Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur with Shir Hadash Reconstructionist Synagogue

Why Shir Hadash for the High Holidays?​​

• Because you are looking for an uplifting High Holidays experience that is relevant to today while still grounded in the Jewish tradition.

• Because you enjoy services that are enriched by music and that inspire spirituality

• Because you want to know what your prayers mean while you are saying them.

• Because you would like to feel a part of services and not just a spectator.

• Because you would like to feel like a part of a Jewish community.

• Because you are looking for engaging family services to create lasting memories for the whole family.

2024 Holiday Schedule

Erev Rosh Hashanah

Wed. Oct. 2, 7:30 -9:30pm
St. Joseph Social Hall

Rosh Hashanah, Day 1, Thur. Oct. 3
9:30am-12pm Service
St. Joseph Social Hall

2-3pm Family Service
Shir Hadash

Rosh Hashanah, Day 2
Fri. Oct. 4
9-10am Bagel & Coffee Nosh,
10am-12pm Service
Shir Hadash

Kol Nidrei
Fri. Oct. 11, 7-9pm
St. Joseph Social Hall

Yom Kippur: Sat. Oct. 12
Morning Service
9:30am -12:30pm
St. Joseph Social Hall

Yizkor
12:30-1:30pm
St. Joseph Social Hall

Family Service
2-3pm
Shir Hadash

Adult Discussion #1
2-3pm Shir Hadash

Adult Discussion #2
3-4pm Shir Hadash

Afternoon Service -Mincha
4:15-5:15pm
Shir Hadash

Afternoon Service -Ne’ilah
5:15-6:30pm
Shir Hadash

Times & Locations:

Most of the services will be held at in the Social Hall of St. Joseph the Worker Church, directly across the street from the synagogue, and the rest will be held at the synagogue. If you are attending in-person, your badge (which serves as your ticket) will be waiting for you at St. Joseph.

If you are not able to attend in-person, or not comfortable doing so, we are offering a virtual livestream option through Zoom. Before the holidays, all guests will be sent a Zoom link. We ask that you please not share this Zoom link with non-members who haven’t registered.

Children’s Programming

On Rosh Hashanah Day 1 and on Yom Kippur, we will have Family Services from 2:00-3:00 pm, led by our Director for Lifelong Learning, Lauren Comm, at the synagogue. These services, offered at no cost and open to the larger community, are designed for children up through 4th grade and their families (older siblings welcome), and offer a lovely way to celebrate the holidays! Please click here to sign up separately for the Family Services!

Of course, children are also welcome to attend the adult services on both Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. We will offer complimentary childcare on one side of the sanctuary, where children can read, draw, and play quietly with busy bags and enjoy the melodies of the holidays.

Prayerbooks

Shir Hadash uses the Reconstructionist High Holiday Mahzor. If you are attending services at St. Joseph the Worker, we will have books available to borrow.  If you need a book to use at home or if you would like your own copy, you may purchase below.  We can mail them (including mailing charge), or you can pick them up at the synagogue prior to Thursday, September 26 or at St. Joseph the Worker the day of services. Note that mailing can take over a week.

Questions

If you have questions about services, don’t hesitate to email us at [email protected] or call our office at (847) 498-8218.