And the Seasons, They Go Round & Round…

HIGH HOLY DAYS 2026/5787 AT THE ASHLAND HAVURAH!

Registration Information with Full Season Calendar Below

The High Holy Day season calls us to return—to the sacred rhythms that shape Jewish life, to the prayers and practices that have accompanied generations before us, and to the possibility of encountering ourselves anew. Through the cycles of Shabbat, the moon, the turning of the seasons and year, we are invited to reflect, reconnect, and renew.

You are warmly invited to join the Havurah for a rich journey through this season of reflection, renewal, music, learning, connection, and shared meals.

Rabbi Rachel will lead our High Holy Day journey, joined by the Havurah Levite Circle, Lead Musician Allen Kenner, Rabbi Emeritus David Zaslow, Rabbi Sue Morningstar, Director of Sacred Movement Rachael Resch, Storytelling with Maggidah Devorah Zaslow, Council Members Daniel Greenblatt and Art Schreiber, the Havurah's shofar blowers, and many gifted members of our community whose voices, music, and leadership bring this season, and our community, to life.

All are welcome. Services will be offered both in-person and via Zoom.

Advance Registration Required for Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur

This year, everyone—including Havurah members—will be asked to register in advance for Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur services. This helps us prepare a warm welcome for everyone, support our hospitality and security teams, and know who to expect at each gathering.

When you register, you will be able to:

• Select the services you plan to attend.
• Include the names of everyone in your party, including children who may attend with you.
• Let us know if your children will participate in our High Holy Day childcare program.
• Make a contribution to support the Havurah's High Holy Day offerings.
  

Supporting the Havurah's High Holy Day Season

Current Havurah members do not need to make an additional donation to attend High Holy Day services. Your membership support already helps make these sacred gatherings possible, and we are deeply grateful.

If you would like to make an additional High Holy Day contribution, we welcome your generosity.

For guests joining us who are not (or not yet) Havurah members, we invite you to make a contribution if you are able. A suggested contribution is $36–$180 per person per Holiday (with many guests choosing $72, $108, or another amount that feels meaningful). These contributions help sustain the music, leadership, hospitality, technology, and many behind-the-scenes details that make our High Holy Day experience possible.

At the same time, financial circumstances should never be a barrier to participation. No one will ever be turned away for financial reasons.

We look forward to welcoming you into this season of return, renewal, and the joy of being together.

Havurah High Holiday Season: Full Schedule

The High Holy Days are the beginning of a larger journey through the sacred rhythms of the Jewish year. From Rosh HaShanah through Sukkot and Sh’mini Atzeret, we gather in prayer, learning, celebration, and community as we move through the season of return and renewal together.

Below you will find the complete schedule of Havurah gatherings for the full High Holy Day season, including dates, times, locations, and participation information.

Primary leadership of all services will be Rabbi Rachel Dorit Goldberg, unless otherwise noted.

All In-Person services are held at the Havurah, unless otherwise noted.



ROSH HASHANAH

Fri, Sept 4 – Family Shabbat Picnic Dinner High Holiday Themed

 5:30 PM • In-Person at the Havurah

With Rabbi Rachel Dorit Goldberg & Rabbi Julie Bennioff of TES

Sat, Sept 5 – Havdallah & Slichot

 7:00 PM • In-Person & ZOOM

Fri, Sept 11 – Erev Rosh Hashanah + Potluck Oneg

 6:45 PM • In-Person & ZOOM

Sat, Sept 12 – Rosh Hashanah Day 1

Morning Service

10:00 AM • In-Person & ZOOM

Shofar Service (End of Morning Service)

Aprrox 12:45 PM • In-Person & ZOOM

Tashlich at Lithia Park

5:00 PM • In-person 

Sun, Sept 13 – Rosh Hashanah Day 2 — Text Study and Song

10:30 AM • In-Person • with Rabbi Emeritus David Zaslow

Sat, Sept 19 – Shabbat Shuvah with Temple Emek Shalom (at the TES)

10:00 AM • In-Person & ZOOM • with Rabbi Rachel & Rabbi Julie Benioff of TES

Sun, Sept 20 – Compassionate Kapara, A Ritual of Release & Forgiveness

10:30 AM • In-Person • at Tikkun Olam Farm Sanctuary

YOM KIPPUR

Sun, Sept 20 – Erev Yom Kippur: Kol Nidre Service

 7:00 PM • In-Person & ZOOM 

Mon, Sept 21 – Yom Kippur

Yom Kippur Morning + Torah Service

10:00 AM • In-Person & ZOOM 

Yizkor Service

1:00 PM • In-Person & ZOOM 

Afternoon Activities – Additional Details TBA

3:15–5:30 PM

Avodah Service, A Movement Journey with Rachael Resch

5:30 PM • In-Person & ZOOM

Neila Service

6:15 PM • In-Person & ZOOM

Potluck Break-Fast

7:00 PM • In-person

SUKKOT

Thurs, Sept 24 – Sukkah Decorating Pizza Party

5:30pm PM • In-person • bring branches and vines to help us cover the sukkah

Fri, Sept 25 – Erev Sukkot and Family Shabbat Potluck Dinner with TES in the Havurah Sukkah

5:30pm PM • In-person • with Rabbi Rachel, Rabbi Julie, and Allen Kenner

Sat, Sept 26 – Shabbat Lunch and Kohelet Reading in Havurah Sukkah

11:30AM • In-Person & ZOOM

SHMINI ATZERET / SIMCHAT TORAH

Sat, Oct 3 – Shabbat and Shemini Atzeret with Yizkor & October 7 Memorial at TES

10:00 AM • In-Person & ZOOM • Led by R’ Rachel, R’ Julie, and H' Randall

Sat, Oct 3 – Erev Simchat Torah Hakafot Ecstatic Dance Party!!

8:00 PM • In-Person

Sun, Oct 4 – Family Simchat Torah Dancing with, Opening, and Reading the end to the beginning of the Torah!

10:30am • In-Person & ZOOM

In order to attend Rosh Hashanah or Yom Kippur services at the Havurah, you must register in advance by filling out the form that opens when you click the button below.

Watercolor paintings by Ruth Halpern. ☺