Children of Israel - 2025 High Holiday Schedule

At Children of Israel, we are happy to share the good news that we have engaged Rabbi Menachem Berry to help lead the services at Children of Israel for Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur.

Rabbi Berry has joined Children of Israel on several special occasions in the past, and has shared his energy, joy and inspiring words with us on each of his visits.

Rosh Hashana Schedule:

Monday, September 22 Eve of Rosh Hashana 

 6:45 PM Evening Services

Followed by Kiddush and meal at 8:30 p.m. All are welcome.

Tuesday, September 23 First Day, Rosh Hashana   

9:00 AM   Morning Services

Pre-Shofar Kiddush at 11:15 A.M.  First Sounding of the Shofar: 11:45 A.M. Kiddush and meal following final sounding of the Shofar AT 1:45 P.M. 

Tashlich (weather permitting): Walk together from Shul to the firehouse at 5:45 p.m.

Tuesday, September 23,  6:45 PM  

Evening Services, Followed by Kiddush and

Communal Meal at approximately 8:30 p.m. 

Wednesday, September 24 Second Day of Rosh Hashana 

9:00 AM Morning Services

Light pre-Shofar Kiddush at 11:15 a.m. First sounding of the Shofar:11:45 a.m. Kiddush and meal following final sounding of Shofar at 1:45 p.m.

Wednesday, September 24, 6:45 PM   

Mincha , with Maariv, followed by Havdalah, 25 minutes after the conclusion of Rosh Hashana , at 8:30 P.M.

Thursday, September 25 is the Fast of Gedalia, which begins 72 minutes before sunrise and ends 41 minutes after sunset). 

YOM KIPPUR SCHEDULE:

Wednesday, October 1  Yom Kippur Eve  6:00 p.m.

Hattoras Nedorim (Annulment of Vows) and last refreshments before the fast.

6:30 p.m.  Mincha

6:50 p.m.  Kol Nidre, followed by Maariv (Begin fasting by 7:01)

Thursday, October 2  Yom Kippur Day   9:00 a.m. Morning Services and Torah Reading

11:45 a.m.  Yizkor, Followed by Mussaf

5:45 p.m.  Mincha/Afternoon Service

6:45 p.m.   Ne'ila  (Followed by Shofar, Maariv, Kiddush Levana , Havdala and BREAK-FAST)

Time to end fast at home: 7:52 p.m. after Havdala ( No flame or spices).

We will try to arrange hospitality for those seeking to be in close proximity to High Holiday services.

Things to keep in mind for the Holidays regarding Candle Lighting:

Monday, September 22, preferably by 7:01 PM. (18 minutes before sunset or latest a minute before sunset).

Tuesday, September 23, after 8:07 PM (Only by transferring from a fire source that remained lit from before the onset of Rosh Hashana)

Wednesday, October 1 6:45  PM  (Latest: 7:01 PM)  

Wishing everyone a Shana Tova, a happy and sweet New Year!