Yom Kippur, also known as the Day of Atonement, is the holiest day of the year in Judaism. Its central themes are atonement and repentance.
Tuesday, October 8th Service at 6:00 PM
We begin Yom Kippur with meditative music and private reflection in the sanctuary and the lighting of individual memorial candles in the reception area at 6:00 p.m. Kol Nidre will start at 6:30 p.m. Please be in the sanctuary by 6:25 p.m.; no one will be admitted during the recitation of Kol Nidre until it has concluded.
Wednesday, October 9th Service at 10:00 AM
We continue our personal and communal reflections on teshuvah/returning and nurturing Jewish spiritual ideals.
• 10:00 a.m. Shacharit Service and talk by Rabbi Heifetz
• 12:30 p.m. Yizkor (Memorial) Service
• 1:00 p.m. Musaf Service and Conclusion
• 5:00 p.m. Mincha Service and Book of Jonah reading & discussion
• 6:00 p.m. Ne’ilah Service (includes personal prayer time at the Ark)
• 7:15 p.m. Concluding Prayers and final sounding of the shofar at 7:20 p.m.
• 7:30 p.m. Break Fast Meal (reservations required)
