantor Brad Hyman in-person at Congregation Rodeph Shalom or through livestream to celebrate and pray in meaningful services that draw from liturgy, readings for study, and music, with heightened honor for the history of Rodeph Shalom. To register, click here or contact Steven Share at sshare@rodephshalom.org or 267.930.7286.
Congregation Shivtei Yeshuron Ezras Israel (The Little Shul)
Rosh Hashanah – Shachris
September 16 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 2015 S. 4th Street, Philadelphia
Cost: Free
Denomination: Orthodox
Join Congregation Shivtei Yeshuron Ezras Israel for a traditional service followed by Kiddush. All are welcome to attend. Registration is not required. For questions or additional information, call Kvn Shapiro at 215.380.4077.
Folkshul
Folkshul’s Community and Family Yom Kippur Observance
September 16 | 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: Germantown Section of Philadelphia
Cost: Free
Denomination: Secular Humanist
Join Folkshul to welcome in the Jewish New Year. Participants will listen to the sound of the Shofar, music, readings and enjoy an educational children’s program. To register, click here or call Leah Wright at 215.620.2626.
Kol Tzedek
Rosh Hashanah Day One
September 16 | 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 801 S 48th St, Philadelphia, PA 19143
Cost: A Donation of $180 is Strongly Suggested or Required
Denomination: Reconstructionist
Join Rabbi Ari Lev Fornari and Rabbi Mónica Gomery in-person at the Calvary Center for Culture and Community or through livestream to commemorate the first day of Rosh Hashanah. Kol Tzedek’s services are joyful and participatory, weaving traditional liturgy, poetry and contemporary reflections. A Reconstructionist High Holiday Machzor with full English transliteration is used. Participants are invited to harmonize, listen and connect. The service will include Psalms, Shacharit and a traditional Torah service followed by Mussaf which leans on the ancient liturgy to carry participants into the new year with hope. In each service, a member will share a reflection on the theme. Live captioning will be provided via Zoom. To register, click here or email info@kol-tzedek.org.
Schedule of Events:
8:30 a.m. – Meditation
9:00 a.m. – Pseukei d’Zimra/Singing Psalms
9:15 a.m. – Member Vort
9:20 a.m. – Shacharit
10:30 a.m. – Torah Service
11:15 a.m. – Shofar Service
11:30 a.m. – Dvar Torah
12:00 p.m. – Mussaf
1:00 p.m. – Concluding Prayers and Mourner’s Kaddish
1:30 p.m. – Apples and Honey
Makom Community and Moishe Pod PHL
Family Rosh Hashanah
September 16 | 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
In-Person Program
Address: Columbus Square Park
Cost: Free
Celebrate Rosh Hashanah with Makom Community and Moishe Pham-Young Families Pod at Columbus Square Park! Hear the Shofar, set intentions for the New Year with your family and gather in community as we welcome the New Year. All are welcome to attend. To register, click here.
Mekor Habracha/Center City Synagogue
Rosh Hashanah Day One
September 16 | 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 1500 Walnut Street Suite 206 (2nd Floor), Philadelphia
Cost: Donations Strongly Suggested or Required
Denomination: Orthodox
Join Rabbi Eliezer Hirsch to commemorate the first day of Rosh Hashanah followed by Kiddush. There will be a Shofar blowing at approximately 10:15 a.m. To register, click here or email mekorhabracha@gmail.com.
Mishkan Shalom
Rosh Hashanah Day One
September 16 | 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 4101 Freeland Ave Philadelphia
Cost: Donations Appreciated
Denomination: Reconstructionist
Join Rabbi Shawn Zevit in-person or through livestream to commemorate the first day of Rosh Hashanah. To register, click here.
Schedule of Events:
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. – Shacharit (morning) service
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Torah and Musaf service
9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m – Children’s service for children five and under
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. – Children’s service for ages six to twelve
P’nai Or Philadelphia
Rosh Hashanah Day One
September 16 | 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 6757 Greene Street, Philadelphia
Cost: Donations Appreciated
Denomination: Renewal
Join Rabbi Marcia Prager in-person or through livestream for a deep, sweet, musically rich, personally engaging and transformative journey into the Jewish New Year. All are welcome to attend, come as you are! Over two days, participants will travel together in an inspiring and musically rich innovative way. Based on a teaching from Reb Zalman, P’nai Or Philadelphia has cultivated the practice of treating the two days of Rosh HaShanah conceptually and liturgically as one extended day. This means that the two days together are a combined flow that builds and crescendos with power and intentionality. A potluck (vegetarian, fish) will follow services. To register click here or email Elissa Yaffe Cohen at elissayaffe@yahoo.com.
Society Hill Synagogue
Rosh Hashanah Day One Main Service
September 16 | 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 418 Spruce Street, Philadelphia
Cost: Donations Strongly Suggested or Required
Denomination: Other
Join Rabbi Nathan Kamesar and Cantor Jessi Roemer in the Sanctuary or through livestream to experience the sounds and soul of the new year and come together in communal prayer and reflection for the first morning of Rosh Hashanah. Continue the conversation, dine and delight, and deepen connections at the Kiddush lunch that follows the service. To register, contact Sahar Oz at soz@societyhillsynagogue.org or call 215.922.6590.
Rosh Hashanah Day 2: September 17 | pHILADELPHIA (excl. the NORTHEAST)
BZBI
Second Day of Rosh Hashanah at BZBI
September 17 | 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 300 South 18th Street, Philadelphia
Cost: A Donation of $180 is Strongly Suggested or Required
Denomination: Conservative
Join Rabbi Abe Friedman and Rabbi Abi Weber for a service that includes traditional prayer, sermon, songs and shofar. Services will begin at 9:00 a.m. in-person in the main sanctuary or through livestream. There will be a Community Tashlich that will take place at the Schuylkill River at Locust Street at 5:00 p.m. To register, click here or email liat.kovnator@bzbi.org.
Congregation Leyv Ha-Ir ~ Heart of the City
Rosh Hashanah Day Two
September 17 | 10:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 2125 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia
Cost: Donations Strongly Suggested or Required
Denomination: Reconstructionist
Join Rabbi Julie Greenberg and Cantorial Soloist Avra Shapiro in-person or through livestream to commemorate Rosh Hashanah. The location is a beautiful, spacious place that is fully handicap accessible. Face masks will be optional. A fee is not charged to attend our services, however, donations are strongly encouraged from guests to support these services. Pre-registration is required. To register, click here, email info@leyvhair.org or call 215.629.1995.
Congregation Mikveh Israel
Rosh Hashanah Day Two
September 16 | 8:00 a.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 44 North 4th Street Philadelphia
Join Congregation Mikveh Israel to commemorate the second day of Rosh Hashanah. To register, call 215.922.5446 or email info@mikvehisrael.org.
Congregation Shivtei Yeshuron Ezras Israel
Rosh Hashanah – Shachris
September 17 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 2015 S. 4th Street, Philadelphia
Cost: Free
Denomination: Orthodox
Join Congregation Shivtei Yeshuron Ezras Israel for a traditional service followed by an Oneg. All are welcome to attend. Registration is not required. For questions or additional information, call Kvn Shapiro at 215.380.4077.
Kol Tzedek
Rosh Hashanah Day Two
September 17 | 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 801 S 48th St, Philadelphia, PA 19143
Cost: A Donation of $180 is Strongly Suggested or Required
Denomination: Reconstructionist
Join Rabbi Ari Lev Fornari, Rabbi Mónica Gomery and Rabbi Michelle Greenfield in-person at the Calvary Center for Culture and Community or through livestream to commemorate the second day of Rosh Hashanah. Kol Tzedek’s services are joyful and participatory, weaving traditional liturgy, poetry and contemporary reflections. A Reconstructionist High Holiday Machzor with full English transliteration is used. Participants are invited to harmonize, listen and connect. The service will include Psalms, Shacharit and a traditional Torah service followed by Mussaf which leans on the ancient liturgy to carry participants into the new year with hope. In each service, a member will share a reflection on the theme. Live captioning will be provided via Zoom. To register, click here or email info@kol-tzedek.org.
Schedule of Events:
9:00 a.m. – Pseukei d’Zimra/Singing Psalms
9:15 a.m. – Member Vort
9:20 a.m. – Shacharit
10:30 a.m. – Torah Service
11:30 a.m. – Shofar Service
11:45 a.m. – Dvar Torah
12:00 p.m. – Mussaf
12:45 p.m. – Concluding Prayers and Mourner’s Kaddish
1:00 p.m. – Kiddush
Mekor Habracha/Center City Synagogue
Rosh Hashanah Day Two
September 16 | 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 1500 Walnut Street Suite 206 (2nd Floor), Philadelphia
Cost: Donations Strongly Suggested or Required
Denomination: Orthodox
Join Rabbi Eliezer Hirsch to commemorate the second day of Rosh Hashanah followed by Kiddush. There will be a Shofar blowing at approximately 10:15 a.m. To register, click here or email mekorhabracha@gmail.com.
Mishkan Shalom
Rosh Hashanah Day Two
September 17 | 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 4101 Freeland Ave Philadelphia
Cost: Donations Appreciated
Denomination: Reconstructionist
Join Rabbi Shawn Zevit in-person or through livestream to commemorate the second day of Rosh Hashanah. The Torah and Musaf service will begin at 11:00 a.m. To register, click here.
P’nai Or Philadelphia
Rosh Hashanah Day Two
September 17 | 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 6757 Greene Street, Philadelphia
Cost: Donations Appreciated
Denomination: Renewal
Join Rabbi Marcia Prager in-person or through livestream for a deep, sweet, musically rich, personally engaging and transformative journey into the Jewish New Year. All are welcome to attend, come as you are! Over two days, participants will travel together in an inspiring and musically rich innovative way. Based on a teaching from Reb Zalman, P’nai Or Philadelphia have cultivated the practice of treating the two days of Rosh HaShanah conceptually and liturgically as one extended day. This means that the two days together are a combined flow that builds and crescendos with power and intentionality. A potluck (vegetarian, fish) will follow services. To register click here or email Elissa Yaffe Cohen at elissayaffe@yahoo.com.
Society Hill Synagogue
Rosh Hashanah Day Two Main Service
September 17 | 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 418 Spruce Street, Philadelphia
Cost: Donations Strongly Suggested or Required
Denomination: Other
Join Rabbi Nathan Kamesar and Cantor Jessi Roemer in the Sanctuary or through livestream for an engaging service to commemorate the second day of Rosh Hashanah. Continue the conversation, dine and delight, and deepen connections at the Kiddush lunch that follows the service. To register, contact Sahar Oz at soz@societyhillsynagogue.org or call 215.922.6590.
Taschlich | pHILADELPHIA (excl. the NORTHEAST)
Congregation Rodeph Shalom
Tashlich Service
September 16 | 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 640 Waterworks Drive, Philadelphia
Cost: Free
Denomination: Reform
Join Rabbi Jill Maderer at Fairmount Water Works for a Tashlich service. Tashlich is a ceremony of casting away our sins or wrongdoings from the past year to improve and move forward in life. Find leaves and twigs to throw into the water so as to not introduce foreign elements into the environment. To register, contact Sophia Schwab at clergyoffice@rodephshalom.org.
Folkshul
Folkshul’s Family Tashlich
October 1 | 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: Fort Washington State Park
Cost: Free
Denomination: Secular Humanist
Join Folkshul Families for a joyful celebration of Sukkot and a meaningful, child centered Tashlich ritual. All are welcome to attend. To register, click here or call Leah Wright at 215.620.2626.
Mekor Habracha/Center City Synagogue
Tashlich
September 17 | 5:00 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: Schuylkill River Park
Cost: Free
Denomination: Orthodox
Join Rabbi Eliezer Hirsch and the Center City Jewish community for a Tashlich service. To register, click here or email mekorhabracha@gmail.com.
Society Hill Synagogue
Tashlich
September 17 | 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 418 Spruce Street, Philadelphia
Cost: Free
Denomination: Other
Join Rabbi Nathan Kamesar and Cantor Jessi Roemer at Society Hill for a brief walk to Penn’s Landing for the ritual of Tashlich. To register, contact Sahar Oz at soz@societyhillsynagogue.org or call 215.922.6590.
South Philadelphia Shtiebel
Tashlich at the Delaware
September 17 | 5:00 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 1321 South Juniper Street, Philadelphia
Cost: Free
Denomination: Orthodox
Join Rabbanit Dasi Fruchter for a meditative Tashlich service at Washington Pier on the second day of Rosh Hashanah. The service will feature learning, discussion and an activity for families. To register, email info@southphiladelphiashtiebel.org.
P’nai Or Philadelphia
Tashlich
September 17 | 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: Saylors Grove
Cost: Free
Denomination: Renewal
Join Rabbi Marcia Prager at Saylors Grove to gather for this special watery New Years Rigual with song and release. This service is suitable for all ages. To register click here.
Kol Nidre: September 25 | pHILADELPHIA (excl. the NORTHEAST)
BZBI
Kol Nidre at BZBI
September 24 | 6:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 300 South 18th Street, Philadelphia
Cost: A Donation of $180 is Strongly Suggested or Required
Denomination: Conservative
Join Rabbi Abe Friedman and Rabbi Abi Weber for a service that includes traditional prayer, sermon, songs and shofar. Services will begin at 6:30 p.m. in-person in the main sanctuary or through livestream. To register, click here or email liat.kovnator@bzbi.org.
Congregation Leyv Ha-Ir ~ Heart of the City
Kol Nidre
September 24 | 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 2125 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia
Cost: Donations Strongly Suggested or Required
Denomination: Reconstructionist
Join Rabbi Julie Greenberg and Cantorial Soloist Avra Shapiro in-person or through livestream for a Kol Nidre Service. The location is a beautiful, spacious place that is fully handicap accessible. Face masks will be optional. A fee is not charged to attend our services, however, donations are strongly encouraged from guests to support these services. Pre-registration is required. To register, click here, email info@leyvhair.org or call 215.629.1995.
Congregation Mikveh Israel
Kol Nidre
September 24 | 6:00 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 44 North 4th Street Philadelphia
Join Congregation Mikveh Israel for a Kol Nidre service. To register, call 215.922.5446 or email info@mikvehisrael.org.
Congregation Rodeph Shalom
Kol Nidre Service
September 24 | 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. or 8:15 p.m. – 9:45 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 615 N Broad St, Philadelphia
Cost: Donations Appreciated
Denomination: Reform
Join Rabbi Jill Maderer, Rabbi Eli Freedman and Cantor Brad Hyman in-person at Congregation Rodeph Shalom or through livestream for an uplifting experience of community, prayer and music to commemorate the High Holidays. Join for the early service from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. or for the late service from 8:15 p.m. – 9:45 p.m. To register, Steven Share at sshare@rodephshalom.org or call 267.930.7286.
Congregation Shivtei Yeshuron Ezras Israel (The Little Shul)
Kol Nidre
September 24 | 6:45 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 2015 S. 4th Street, Philadelphia
Cost: Free
Denomination: Orthodox
Join Congregation Shivtei Yeshuron Ezras Israel for a traditional Kol Nidre service. All are welcome to attend. Registration is not required. For questions or additional information, call Kvn Shapiro at 215.380.4077.
Kol Tzedek
Kol Nidre
September 24 | 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 801 S 48th St, Philadelphia, PA 19143
Cost: A Donation of $180 is Strongly Suggested or Required
Denomination: Reconstructionist
Join Rabbi Ari Lev Fornari and Rabbi Mónica Gomery in-person at the Calvary Center for Culture and Community or through livestream for a Kol Nidre service. The service will begin with the ancient chanting of Kol Nidre, where ritual and song release our imperfections and create the possibility of wholeness within. In each service, a member will share a reflection on the theme. Live captioning will be available via Zoom. To register, click here or email info@kol-tzedek.org.
Schedule of Events:
5:45 p.m. – Doors Open
6:30 p.m. – Kol Nidre Service
7:00 p.m. – Ma’ariv
7:30 p.m. – Dvar Torah
8:00 p.m. – Selichot
8:45 p.m. – Community Welcome & Reflection
9:00 p.m. – Concluding Prayers & Mourner’s Kaddish
Mekor Habracha/Center City Synagogue
Kol Nidre
September 24 | 6:45 p.m. – 8:45 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 1500 Walnut Street Suite 206 (2nd Floor), Philadelphia
Cost: Donations Strongly Suggested or Required
Denomination: Orthodox
Join Rabbi Eliezer Hirsch for an inspiring Kol Nidre service. To register, click here or email mekorhabracha@gmail.com.
Mishkan Shalom
Kol Nidre
September 24 | 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 4101 Freeland Ave Philadelphia
Cost: Donations Appreciated
Denomination: Reconstructionist
Join Mishkan Shalom for a Kol Nidre Service. Preparation for the service will begin at 6:00 p.m and the candle lighting and service will begin at 6:30 p.m. To register, click here.
P’nai Or Philadelphia
Kol Nidre
September 24 | 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 6757 Greene Street, Philadelphia
Cost: Donations Appreciated
Denomination: Renewal
Join Rabbi Marcia Prager in-person or through livestream to begin Yom Kippur with a deep dive focusing on the power of Kol Nidre to release us from the “vows” of habits that prevent us from fully living our best lives. Music and meditation usher participants into the holiest day of the year. To register click here.
Society Hill Synagogue
Kol Nidre Service
September 24 | 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 418 Spruce Street, Philadelphia
Cost: Donations Strongly Suggested or Required
Denomination: Other
Join Rabbi Nathan Kamesar and Cantor Jessi Roemer in the Sanctuary or through livestream for a Kol Nidre Service. To register, contact Sahar Oz at soz@societyhillsynagogue.org or call 215.922.6590.
Yom Kippur Morning: September 25 | pHILADELPHIA (excl. the NORTHEAST)
BZBI
Yom Kippur Morning Services
September 25 | 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 300 South 18th Street, Philadelphia
Cost: A Donation of $180 is Strongly Suggested or Required
Denomination: Conservative
Join Rabbi Abe Friedman and Rabbi Abi Weber for a service that includes traditional prayer, sermon and songs. Services will begin at 9:00 a.m. in-person in the main sanctuary or through livestream. There will also be services for families with young children. Programming will be offered in between the first and second service, including meditation and yoga. To register, click here or email liat.kovnator@bzbi.org.
Congregation Leyv Ha-Ir ~ Heart of the City
Yom Kippur Morning Service
September 25 | 10:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 2125 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia
Cost: Donations Strongly Suggested or Required
Denomination: Reconstructionist
Join Rabbi Julie Greenberg and Cantorial Soloist Avra Shapiro in-person or through livestream to commemorate Yom Kippur. The location is a beautiful, spacious place that is fully handicap accessible. Face masks will be optional. A fee is not charged to attend our services, however, donations are strongly encouraged from guests to support these services. Pre-registration is required. To register, click here, email info@leyvhair.org or call 215.629.1995.
Congregation Mikveh Israel
Yom Kippur Service
September 25 | 8:00 a.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 44 North 4th Street Philadelphia
Join Congregation Mikveh Israel to commemorate Yom Kippur. To register, call 215.922.5446 or email info@mikvehisrael.org.
Congregation Rodeph Shalom
Yom Kippur Classical Service
September 25 | 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 615 N Broad St, Philadelphia
Cost: Donations Appreciated
Denomination: Reform
Join Rabbi Jill Maderer, Rabbi Eli Freedman and Cantor Brad Hyman in-person at Congregation Rodeph Shalom or through livestream to celebrate and pray in meaningful services that draw from liturgy, readings for study, and music, with heightened honor for the history of Rodeph Shalom. To register, Steven Share at sshare@rodephshalom.org or call 267.930.7286.
Congregation Rodeph Shalom
Yom Kippur Contemporary Service
September 25 | 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 615 N Broad St, Philadelphia
Cost: Donations Appreciated
Denomination: Reform
Join Rabbi Jill Maderer, Rabbi Eli Freedman and Cantor Brad Hyman in-person at Congregation Rodeph Shalom or through livestream to celebrate and pray in meaningful services that draw from a wide variety of liturgy, teachings and music. To register, Steven Share at sshare@rodephshalom.org or call 267.930.7286.
Congregation Shivtei Yeshuron Ezras Israel (The Little Shul)
Yom Kippur – Shachris
September 25 | 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 2015 S. 4th Street, Philadelphia
Cost: Free
Denomination: Orthodox
Join Congregation Shivtei Yeshuron Ezras Israel for a traditional Yom Kippur service. All are welcome to attend. Registration is not required. For questions or additional information, call Kvn Shapiro at 215.380.4077.
Kol Tzedek
Yom Kippur Morning
September 25 | 8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 801 S 48th St, Philadelphia, PA 19143
Cost: A Donation of $180 is Strongly Suggested or Required
Denomination: Reconstructionist
All are welcome for a full day of song, silence, reflection, workshops and services. In each service, a member will share a reflection on the theme. All day, participants are encouraged to visit the Azazel Public Art Installation at the corner of 48th and Baltimore to participate in the ancient rite of cleansing the soul. Please either bring paper and pen or pre-write transgressions on paper to insert into the belly of this holy goat. Live captioning will be available via Zoom. To register, click here or email info@kol-tzedek.org.
Schedule of Events:
8:30 a.m. – Meditation
9:00 a.m. – Pesukei d’Zimra/Singing Psalms
9:15 a.m. – Member Vort
9:20 a.m. – Shacharit
10:30 a.m. – Selichot
11:00 a.m. – Torah Service
12:00 p.m. – Dvar Torah
12:30 p.m. – Mussaf
1:30 p.m. – Yizkor
3:00 p.m – 4:00 p.m. – Community-led workshops (both on Zoom and in-person)
5:00 p.m. – Yom k’Purim Mincha Service
6:30 p.m. – Neilah & Havdalah
7:45 p.m. – Community Break-fast
Mekor Habracha/Center City Synagogue
Yom Kippur Morning
September 25 | 9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 1500 Walnut Street Suite 206 (2nd Floor), Philadelphia
Cost: Donations Strongly Suggested or Required
Denomination: Orthodox
Join Rabbi Eliezer Hirsch for an uplifting and inspiring Yom Kippur service. There will be a Yizkor service at approximately 10:15 a.m. To register, click here or email mekorhabracha@gmail.com.
P’nai Or Philadelphia
Yom Kippur
September 25 | 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 6757 Greene Street, Philadelphia
Cost: Donations Appreciated
Denomination: Renewal
Join Rabbi Marcia Prager in-person or through livestream for a full-day journey that is deep and transformative. The day will include Shacharit, deep Torah teachings, Musaf, a late afternoon Yizkor experience, discussions about Jonah and concludes with a renowned closing Neilah candle-light chant circle. Services will be followed by potluck veggie and fish break fast around 8:00 p.m. To register click here or email Elissa Yaffe Cohen at elissayaffe@yahoo.com.
Society Hill Synagogue
Yom Kippur Morning Main Service
September 25 | 9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 418 Spruce Street, Philadelphia
Cost: Donations Strongly Suggested or Required
Denomination: Other
Join Rabbi Nathan Kamesar and Cantor Jessi Roemer in the Sanctuary or through livestream to commemorate Yom Kippur. To register, contact Sahar Oz at soz@societyhillsynagogue.org or call 215.922.6590.
Yom Kippur Afternoon: September 25 | pHILADELPHIA (excl. the NORTHEAST)
BZBI
Yom Kippur Afternoon Services
September 25 | 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 300 South 18th Street, Philadelphia
Cost: A Donation of $180 is strongly Suggested or Required
Denomination: Conservative
Join Rabbi Abe Friedman and Rabbi Abi Weber for a service that includes traditional prayer, sermon and songs. Services will resume at 5:00 p.m. Fasting will end at 7:34 p.m. To register, click here or email liat.kovnator@bzbi.org.
Congregation Leyv Ha-Ir ~ Heart of the City
Minchah, Neilah Afternoon and Concluding Services
September 25 | 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 2125 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia
Cost: Donations Strongly Suggested or Required
Denomination: Reconstructionist
Join Rabbi Julie Greenberg and Cantorial Soloist Avra Shapiro in-person or through livestream to commemorate Yom Kippur. The location is a beautiful, spacious place that is fully handicap accessible. Face masks will be optional. A fee is not charged to attend our services, however, donations are strongly encouraged from guests to support these services. Pre-registration is required. To register, click here, email info@leyvhair.org or call 215.629.1995.
Congregation Rodeph Shalom
Yom Kippur Afternoon Service
September 25 | 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 615 N Broad St, Philadelphia
Cost: Free
Denomination: Reform
Join Rabbi Jill Maderer, Rabbi Eli Freedman and Cantor Brad Hyman for an uplifting experience of community, prayer and music to commemorate the High Holidays. No registration is required.
Congregation Shivtei Yeshuron Ezras Israel (The Little Shul)
Mincha, Maftir Yona, Neilah and Break the Fast
September 25 | 5:15 p.m. – 7:15 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 2015 S. 4th Street, Philadelphia
Cost: Free
Denomination: Orthodox
Join Congregation Shivtei Yeshuron Ezras Israel for traditional Mincha, Maftir Yona, and Neilah services. Mincha and Maftir Yona will be held from 5:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m and Neilah and the Break the Fast will be held from 6:15 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. All are welcome to attend. Registration is not required. For questions or additional information, call Kvn Shapiro at 215.380.4077.
Folkshul
Folkshul’s Community and Family Rosh Hashanah Observance
September 25 | 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: Germantown Section of Philadelphia
Cost: Free
Denomination: Secular Humanist
Join Folkshul to remember, reflect and commemorate Yom Kippur. Participants will enjoy Kol Nidre, Yizkor, Kaddish, reflection and music with a special social justice lens to stir participants into action in the upcoming year. There will also be a meaningful children’s program. To register, click here or call Leah Wright at 215.620.2626.
Kol Tzedek
Yom Kippur Afternoon Workshops
September 25 | 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 801 S 48th St, Philadelphia, PA 19143
Cost: A Donation of $180 is Strongly Suggested or Required
Denomination: Reconstructionist
All are welcome for a full day of song, silence, reflection, workshops and services. In each service, a member will share a reflection on the theme. All day, participants are encouraged to visit the Azazel Public Art Installation at the corner of 48th and Baltimore to participate in the ancient rite of cleansing the soul. Please either bring paper and pen or pre-write transgressions on paper to insert into the belly of this holy goat. Live captioning will be available via Zoom. To register, click here or email info@kol-tzedek.org.
Schedule of Events:
8:30 a.m. – Meditation
9:00 a.m. – Pesukei d’Zimra/Singing Psalms
9:15 a.m. – Member Vort
9:20 a.m. – Shacharit
10:30 a.m. – Selichot
11:00 a.m. – Torah Service
12:00 p.m. – Dvar Torah
12:30 p.m. – Mussaf
1:30 p.m. – Yizkor
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Community-led workshops (both on Zoom and in-person)
5:00 p.m. – Yom k’Purim Mincha Service
6:30 p.m. – Neilah and Havdalah
7:45 p.m. – Community Break-fast
Mekor Habracha/Center City Synagogue
Yom Kippur Afternoon
September 25 | 5:15 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 1500 Walnut Street Suite 206 (2nd Floor), Philadelphia
Cost: Donations Strongly Suggested or Required
Denomination: Orthodox
Join Rabbi Eliezer Hirsch for Mincha at 5:15 p.m followed by Neila at 6:15 p.m. and a Maariv and light break fast at 7:34 p.m. To register, click here or email mekorhabracha@gmail.com.
Mishkan Shalom
Yom Kippur All Services
September 25 | 9:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 4101 Freeland Ave Philadelphia
Cost: Donations Appreciated
Denomination: Reconstructionist
Join Mishkan Shalom in-person or through livestream to commemorate Yom Kippur. To register, click here.
Schedule of Events:
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. – Chant, liturgical prayer and reflection OR mindful service
11:15 a.m. – 1:45 p.m. – Torah Service
9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m – Children’s service for children five and under
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. – Children’s service for ages six to twelve
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Avodah3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. – Afternoon Sessions
4:30 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. – Yizkor
5:15 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. – Mincha and Discussion
6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. – Neilah
Society Hill Synagogue
Yizkor, Mincha, Neilah and Break the Fast
September 25 | 5:15 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 418 Spruce Street, Philadelphia
Cost: Donations Strongly Suggested or Required
Denomination: Other
Join Rabbi Nathan Kamesar and Cantor Jessi Roemer in the Sanctuary or through livestream for Yizkor, followed by Minchah and Neilah with the sounding of the Shofar at 7:38 p.m. The service will be immediately followed by a delicious breaking of the fast. To register, contact Sahar Oz at soz@societyhillsynagogue.org or call 215.922.6590.
Yizkor: September 25 | pHILADELPHIA (excl. the NORTHEAST)
Congregation Leyv Ha-Ir ~ Heart of the City
Yizkor Memorial Service
September 25 | 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 2125 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia
Cost: Donations Strongly Suggested or Required
Denomination: Reconstructionist
Join Rabbi Julie Greenberg and Cantorial Soloist Avra Shapiro in-person or through livestream for a Yizkor service. The location is a beautiful, spacious place that is fully handicap accessible. Face masks will be optional. A fee is not charged to attend our services, however, donations are strongly encouraged from guests to support these services. Pre-registration is required. To register, click here, email info@leyvhair.org or call 215.629.1995.
Congregation Rodeph Shalom
Yizkor
September 25 | 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 615 N Broad St, Philadelphia
Cost: Free
Denomination: Reform
Join Rabbi Jill Maderer, Rabbi Eli Freedman and Cantor Brad Hyman for an uplifting experience of community, prayer and music to commemorate the High Holidays. No registration is required.
Congregation Shivtei Yeshuron Ezras Israel (The Little Shul)
Yizkor and Musaf
September 25 | 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 2015 S. 4th Street, Philadelphia
Cost: Free
Denomination: Orthodox
Join Congregation Shivtei Yeshuron Ezras Israel for a traditional Yizkor service. All are welcome to attend. Registration is not required. For questions or additional information, call Kvn Shapiro at 215.380.4077.
Kol Tzedek
Yizkor
September 25 | 1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 801 S 48th St, Philadelphia, PA 19143
Cost: A Donation of $180 is Strongly Suggested or Required
Denomination: Reconstructionist
All are welcome for a full day of song, silence, reflection, workshops and services. In each service, a member will share a reflection on the theme. All day, participants are encouraged to visit the Azazel Public Art Installation at the corner of 48th and Baltimore to participate in the ancient rite of cleansing the soul. Please either bring paper and pen or pre-write transgressions on paper to insert into the belly of this holy goat. Live captioning will be available via Zoom. To register, click here or email info@kol-tzedek.org.
Schedule of Events:
8:30 a.m. – Meditation
9:00 a.m. – Pesukei d’Zimra/Singing Psalms
9:15 a.m. – Member Vort
9:20 a.m. – Shacharit
10:30 a.m. – Selichot
11:00 a.m. – Torah Service
12:00 p.m. – Dvar Torah
12:30 p.m. – Mussaf
1:30 p.m. – Yizkor
3:00 p.m – 4:00 p.m. – Community-led workshops (both on Zoom and in-person)
5:00 p.m. – Yom k’Purim Mincha Service
6:30 p.m. – Neilah & Havdalah
7:45 p.m. – Community Break-fast
Other | pHILADELPHIA (excl. the NORTHEAST)
Community Break Fast
Congregation Leyv Ha-Ir ~ Heart of the City
Community Break Fast
September 25 | 7:10 p.m. – 8:10 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 2125 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia
Cost: Donations Strongly Suggested or Required
Denomination: Reconstructionist
Join Congregation Leyv Ha-Ir ~ Heart of the City for a community break fast. All from the community are welcome to attend. The location is a beautiful, spacious place that is fully handicap accessible. Face masks will be optional. Donations from guests are encouraged to support this and other programs. To register, click here, email info@leyvhair.org or call 215.629.1995.
Wine Tasting Event
Congregation Mikveh Israel
Wine Tasting Event
September 6 | 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 44 North 4th Street Philadelphia
Cost: A Donation of $10 Per Person is Appreciated
Join Congregation Mikveh Israel for an evening of kosher wine tasting! The tasting will include selections from Israel, France, Italy, Australia and New Zealand. The wine tasting will be followed by a fascinating class with Rabbi Yosef Zarnighian on kosher wine certification. To register, click here.
Selichot Followed by Shahrit
Congregation Mikveh Israel
Selichot Followed by Shahrit
September 24 | 6:30 a.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 44 North 4th Street Philadelphia
Join Congregation Mikveh Israel for a Selichot service. To register, call 215.922.5446 or email info@mikvehisrael.org.
Shabbos Shuvah – Shachris
Congregation Shivtei Yeshuron Ezras Israel (The Little Shul)
Shabbos Shuvah – Shachris
September 23 | 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 2015 S. 4th Street, Philadelphia
Cost: Free
Denomination: Orthodox
Join Congregation Shivtei Yeshuron Ezras Israel for a traditional service followed by Kiddush. All are welcome to attend. Registration is not required. For questions or additional information, call Kvn Shapiro at 215.380.4077.
Hilchot Teshuva: Morning Elul Learning
Kol Tzedek
Hilchot Teshuva: Morning Elul Learning
Tuesday-Friday during the month of Elul | 9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Virtual Program
Cost: A Donation of $36 is Appreciated
Denomination: Reconstructionist
Join Kol Tzedek clergy team for thirty minutes of daily spiritual preparation for the Days of Awe. Participants will gather online each morning Tuesday-Friday at 9:30 a.m. throughout the month of Elul, August 22 – September 14. Participants will study a selection of teachings from the Rambam’s Laws of Teshuva and conclude with the blowing of the shofar. Contemporary commentaries and creative reflections are encouraged. This class will be taught by R’ Ari Lev and R’ Mó. Bring your own shofar to hear the cacophonous call and wake up our souls! Come once, come always. To register, click here or email info@kol-tzedek.org.
Morning Selichot in the Sefardi Tradition
Kol Tzedek
Morning Selichot in the Sefardi Tradition
August 24, August 31 and September 7 | 8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 707 S 50th St, Philadelphia, PA 19143
Cost: Free
Denomination: Reconstructionist
Join Rabbi Ari Lev Fornari and Rabbi Mónica Gomery for Selichot services, communal prayers for Divine forgiveness that are recited during Elul and the High Holidays. Participants are welcome to simply listen or sing along. Perfection is not expected. In fact, it’s discouraged! The selichot prayers are here to remind us of our holy imperfections. To register, click here or email info@kol-tzedek.org.
Leil Selichot
Kol Tzedek
Leil Selichot
September 9 | 9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 801 S 48th St, Philadelphia, PA 19143
Cost: Free
Denomination: Reconstructionist
Join musicians and prayer leaders from the Kol Tzedek community for a gorgeous night of song, poetry and contemplation in preparation for the Days of Awe. Selichot prayers are designed to open up our hearts and begin the work of teshuva, reflection and return. Join with an open heart! There will be meditation from 9:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. and the singing will begin at 9:30 p.m. Masks are required for ages two and up. On Zoom, live captioning is available. To register, click here or email info@kol-tzedek.org.
Rosh Hashanah Day One Family Service
Kol Tzedek
Rosh Hashanah Day One Family Service
September 16 | 9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 209 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Cost: A Donation of $180 is Strongly Suggested or Required
Denomination: Reconstructionist
Join Rabbi Michelle Greenfield for a family service at Penn Alexander School to commemorate the first day of Rosh Hashanah. Kids from 0 to 4 years old are invited to attend with their families to pray, sing and dance together to celebrate the new year. For specific access requests or questions regarding accessibility, please email accessibility@kol-tzedek.org. To register, click here or email info@kol-tzedek.org.
Camp Shanah Tovah: Rosh Hashanah Day One
Kol Tzedek
Camp Shanah Tovah: Rosh Hashanah Day One
September 16 | 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 209 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Cost: A High Holiday Donation is Strongly Suggested or Required
Denomination: Reconstructionist
Kids ages five to twelve years old are welcome to join Kol Tzedek for a joyous day of Camp Shanah Tovah in-person at Penn Alexander School. Kids will rotate between activities that include tefillah (prayer), art and storytelling. For the children’s safety and to allow Kol Tzedek to plan appropriately, participants must complete an additional Camp Shanah Tovah registration form available after registration for Kol Tzedek High Holidays. This program is designed as a drop-off program, however, adults are welcome to stay if that is better for participants’ families. Teens are invited to volunteer and should reach out to Rabbi Michelle at rabbimichelle@kol-tzedek.org if they want to be involved. If participants want to drop any child off early, childcare is available from 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. provided by Kol Tzedek’s amazing teen camp counselors. For specific access requests or questions regarding accessibility, please email accessibility@kol-tzedek.org. To register, click here or email info@kol-tzedek.org.
Camp Shanah Tovah: Yom Kippur
Kol Tzedek
Camp Shanah Tovah: Yom Kuppur
September 24 | 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 4950 Springfield Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143
Cost: A High Holiday Donation is Strongly Suggested or Required
Denomination: Reconstructionist
Kids ages five to twelve are welcome to join Kol Nidre at the Philly Free School for a night of learning, prayer and community-building. Kids are welcome to join us for the whole evening, or just for the beginning. For the children’s safety and to allow Kol Tzedek to plan appropriately, participants must complete an additional Camp Shanah Tovah registration form available after registration for Kol Tzedek High Holidays. This program is designed as a drop-off program, however, adults are welcome to stay if that is better for participants’ families. Teens are invited to volunteer and should reach out to Rabbi Michelle at rabbimichelle@kol-tzedek.org if they want to be involved. For specific access requests or questions regarding accessibility, please email accessibility@kol-tzedek.org. To register, click here or email info@kol-tzedek.org.
Yom Kippur Evening and Neilah
Kol Tzedek
Yom Kippur Evening and Neilah
September 25 | 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 801 S 48th St, Philadelphia, PA 19143
Cost: A Donation of $180 is Strongly Suggested or Required
Denomination: Reconstructionist
All are welcome for a full day of song, silence, reflection, workshops and services. In each service, a member will share a reflection on the theme. All day, participants are encouraged to visit the Azazel Public Art Installation at the corner of 48th and Baltimore to participate in the ancient rite of cleansing the soul. Please either bring paper and pen or pre-write transgressions on paper to insert into the belly of this holy goat. Live captioning will be available via Zoom. To register, click here or email info@kol-tzedek.org.
Schedule of Events:
8:30 a.m. – Meditation
9:00 a.m. – Pesukei d’Zimra/Singing Psalms
9:15 a.m. – Member Vort
9:20 a.m. – Shacharit
10:30 a.m. – Selichot
11:00 a.m. – Torah Service
12:00 p.m. – Dvar Torah
12:30 p.m. – Mussaf
1:30 p.m. – Yizkor
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Community-led workshops (both on Zoom and in-person)
5:00 p.m. – Yom k’Purim Mincha Service
6:30 p.m. – Neilah and Havdalah
7:45 p.m. – Community Break-fast
Yom Kippur Family Service
Kol Tzedek
Yom Kippur Family Service
September 25 | 9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 4950 Springfield Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143
Cost: A Donation of $180 is Strongly Suggested or Required
Denomination: Reconstructionist
Join Rabbi Michelle Greenfield for a family service at Penn Alexander School to commemorate Yom Kippur. Kids from 0 to 4 years old are invited to attend with their families to pray, sing and dance together to celebrate the new year. For specific access requests or questions regarding accessibility, please email accessibility@kol-tzedek.org. To register, click here or email info@kol-tzedek.org.
Camp Shanah Tovah: Yom Kippur
Kol Tzedek
Camp Shanah Tovah: Yom Kippur
September 25 | 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 4209 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19104|
Cost: A High Holiday Donation is strongly Suggested or Required
Denomination: Reconstructionist
Kids ages five to twelve years old are welcome to join Kol Tzedek for a joyous day of Camp Shanah Tovah in-person at Penn Alexander School. Kids will rotate between activities including tefillah (prayer), art and storytelling. For the children’s safety and to allow Kol Tzedek to plan appropriately, participants must complete an additional Camp Shanah Tovah registration form available after registration for Kol Tzedek High Holidays. This program is designed as a drop-off program, however, adults are welcome to stay if that is better for participants’ families. Teens are invited to volunteer and should reach out to Rabbi Michelle at rabbimichelle@kol-tzedek.org if they want to be involved. If participants want to drop any child off early, childcare is available from 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. provided by Kol Tzedek’s amazing teen camp counselors. For specific access requests or questions regarding accessibility, please email accessibility@kol-tzedek.org. To register, click here or email info@kol-tzedek.org.
Friday Night Kabbalat Shabbat Shuvah Services
Kol Tzedek
Friday Night Kabbalat Shabbat Shuvah Services
September 22 | 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 707 S 50th St, Philadelphia, PA 19143
Cost: Free
Denomination: Reconstructionist
Join Kol Tzedek in-person at the Kol Tzedek storefront Beit Midrash or virtually to sing through a traditional Friday night Kabbalat Shabbat and Ma’ariv/Evening prayers, along with poetry, silence and grounding practices. Masks are required for ages two and up. For specific access requests or questions regarding accessibility, please email accessibility@kol-tzedek.org. Live captioning will be available via Zoom. To register, click here or email info@kol-tzedek.org.
In-Person Shabbat Shuvah Morning Services
Kol Tzedek
In-Person Shabbat Shuvah Morning Services
September 23 | 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 801 S 48th St, Philadelphia, PA 19143
Cost: Free
Denomination: Reconstructionist
Join Kol Tzedek at the Calvary Center for songful and reflective Psalms and Shacharit that follow traditional liturgy while integrating nigunim, poetry and mindfulness. There will also be time to celebrate simchas (celebrations) in our community, to offer prayers for healing and to recite the Mourner’s Kaddish. A Kol Haneshamah Shabbat Vehagim siddur will be used. Masks are required for ages two and up. To register, click here or email info@kol-tzedek.org.
Schedule of Events:
10:00 a.m. – Shacharit
11:00 a.m. – Torah Service followed by a Dvar Torah and Kiddush
12:30 p.m. – Bagel oneg
Selichot
Mekor Habracha/Center City Synagogue
Selichot
September 9 | 10:00 p.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 1500 Walnut Street Suite 206 (2nd Floor), Philadelphia
Cost: Free
Denomination: Orthodox
Join Rabbi Eliezer Hirsch for a wine, cheese and pastries reception at 10:00 p.m. followed by Selichot at 10:45 p.m. to prepare for Rosh Hashana. All are welcome to attend. To register, click here or email mekorhabracha@gmail.com.
Erev Rosh Hashanah Mincha and Maariv
Mekor Habracha/Center City Synagogue
Erev Rosh Hashanah Mincha and Maariv
September 15 | 6:45 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 1500 Walnut Street Suite 206 (2nd Floor), Philadelphia
Cost: Donations Strongly Suggested or Required
Denomination: Orthodox
Join Rabbi Eliezer Hirsch for Mincha and Maariv on Rosh Hashanah. To register, click here or email mekorhabracha@gmail.com.
Rosh Hashanah Day One Mincha and Maariv
Mekor Habracha/Center City Synagogue
Rosh Hashanah Day One Mincha and Maariv
September 16 | 6:45 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 1500 Walnut Street Suite 206 (2nd Floor), Philadelphia
Cost: Donations Strongly Suggested or Required
Denomination: Orthodox
Join Rabbi Eliezer Hirsch for a Mincha Maariv service. To register, click here or email mekorhabracha@gmail.com.
Rosh Hashanah Day Two Mincha and Maariv
Mekor Habracha/Center City Synagogue
Rosh Hashanah Day Two Mincha and Maariv
September 17 | 6:45 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 1500 Walnut Street Suite 206 (2nd Floor), Philadelphia
Cost: Donations Strongly Suggested or Required
Denomination: Orthodox
Join Rabbi Eliezer Hirsch for a Mincha Maariv service. To register, click here or email mekorhabracha@gmail.com.
Selichot
P’nai Or Philadelphia
Selichot
September 9 | 8:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Hybrid Program
Address: 6757 Greene Street, Philadelphia
Cost: Donations Appreciated
Denomination: Renewal
Join Rabbi Marcia Prager in-person or through livestream for a contemplative, personal and communal entry into the spirit of the High Holidays.To register, click here.
Rosh Hashanah Service for Children Ages Seven and Younger and Their Families
Society Hill Synagogue
Rosh Hashanah Service for Children Ages Seven and Younger and Their Families
September 16 | 9:30 a.m. – 10:05 a.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 418 Spruce Street, Philadelphia
Cost: Free
Denomination: Other
Join Hebrew School Director Mike Roe and Teacher Sydney Toussaint for a blend of blessings, prayers, singing, hand motions and storytelling. This highly engaging Rosh Hashanah service for young children and their families in the Social Hall is one of Society Hill congregation’s signature young families’ programs and a wonderful way to start the new year. To register, contact Sahar Oz at soz@societyhillsynagogue.org or call 215.922.6590.
Rosh Hashanah Service for Children Ages 8-12 and their Families
Society Hill Synagogue
Rosh Hashanah Service for Children Ages 8-12 and their Families
September 16 | 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 418 Spruce Street, Philadelphia
Cost: Free
Denomination: Other
Join Hebrew School Director Mike Roe and Teacher Sydney Toussaint in the Social Hall for a service designed for children ages 8-12 and their families. The service will include many of the key elements of the Rosh Hashanah morning service but in a shorter layout, with songs and melodies geared toward tweens. To register, contact Sahar Oz at soz@societyhillsynagogue.org or call 215.922.6590.
Yom Kippur Service for Children Ages Seven and Younger and Their Families
Society Hill Synagogue
Yom Kippur Service for Children Ages Seven and Younger and Their Families
September 25 | 9:30 a.m. – 10:35 a.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 418 Spruce Street, Philadelphia
Cost: Free
Denomination: Other
Join Hebrew School Director Mike Roe and Teacher Sydney Toussaint for a blend of blessings, prayers, singing, hand motions and storytelling. This highly engaging Yom Kippur service is for young children and their families in the Social Hall is one of Society Hill congregation’s signature young families’ programs and an impactful way to share the themes and traditions of Yom Kippur. To register, contact Sahar Oz at soz@societyhillsynagogue.org or call 215.922.6590.
Yom Kippur Service for Children Ages 8-12 and their Families
Society Hill Synagogue
Yom Kippur Service for Children Ages 8-12 and their Families
September 25 | 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 418 Spruce Street, Philadelphia
Cost: Free
Denomination: Other
Join Hebrew School Director Mike Roe and Teacher Sydney Toussaint in the Social Hall for a service designed for children ages 8-12 and their families. The service will include many of the key elements of the Yom Kippur morning service but in a shorter layout, with songs and melodies geared toward tweens. To register, contact Sahar Oz at soz@societyhillsynagogue.org or call 215.922.6590.
Erev S’lichot Participatory Concert
Society Hill Synagogue
Erev S’lichot Participatory Concert
September 9 | 8:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
In-Person Program
Address: 418 Spruce Street, Philadelphia
Cost: Free
Denomination: Other
Join clergy from Society Hill Synagogue, BZBI, and Leyv Ha-Ir for a spiritual, rhythmic and soulful musical service. Set the tone for the reflective theme of t’shuvah (repentance, return) of the Yamim HaNora’im – Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, the Days of Awe. The service will be followed by light refreshments. To register, contact Sahar Oz at soz@societyhillsynagogue.org or call 215.922.6590.