October 2026 News from the Jackson Hole Jewish Community

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Monthly News from the Jackson Hole Jewish Community

October 2, 2026 | 22 Tishrei 5786 | Jackson Hole, Wyoming

Tonight and Saturday!

Please RSVP for Tonight

Simchat Torah Sushi Shabbat

Led by Josh Kleyman and Judd Grossman

Friday, October 2

6 PM / JHJC New Shul on Cache Street or Livestream / No Zoom / RSVP HERE.

Celebrate new beginnings at the JHJC New Shul. Dance and roll our Torah back to the beginning. Enjoy sushi, drinks, and dessert. Consider supporting any amount towards our Shabbat Sushi HERE.

Please RSVP for Tomorrow

Ray Aronowitz Bar Mitzvah

Led by Josh Kleyman, Judd Grossman and Rayland Aronowitz

Saturday, October 3

10 AM / HJC New Shul on Cache Street or Livestream / No Zoom / RSVP HERE.

Please join Ray’s family and friends as he is called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah. Because seating is limited, the family asks for an RSVP at this time. Please see the link above to let them know you’re coming. Light lunch to follow.

Kol Nidre Appeal 5787

We Built Our Home.
Now Let’s Support Our Leadership.

Read JHJC Co-President Ben Goldberg's Kol Nidre Speech HERE.

Our new shul is open. Now we need your help to fund the people who bring it to life. This year’s Kol Nidre appeal supports the Leadership Fund: multi-year funding for Josh Kleyman as our full-time rabbinic leader, Brad Adams as our full-time Executive Director, and Mary Grossman as part-time Membership Engagement and Communications.

Your gift will help us meet our growing community's
staffing needs. Please donate today.

Contribute to the Kol Nidre Appeal
with All Forms of Payment HERE

See the Appeal Card Below or Download HERE

Email us questions about the Leadership Fund HERE

Food Policy Survey - Your Feedback is Needed

The Jackson Hole Jewish Community is reviewing its food policy for synagogue-sponsored events. Our goal is to develop a policy that is welcoming, respectful of Jewish tradition, practical, and reflective of our community's diverse values and practices.

Your feedback will help guide the Board as it considers future food policies for congregational events. This anonymous survey should take approximately 5 minutes to complete. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. Use the button below to take survey.

Take The Food Policy Survey Here

Knit and Nosh at the JHJC

Wed., October 21

6 - 8 PM / RSVP HERE

Get ready Lanaphiles! Grab your skeins and come down and knit and hang out with your JHJC besties. Nosh and drink-i-poos provided. Please RSVP above. Please contact Amira (see poster) with any questions about the evening.

See you there!

JHJC Membership Directory

Is Now Online!

Our JHJC Membership Directory is now online! The secure, password-protected site includes a directory of participating members and a great gallery of photos from the past year.

Who can access the directory? Anyone who has paid their current JHJC membership dues or submitted a listing for inclusion in the directory.

Email us for the password. If you’re not sure whether your membership is current, just ask—we’re happy to check.

Enjoy this new way to stay connected with our JHJC community!

September 2026 Events

Go to the JHJC website for more

Download or View our Prayer Book for Shabbat Services HERE.

Not in Jackson Hole? Access our Kabbalat Shabbat services and major events via YouTube Live HERE or on our Website HERE.

Ongoing

Morning Prayers

7 - 7:30 AM

Monday - Friday / Zoom only

Please email HERE for Zoom link. Allow 24 hrs for a response.

Shabbat Song Practice with Judd

6 - 6:30 PM Fridays / JHJC

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RSVP for Tonight!

Simchat Torah & Sushi

Friday, Oct. 2

6 PM / JHJC on Cache

(No song practice this week)

No Zoom / RSVP HERE

Livestream HERE.

Sushi and dancing with the Torah. Celebrate new beginnings at the JHJC New Shul. Dance and roll our Torah back to the beginning. Enjoy sushi, drinks, and dessert. Consider supporting any amount towards our Shabbat Sushi HERE.

Ray Aronowitz Bar Mitzvah

Saturday, Oct. 3

10 AM / JHJC on Cache

NO ZOOM / RSVP HERE

Livestream HERE.

Because seating is limited, the family asks for an RSVP at this time. Please see the link above to let them know you’re coming. Light lunch to follow.

It's a Mitzvah!

Fall Mitzvah
Day Adopt-a-Highway Clean-up

Wed., October 7

5 PM / Teton Village Rd

Meet at the north side of the Lake Creek Bridge on Teton Village Rd., and we’ll begin with a very brief safety meeting. Our portion of the highway is on Teton Village Road, just north of the Aspens. We’ll work from milepost 4 to milepost 5, both sides of the road. Children must be accompanied by adults.

In Memory

October 7 Kaddish and Remembrance

Wed., October 7

7:30 PM / JHJC on Cache

Join us for a brief gathering at JHJC as we come together to remember and mourn the victims of October 7. We will say Kaddish, honor those we lost, and make space for anyone who wishes to share their thoughts. Light refreshments served.

Knit and Nosh
at the JHJC

Wed., October 21

6 - 8 PM / RSVP HERE

Get ready Lanaphiles! Grab your skeins and needles, come down and hang out with your JHJC knitting besties. Nosh and drink-i-poos provided. Please RSVP above. Contact Amira HERE with any questions about the evening.

Upcoming Events:

Shagiving T-day Dinner / Nov 20

Christmas Day Mitzvah Meal / Dec. 25

Chinese Food Shabbat / Dec. 25

Go to the JHJC Website for more October events.

Join our WhatsApp Group Jews of JHJC Mission Control as a way to stay in touch with the JHJC.

Go HERE to join the group.

Volunteer for Christmas Day Mitzvah Meal for Local On-Duty Workers

Friday, December 25

10 AM - 3 PM / JHJC New Shul

Now that we have our own fancy commercial kitchen, let's put it to use. If you are interested in cooking and serving a drop-in Christmas Day Mitzvah Meal to on-duty police and Fire/EMT workers, or any JHJC member who needs some company, please email us HERE to express your interest. Youth 13 and older are encouraged to participate. We're also looking for people to help plan menus and organize.