The High Holidays at Congregation B'nai Emunah

From the first sounds of shofar through the waning fall days of the Sukkot harvest festival, our community is bustling with activity throughout the High Holiday season. The heart of this activity takes place on Rosh Ha-Shanah and Yom Kippur. With services, youth programming, and meals happening throughout, we hope you'll find a way to connect with our community in this season of rejoicing and renewal. Programming will take place in person, along with digital and hybrid options available throughout the season.

Over many years, the Synagogue has worked hard to reach out to everyone in our community, veterans and newcomers alike. Our aim is to open a place in the congregation for anyone who might want to be part of our family. Wherever you stand on the map of Jewish life and culture, you matter to us. All the old divisions between different denominations and points of origin seem obsolete. We think of ourselves as a “just Jewish” community.

First Night of Rosh Ha-Shaah | Friday, Sept. 15, 2023
High Holiday Festive Meal* at 5:15 p.m.
Rosh Ha-Shanah for Everyone Welcoming Celebration at 6:15 p.m.

First Day of Rosh Ha-Shanah | Saturday, September 16, 2023
Morning Service at 9:30 a.m.
Torah Service at 10:00 a.m.
Sermon at 11:00 a.m.
Closing Benediction at 12:30 p.m.
Sweet and Savory Kiddush Treats* at Conclusion of Services
Afternoon/Evening Service at 5:30 p.m.

Second Day of Rosh Ha-Shanah | Sunday, September 17, 2023
Morning Service at 9:30 a.m.
Torah Service at 10:00 a.m.
Sermon at 11:00 a.m.
Baby Blessings at 12:00 p.m.
Closing Benediction at 12:30 p.m.
Cookie Kiddush at Conclusion of Services
The Bolusky Holiday Luncheon* at Conclusion of Services
Afternoon/Evening Service at 7:45 p.m.

Kapparot | Release of the Homing Pigeons | Sunday, September 24, 2023
Under the Front Portico at 11:45 a.m.

Yom Kippur Evening | Sunday, September 24, 2023
Afternoon Service at 6:30 p.m.
Kol Nidray at 7:00 p.m.
Evening Service at 7:15 p.m.
Sermon at 7:45 p.m.
Closing Benediction at 8:45 p.m.

Yom Kippur Day | Monday, September 25, 2023
Morning Service at 9:30 a.m.
Torah Service at 10:00 a.m.
Sermon at 11:00 a.m.
Benediction at 1:30 p.m.
Afternoon Service at 4:15 p.m.
Open Forum with Rabbi Kaiman at 5:30 p.m.
Ne’ilah (Final Service) in the Street at 6:45 p.m.
Final Shofar Blowing and Community Break-Fast* at 7:55 p.m.

No tickets or admissions requirements of any kind. All are welcome.
*Please RSVP for meals so we can plan for your participation.
For a listing of specifically kid-oriented experiences, see our “Kids and Family Calendar.”

You can download a detailed listing of this schedule here.

Nostalgic for previous High Holiday celebrations? We are too. Check our our archive of High Holiday videos and recordings from years past. Put recorded services on in the background and you’ll be ready to sing along with us this season.