High Holiday Services Open to the Public
September 2013

ShalomBoston is pleased to present its annual list of Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur religious services open to the entire Jewish community.  Below is information that has been submitted to us.  Some services require reservations, some have fees, and some are completely open but RSVPs are requested.  Please read the information carefully and inquire at the phone number or email address listed if you have questions.  More services will be added over the coming weeks, so check back periodically for the most up-to-date list.

Arlington

Kahal B'raira
First Parish UU Church
630 Massachusetts Ave., Arlington
www.communityofchoice.org
info@kahalbraira.org

Kol Nidre Friday, September 13 7:30-9:30pm
Join in the reading of our moving humanistic liturgy. Sing beautiful holiday melodies and reflect on the meaning of the holiday. All are welcome. No tickets required but pre-registration encouraged.   For more information and to pre-register, visitwww.communityofchoice.org or call 617-969-4596 or register here:  http://tinyurl.com/JewishNewYearRegistration

September 5, 10:00am – 11:30am

Join Greater Boston's Secular Humanistic Judaism congregation, Kahal B'raira, for Rosh Hashanah.  The service is appropriate for all ages and is family-friendly.  There is a special section for children six and under. All are welcome. No tickets required but pre-registration encouraged. Donations requested.  For more information and to pre-register, visit www.communityofchoice.org or call 617-969-4596.


Boston

The Boston Synagogue
Boston Synagogue
55 Martha Road
Boston, MA 02114
office@bostonsynagogue.org
(617) 523-0453

ROSH HASHANAH:
Wednesday, September 4th: Evening Service 7:00 PM
Thursday, September 5th: Morning. Preliminary Prayers 9:00 AM. Service 9:30 AM. Torah ~ 10:10 AM. Taslich by the Charles River, late afternoon. Evening Service 7:00 PM
Friday, September 6th: Morning. Preliminary Prayers 9:00 AM. Service 9:30 AM. Torah ~ 10:10 AM
KOL NIDRE:
Friday, September 13th: Evening Service 6:30 PM
YOM KIPPUR:
Saturday, September 14th: Preliminary Prayers 9:00 AM. Service 9:30 AM. Torah ~ 10:10 AM. YIZKOR Memorial Prayer ~ 11:00 AM. Mincha/Maftir Jonah/Neilah ~ 5:00 PM. Break the Fast, evening.
Pricing: We have membership options for Young Professionals, Singles & Families...
Young Professional Membership (up to age 32): $135 Single/$250 Couple 
Single Membership: $375 New Members/$495 Current Members 
Family Membership: $750 New Members/$995 Current Members
Extra Seats for Members: $135 Adults 18+/$75 Children & Students
High Holiday Seats for Non-Members: $275 Adults 18+/$135 Children under 18

Chabad of Downtown Boston, Back Bay & Beacon Hill
Park Plaza Boston Hotel , 50 Park Plaza, Boston

The perfect High Holiday experience:
Free - Registration is required
September 05, 2013—09:30 AM to 02:00 PM
Join us for the High Holiday services at the historic Boston Park Plaza hotel in Back Bay.
Feel enriched, connected, inspired, and uplifted at the High Holiday services in the heart of Boston! 
  ·                 Easy-to-follow services with song and commentary
   ·                 Hebrew-English prayer books provided.
   ·                 No membership required!
   ·                 Centrally located at the Boston Common
   ·                 All are welcome
For more info and to RSVP call 617-297-7282 or email  rabbi@ChabadDowntownBoston.org.
We look forward to making you and your family feel at home.

Boston Chabad
The Taj Hotel, 15 Arlington Street, Boston, MA 02116
Cost: FREE - Registration is required.
Start the New Year off with a most inspiring, delightful, and relaxing High Holiday service at the Taj Hotel.
Celebrate the New Year with Boston Chabad and enjoy an inspiring synthesis of delights for both body and soul.
No Membership Required! Special High Holiday cuisine. Warm and relaxed service! Intuitive prayer books Hebrew-English
Centrally located at the Public Garden. Everyone is invited
Wednesday, September 4th: Evening Services: 7:00PM followd by a Festive Dinner
Thursday, September 5th: Morning Services: 9:00AM 
Shofar: 11:15am
Tashlich at the Charles River following Festive Lunch
Evening Services: 7:30PM 
Friday, September 6th: Morning Services: 9:00AM; Shofar 11:15 followed by Festive Lunch
Yom Kippur
Friday, September 13: Kol Nidre 6:45pm
Saturday, September 14: Morning services 9:00am; Yizkor 11:15am; Neilah 6:30pm; Break Fast 7:45pm
For more information on festive holiday meals, please contact us at
info@bostonchabad.org or 617-247-7100.

 

 

 

The Vilna Shul
18 Phillips Street
Boston
www.vilnashul.org
info@vilnashul.org
Havurah on the Hill, in collaboration with the Synagogue Council of Massachusetts, is offering High Holidays services at the historic Vilna Shul on Beacon Hill in Boston. Last year we had a wonderful turnout from all over our community, and we look forward to welcoming back those who attended last year as well as those of you who have never been to the Vilna Shul!

Havurah on the Hill is non-denominational, egalitarian, and traditional. Services are conducted in Hebrew with some English readings mixed in. As part of our learning services mission, we provide explanations and teachings throughout. Services are community-led, with a variety of familiar melodies and tunes.

Services will be led by Yoni Bock and Deborah Melkin. Last year we had a wonderful turnout from all over our community, and we look forward to welcoming back those who attended last year as well as those of you who have never been to the Vilna Shul!

Newton

Temple Beth Avodah
45 Puddingstone Lane, Newton
(617) 527-0045
September 05, 2013—03:30 PM to 04:30 PM
Rosh Hashanah Family Service
Join Temple Beth Avodah for High Holy Day Services. Rabbi Keith Stern, Rabbi Lisa Eiduson and Cantorial Solist Susan Glickman welcome you to join TBA for our Rosh Hashanah family service.
Free - Registration not required     

Boston Workmen’s Circle: Center for Jewish Culture and Social Justice
474 Centre Street, Newton Corner, MA
617-566-6281
www.circleboston.org/calendar/family-high-holiday-service

Join the Boston Workmen's Circle: Center for Jewish Culture and Social Justice
on Saturday, Sep 14, 2013 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Come together as a community rooted in a Jewish commitment to social justice for a program of readings, reflection, and singing. Whatever your upbringing – whatever your level of Jewish knowledge – however you might define your own spirituality – we invite you to join us! 

Pre-registration is strongly encouraged! Suggested donation (covers both Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur):

WC members: $75 per individual/$150 per family
Non-members: $95 per individual/$190 per family
Young adults (under-30): $20 per member/$30 per non-member

The High Holiday suggested donation is an important way to help sustain the community that makes these holiday observances possible. Workmen’s Circle depends on the support we receive at the holidays each year. At the same time, we are committed to making sure that all feel welcome at our observances. You are always welcome whatever you are able to pay.

Visit: www.circleboston.org
Contact info@circleboston.org or 617-566-6281 with questions.
To RSVP email

 

 

dylan@circleboston.org

 

 

Congregation Dorshei Tzedek
Services at Gann Academy
333 Forest St., Waltham
617-965-0330
info@dorsheitzedek.org
www.dorsheitzedek.org
Please join us, as we welcome the New Year with a musical evening service appropriate for adults as well as older children. Childcare is not available for this service.
Rosh Hashanah
September 4: 8:00pm – 9:00pm Join us as we welcome the New Year with a musical evening service.
September 5: 9:30am – 1:00pm Please join us for this musical morning service! During the Torah reading, we will celebrate the new life in our community. If a child has come into your family this past year, please join us for a special aliyah!
Children’s services at 10:15am; adults and kids come together at 12:45pm for the blowing of the shofar.
September 6: 10:00am – 12:30pm Please join us for the second day of Rosh Hashanah, for a less traditional service, including an interesting Torah discussion in place of the Torah reading and an alternative (and abbreviated) Musaf service. No children’s services but CHILDCARE is provided.
Yom Kippur
September 13: 7:00pm – 9:00pm Kol Nidre, the ancient prayer of release from vows, is traditionally said before sunset. Service begins promptly at 7:00pm; please plan to arrive a few minutes early. This is the one service of the entire year when a tallit (prayer shawl) is worn in the evening. Please feel free to bring your tallit if you own one. Childcare available.
September 14: 9:30am Our morning service includes Yizkor, a time for remembering loved ones who have died, following the reading of the Torah, at approximately noon. The Musaf service at 1:15 includes the beautiful liturgy unique to the High Holydays. Children’s services start promptly at 10:15am. Childcare begins at 9:30am, ends at 1:15pm and resumes at 5:30pm.
Continue the day of reflection with a walk in the woods after services! At 3:45, Rabbi Toba Spitzer will lead text study, followed by Tai Chi and Chi Gong at 4:30. We are thrilled to have Peter Wayne, director of Tree of Life Tai Chi, joining us to lead this session.
The afternoon Mincha service at 5:30, will feature a reading of the Book of Jonah and a special service of remembrance and healing. The day closes at 6:45 with Ne’ilah, the dramatic finale to the day, culminating with Havdallah and a communal shofar-blowing (bring your own shofar!). A light Break-Fast will be served following services at 7:30 pm.

To make High Holydays reservations and learn more about us, please visit our website at www.dorsheitzedek.org, email info@dorsheitzedek.org or call 617-965-0330. Childcare available – RESERVATIONS REQUIRED by 8/29.

Registration is required.  Please see our website for complete pricing options (http://dorsheitzedek.org/high-holydays-donations).

Congregation Or Yisrael
Wilson Chapel, Andover Newton Theological Seminary
210 Herrick Road, Newton
info@oryisrael.org
www.oryisrael.org
Free
No place to go for the High Holy Days? We have a place for you at Congregation Or Yisrael. Be our guest because THERE IS NO COST FOR SEATS
At Congregation Or Yisrael, you will experience a traditional, egalitarian service with our inspiring, spiritual leader, Rabbi Jonina S. Pritzker and worship with a warm and welcoming community.
Rosh Hashanah
September 4: Erev Rosh Hashanah 7:00pm – 8:00pm
September 5: Rosh Hashanah 9:00am – 1:00pm; 6:00pm Tashlich; 7:30pm Mincha/Maariv
September 6: Rosh Hashanah 9:00am – 1:00pm
Yom Kippur
September 13: Kol Nidre 6:30pm – 8:30pm
September 14: Yom Kippur 9:00am – 7:30pm

Yom Kippur Services With The Rebbe at The Beis Medrash
955 Beacon Street, Newton Centre
617-227-8200
Kol Nidre – Friday September 17 (candlelighting by 6:37pm)
Tefilloh Zakoh 6:15pm
Kol Nidre 6:45pm
Shabbos – September 14
Shachris 8:30 a.m.
Yizkor 11:00 a.m.
Mincha 5:45 p.m.
Neilah 7:00 p.m.
Shofar / Maariv / Havdoloh
Kiddush Levonoh 7:45 p.m.
We anticipate breaking on Yom Kippur day at approximately 2:00 p.m.
Should you have any questions, please feel free to call the office
or contact us by email: Info@Rebbe.org.
Yahrzeits - If you wish a memorial placque in shul, or to have someone added to the Yahrzeit reminder list, please call the office to request a form

Peabody

Chabad of Peabody
83 Pine St., Unit E
Cost: $54 - Registration required
September 5, 10:30am - 9:00pm
(978) 977-9111
www.jewishpeabody.com
A Family Service like no other! Your children will be begging you to take them to synagogue!! Fun for all ages! Something for everyone.
* Childrens programing begins at 10:30am, Mommy and Me Begins at 11:00.
Run by our experienced and dedicated staff. A light kids lunch of mini bagels, spreads and juice will be served. 
Parents can enjoy the services while the kids have a blast!

Revere

Temple B'Nai Israel Revere
One Wave Avenue
www.tbirevere.org
781-284-8388
Rabbi.Joseph.Berman@gmail.com

Yom Kippur Family Service
September 14; 4:30pm-5:30pm

Our Yom Kippur Family Service for families with younger children is free and open to all! Please RSVP by registering. 

A place to worship and nurture your soul.
A place for learning.
A place to belong.
A place to connect.
A Place of Strength and Beauty
...and Possibilities

We are a contemporary synagogue in a traditional setting.

Participate in services that bring together
what is timeless with what is relevant in our daily lives.

Sharon

Temple Kol Tikvah
9 Dunbar Street, Sharon
781-784-0004
Free - Registration not required
Rosh Hashanah Children's Service
Looking for a comfortable place to experience the holidays? At Temple Kol Tikvah in Sharon, guests are welcome to attend five of the seven High Holiday services free of charge. Those services are: Erev Rosh Hashanah Sept. 4; Children’s Rosh Hashanah Sept. 5; Kol Nidrei Sept. 13; Children’s Yom Kippur Sept. 14; and Minchah/Yizkor on Yom Kippur Sept. 14. No pre-registration is necessary. In addition, there are seats available for purchase for the Rosh Hashanah morning service Sept. 5 and the Yom Kippur morning service Sept. 14.

Somerville

Havurat Shalom
113 College Ave.
Somerville, MA 02144
617-623-3376 (voice)
http://www.thehav.org
info@thehav.org

The High Holidays at Havurat Shalom are a wonderful, intense, prayerful experience.  They are also free!  We do not have tickets.  Everyone is welcome!  We hope you'll join us.

Contact us for disability access.

Childcare is available on a first-come, first-served basis for all of Rosh Hashanah, except the second night, and all of Yom Kippur, except the afternoon break.  We provide children's snacks during Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.

Rosh HaShanah Day 1:
Wednesday, Sept. 4, 6:30 pm
Thursday, Sept. 5, 9:00 a,
Children's service 11:00 am

Rosh HaShanah Day 2:
Thursday, Sept. 5, 7:00 pm
Friday, Sept. 6, 9:00 am - including a creative (non-liturgical) musaf service.

Yom Kippur:
Friday, Sept. 13, 6:30 pm - Kol Nidre service
Saturday, Sept. 14, 9:00 am - including the Yizkor (memorial) service
Children's service 11:00 am
Break 3:30 pm
5:00 pm - services resume

The 1st floor of Havurat Shalom is wheelchair accessible, including the prayer room, dining room, living room, and bathroom.  For the health of those with allergies and chemical sensitivities, we request that you not wear perfume, aftershave, or cologne to Havurat Shalom.


Stoughton

Ahavath Torah Congregation
1179 Central St, Stoughton, MA
781.344.8733
office@atorah.org

Congregation Or Atid
97 Concord Rd, Wayland, MA
www.congregationoratid.org
highholidays@congregationoratid.org
508-358-9623

Thursday, September 5, 2013
New this year! If you’ve never been to Or Atid for the High Holidays, “Be Our Guest” with complimentary tickets  for one or all of the holidays including Rosh Hashana, Yom Kippur, Sukkot and Simchat Torah.  Prayer Services at Or Atid are warm and highly participatory lead by Rabbi Sally Finestone. Our High Holiday prayer book makes it easy to follow along in Hebrew and English with engaging and relevant commentary for our modern readers.  To learn more, go to www.congregationoratid.org and reserve your ticket(s); call 508-358-9623 or email highholidays@congregationoratid.org.

Ma’yan Tikvah
High Holiday Outdoor Service for Day 2
September 6, 2013
Ma'yan Tikvah celebrates the High Holidays in the woods. This year for the first time we will also have a service on the second day - this will be a hike interspersed with meditations, prayers, discussion, and the blowing of the shofar, and the day will include a picnic lunch - bring your own. We will go by the Sudbury River, up Mount Misery (a hill really!), and possibly all the way to Walden Pond.

West Roxbury

Westborough

Beth Tikvah Synagogue
45 Oak St., Westborough

Beth Tikvah Synagogue, a warm, inclusive, egalitarian, and fully participatory independent congregation, offers a full schedule of High Holiday services.

Rosh HaShanah:
Wed., Sept. 4, Erev Rosh HaShanah, 6:45 pm
Thu., Sept. 5, 1st Day Rosh HaShanah
     Start     9:30 am
     Babysitting (2 yrs-K)     9:30am-1pm
     Children's service (grades K-6)     10:30am-12pm
     Torah reading     10:30 am
     Sermon     11:30am
     Tashlich at nearby Lake Chauncy following services.  (Bring walking shoes.)
Fri., Sept. 6, 2ndd Day Rosh HaShanah
     Start     0:30 am
     Babysitting (2 yrs-K)     9:30am-1pm
     No Children's service
     Torah reading     10:30am
     Sermon     11:30am

Yom Kippur:
Fri., Sept. 13, Kol Nidre
     Start     6:30 pm
     Rabbi's study session     8:30-9:30pm
Sat., Sept. 14, Yom Kippur Day
     Start     9:30am
     Babysitting (2 yrs-K)     9:30a-1pm
     Children's service (grades K-6)     10:30am-12pm
     Torah reading      10:30am
     Sermon/Yizkor     11:15am
     Break     1:30pm
     Mincha/Neilah     5:45-7:45pm
Shofar Blowing/Break-fast Pot Luck     7:45 pm

Free babysitting is available from 9:30am to 1:00pm for children under age 5, but we do request that you make reservations in advance.

Beth Tikvah Synagogue has always had a policy of welcoming anyone to services regardless of ability to pay.  However, the costs of running a synagogue are significant, and we ask that people who attend, who are not members, help support the synagogue.  For this reason, we have established prices for High Holiday tickets.  However, if you are unable to afford these tickets, please contact us as we have made arrangements for providing assistance.  In addition, tickets are complimentary for college students and military personnel.  For security purposes, we ask that guests who come to our High Holiday services please contact us in advance to arrange for tickets.  The form for reserving seats is on the web site at www.bethtikvahsynagogue.org.  Please send the form, with a check payable to: Beth Tikvah Synagogue, Memo: HH Tickets, to Shelley Dubin, 71 Crawford St., Northborough, MA 01532.  The ticket prices are avilable on the web site.  If you decide to join Beth Tikvah, the cost of your High Holiday tickets can be applied to membership during the current year.  Please call Shelley Dubin, High Holiday Coordinator, at 508-612-3347, if you have any questions.  Come join our inviting, joyful and spirited community for the High Holidays!

Westwood

Temple Beth David in Westwood
7 Clapboardtree Street, Westwood
781-769-5270
info@templebethdavid.net
www.templebethdavid.net
We welcome you to join us for Rosh Hashanah Services at Temple Beth David in Westwood, MA. Tickets are required and may be purchased by contacting the Temple at info@templebethdavid.net or calling main phone (781) 769-5270.
Rosh Hashanah
Evening Service; 9/4; 1st Day, Early Service at 8:30 a.m.; Late Service at 11:30 a.m.; Yeladim Service at 3:00 p.m.
2nd Day Service, 9/6 at 10:00 a.m.
Yom Kippur
Kol Nidre Services, September 13. Early Service: 6:15p.m.; Late Service 8:45 p.m.  Services on Sept. 14, Early Service: 8:30 a.m.; Late Service 11:30 a.m.; Yeladim and Tot Services at 3:00 p.m.; Afternoon Service 4:00 p.m.