Find a Humanistic High Holiday Service

• Celebrate the High Holidays Humanistically!

We welcome ALL — including newcomers and non-members — to participate in Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services with one (or many!) of our local affiliated communities/congregations!  In 2021, Some congregations will continue to connect to the meaning of the holidays online, due to necessary safety measures caused by COVID-19, while other congregations will meet in person. Please see the information below, listed by state, for date, time, and cost (if any) for the upcoming holidays.

ARIZONA

• Or Adam Congregation for Humanistic Judaism

Contact: President Bill Parsons, 14747 N Northsight Blvd, Suite 111-437, Scottsdale, AZ 85260, (480) 865-4710, www.oradamaz.org, info@oradamaz.org  oradaminfo@gmail.com.  Or Adam’s Calendar. Or Adam Congregation, Or Adam  

Phoenix/Scottsdale AZ will have Zoom celebrations:

• Erev Rosh Hashanah– September 25, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. Pacific Time Zone
• Yom Kippur/Kol Nidre – October 4, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. Pacific Time Zone
• Yom Kippur Day – October 5, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time Zone
• Yom Kippur Memorial/Niskor – October 5, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time Zone
  • Tickets are Free. Open to the public. We welcome all SHJ communities to partner with us.
  • All celebrations will include: Traditional Kol Nidre music. Medications. Poems. Reflections. Flower ceremony.

• Secular Humanist Jewish Circle

• Contact: Susan Rubin, 4131 East Coronado Drive, Tucson AZ 85718, (520) 577-7718, www.secularhumanisticjewishcircle.org, srubinaz@comcast.net.

• • The Secular Humanist Jewish Circle  invites you to join us in  the celebration of the High Holidays in person and on ZOOM  Saturday, October 1, 2022.
  • More Information can be found here   and/or by calling Susan Rubin 520-577-7718.
  • The celebration will include traditional and non traditional elements of holiday. There will be Kol Nidre and a Memorial section.
  • The cost is free unless you stay for the meal then there is a charge.
  • See SHJCaz.org or Facebook for details.
  • Hope to See You There!! L’Shana Tova!

CALIFORNIA

• Adat Chaverim, Congregation for Humanistic Judaism

Contact: Jonathan Friedmann, P.O. Box 261204, Encino, CA 91426, (888) 552-4552, www.HumanisticJudaismLA.org, adatchaverimla@gmail.com, Adat Chaverim’s Calender 

• Holiday Celebration, Sunday, October 2, 2022, at 2:00 p.m.  Los Encinos State Historic Park 16756 Moorpark St. Encino CA. 91436
  • Join Adat Chaverim for an informal and inspirational High Holiday service led by Cantor Jonathan Friedmann, Ph.D. and members of the congregation.
  • In person with Zoom option.
  • Registration at info@humanisticjudaismla.org
  • Non-Members: $50 Adults, $15 Children,  Members: Free
  •  RSVP: 888-552-HJLA (4552)

• Kol Hadash, Northern California Congregation for Humanistic Judaism

Contact: Kimberly Read, PO Box 2777, Berkeley, CA 94702, (510) 982-1455, info@kolhadash.org.  Kol Hadash’s calendar 

• Pacific Community of Cultural Jews 

Contact: For further information call 714-739-1366 or email PacifComm@aol.com.

Join the PCCJ for meaningful, uplifting, and thought-provoking Secular Jewish New Year Services.

• Rosh Hashanah– Sunday, September 25, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. -12:30 p.m.
  • Brunch to Follow  in Newport Beach
    
• Yom Kippur -: Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. -4:00 p.m.
  • Online

Interfaith, intermarried, lapsed, unaffiliated, Jews by Choice, and LGBTQ+ welcome!

Charge for nonmembers. Reservations and more info: 714-739-1366 • PacifComm@aol.com

COLORADO

• • Beth Ami, Colorado Congregation for Humanistic Judaism

Contact: Sheila Malcolm, BethAmiInfo@gmail.com. Beth Ami’s Calendar.

Beth Ami will hold a beautiful, in-person, outdoor Rosh Hashanah/Tashlich at one of our favorite settings in South Boulder, CO. The Harlow Platts picnic shelter next to Viele Lake is accessible and spacious. This family event will conclude with an optional picnic dinner as the sun sets behind the foothills.

Our Yom Kippur/Memorial service will be zoomed to encourage participation of all ages and abilities. We are honored to have two Kol Nidre versions included in this interactive ceremony, sung by exquisite performers Eve Orenstein and Susan Berman.

• Rosh Hashanah & Tashlich– Sunday, September 25, 2022, at 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Mountain Time Zone, Outdoors and in-person
• Yom Kippur Ceremony & Memorial – Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at 6:00 p.m.  Mountain Time Zone on zoom
  • For more information click here
  • There is no cost. Donations graciously accepted.

CONNECTICUT

• Congregation for Humanistic Judaism, Fairfield County, Connecticut 

Contact: Ruth Light, (203) 293-8867, PO Box 82, Westport, CT 06881, https://humanisticjews.org info@humanisticjews.org 

• Join us as we usher in the New Year and create a space for reflection, introspection and renewal. We are pleased this year to offer our High Holiday services on livestream, as well as a Meditation program on Zoom, open to all and free of charge. Donations are gratefully accepted.
• Rosh Hashanah – Sunday, September 25, 2022, at 7:30 p.m.
  • Beginning with the Shofar’s blast, our Rosh Hashanah service features inspiring music, poetry, and Humanistic liturgy as we reflect on where we have been and where we are going.
• Yom Kippur/Kol Nidre – Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at 7:30 p.m.
  • The moving strains of the Kol Nidre melody, performed on cello and piano, invite us to reflect on our values, as individuals and as a community.
• Meditation Program – Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at 2:30 p.m.
  • We gather on Zoom for Meditation to help clear our minds and set our intentions.
• Yom Kippur Memorial and Closing – Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at 5:00 p.m.
  •   We conclude the High Holidays with a moving Memorial service and a  commitment to embrace life and begin anew.
• Please register for Services and Meditation here:

 

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

• Machar – The Secular Humanistic Jewish Congregation of Greater Washington

Contact: Rabbi Jeremy Kridel, or Tara Newhouse PO Box 42014, Washington, D.C. 20015, (202) 686-1881, info@machar.org.  Machar’s Calendar.  Cedar Lane Unitarian Universalist Church 9601 Cedar Lane Bethesda, MD 20814

• Rosh Hashanah – Monday, September 26, 2022, at 9:30 a.m. Outdoor Children’s Service (open to all, registration required, and link will be available soon) Outdoor Main Service  (open to all, registration required, and link will be available soon) at 10:30 a.m.
•  Tashlich – Monday, September 26, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. In-person only. More details coming soon.
• MACHAR LIVESTREAM LINKS
  Even if you are unable to join us in person, we welcome everyone to celebrate with us virtually.
  You can connect to our livestream of the Kol Nidre Service on Tuesday evening, October 4 at 7:30pm at this link: https://youtu.be/rQs5ZuJBMTg.
  
  You can connect to our livestream of the Yom Kippur Main Service on Wednesday morning, October 5 at 10:30am at this link: https://youtu.be/UWuZ1kX0QVY.
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  You can follow along with these Liturgy Booklets:
  Machar Kol Nidre Liturgy BookletMachar Yom Kippur Liturgy Booklet

  Links to the recordings of the services will be posted HERE after each service as well.

 

• Congregation Beth Adam

Contact: BJ Saul, P.O. Box 2579, Boca Raton, FL 33427, (561) 443-1769, info@bethadam.com.  Beth Adam’s Calendar.

CBA brings in the New Year by sounding the shofar and eating apples and honey. The services reflect the Humanistic philosophy. They are in English with songs accompanied by a guitarist. The music reflects the variety of Jewish cultures. Everyone is invited. Services will be Hybrid in person and on Zoom. It is open to the public sign up at  Beth Adam or call 561-443-1769 cost for the High Holidays (5 services) Early bird $115/per person before Sept. 7 or $125 after see website for details.

• Congregation for Humanistic Judaism

Contact: Margo Moore, 3023 Proctor Road, Sarasota, FL 34231, (941) 929-7771, CHJSarasota@hotmail.com.  CHJ Sarasota’s Calendar.

Congregation for Humanistic Judaism invites you to our Live High Holiday Services.

Call 941.929.7771 or email chjsarasota@hotmail.com. Go to www.CHJ-Sarasota.org for more information. Free and open to the public.

• Rosh Hashanah – Monday, September 26, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
  Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
  Live at Unity
• Yom Kippur, Kol Nidre Service– Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at  7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
  • Live at Unity
• Nizkor Memorial  Service –Wednesday, October 5, 2022,  at 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Break the Fast at 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Live at Unity

ILLINOIS

• Beth Chaverim Humanistic Jewish Community

Contact: Rabbi Jodi Kornfeld, Deerfield, IL 60015, (847) 945-6512, info@bethchaverim.net.  Beth Chaverim HJC’s Calendar.

• Rosh Hashanah – Sunday, September 26, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. Central Time Zone
  • Service for all ages that families can attend together. This is not a children’s service but instead a meaningful service for people of all ages.
• Yom Kippur –  Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. Central Time Zone including a memorial service
  • For more information click here
  • Service for all ages that families can attend together. This is not a children’s service but instead a meaningful service for people of all ages. This service includes the moving memorial service.
  • Send an email to info@bethchaverim.net in order to receive the link, and a copy of the service booklet.
  • Via Zoom for further information contact info@bethchaverim.net
  • $136 per adult (covers both Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur). No cost for children under 16.

 

• Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation

Contact: Rabbi Adam Chalom or Victoria Ratnaswamy, chair, (847) 383-5184, 2100 Half Day Road, Deerfield, IL 60035,   info@kolhadash.com.  Kol Hadash’s Calendar.

These High Holiday sermons will be delivered at Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation at Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur in 2022/5783. For more information or to register to attend our Zoom-based services Services are open to the public. Registration (https://www.kolhadash.com/form/HHReservation) is required.  contact our office at info@kolhadash.com

• Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation  All services are online on Zoom for non-members. Anyone wishing to attend can register on our website here.   We are not selling guest tickets to High Holidays this year. Rather, we ask that you register and make a donation to view the services online. Donation guidance is on the online registration form.
• Erev Rosh Hashanah Evening Service
  • Sunday, September 25, 2022, at  7:30 p.m. Central Time Zone
• Rosh Hashanah Morning Service
  • Monday, September 26, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. Central Time Zone

• Yom Kippur Evening Service
  • Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. Central Time Zone
• Yom Kippur Morning Service
  • Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. Central Time Zone
• Yom Kippur Memorial Service
  • Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at 3:30 p.m. Central Time Zone

MARYLAND

• Baltimore Jewish Cultural Chavurah

Contact: Art Starr, 2 Stitchberry Court, Reisterstown, MD 21136, (410) 493-2473, www.baltimoresecularjews.org, baltimoresecularjews@gmail.com

• A combined high holiday program on Sunday, October 2,  2022 at 6:30 p.m. in person.
• For more information click here 
• Email for the location

 

MASSACHUSETTS

• Kahal B’raira, Boston Congregation for Humanistic Judaism

Contact: Lidia Pruente, Cambridge, MA 02138, (617) 431-3994, info@Kahalbraira.org.  Kahal B’raira’s Calendar.

MICHIGAN

• Congregation for Humanistic Judaism of Metro Detroit (chj-detroit.org)

Rabbi Jeffrey Falick, 28611 W 12 Mile Road, Farmington Hills, MI 48334, (248) 477-1410, office@chj-detroit.org, CHJ-DetroitCalendar.

• Rosh Hashanah Eve – Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, at  7:00 p.m.
• Rosh Hashanah Morning – Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, at 10:30 a.m.
  • Service with full choir. Erev RH – Rabbi’s Topic: Our Very Human Superpowers …Turning Fear Into Strength RH Morning – Rabbi’s Topic: Our Very Human Superpowers … Cultivating Our Curiosity
  • For more information click here
  • YouTube
  • Free and open to the public. No registration needed. Nonmembers please check in at Welcome Table.
• Yom Kippur Eve (Kol Nidrei Service) –  Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022, at 7:00 p.m.
  • Yom Kippur Morning– Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022, at 10:30 a.m.
  • Yom Kippur Memorial Service (“Nizkor-We Remember”) – Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022, at 2:00 p.m.
  • Service with full choir. Erev YK (Kol Nidre) – Rabbi’s Topic: Our Very Human Superpowers … Turning Anger Into Positive Action YK Day: Our Very Human Superpowers … Uncovering Our Capacity for Awe​
  • For more information click here
  •  YouTube
  • Free and open to the public. No registration needed. Nonmembers please check in at Welcome Table.

MINNESOTA

• Or Emet, Minnesota Congregation for Humanistic Judaism

Contact: Allan Malkis, 4316 Aries Ct, Eagan, MN 55123, (612) 251-2178, www.oremet.org, president@oremet.org.  Or Emet’s Calendar.

Or Emet, the Minnesota Congregation for Humanistic Judaism, is celebrating this year’s High Holidays with Hybrid in-person and zoom (except Tashlich).  Or Emet’s High Holiday Events can be found here 

Registration details will be posted on our website under the calendar by 9/6/22 Or Emet 

• Erev Rosh Hashanah –  Sunday, September 25, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. Central Time Zone
• Rosh Hashanah Tashlich – Tuesday, September 26, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Central Time Zone (not online)
• Yom Kippur Kol Nidre – Kol Nidre Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. Central Time Zone Hybrid in-person and zoom
• Yom Kippur Day – Break the Fast Wedensday, October 5, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. -8:00 p.m. Central Time Zone
• Yom Kippur Memorial/Nizkor – Included in Kol Nidre service October 4, 2022
  • A humanistic Kol Nidre service with readings from community members, Ritual leader and commentaries by members, music by members.
  • For more information about Or Emet’s High Holiday services, including registration for Zoom, Tashlich and the Yom Kippur break-fast, email highholidays@oremet.org. For general information about Or Emet, email info@oremet.org or visit oremet.org.

NEW JERSEY

• Kahal Chaverim, NJ Congregation for Humanistic Judaism

• Rosh Hashanah Service and Get-Together – Monday, September 26, 2022, at 11:00 a.m.
• Erev Yom Kippur Kol Nidre Service – Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at 5:15 p.m.

• Yom Kippur Memorial Service & Potluck Break Fast – Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at 4:00 p.m.
  
  outdoors (weather permitting, otherwise indoors) at the home of a member of the congregation.

 

NEW YORK

• Beth Haskalah, Rochester Society for Humanistic Judaism

Contact: Barry Swan, P.O. Box 18343, Rochester, NY 14618-0343, (585) 234-1644, BASWAN@aol.com.  Beth Haskalah’s Calendar.

• Rosh Hashanah – TBA
• Yom Kippur – TBA

 

• Kol Haverim Finger Lakes Community for Humanistic Judaism

Contact: Abigail Cohn, PO Box 4972, Ithaca, NY 14852,  info@kolhaverim.net.  Kol Haverim’s Calendar.

• Rosh Hashanah – TBA
• Yom Kippur – TBA

 

• The City Congregation for Humanistic Judaism

Rabbi Tzemah Yoreh; Contact: Amy Stein, 15 West 28th Street, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10001, (212) 213-1002, info@citycongregation.org.  The City Congregation’s Calendar.

Join City Congregation for a beautiful Rosh Hashanah service of music and contemplation that expresses traditional themes while honoring human reason and human dignity. Our celebration combines familiar passages with innovative language so that cultural Jews can mark these holidays in a way that is consistent with humanistic beliefs.

Click here for registration and prices

• • Services are at Riverside Church in Morningside Heights and online
• Rosh Hashanah Service – Monday, September 26, 2022, at 10:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
• Rosh Hashanah Tashlich – Sunday, October 2, 2022, at 2:15 p.m. -2:45 p.m.
• Kol Nidre Service – Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at 7:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
• Yom Kippur Service – Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
• Memorial Service will be held during Yom Kippur service

 

• Westchester Community for Humanistic Judaism

Contact: Dmitry Turovsky, 84 Sprague Road, Scarsdale, NY 10583, (914) 713-8828, info@wchj.org 

The services will be led by our Rabbi, Frank Tamburello. Music will be provided by Prof. Ruth Levy-Schudroff and our own choir. Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur will be in-person

• Rosh Hashanah Erev – Sunday, September 25, 2022, at  7:00 p.m.
• Yom Kippur – Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at 5:30 p.m.
• Nizkor/Memorial will be taken at the end of Yom Kippur service on October 5, 2022
  • Erev Rosh Hashanah service as ordered in our community Humanist Machzor.
  • In person. Participants must be masked and vaccinated.
  • Service open to public. Notify through website, info@wchj.org, or 914-713-8828
  • For more information click here
  • Admission is free. Donations are accepted.
  • The address for Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur services  Community Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 468 Rosedale Ave, White Plains, NY 10605

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NORTH CAROLINA

• Kol Haskalah, A Humanistic Jewish Congregation

Contact: khaskalah@gmail.com PO Box 9223, Chapel Hill NC 27515, www. kolhaskalah.org

Kol Haskalah is a Humanistic Jewish congregation serving Chapel Hill, Durham, Raleigh and the surrounding areas. We are a lay-led community, which means our members determine the focus and essence of our celebrations and services. As the first day of the Jewish year, Rosh Hashanah marks a turning point, a separation between what was and what will be. It offers a time for us to pause in our daily lives and reflect on our behavior and renew our commitment to our highest values. see here 

• Erev Rosh Hashanah – Sunday, September 25, 2022,  at 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
• Yom Kippur Kol Nidre-Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at 7:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.
• Yom Kippur Memorial/Nizkor-Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at 5:30p.m. -6:30 p.m.
  • We will meet in person, but please check back again for updates as the COVID situation continues to evolve.
  • Open to the public. Please see here 
  • Free to members and non-members. Donations are appreciated.

• Jewish Secular Community of Asheville

Contact: June Dreznick,  service@jscasheville.org for more information and to join any of our High Holiday services. There is no charge for these  services. With concern about the rise of Covid cases we will hold the upcoming holiday services via Zoom

• Rosh Hashanah– TBA
• Yom Kippur Kol Nidre service – TBA
• Yom Kippur Memorial service–  TBA

OREGON

• Kol Shalom, Community for Humanistic Judaism

Contact: info@kolshalom.org.  Kol Shalom, Community for Humanistic Judaism  1509 SW Sunset Boulevard, Suite 1E, Portland, OR 97239, (503) 459-4210,   Kol Shalom’s Calendar.

• Rosh Hashanah – TBA
• Yom Kippur – TBA

WASHINGTON

• Secular Jewish Circle of Puget Sound

Contact: Irina Doliov, 117 E Louisa St / PMB 367, Seattle, WA 98102, (206) 528-1944, info@secularjewishcircle.org.  SJC’s Calendar. 

• Erev Rosh Hashanah – Sunday, September 25, 2022, at  5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
  • We will have a short Humanistic service followed by apples and honey for a sweet new year.
  • A link to our event page can be found here 
  • We will meet in person.
  • You may register here 
  • All Donations are welcome, we recommend a $35 donation if you are able to.

Canada

ONTARIO

• Oraynu Congregation

Contact: Roby Sadler, 156 Duncan Mill Road, Suite 14, Toronto, Ontario, M3B 3N2, Canada, (416) 385-3910, info@oraynu.org.  Oraynu’s Calendar.

• Rosh Hashanah – Monday, September 26,  2022, at 10:30 a.m.
  • Open to the public in-person and streamed. Info, including ticket pricing, and registration: click here
  • Rosh Hashanah Tashlich Nature Walk on Saturday, October 1, at 10:30 a.m. Info and registration: click here.
• Erev Yom Kippur, including Kol Nidrei and Yizkor – Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at 8:00 p.m.
  • Open to the public in-person and streamed. Info, including ticket pricing, and registration: click here
• Yom Kippur Day – Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at 10:30 a.m.
  • Open to the public in-person and streamed. Info, including ticket pricing, and registration: click here

ON-LINE COMMUNITY

The Spinoza Havurah – Online community, based in the Eastern U.S. time zone, contact William Thompson.

• Rosh Hashanah – TBA
• Yom Kippur – TBA