Compiled by Emily K. Alhadeff, Associate Editor, The Jewish Sound
Looking for a place to spend your High Holidays? We offer a compilation of statewide services to welcome you.
Please contact the individual congregation for tickets or further information.
Erev Rosh Hashanah: Evening of September 24
Rosh Hashanah Day One: September 25
Rosh Hashanah Day Two: September 26
Erev Yom Kippur/Kol Nidre: Evening of October 3
Yom Kippur: October 4
Seattle
Bet Alef Meditative Synagogue (Meditative)
1111 Harvard Ave., Seattle
206-527-9399 or info@betalef.org or www.betalef.org
High Holy Day services at Bet Alef are dedicated to spiritual immersion. Rabbi Olivier BenHaim invites, inspires and instructs individuals to integrate mind, body and spirit in self, community and world. He teaches how Jewish rituals, celebrations, and texts are doorways to deeper meaning, connection, community and joy. Children’s programming and childcare available. $50. Visit www.betalef.org/participate/holidays/high-holidays for a full schedule and details.
Erev Rosh Hashanah: 7-9:30 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah Day: 10:30 a.m.
Erev Yom Kippur: 7-9:30 p.m.
Yom Kippur: 10:30 a.m. Concurrent children’s programming. L’Chaim (12-step) meeting at 1:45 p.m. Family service at 1:45 p.m. Healing meditation at 2:45 p.m. Yizkor at 4:45 p.m. Ne’ilah at 6 p.m. Community break-fast with bagels, lox, salads and fruit at 7 p.m.
Bikur Cholim Machzikay Hadath (Orthodox)
5145 S Morgan St., Seattle
Dee Wilson at 206-721-0970 or office@bcmhseattle.org or www.bcmhseattle.org
Non-member adult $225; non-member children (age 13-17) $50; non-member student $75
Erev Rosh Hashanah: 6:45-7:45 p.m. Make eruv tavshilin before lighting candles.
Rosh Hashanah Day One: Shacharis at 7:45 a.m. Torah reading at 9:40 a.m. Latest Shema at 10 a.m. Sermon at 10:15 a.m. Shofar blowing at 10:40 a.m. Mussaf at 11 a.m. Mincha at 6:35 p.m. Tashlich following Mincha. Maariv at 7:40 p.m. Candle lighting after 7:46 p.m
Rosh Hashanah Day Two: Shacharis at 7:45 a.m. Torah reading at 9:40 a.m. Latest Shema at 10 a.m. Sermon at 10:15 a.m. Shofar blowing at 10:40 a.m. Mussaf at 11 a.m. Shabbos candle lighting at 6:41 p.m. Mincha at 6:40 p.m.
Erev Yom Kippur: 6:30 p.m.
Yom Kippur: Shacharis at 8 a.m. Latest Shema at 10:05 a.m. Torah reading at 10:45 a.m. Sermon at 11:30 a.m. Yizkor at 12 p.m. Mussaf at 12:15 p.m. Mincha at 4:45 p.m. Ne’ilah at 6:15 p.m. Fast concludes at 7:28 p.m.
Capitol Hill Minyan (Orthodox)
1501 17th Ave., Seattle
206-659-7485 or www.capitolhillminyan.org
Traditional Orthodox services and a warm environment in the center of Seattle. Free.
Erev Rosh Hashanah: 6:50 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah Day One: 8:30 a.m. Shofar at 11:15 a.m. Tashlich at 6 p.m. at Volunteer Park. Mincha at 6:40 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah Day Two: 8:30 a.m. Shofar at 11:15 a.m. Mincha at 6:40 p.m.
Erev Yom Kippur: 6:30 p.m.
Yom Kippur: 8:30 a.m. Yizkor at 11:30 a.m. Mincha at 5 p.m. Break-the-fast at 7:30 p.m.
Chabad House (Traditional Orthodox)
4541 19th Ave. NE, Seattle.
info@chabadofseattle.org or chabadofseattle.org
Rosh Hashanah Day One: 10 a.m.
Rosh Hashanah Day Two: 10 a.m.
Yom Kippur: 10 a.m.
Chabad of Seattle/Congregation Shaarei Tefilah Lubavitch (Traditional Orthodox)
6250 43rd Ave. NE, Seattle.
info@chabadofseattle.org or chabadofseattle.org
Erev Rosh Hashanah: 6:45-8:45 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah Day One: 9-11 a.m.
Rosh Hashanah Day Two: 9 a.m.
Yom Kippur: 10 a.m.
Congregation Beth Shalom (Conservative)
6800 35th Ave. NE, Seattle
206-524-0075 or naomikramer@bethshalomseattle.org or www.bethshalomseattle.org
$180 for all services.
Erev Rosh Hashanah: 6:30-7:15 p.m. Rosh Hashanah symbolic foods seder at 6. Children’s crafts and activities afterwards.
Rosh Hashanah Day One: 8:30 a.m. Young families service (0-3) at 10 a.m. Pre-readers (4-7) at 10 a.m. Readers (2nd-5th grade) at 11 a.m.
Rosh Hashanah Day Two: 8:30 a.m. Young family service (age 0-5) at 10 a.m. Grade-school age family service at 11 a.m.
Erev Yom Kippur: 5:30 p.m. Grade-school age family service at 6:45 p.m.
Yom Kippur: 9 a.m. Young family (0-3) service at 10 a.m. Pre-reader family service (4-7) at 10 a.m. Readers family service (2nd-5th grade) at 11 a.m.
Congregation Eitz Or (Renewal)
At the UUC, 6556 35th Ave NE, Seattle
206-467-2617 or info@eitzor.org or www.eitzor.org
Experience an uplifting Jewish Renewal High Holy Days with Reb Arik Labowitz and a group of talented musicians.
Erev Rosh Hashanah: 6:45-9 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah Day: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tashlich and shofar at 4-5:30 at Greenlake Bathhouse Theater.
Erev Yom Kippur: 7 p.m. Listen to the beautiful strains of Kol Nidre played by flautist Maxxine Smith.
Yom Kippur: 10 a.m. Renewal service, healing service, and potluck break-the-fast.
Congregation Ezra Bessaroth (Sephardic Orthodox)
5217 S Brandon St., Seattle
Susan Jensen at 206-722-5500 or office@ezrabessaroth.net
Erev Rosh Hashanah: 6:45–7:15 p.m. Minha/Arvit 6:45 p.m., candlelighting 6:44 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah Day One: Shacharit at 8 a.m., sermon and shofar at 11 a.m. (approx.), Minha/Taslich and Arvit at 6:30 p.m., candlelighting after 7:46 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah Day Two: Shahrit at 8:25 a.m., sermon and shofar at 11:15 a.m. (approx.), Minha/Kabbalat Shabbat at 6:30 p.m., candlelighting at 6:40 p.m.
Erev Yom Kippur: Minha/Hatarat Nedarim at 3 p.m., Kal Nidre/Arvit at 6:10 p.m., Candlelighting at 6:25 p.m.
Yom Kippur: Shacharit at 8:25 a.m., sermon at 12 p.m., president’s message at 5:30 p.m., Neilah/Arvit at 6 p.m., fast ends at 7:28 p.m.
Congregation Tikvah Chadashah (GLBTQ)
RSVP for location
Roy Hamrick at 206-328-6586 or CTC@TikvahChadashah.org or tikvahchadashah.org
Puget Sound’s GLBTQ chavurah holds lay-led, participatory High Holy Day services in a private home setting. Free.
Erev Rosh Hashanah: 7:30-9 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah Day: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Erev Yom Kippur: 8-9 p.m.
Yom Kippur: 10 a.m.
Emanuel Congregation (Modern Orthodox)
3412 NE 65th St.
www.emanuelcongregation.org
Erev Rosh Hashanah: 7 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah Day One: 9:30 a.m.
Rosh Hashanah Day Two: 9 a.m.
Erev Yom Kippur: 6:15 p.m.
Yom Kippur: 9:30 a.m.
Hillel at the University of Washington
4745 17th Ave. NE, Seattle
206-527-1997 or info@hilleluw.org or www.hilleluw.org
Traditional egalitarian service in Hebrew and a liberal service. Advance reservations required at www.hilleluw.org/highholidays. Donations from community members and Jconnectors welcome; students free.
Erev Rosh Hashanah: 6:30-8 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah Day: 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Erev Yom Kippur: 6-8 p.m.
Yom Kippur: 10:30 a.m.
Kadima Reconstructionist Community
Prospect Church, 1919 E Prospect St., Seattle
206-547-3914 or office@kadima.org or www.kadima.org
You are welcome to join the Kadima community for a spiritually deep High Holy Days experience. Donations gratefully accepted.
Erev Rosh Hashanah: 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah Day: 10 a.m.-12 p.m. With children’s service. Vegetarian potluck lunch after services. Tashlich at Madrona Beach Park.
Erev Yom Kippur: 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Yom Kippur: 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Concurrent children’s morning service. Yizkor at 5 p.m., Ne’ilah at 6 p.m., break-fast potluck at 7 p.m.
Kol HaNeshamah (Reform)
St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church, 3050 California Ave. SW, Seattle.
Sheila Abrahams at 206-935-1590 or execdir@khnseattle.org or www.khnseattle.org
Erev Rosh Hashanah: 7-10 p.m. “Beginning the journey, bearing gifts.”
Rosh Hashanah Day: 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Children’s service at 9 a.m. Tashlich at 1:30 p.m. “Being present: Awakening.”
Erev Yom Kippur: 7-10 p.m. “Join with a sense of awe.”
Yom Kippur: 10 a.m. “Reflection and integration.” Children’s service at 9 a.m. Mincha, Yizkor and Ne’ilah 4-6:45 p.m. Break-the-fast immediately following.
LivingJudaism (Orthodox)
At Bikur Cholim Machzikay Hadath, 5145 S Morgan St., Seattle
206-851-9949 or info@livingjudaism.com
or livingjudaism.com
“High Holidays that hit the sweet spot.” Rosh Hashanah is much more than shofar, apples and honey. It contains a powerful message of spiritual rejuvenation and self-transformation. Joyous prayer and classes in an inclusive atmosphere. Donations welcome.
Rosh Hashanah Day: 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Minyan Ohr Chadash (Modern Orthodox)
6701 51st Ave., Seattle
Louis Treiger at 206-313-1569 or minyanohrchadashgmail.com or www.minyanohrchadash.org
Erev Rosh Hashanah: 6:50-7:30 p.m. Mincha and Maariv. Free.
Rosh Hashanah Day One: 6:45-8 p.m. Mincha, Tashlich and Maariv.
Rosh Hashanah Day Two: 8 a.m. Shacharit, Torah reading, dvar Torah by Rabbi Bernie Fox, shofar, Mussaf. Youth program at 10 a.m.
Erev Yom Kippur: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Kol Nidre, dvar Torah by Rabbi Morton Moskowitz and Maariv (Mincha at 3:30).
Yom Kippur: 8:30 a.m. Shacharit, Torah reading, Mussaf (youth program begins at 10). Afternoon services 4:45-7 p.m. with pre-mincha dvar Torah by Rivy Poupko Kletenik, Mincha, Ne’ilah, Maariv.
Secular Jewish Circle (Humanistic)
206-528-1944 or info@secularjewishcircle.org or secularjewishcircle.org. For location and to register visit www.secularjewishcircle.org/rhregistration
Seattle’s home for secular Jews. Join the SJC family and friends for the annual Rosh Hashanah ceremony, celebrated from a humanist perspective. Led by Malya Muth and Erica Jonlin, through stories, poems, and songs, reflect on the themes of Rosh Hashanah: Teshuvah — turning and returning — and Tashlich — casting off the past year’s mistakes and regrets — and starting anew.
Erev Rosh Hashanah: 7-9 p.m.
Erev Yom Kippur: 7:30-9 p.m. Erica leads contemplation of Yom Kippur themes and soprano soloist and voice coach Malya sings the haunting, powerful Kol Nidre melody.
Sha’arei Tikvah Celebrations for All
At Temple De Hirsch Sinai, 1441 16th Ave., Seattle
Marjorie Schnyder at 206-861-3146 or familylife@jfsseattle.org or jfsseattle.org
Led by Rabbi Aaron Mayer, Cantor David Serkin-Poole and special guests, this community-wide service is accessible to people of all abilities and ages. ASL provided by a CI/CT interpreter. Kosher dietary laws observed. Advance registration encouraged. To discuss other special accommodations, please contact by Sept. 12.
Rosh Hashanah Day: 4-6 p.m.
Sephardic Bikur Holim (Sephardic Orthodox)
6500 52nd Ave. S, Seattle
Diana Black at 206-723-3028
Services are conducted in the traditional Orthodox Sephardic rite. Please call to reserve a seat.
Rosh Hashanah Day One: Tefila at 8 a.m. Shofar at 10:30 a.m.
Rosh Hashanah Day Two: Tefila at 8 a.m. Shofar at 10:30 a.m.
Erev Yom Kippur: 6:30 p.m.
Yom Kippur: Tefila at 8 a.m. Ne’ilah at 6 p.m.
Temple Beth Am (Reform)
2632 NE 80th St., Seattle
Alexis Kort at 206-525-0915 or alexis@templebetham.org or templebetham.org
Gather with the community to celebrate our own inner potential for renewal and the miracle of life. $65.
Erev Rosh Hashanah: 6:30-8 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah Day: 8:30-11 a.m. Young family service 3-3:45 p.m. Lively and musical service for families with children 6 and under. Tashlich at Matthews Beach at 4:30 p.m. BYO shofar and crumbs.
Erev Yom Kippur: 6:30-8 p.m. The call of the majestic evening prayer beckons our longings and prayers to combine in a powerful expression of hope.
Yom Kippur: 8:30 a.m. Young family service 3-3:45 p.m. Teens-only service (7th grade and up) at 11:45 a.m.
Temple Beth Or (Reform)
3215 Lombard Ave., Everett
425-259-7125
Services led by Rabbi Jessica Kessler Marshall with Cantor Ellen Dreskin
Erev Rosh Hashanah: 7:30 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah: 10 a.m.
Erev Yom Kippur: 7:30 p.m.
Yom Kippur: Morning service at 10 a.m. Text study with Heidi Pie at 1 p.m. Children’s service at 3 p.m. Afternoon service, Yizkor, and conclusion at 4:15 p.m.
Temple B’nai Torah (Reform)
15727 NE Fourth St., Bellevue
425-603-9677 or rsvp@templebnaitorah.org or templebnaitorah.org
Call for complimentary tickets.
Erev Rosh Hashanah: 5–9 p.m. Contemporary service at 5 p.m. Traditional service at 8 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah Day One: Traditional service at 9 a.m. Youth service (grades 1-6) and teen service (grades 7-12) at 9 a.m. Contemporary service at 12:30 p.m. Children’s and family service at 3 p.m. Tashlich at Phantom Lake at 4:30 p.m. Sha’arei Tikvah service at Temple De Hirsch Sinai, Seattle at 4 p.m. (jointly sponsored by TBT, TDHS and Jewish Family Service).
Erev Yom Kippur: Contemporary service at 5 p.m. Traditional service at 8 p.m.
Yom Kippur: Traditional service at 9 a.m. Youth service (grades 1-6) and teen service (grades 7-12) at 9 a.m. Contemporary service at 12:30 p.m. Children’s and family service at 3 p.m. Yom Kippur study sessions: 10 a.m., 12 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m. Mincha at 4 p.m. Yizkor at 5 p.m. Ne’ilah concluding service at 6 p.m. Congregational break-the-fast at 7 p.m. (Time is approximate.)
West Seattle Torah Learning Center (Orthodox)
To RSVP and for address call 206-369-1215 or email westseattletlc@gmail.com
Join Rabbi Avrohom and Rooksie David and the TLC family for inspiring, explanatory, and interactive High Holiday services. Come for it all or just pop in for a traditional holiday experience that will leave you on a “high” for the rest of the year. Free.
Erev Rosh Hashanah: Services at 6:50 p.m. followed by dinner.
Rosh Hashanah Day One: 8:45 a.m. Torah and shofar at 10:30 a.m. Evening services at 7:45 p.m. followed by dinner.
Rosh Hashanah Day Two: 8:45 a.m. Torah and shofar at 10:30 a.m.
Erev Yom Kippur: 6:35 p.m.
Yom Kippur: 8:45 a.m. Yizkor at 10:30 a.m. Ne’ilah at 6 p.m. Fast ends at 7:28 p.m. Light break-fast provided.
Mercer Island
Congregation Shevet Achim (Traditional Orthodox)
5017 90th Ave. SE, Mercer Island
206-275-1539 or info@shevetachim.com or www.shevetachim.com
You do not need to be a member of Shevet Achim to attend services. Free.
Erev Rosh Hashanah: 6:50-8 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah Day One: Shacharit at 8:30 a.m., Mincha/Tashlich/Maariv at 6 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah Day Two: Shacharit at 8:30 a.m. Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat at 6:30 p.m.
Erev Yom Kippur: 6:30-9 p.m.
Yom Kippur: Shacharit at 8:30 a.m., Mincha/Ne’ilah/Maariv at 5 p.m.
Herzl-Ner Tamid Conservative Congregation
3700 E Mercer Way, Mercer Island.
206-232-8555, ext. 207 or rebecca@h-nt.org
Erev Rosh Hashanah: 6-7 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah Day One: 8:15 a.m. Tashlich after service at 1:15 p.m. Mincha/Maariv at 6 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah Day Two: 8:30 a.m. Family service (1st-5th grade) at 11 a.m.
Erev Yom Kippur: 6-7:30 p.m. Family service (1st-5th grade) 6:30-7:15 p.m.
Yom Kippur: 9:40 a.m. Yizkor at approximately 12:45 p.m. Mincha at 4:30 p.m. Ne’ilah/Maariv at 6 p.m.
South King County
Bet Chaverim: Community Synagogue of South King County (Reform)
25701 14th Pl. S., Des Moines
206-577-0403 or info@betchaverim.org or www.betchaverim.org
Services led by Rabbi Rick Harkavy and cantorial soloist Neil Weinstein. Visitors welcome. $50-$75 donation per family per holiday is suggested.
Erev Rosh Hashanah: 7-9 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah Day: 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tashlich at nearby park.
Erev Yom Kippur: 7 p.m.
Yom Kippur: 10 a.m. Healing service at 3 p.m. Yizkor at 4 p.m. Concluding service at 4:45 p.m. Shofar and break-fast at 5:30 p.m.
Islands
Chavurat Shir Hayam
Bainbridge Island
206-842-8453
Chavurat Shir Hayam on Bainbridge Island welcomes back Reb Stephanie Tivona Reith.
Egalitarian community participation with music and meditation as part of the davening. All are welcome. No tickets necessary. Call for location.
Erev Rosh Hashanah: 7-9 p.m. Services followed by dessert potluck.
Rosh Hashanah Day: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Erev Yom Kippur: 7 p.m.
Yom Kippur: Services followed by break-the-fast potluck.
Congregation Kol Shalom (Reform)
9010 Miller Rd., Bainbridge Island
Janice Hill at 206-842-9010 or admin@kolshalom.net or www.kolshalom.net
$250 for all services.
Led by Rabbi Paul Strasko and cantorial soloist Laura Mullins-Cannon.
Erev Rosh Hashanah: 7-9 p.m. Service followed by a dessert potluck.
Rosh Hashanah Day: 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Children’s service at 9:30 a.m. Childcare by reservation. Followed by Tashlich at Point White Pier.
Erev Yom Kippur: 7-10 p.m.
Yom Kippur: 10:30 a.m. Children’s service at 9:30 a.m. Afternoon includes yoga session, discussion group, and Torah study with Rabbi Strasko before Mincha.
Havurat Ee Shalom (Trans-Denominational)
15401 Westside Hwy SW, Vashon
206-463-1399 or vashonhavurah@gmail.com or vashonhavurah.wordpress.com
Song-filled, welcoming and user-friendly. Led by Rabbi Fern Feldman, services include thought-provoking teachings and deep prayer. Free.
Erev Rosh Hashanah: 4:30 p.m. Prayer, song, and story for families with young children. 6:30 p.m.: Rosh Hashanah evening services.
Rosh Hashanah Day: 9:30 a.m. Morning services, shofar, Torah, Mussaf. Tashlich at LisaBuela Park at 3:30 p.m.
Erev Yom Kippur: 6:30 p.m.
Yom Kippur: 10 a.m. services with Torah and Mussaf. Children’s service at 5 p.m. led by Julie Shannon. Yizkor at 5:45 p.m. Ne’ilah at 6:15 p.m. Havdalah and potluck break-fast at 7:30 p.m.
Eastside
Chabad of the Central Cascades (Traditional Orthodox)
24121 SE Black Nugget Rd., Issaquah
Berry Farkash at 425-427-1654 or info@chabadissaquah.com
No membership tickets or fees. Hebrew-English prayerbooks. Warm and friendly atmosphere. No background or affiliation necessary. Traditional and contemporary services. A special children’s program runs throughout services.
Rosh Hashanah Day One: Morning services at 9:30 a.m. Shofar at 11:30. Tashlich and evening services at 6:30 p.m. Light candles after 7:45 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah Day Two: Morning service at 9:30 a.m. Shofar at 11:30 a.m. Light candles by 6:39 p.m.
Erev Yom Kippur: Light candles at 6:25 p.m. Fast begins at 6:43 p.m. Kol Nidre at 6:45 p.m.
Yom Kippur: 9:30 a.m. Yizkor at 11:30 a.m. Mincha and Ne’ilah at 5 p.m. Fast ends at 7:27 p.m. followed by light dinner and refreshments.
Congregation Kol Ami (Reform)
16530 Avondale Rd. NE, Woodinville
425-844-1604 or admin@kolaminw.org or www.kolaminw.org
Bring in the New Year with spirit, faith, community and joy. Simultaneous adult services and children’s service/program. Suggested donation $75 per service or $250 for all services. Everyone is welcome to worship.
Erev Rosh Hashanah: 7:30-9 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah Day: Morning service with Rabbi Yohanna Kinberg and children’s service with Sarabeth Levine at 10:30 a.m. followed by light lunch and Tashlich at Cottage Lake
Erev Yom Kippur: 7:30-9 p.m.
Yom Kippur: Service and children’s service at 10:30 a.m. Study and meditation at 1 p.m. Afternoon service at 3 p.m. Yizkor/Ne’ilah at 5 p.m. Break-the-fast meal at 6:30 p.m.
Eastside Torah Center (Traditional Orthodox)
16199 Northup Way, Bellevue
Rabbi Mordechai Farkash at 425-957-7860 or eastsidechabad@gmail.com or www.chabadbellevue.org
An uplifting, inspiring and enjoyable New Year. Warm, friendly and family-like environment, Multi-lingual prayer books, traditional and contemporary services for the beginner and beginning again. Men, women and children are welcome. No reservations or tickets needed. Free.
Erev Rosh Hashanah: 6:45 p.m. Mincha and Arvit.
Rosh Hashanah Day One: 9:30 a.m. Shofar at 11:30. Mincha followed by Tashlich at 6:15 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah Day Two: 9:30 a.m. Shofar at 11:30 a.m. Mincha and Kabbalat Shabbat at 6:40 p.m.
Erev Yom Kippur: Mincha at 3 p.m. Kol Nidre and Arvit at 6:30 p.m.
Yom Kippur: Shacharit at 9:30 a.m. Yizkor at 11:30 a.m. Mincha and Ne’ilah at 5:15 p.m.
Snohomish County
Chabad of Snohomish County
19626 76th Ave W #B, Lynnwood
Rabbi Berel Paltiel at 425-741-9633 or Rabbi@JewishSnohomish.com or www.JewishSnohomish.com
Erev Rosh Hashanah: 7-8 p.m. Evening services at 7 p.m. Traditional apples ’n’ honey at 7:30 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah Day One: Morning services at 9:30 a.m. Shofar at 11:30 a.m. Community kiddush lunch following services. Tashlich and shofar ceremony at Scriber Lake at 5:30 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah Day Two: Morning services at 9:30 a.m. Shofar at 11:30. Shabbat begins at 6:42 p.m.
Erev Yom Kippur: Fast begins at 6:28 p.m. Kol Nidre at 6:45 p.m.
Yom Kippur: Morning services at 9:30 a.m. Yizkor at 11:30 a.m. Mincha and Ne’ilah at 5:20 p.m. Fast ends and shofar at 7:30 p.m. Maariv and Havdalah at 7:30 p.m. Break-the-fast buffet: 7:40 p.m.
Rabbi Ted Falcon
Unity in Lynnwood, 16727 Alderwood Mall Parkway, Lynnwood
Ruth Neuwald Falcon at or RabbiTedFalcon@gmail.com or www.rabbitedfalcon.com
Rabbi Ted’s quest for the spiritual authenticity of the High Holy Days inspires a uniquely evolving experience each year, as he continues to explore ways of communicating and celebrating the remarkable spiritual energies of this time. For 2014/5775, the form is changing to allow us to make these days more personal and relevant to our lives. We will worship together in the evenings and meet in workshop on the mornings of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur for teaching, chanting, meditation, personal prayer, journal writing, conversation and silence. This workshop form will allow us to expand and integrate the teachings of the Holy Days. More details and registration on the website.
Erev Rosh Hashanah: 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah Day One: 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Rosh Hashanah Day culminates with Tashlich, our connection to the more universal awareness represented by water.
Erev Yom Kippur: 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
Yom Kippur: 10:30 a.m.-6:45 p.m.
Spokane
Congregation Emanuel-El
At Temple Beth Shalom,1322 E 30th Ave, Spokane.
509-835-5050 or info@spokaneemanu-el.org or www.spokaneemanu-el.org
Erev Rosh Hashanah: 7:30-9 p.m. Joint services with Temple Beth Shalom in main sanctuary led by Rabbi Tamar Malino. Oneg hosted by TBS. Donations Accepted.
Rosh Hashanah Day: Morning service in MPR of TBS. Services led by Rabbi Tamar Malino. Children’s service at 11:30. 12-2:30 p.m.: Community lunch followed by Tashlich at the Spokane River
Erev Yom Kippur: 6-8:30 p.m.
Yom Kippur: Morning services 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. 5:30-7:45 p.m. Yizkor, Ne’ilah, and Havdalah led by Rabbi Elizabeth Goldstein in MPR of TBS. Joint break-the-fast in Diskin Social Hall.
Temple Beth Shalom (Reform)
1322 E 30th Ave., Spokane
sharonbeltz@spokanetbs.org
Erev Rosh Hashanah: 7:30–9 p.m. Reception to follow.
Rosh Hashanah Day One: 8 a.m. Morning services. CEE at 9 a.m., noon meal, Tashlich at 1:30 p.m. Youth service at 11:30. Tashlich at Gersh residence at 5 p.m. Services at 6 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah Day Two: 8 a.m. Shabbat services at 6 p.m.
Erev Yom Kippur: 6 p.m.
Yom Kippur: 9 a.m. Youth service at 11:30 a.m. Yizkor at 1:15 p.m. (approx.) Discussion with the rabbi at 5 p.m. Mincha and Ne’ila at 5:30 p.m. Havdalah, shofar, and break-the-fast at 7:50 p.m.
Olympia
Chabad Jewish Discovery Center (Traditional Orthodox)
1611 Legion Way SE, Olympia
Rabbi Cheski Edelman at 360-584-4306 or info@jewisholympia.com or www.JewishOlympia.com
Will the rabbi notice if I slip out of services early, or arrive very late? Yes! And the rabbi is thinking about how glad he is that you came. Whether you are in shul for 15 hours or 15 minutes, the high Holidays are so important, and the synagogue is calling you.
Erev Rosh Hashanah: 6:30-8 p.m. Welcome the Jewish New Year with a delicious four-course meal. $15, kids free.
Rosh Hashanah Day One: 9:30 a.m. Shofar at 11:30 a.m.
Rosh Hashanah Day Two: 9:30 a.m.
Erev Yom Kippur: 6:30 p.m.
Yom Kippur: 9:30 a.m. Yizkor at 12 p.m. Afternoon service at 4:45 p.m. Ne’ilah at 6:15 p.m. Break-the-fast meal at 7:31 p.m.
Congregation B’nai Torah (Conservative)
3437 Libby Rd. NE, Olympia
360-943-7354 or www.bnai-torah-olympia.org
Erev Rosh Hashanah: 7:30-9 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah Day: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Erev Yom Kippur: 6:30-8 p.m.
Yom Kippur: 9 a.m.
Temple Beth Hatfiloh (Reconstructionist)
201 8th Ave. SE, Olympia
Catherine Carmel at 360-754-8519 or beitsefer@bethhatfiloh.org or bethhatfiloh.org
Free service, no reservations or tickets are required. Childcare available for those who preregister.
Erev Rosh Hashanah: 7-9 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah Day One: Meditation at 8:45 a.m. Morning service at 9:30 a.m. followed by community lunch (bring dairy or parve). Tashlich at 4 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah Day Two: 10:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Short study and hike. Bring a lunch. At Priest Point Park.
Erev Yom Kippur: 6:30-9 p.m.
Yom Kippur: Meditation at 8:45 a.m. Morning service at 9:30 a.m. Yizkor at 1:45 p.m. Study sessions at 2:30 p.m. Healing service at 4:30 p.m. Mincha at 5:30 p.m. Ne’ilah at 6:30 p.m. Havdalah and communal break-fast at 7:30 p.m.
Port Townsend
Bet Shira (Reform)
At St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Jefferson and Tyler Streets, Port Townsend
Barry Lerich at 360-223-5333 or barryell@olypen.com
Services conducted by lay leaders. Free; donations from non-members appreciated.
Erev Rosh Hashanah: 7-9:30 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah Day: 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Erev Yom Kippur: 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Yom Kippur: Morning service 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Yizkor 4-5 p.m. 5 p.m.-sunset Ne’ilah and closing services followed by break-the-fast potluck.
Vancouver, WA
Congregation Kol Ami (Reform)
7800 NE 119th St., Vancouver, WA
360-896-8088 or admin@jewishvancouverusa.org or jewishvancouverusa.org
Services offer a diversity of style, blending the traditional with the contemporary in prayer and song. Bring non-perishable food to donate throughout holidays.
$75 per person, $150 per family for all services. Register in advance online. Childcare available with registration.
Erev Rosh Hashanah: 7-10 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah Day: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Kiddush lunch following services.
Erev Yom Kippur: 7:30 p.m.
Yom Kippur: 10 a.m.
Bremerton
Congregation Beth Hatikvah (Reform)
1410 11th Ave., Bremerton
360-373-9884 or news@beth-hatikvah.org or www.beth-hatikvah.org
$200 for all services.
Erev Rosh Hashanah: 7:30-9 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah Day: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Erev Yom Kippur: 7-9:30 p.m.
Yom Kippur: 9:30 a.m.
Tri-Cities
Congregation Beth Sholom (Conservative)
312 Thayer Dr., Richland
509-947-8723 or www.cbstricities.org/hh
Rabbi Jack Izakson of Spokane leads services and study sessions again this year. Tickets not required. All potlucks dairy or parve (no meat, fish OK).
Erev Rosh Hashanah: 7 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah Day One: 9:30 a.m.
Tashlich at C. River and Lee Blvd. followed by potluck picnic at approximately 5:30 p.m. Services at 7 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah Day Two: 9:30 a.m. Potluck at 6 p.m. Erev Shabbat services approximately at 7:15 p.m.
Erev Yom Kippur: 6:45 p.m.
Yom Kippur: 9:30 a.m. Children’s service at 10 a.m. Yizkor at 11:45 a.m.