An Alternative High Holy Day observance, blending joy and meaning, ancient and modern Jewish wisdom, traditional and creative prayer.
High Holiday Services led by Rabbi Andrea Cohen-Kiener
Services held at Flagg Road Church – 134 Flagg Road, West Hartford
Zoom link available to those who register
High Holidays are free for all who are 30 and under!
Learn about Membership and High Holiday Tickets Here.
High Holy Days
HH Schedule
| Date | Event | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, October 2, 2024 | ROSH HASHANAH EVE | Erev (Evening) Rosh Hashanah Service at the Church We'll Gather at 6:15 and start Promptly at 6:30PM Kiddish and Dinner at The Silverstein's, following the service. Registration/RSVP required. |
| Thursday, October 3, 2024 | ROSH HASHANAH 1st DAY | 9:30 AM - 9:50 AM Quiet Meditation 10:00 AM - 1:30ish PM Shaharit (morning), Torah, and Shofar services Followed by Kiddush (challah, apples, honey, schmoozing) outdoors |
| Saturday, October 5, 2024 | ROSH HASHANAH Walk and Study | Rosh Hashanah Reflective Walk and Talk 10 AM - 1 PM* A beautiful walk, followed by discussion and sharing on Rosh Hashanah themes. Tashlich ritual (casting away our mistakes). Meet at the main parking lot of the reservoir on Farmington Ave in West Hartford with comfortable shoes, water, a blanket or other portable seat, and snacks or lunch (as you wish). * The discussion will begin at 11:30, not too far from parking, to accommodate as many as possible ** weather permitting; steady rain cancels. |
| Friday, October 11, 2024 | KOL NIDRE | Yom Kippur: Kol Nidre We'll Gather at 6:15 and start Promptly at 6:30PM |
| Saturday, October 12, 2024 | YOM KIPPUR | 9:30-9:50 AM Quiet Meditation 10 AM – 2 PM-ish Shaharit (morning), Torah, and Yizkor (memorial) services It is a powerful experience to both begin and end the day in community prayer, so we invite you to return for the closing services. 4-5 PM Prayer in Motion 5-6 PM Jonah, the sleeping prophet, and Minhah 6 PM - Sundown Neilah: Sealing the Day Followed by potluck Break-fast |
| Saturday, October 19, 2024 | SUKKOT | 12 Noon Sukkot Gathering with songs, prayers, discussion and a potluck lunch, at a member’s sukkah |
*Overnight hospitality available for those traveling long distances:
Contact Elaine at pnaiorct@gmail.com to make a request.