By Lillian Cohen-Moore, other
The dates for High Holidays this year are:
Selichot: Saturday, September 4
Rosh Hashanah: Begins the evening of Wednesday, September 8 through Friday, September 10
Kol Nidre: Friday, September 17
Yom Kippur: Saturday, September 18
Synagogues highlighted in red offer services at no cost.
GREATER SEATTLE
CONSERVATIVE
Congregation Beth Shalom
Held at 6800 35th Ave NE, Seattle.
Contact Marjie Cogan at 206-524-0075 or marjiecogan@bethshalomseattle.org
Selichot:
9:15 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah: eve:
6:45-7:30 p.m. (preceded by prospective member open house at 6 p.m.)
Rosh Hashanah: day 1:
Main Service: 8:30 a.m.–1:15p.m.
Young Family Service (pre-school): 9:45–10:45 a.m.
Family Service (grades K-4): 11 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
Children’s Programming: 11 a.m.–1:15 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah: day 2:
Main Service: 8:30 a.m.–1:15 p.m.
Young Family Service (pre-school): 9:45–10:45 a.m.
Family Service (k-4): 11 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
Children’s Programming: 11 a.m.–1:15 p.m.
Kol Nidre:
Main Service: 7–9:30 p.m.
Family Service (grades K-4): 7–8:30 p.m.
Children’s Programming: 7:20–9:30 p.m.
Yom Kippur:
Main Service: 9:30 a.m.–3:45 p.m.
Young Family Services (Preschool): 9:45–10:45 a.m.
Family Service (grades K-4): 11 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
Children’s Programming: 11 a.m.–1:15 p.m.
Ne’ilah: 6:45–8 p.m.
Havdalah/Ma’ariv: 8:01–8:15 p.m.
Cost: $200 (includes all services). Discount available before Sept 3.
Herzl-Ner Tamid Conservative Congregation
Held at Herzl-Ner Tamid, 3700 E Mercer Way, and the Stroum Jewish Community Center, 3801 E Mercer Way, Mercer Island.
Contact Isolde at 206-232-8555 or isolde@h-nt.org
Selichot: 8:45 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah eve: 6 p.m. (HNT)
Rosh Hashanah day 1: 8:15 a.m. (HNT) & 8:45 a.m. (SJCC)
Rosh Hashanah day 2: 8:30 a.m. (HNT)
Kol Nidre: 6:30 p.m. (HNT & SJCC)
Yom Kippur day:
9:40 a.m. (HNT)
10 a.m. (SJCC),
Yizkor: 12:45 (HNT & SJCC)
Mincha: 5:20 (HNT)
N’eilah/Maariv: 6:40 p.m. (HNT)
Havdalah and Final Tekiah: 7:59 p.m. (HNT)
Flashlight Brigade (ages newborn–6 years old): 6:45 p.m.
Come to the Skolnick Board Room to hear a story, learn what it means to be a “light to the nations” and participate in activities about light. They will then participate in the annual Flashlight Brigade for Havdalah. RSVP at www.h-nt.org.
Cost: $100 per holiday or $180 for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur
HUMANISTIC
Secular Jewish Circle of Puget Sound
A secular humanist (non-theistic) celebration of the New Year.
Contact 206-528-1944 or
info@secularjewishcircle.org or
secularjewishcircle.org
Please call for location.
Rosh Hashanah eve: 7-9 p.m.
Tashlich Gathering: Sat., Sept. 11, 10 a.m.
Kol Nidre: 7-9 p.m.
Cost for services:
For Rosh Hashanah: Members: Adults $15, children $8, childcare $5; non-members: First adult $45, additional adults $30, child $8, childcare $5
MEDITATIVE/RECONSTRUCTIONIST/RENEWAL
Bet Alef Meditative Synagogue
Held at Unity of Bellevue, 16330 Northeast 4th Street, Bellevue.
Contact Shellie Oakley at 206-527-9399 or shellie@betalef.org
Selichot: 8 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah eve: 7 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah day 1: 10:30 a.m., followed by a community potluck lunch at 1 p.m. and Tashlich at 3:30 p.m.
Kol Nidre: 7 p.m.
Yom Kippur day:
Morning Service: 10:30 a.m.
L’Chaim (12-step) Meeting: 1:45 p.m.
Family Service: 1:45 p.m.
Healing Meditation: 2:45 p.m.
Memorial (Yizkor) Service: 4:45 p.m.
Ne’ilah (Conclusion): 6 p.m.
Break-Fast: 7 p.m.
Cost: $200 adult non-members for all services; $70 for individual service; Youth (13-18) $100/$35; Child (3-12) $35/$12
Congregation Eitz Or
Held at the University Unitarian Church, 6556 35th Ave. NE, Seattle.
Contact Tree McCurdy at 206-467-2617 or info@eitzor.org
Elul and High Holy Day Workshop, August 29, 10 a.m. at local home
Rosh Hashanah Eve: 7 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah Day 1: 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
Vegetarian Potluck Lunch: 1–2 p.m.
Tashlich and Shofar Lakeside Service: Sept. 9, 4–5 p.m., behind the Green Lake Bathhouse Theatre
Kol Nidre: 6:30–9 p.m.
Yom Kippur Day: 10 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Healing Yizkor and Ne’ilah: 5:30–8:30 p.m.
Vegetarian Potluck Break-Fast: 8:30–9:30 p.m.
Cost: Adult member, $40 single service, $100 all services package; Adult non-member, $60-100 single service; Older child/teen (11-18) member $12 single service, $45 all-services package; Older child/teen non-member $18 single service; low-income member $10 single service, $40 all services package; low-income non-member $12 single service
Kadima Reconstructionist Community
Kadima’s services are lay-led and donation-based: All are welcome! Please RSVP for child care.
Held at 1919 E Prospect St., Seattle 98112
Contact Kathy Gallagher at (206) 547-3914 or office@kadima.org or www.kadima.org
Rosh Hashanah eve: 7 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah day 1: 10 a.m.
Children’s service: 10 a.m.
Vegetarian potluck: 12:30 p.m.
Tashlich, 2 p.m.
Kol Nidre: 7 p.m.
Yom Kippur day: 10 a.m.
Children’s service: 10 a.m.
Discussion: 1 p.m.
Yizkor: 5 p.m.
Ne’ilah: 6 p.m.
Break-Fast vegetarian potluck: 7:45 p.m.
Cost for services: Suggested sliding scale donation $10-$54 per adult per service. No one turned away.
ORTHODOX
Bikur Cholim Machzikay Hadath Congregation
Held at 5145 S Morgan St., Seattle.
Contact Dee at 206-721-0970.
Selichos: Sat.-Wed., Sept. 4-8
Sat., Sept. 4, 11 p.m.
Mon., Sept. 6, 6:10 a.m.
Tues., Sept. 7, 6:20 a.m.
Wed., Sept. 8, 5:30 a.m.
Also: Sun.-Tues. night following Ma’ariv: 9:30 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah eve: Candle Lighting: 7:18 p.m.
Mincha: 7:25 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah day 1: Shacharis: 8 a.m.
Torah Reading: 9:55 a.m.
Sermon: 10:30 a.m.
Shofar Blowing: 10:55 a.m,
Musaf: 11:15 a.m.
Mincha: 7:10 p.m.
Tashlich: 7:25 p.m.
Ma’ariv: 8:10 p.m.
Candle Lighting for second day: after 8:19 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah day 2: Shacharis: 8 a.m.
Torah Reading: 9:55 a.m.
Sermon: 10:30 a.m.
Shofar Blowing: 10:55 a.m.
Musaf: 11:15 a.m.
Candle Lighting by 7:14 p.m.
Mincha: 7:20 p.m.
Tzom Gedaliah: Sun., Sept. 12
Latest time to eat: 4:58 a.m., fast commences: 5:30 a.m.
Selichos: 7 and 9 a.m.
Mincha: 7 p.m.
Fast ends: 8:10 p.m.
Evening Selichos minyan: 9:30 p.m.
Selichos: Mon.-Fri., Sept. 13-17
Mon., Sept. 13: 6 a.m.
Tues., Sept. 14: 6:10 a.m.
Wed., Sept. 15: 6:10 a.m.
Thurs., Sept. 16: 6 a.m.
Fri., Sept. 17: 6:35 & 7:35 a.m.
Also: Sun.-Thurs. night following Ma’ariv: 9:30 p.m.
Kol Nidre: Selichos: 6:35 & 7:35 a.m.
Women’s mikvah hours: 8-10 a.m.
Men’s mikvah hours: 10:30 a.m.
Mincha: 3 p.m.
Fast Commences, Candle Lighting: 6:59 p.m.
Kol Nidre: 7 p.m.
Sermon 7:10 p.m.
Yom Kippur day: Shacharis: 8 a.m.
Torah Reading: 10:45 a.m.
Sermon: 11:30 a.m.
Yizkor: 12 p.m.
Mussaf: 12:15 p.m.
Mincha: 5:45 p.m.
Ne’ilah: 6:55 p.m.
Fast Concludes: 8 p.m.
Cost for services: Free.
BCMH Capitol Hill Minyan
The Capitol Hill Minyan offers traditional Orthodox services and a warm environment in the center of Seattle.
Held at 1501 17th Ave., Seattle.
Contact Rabbi Ben Aaronson at 206-659-7485, capitolhillminyan@gmail.com, or www.capitolhillminyan.com.
Selichot (Sept. 4): 11 p.m. at BCMH,
5145 S Morgan St., Seattle.
Rosh Hashanah eve: 7:25 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah day 1: 8:30 a.m.
Shofar: 11:15 a.m.
Mincha: 7:20 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah day 2: 8:30 a.m.
Shofar: 11:15 a.m.
Mincha: 7:20 p.m.
Kol Nidre: 7 p.m.
Yom Kippur day: 8:30 a.m.
Yizkor: 11:30 a.m.
Mincha: 5:45 p.m.
Break-Fast: 8 p.m.
Cost for services: No charge for services.
Chabad House
Machzorim with English and Russian translation, page announcements. All instructions and speeches are in both English and Russian.
Held at 4541 19th Ave. NE, Seattle
Contact Yechezkel Rapoport at 206-387-3919 or rabbi@evreyinseattle.org or evreyinseattle.org/Pages.aspx?Page=Shul
Rosh Hashanah eve: 7:20 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah day 1: 10 a.m.
Mincha/Tashlich: 2 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah day 2: 10 a.m.
Kol Nidre: 7 p.m.
Yom Kippur day: 9 a.m.
Mincha: 5:30 p.m.
Cost for services: Free.
Chabad of the Central Cascades
Traditional and inspirational services. Hebrew/English prayer books, warm and friendly atmosphere, no background or affiliation necessary.
Held at 24121 SE Black Nugget Rd., Issaquah
Contact Rabbi Berry Farkash at 425-427-1654 or rabbifarkash@gmail.com or www.chabadissaquah.com
Rosh Hashanah eve: 7:15 p.m.
Special Children’s Program
Rosh Hashanah day 1: Morning Services: 9:30 a.m.
Shofar Sounding: 11:30 a.m.
Tashlich Service: 7:15 p.m.
Evening Services: 8:15 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah day 2: Morning Services: 9:30 a.m.
Shofar Sounding: 11:30 a.m.
Evening Services: 7:15 p.m.
Kol Nidre: 7:15 p.m.
Fast Begins at: 7:16 p.m.
Yom Kippur day: Morning Services: 9:30 a.m.
Yizkor Memorial Service: 11:30 a.m.
Afternoon Service: 5:30 p.m.
Ne’ilah Closing Service: 7 p.m.
Fast ends: 8 p.m., followed by light refreshments
Cost: There is no charge for seats; your donation is greatly appreciated.
Chabad at UW, Jewish Students Organization
Celebrate the New Year with a traditional service in a warm and excepting environment. Kiddush lunch following all morning services.
Held at Chabad House/AEPi basement, 4541 19th Ave. NE, Seattle
Contact Rabbi Elie Estrin at 206-523-1359 or chabaduw@earthlink.net or www.jewishuw.com/highholidays
Rosh Hashanah eve: 7:30 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah day 1: Shacharit: 10 a.m.
Shofar blowing: 12 p.m.
Kiddush: 2 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah day 2: 10 a.m.
Kiddush: 2 p.m., followed by Tashlich
Kol Nidre: 7 p.m.
Yom Kippur day: Shacharit: 10 a.m.
Mincha: 5:30 p.m.
Ne’ilah: 6:30 p.m.
Break-Fast: 8 p.m.
Cost for services: Free, donations appreciated.
Congregation Ezra Bessaroth
Held at 5217 S Brandon St., Seattle, WA 98118
Contact Susan Jensen at 206-722-5500 or office@ezrabessaroth.com
Selichot: Sundays, August 22, 29; Sept 5, and Sept.12 (all start at 5 a.m.)
Rosh Hashanah eve: 6:30 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah day 1: 8 a.m.
Rosh Hashanah day 2: 8 a.m.
Kol Nidre: 7 p.m.
Yom Kippur day: 8 a.m.
Cost for services: $200 non-member, $100 visiting relatives of members. Note: The cost of non-member holiday seats may be applied toward dues for new members joining the congregation in 2011.
Congregation Shaarei Tefillah Lubavitch
Held at 6250 43rd Ave. NE, Seattle.
Contact Rabbi Sholom Ber Levitin at 206-527-1411 or info@chabadofseattle.org
Selichot: Sept. 4: 1:14 a.m.
Sept. 5& 7: 6:40 a.m.
Sept. 8: 6:20 a.m.
Rosh Hashanah eve: Mincha/Maariv: 7:18 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah day 1: Shacharis/Musaf: 9 a.m.
Mincha/Maariv: 7:15 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah day 2: Shacharis: 9 a.m.
Mincha/Maariv: 7:15 p.m.
Kol Nidre: Mincha/Maariv: 7 p.m
Yom Kippur day: Shacharis/Musaf: 8 a.m.
Mincha/Ne’ilah/Maariv: 5:30 p.m.
Cost for services: No charge
Congregation Shevet Achim
Held at Northwest Yeshiva High School, 5017 90th Ave. SE, Mercer Island.
Contact info@shevetachim.com or 206-275-1539 or www.shevetachim.com
Selichot: 11 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah eve: Selichot services, followed by Shacharit: 6 a.m.
Mincha followed by Maariv: 7:15 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah day 1: Shacharit: 8:30 a.m.
Shofar: 10:45 a.m.
Mincha, followed by Tashlich: 6:45 p.m.
Maariv: 8 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah day 2: Shacharit: 8:30 a.m.
Shofar: 10:45 a.m.
Mincha and Kabbalat Shabbat Shuvah: 7 p.m.
Maariv: 7:45 p.m.
Kol Nidre: Selichot services: 6:30 a.m.
Shacharit: 7 a.m.
Mincha: 4 p.m.
Kol Nidre/Maariv: 7 p.m.
Yom Kippur Day: Shacharit: 8:30 a.m.
Yizkor: 11:30 a.m.
Mincha/Ne’ilah/Maariv: 6 p.m.
Cost: No tickets required — non-member contributions appreciated.
Eastside Torah Center – Chabad
Traditional and contemporary services. Multi-lingual prayer book. Everyone is welcome.
Held at1837 156th Ave. NE, Top Floor, Bellevue.
Contact Rabbi Mordechai Farkash at 425-957-7860 or eastsidechabad@gmail.com
Selichot: 11 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah eve: 7 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah day 1: 9:30 a.m.
Rosh Hashanah day 2: 9:30 a.m.
Kol Nidre: 7 p.m.
Yom Kippur day: 9:30 a.m.
Cost for services: No charge.
Emanuel Congregation
Services at Emanuel follow the traditional Nusach Ashkenaz Orthodox liturgy, using the ArtScroll Siddur. Led by Chazzan Boaz Pnini.
Held at 3412 NE 65th St., Seattle.
Contact Jay Wang at 206-633-1762 or wangjay@aol.com or www.emanuelcongregation.org
Selichot: 10 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah eve: 7 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah day 1: 9:30 a.m.
Rosh Hashanah day 2: 9:30 a.m.
Kol Nidre: 6:15 p.m.
Yom Kippur day: 9:30 a.m. until after sunset. Shacharit, Yizkor, Mincha, Ne’ilah, Ma’ariv
Cost for services: No charges for services. Contributions greatly appreciated.
The Friendship Circle of Washington
High Holiday Unplugged is a blend of services and stories by Rabbi Elazar Bogomilsky for children of all abilities.
Contact 206-290-6301 or
highholiday@friendshipcirclewa.org.
Held at The Landing, 5001 25th Ave. NE #200, Seattle.
Rosh Hashanah day 1: 10 a.m.
Shofar blowing: 11:30 a.m.
Call for Yom Kippur program times.
Cost for services: No cost, but donations are welcome.
Sephardic Bikur Holim Congregation
Services are conducted in the traditional Sephardic custom in the style familiar to those of Turkish ancestry, occasionally utilizing the Ladino language in the liturgy.
Held at 6500 52nd Ave. S, Seattle.
Contact Diana Black at 206-723-3028
Rosh Hashanah eve:
Selihoth: 5 a.m.
Minha/Arvith: 6:30 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah day 1: 8 a.m.
Rosh Hashanah day 2: 8 a.m.
Erev Yom Kippur: Minha: 3:30 p.m.
Noche de Kippur Service/Kal Nidreh: 7 p.m.
Yom Kippur day: 8 a.m.
Cost: There is no charge for holiday seating (donations are welcome). Please call to reserve your seat.
West Seattle Torah Learning Center
This is a “traditional” yet not traditional service! An explanatory service with insights and explanations into all facets of the prayers and service.
Held at 5121 SW Olga St., West Seattle
Contact Rabbi David Fredman at 206-251-4063 or rabbifredman@gmail.com or www.seattlekollel.org
Rosh Hashanah eve: 7:25 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah day 1: 8:30 a.m.
Rosh Hashanah day 2: 8:30 a.m.
Kol Nidre: 7:30 p.m.
Yom Kippur day: Morning Prayers: 9 a.m.
Mussaf: 11 a.m.
Mincha: 6 p.m.
Ne’ilah: 7 p.m.
Cost for services: Free.
REFORM
Bet Chaverim
Held at 25701 14th Pl. South, Des Moines.
Contact Rebecca Garcia at 253-720-5215 or rivsimchat@msn.com
Rosh Hashanah eve: 7:30 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah day: 10 a.m.
Tashlich service immediately following service at Saltwater State Park
Kol Nidre: 7:30 p.m.
Yom Kippur day: 10 a.m.
Afternoon Service: 3 p.m.
Yizkor: 4 p.m.
Shofar Blowing and Break-Fast: 6 p.m.
Cost: $50 minimum non-member donation is suggested per family to cover all services. Military personnel free at all times. Security provided by Des Moines Police Department. A picture I.D. may be required from adult non-members.
Congregation Kol Ami
Held at 16530 Avondale Rd. NE, Woodinville
Contact 425-844-1604 or admin@kolaminw.org or www.kolaminw.org
Rosh Hashanah eve: 7:30 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah day 1: Children’s Service: 9 a.m.
Service with Rabbi Mark Glickman: 10:30 a.m.
Tashlich: 12 p.m.
Kol Nidre with Rabbi David Fine: 7:30 p.m.
Yom Kippur day: Children’s Service: 9 a.m.
Service with Rabbi David Fine: 10:30 a.m.
Afternoon Study and Meditation programs: 1:30 p.m.
Afternoon Service: 3 p.m.
Yizkor/Ne’ilah Service: 5:15 p.m.
Break-Fast Potluck: 6:30 p.m.
Cost: Donation of $50/night service, $75/day service, $250/all services, $200 if tickets purchased by 9/1 or if over 65 years. Please don’t let financial constraints keep you from joining them.
Kol HaNeshamah
Kol HaNeshamah is a vibrant, dynamic, warm and welcoming congregation. They are dedicated to inclusiveness, and active participation by members in the life and leadership of the community.
Services will be held at Seattle First Presbyterian Church, 1013 Eighth Ave., Seattle.
Rosh Hashanah eve: 7:30 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah day: Children’s Service: 9:30–10 a.m.
Childcare Opens: 10 a.m.
Morning Service: 10:30 a.m.
Tashlich and Picnic at Madrona Park picnic shelter, 853 Lake Washington Blvd.: Following services.
Kol Nidre: 7:30 p.m.
Yom Kippur: Children’s Service: 9:30–10 a.m.
Childcare Opens: 10 a.m.
Morning Service: 10:30 a.m.
Study Sessions: 2-4 p.m.
Childcare Opens: 3:30 p.m.
Mincha, Yizkor and Ne’ilah: 4 p.m., Break-Fast follows
Cost: There is no cost to attend. Donations welcomed.
Temple B’nai Torah
Held at 15727 NE 4th St., Bellevue.
Contact Melissa Bloom at 425-603-9677 or mbloom@templebnaitorah.org
Selichot: 8 p.m.
Jointly conducted with Temple De Hirsch Sinai
Rosh Hashanah Eve: Contemporary Service: 5 p.m.
Traditional Service: 8 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah day: Traditional Service: 9 a.m.
Youth Service (grades 1-6): 9 a.m.
Teen Service (grades 7-12): 9 a.m.
Contemporary Service: 12:30 p.m.
Children’s & Family Service: 3 p.m.
Kol Nidre: Contemporary Service: 5 p.m.
Traditional Service: 8 p.m.
Yom Kippur day: Traditional Service 9 a.m.
Youth Service (grades 1-6): 9 a.m.
Teen Service (grades 7-12): 9 a.m.
Contemporary Service: 12:30 p.m.
Yom Kippur Study Session: 12:30 p.m.
Children’s & Family Service: 3 p.m.
Mincha: 4 p.m.
Yizkor: 5 p.m.
Nei’lah Concluding Service: 6 p.m.
Congregational Break-Fast: 7 p.m.
Cost: Suggested contribution is $200 per person.
Temple De Hirsch Sinai
Held at 1441 16th Ave., Seattle; 3850 156th Ave. SE, Bellevue.
Contact Mimi Porad at 206-323-8486 or mimi@tdhs-nw.org or www.tdhs-nw.org
Selichot: Joint service with Temple B’nai Torah at Temple B’nai Torah: 8 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah eve: 7:30 p.m., at Seattle and Bellevue locations
Rosh Hashanah day: 10 a.m., at Seattle and Bellevue locations
Kol Nidre: 7:30 p.m., at Seattle and Bellevue locations
Yom Kippur day: Morning Service: 10 a.m.
Afternoon, Yizkor & Ne’ilah: 3 p.m.
Cost: Non-member tickets available at $65 per service per person or all four services for $225/person. Free and open to the public Family Services on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur at 1:30 p.m. in both locations.
Temple Beth Am
Held at 2632 NE 80th St., Seattle
Contact Eila Amdur at 206-525-0915 or eila@templebetham.org or www.templebetham.org
Selichot: Dessert: 8 p.m.
Havdalah and Program: 8:30 p.m.
Service: 9:30 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah eve: Early service 6:30 p.m.–8 p.m.
Late service 8:30 p.m.– 10 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah day: Early service: 8:30–11 a.m.,
Late service: 11:45 a.m.–2:15 p.m.
Children’s service (for families with children age 8 and under): 2:45–3:30 p.m.
Tashlich: 4 p.m. at Matthews Beach, 9300 51st Ave. NE, Seattle
Kol Nidre: Early service 6:30–8 p.m.
Late service 8:30–10 p.m.
Yom Kippur day: Early morning service: 8:30–11 a.m.
Late morning service: 11:45 a.m.–2:15 p.m.
Beit Midrash I: 10-11:30 a.m.
Healing service: 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Beit Midrash II: 12–2 p.m.
Teen service: 11:45 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Discussion program: 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Children’s service (for families with children age 8 and under): 2:45–3:30 p.m.
Afternoon, Memorial, Closing service: 3:45 p.m.
Break-Fast: 7 p.m.
Cost for services: Suggested donation of $200 for all 4 services. Advanced registration required.
SECULAR/HUMANIST
A secular humanist (non-theistic) celebration of the New Year.
Contact 206-528-1944 or info@secularjewishcircle.org or secularjewishcircle.org
Please call for location.
Rosh Hashanah eve: 7-9 p.m.
Tashlich Gathering: Sat., Sept. 11, 10 a.m.
Kol Nidre: 7-9 p.m.
Cost for services: For Rosh Hashanah:
Members: Adults $15, children $8, childcare $5; non-members: First adult $45, additional adults $30, child $8, childcare $5
Secular Jewish Circle of Puget Sound
STUDENTS/MULTI-DENOMINATIONAL/LGBTQ/SPECIAL NEEDS/SENIORS
Hillel Foundation at the University of Washington/Jconnect Seattle
Hillel UW offers traditional egalitarian services in Hebrew as well as a separate liberal service with music for the first day of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur day. Services led by interim Greenstein Family Executive Director Jeremy Brochin, Jconnect Seattle director Rabbi Jacob Fine, Rabbi Stuart Light, Helen Bennett, Ben Gown and Keith Judelman. All services will include opportunities for prayer, singing, study and reflection.
Held at the Karen Mayers Gamoran Family Center for Jewish Life, 4745 17th Ave. NE, Seattle. Contact 206-527-1997 or www.hilleluw.org/highholidays.
Rosh Hashanah eve: 7 p.m.
Jconnect and Undergrad Dinner: 8:15 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah day: Traditional Egalitarian Service: 9:30 a.m.
Liberal Service: 10 a.m.
Kol Nidre: 7 p.m.
Yom Kippur: Traditional Egalitarian Service: 10 a.m.
Liberal Service with Music: 10:30 a.m.
Liberal Service Yizkor: 11:45 a.m.
Afternoon Activities: 2:30 p.m.
Traditional Yizkor: 5:30 p.m.
Mincha: 6 p.m.
Learning: 7 p.m.
Ne’ilah concluding service: 7:40 p.m.
Holiday Ends/Havdalah: 8:29 p.m.
Break-Fast: 8:30 p.m. Guests invited to bring a shofar for shofar blowing.
Cost for services: Reservations are required. Student tickets are always free, suggested Jconnect ticket donation $54-$250, community $100-$250.
The Kavana Cooperative
Both deeply rooted in tradition (Hebrew liturgy) and user-friendly, with space for individual meditation, personal reflection, and community discussion.
Held at Kavana’s headquarters in Queen Anne (contact for address).
Contact Rabbi Rachel Nussbaum at 206-713-1953 or rabbi@kavana.org or www.kavana.org
Rosh Hashanah eve: 6:30 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah day 1: Services and Dawn Chanting (a.k.a. Psukei D’Zimra): 9 a.m.
Family Program: 10 a.m.
Rosh Hashanah day 2: Services and Dawn Chanting: 9 a.m.
Kol Nidre: 6:30 p.m.
Yom Kippur day: Services and Dawn Chanting: 9:30 a.m.
Yizkor in the late morning
Family program: 10 a.m.
Book of Jonah study/discussion: 5 p.m.
Ne’ilah service: 6:30 p.m.
Final Shofar blast: 7:59 p.m.
Cost for services: $180/person
Shaarei Tikvah – A celebration of Rosh Hashanah for People of All Abilities
Co-sponsored by: Jewish Family Service, the Seattle Association for Jews with Disabilities, Temple B’nai Torah and Temple De Hirsch Sinai
Held at Temple De Hirsch Sinai, 1441 16th Avenue, Seattle.
Contact Emily Harris-Shears at 206-861-8784 or familylife@jfsseattle.org
Rosh Hashanah day 1, 4–6 p.m.,: A community wide non-denominational service for persons of all abilities. All are welcome to join them in prayer and celebration, and hear the sounding of the shofar. Led by Cantor David Serkin-Poole and special guests. ASL provided by a CI/CT interpreter. Kosher dietary laws observed.
Cost for services: Free
Congregation Tikvah Chadashah
Congregation Tikvah Chadashah is a GLBT Jewish congregation. Chavurah-style holiday services led by members in a home setting.
Contact Jack Fackerell at 206-355-1414 or ctc@tikvahchadashah.org or www.tikvahchadashah.org
The will be holding services for Erev Rosh Hashanah, Rosh Hashanah Day, Kol Nidre and Yom Kippur (morning and afternoon). Check their Web site for additional information as it comes available.
Cost: No cost. Bring a little dish to share for a break-fast potluck after closing services on Yom Kippur.
THROUGHOUT WASHINGTON STATE
ABERDEEN
Temple Beth Israel
Reform services led by Sandra Getter, small and welcoming congregation close to the beach. Community meals, break-fast at the temple.
Held at Sumner & Martin Streets, Aberdeen.
Contact Jane Goldberg at 360-533-5755 or momgoldberg@techline.com
Rosh Hashanah eve: 7:30 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah day: 10:30 a.m.
Kol Nidre: 7:30 p.m.
Yom Kippur day: 10:30 a.m.
Cost for services: No cost, all are welcome
BAINBRIDGE ISLAND
Chavurat Shir Hayam
Rabbi Hanna Tiferet Siegel will help lead their participatory, egalitarian, full High Holiday services themed “Ayeka? Where are You?”
Phone for location, date and time of services: 206-842-8453
Cost: Guests welcome – they do not have tickets or charge for attending services
Congregation Beth Hatikvah
Services will be led by Rabbi Sarah Newmark and Cantorial Soloist Emily Katcher. A Reform Congregation with a service that is meaningful and traditional.
Held at 11th and Veneta, Bremerton
Contact Alisa Balk at 360-373-9884 or alisabalk@wavecable.com or www.beth-hatikvah.org
Rosh Hashanah eve: 7:30 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah day 1: 9:30 a.m.
Rosh Hashanah day 2: 9:30 a.m.
Kol Nidre: 7 p.m.
Yom Kippur day: 9:30 a.m., return at 4:30 p.m. for afternoon service and Ne’ilah
Cost: Suggested donation $150
Congregation Kol Shalom
Held at 9010 Miller Road NE, Bainbridge Island.
Contact Beth Schoenberg at 206-842-9010 or admin@kolshalom.net or www.kolshalom.net
Rosh Hashanah eve: 7 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah day: Children’s Service: 9 a.m.
Shacharit: 10 a.m.., followed by Tashlich
Kol Nidre: 7 p.m.
Yom Kippur day: Children’s service: 9 a.m.
Shacharit: 10 a.m.
Afternoon study session: 3:30 p.m. Yizkor, Ne’ilah, Havdalah following
Cost: $250/person; reciprocity for members of other Reform synagogues.
BELLINGHAM
Chabad of Bellingham (Whatcom County)
Hebrew/English prayer books, warm and friendly atmosphere, no background or affiliation necessary. Traditional and inspirational services.
Held at Chabad House, 820 Newell St., Bellingham
Contact Avremi and Nissa Yarmush at 360-393-3845, info@jewishbellingham.com or www.jewishbellingham.com
Rosh Hashanah eve: 7:30 p.m., followed by holiday dinner at 8 p.m. ($18 for adults, $10 for children under 12)
Rosh Hashanah day 1: 10 a.m.
Rosh Hashanah night 2: 7:30 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah day 2: 10 a.m.
Kol Nidre: 7:30 p.m.
Yom Kippur day: 10 a.m.
Yizkor Memorial Service: 11:45 a.m.
Afternoon Service: 5:45 p.m.
Ne’ilah Closing Service: 7 p.m.
Break-Fast: 8:15 p.m..
Cost for services: Free
Congregation Beth Israel
Most services held at the Leopold Ballroom, 1224 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham
Contact Mary Somerville at 360-733-8890, bishul@aol.com or
www.bethisraelbellingham.org
Sat., Sept. 4 at Beth Israel Synagogue, 2200 Broadway, Bellingham
Study session: 9 p.m.
Havdalah and Selichot service, led by Rabbi Cindy Enger and Cantor Sharona Feller: 10 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah eve: 7:30 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah day 1:
Morning Service: 9:30 a.m.
Family Service: 2:30 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah day 2 (at Beth Israel Synagogue):
Morning Service: 9:30 a.m.
Kol Nidre: 7:30 p.m.
Yom Kippur day:
Morning Service: 9:30 a.m.
Family Service: 1:30 p.m.
Service of Restorative Prayer and Healing: 3 p.m.
Afternoon Service, Yizkor & Ne’ilah,
followed by Break-Fast: 4 p.m.
Cost for Services: Non-member tickets (does not apply to Selichot service): $180 per person to attend any and all High Holy Day services. Cost may be applied toward membership dues before Dec. 31, 2010. Complimentary tickets provided to out-of-town visitors who provide documentation of current membership at another Reform congregation. Full-time students age 18 or older, and active-duty military personnel will receive complimentary tickets.
Please note: Advance reservations required, even for complimentary tickets.
LEAVENWORTH/WENATCHEE
The Jewish Community of Wenatchee
Contact Alex and Amanda at 509-548-3466 for information and services location.
Services led by Rabbi Charna Klein.
Rosh Hashanah eve: 7:30 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah day: 10:30 a.m., followed by Tashlich at the Wenatchee River.
Kol Nidre: 7:30 p.m.
Yom Kippur Day: 10 a.m.
Afternoon service: 3–5 p.m.
Evening service: 6 p.m., followed by Break-Fast meal.
OLYMPIA
The Chabad Jewish Discovery Center
Warm and friendly atmosphere, traditional and inspiring service.
Rosh Hashanah services held at: The Chabad Jewish Discovery Center, 1611 Legion Way SE, Olympia.
Contact Rabbi Cheski Edelman at 360-584-4306 or rabbicheski@jewisholympia.com
Rosh Hashanah eve: 7 p.m., followed by a community Rosh Hashanah dinner
Rosh Hashanah day 1: 9 a.m.
Rosh Hashanah day 2: 9 a.m.
Yom Kippur Services held at: The Phoenix Inn Suites, 415 Capitol Way N, Olympia.
Kol Nidre: 7 p.m.
Yom Kippur day: Morning Service: 9 a.m.
Yizkor: 11:30 a.m.
Afternoon Service: 5 p.m.
Ne’ilah: 6:30 p.m.
Light Refreshments Upon Conclusion of the Fast
Cost for services: No membership fees or tickets.
Congregation B’nai Torah
CBT is a small congregation that provides a traditional Conservative High Holiday service with an emphasis on creating an appropriate spirit for the holidays.
Held at 3437 Libby Rd. NE, Olympia
Contact Stan Finkelstein at 360-438-1359 or stan.finkelstein@comcast.net or www.bnai-torah-olympia.org
Rosh Hashanah eve: 7:30 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah day 1: 9:30 a.m.
Rosh Hashanah day 2: 9:30 a.m.
Kol Nidre: 6:30 p.m.
Yom Kippur day : 9:30 a.m.
Cost for services: Free.
Temple Beth Hatfiloh
All services unless noted will be at Temple Beth Hatfiloh, 8th and Washington, downtown Olympia
Contact Rabbi Seth Goldstein at 360-754-8519 or rabbi@bethhatfiloh.org or www.bethhatfiloh.org
Selichot Film and discussion: 7:30 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah eve: 7 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah day 1: Meditation: 8:45 a.m.
Morning Service: 9:30 a.m.
Youth Service (ages 6-12): 9:30 a.m.
Community Picnic: 12:30 p.m. at Heritage Park (Capitol Lake)
Bring your lunch and some dairy/vegetarian food to share.
Women’s Rosh Chodesh Circle: 3 p.m. at Heritage Park (Capitol Lake)
Tot High Holiday Service (ages 0-5): 3 p.m.
Tashlich: 4 p.m. Meet at TBH to walk to Percival Landing/Port Plaza
Rosh Hashanah day 2: Hike: 10:45 a.m. at Priest Point Park, Shelter #1
Text Study and Lunch: 12 p.m.
Kol Nidre: 6:30 p.m.
Yom Kippur day: Meditation: 8:45 a.m.
Morning Service9:30 a.m.Sanctuary
Youth Service (ages 6-12)9:30 a.m.Chapel (Room 201/202)
Yizkor (Memorial Service): 1:45 p.m.
Study sessions: 3 p.m.
Healing Service: 5 p.m.
Mincha/Jonah discussion 6:15 p.m.
Ne’ilah: 7 p.m.
Havdalah/Communal Break-Fast: 8 p.m.
PORT TOWNSEND
Bet Shira
Held at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Jefferson and Tyler, Port Townsend
Contact Barry Lerich at 360-379-3042 or betshira@yahoo.com
Rosh Hashanah eve: 7 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah day 1: 10 a.m.
Kol Nidre: 6:30 p.m.
Yom Kippur day: 10 a.m.
Yizkor: 4:30 p.m.
Closing and Break-Fast potluck (dairy/vegetarian): 5:30 p.m.
Cost for services: No cost to attend, but donations from non-members appreciated.
PULLMAN
Washington State University Hillel, Jewish Community of the Palouse
Services held by the Jewish Community of the Palouse. Community-led services. Students welcome.
Held at Unitarian Universalist Church in Moscow, 420 E 2nd St., Moscow, Id.
Contact Michael Kahn at 509-335-4563 or kahn@wsu.edu
Rosh Hashanah eve: 6:45 p.m., potluck reception to follow services. Please bring a sweet finger snack to share. Beverages provided.
Rosh Hashanah day 1: TBA
Kol Nidre: 6:45 p.m.
Yom Kippur day: Yizkor, 5 p.m.
Final shofar blast: 6:30 p.m., followed by a potluck “Break-fast.” Please bring a finger snack to share. Beverages provided.
Cost for services: No cost. Bring food as appropriate.
SPOKANE
Congregation Emanu-El
Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services are conducted by Student Rabbi Sara Abrams and Cantorial Soloist Susand Windham.
Held at Unitarian Universalist Church, 4340 W Fort George Wright Dr., Spokane
Contact Rhonda-T Warren at 509-835-5050 or info@spokaneemanu-el.org or www.spokaneemanu-el.org
Rosh Hashanah eve: 7:30 p.m., with potluck following service
Rosh Hashanah day: Children’s Service: 9:30 a.m.
Torah Service: 10 a.m.
Tashlich: 1 p.m. Meet to carpool to location
Kol Nidre: 7 p.m.
Yom Kippur day: 10 a.m.
Group Discussion: 3 p.m.
Memorial Service and Concluding Services: 4 p.m., followed by Break-Fast dairy-vegetarian potluck
Cost for Services: All High Holy Days services are included in membership.
Temple Beth Shalom (Conservative)
Held at 1322 E 30th Ave., Spokane
Contact Sharon Beltz at 509-747-3304, ext. 106 or administrator@spokanetbs.org
Selichot: 11:30 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah eve: 7:30 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah day 1: 8 a.m.
Evening service: 7 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah day 2: 8 a.m.
Evening service: 7 p.m.
Kol Nidre: 6:25 p.m.
Yom Kippur day: 9 a.m.
Yizkor: 1:15 p.m.
Havdalah, Shofar, and Break-Fast: 7:45 p.m.
Cost: Reciprocal, or a suggested donation of $100 for non-members within 60 miles of Spokane, $50 for non-members more than 60 miles from Spokane. No charge for active military and families, and college students.
TACOMA
Chabad of Pierce County
Hebrew/English prayerbooks, warm and friendly atmosphere, no background or affiliation necessary. Traditional and contemporary services, special children’s program.
Held at the Professional Development Center Auditorium (Adjacent to Skyline Elementary School), 6501 N 23rd St., Tacoma
Contact Rabbi Zalman Hebebr at 253-565-8770 or rabbi@chabadpiercecounty.com or www.chabadpiercecounty.com
Rosh Hashanah eve: 7 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah day 1: 9 a.m.
Shofar Sounding: 11:30 a.m.
Tashlich Service at Titlow Beach: 4:30 p.m.
Evening Services: 7 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah day 2: 9 a.m.
Shofar Sounding: 11:30 p.m.
Evening Services: 7 p.m.
Kol Nidre: 7 p.m.
Fast begins: 7:14 p.m.
Yom Kippur day: 9:30 a.m.
Yizkor Memorial Service: 11:30 a.m.
Mincha and Ne’ilah: 5:30 p.m.
Fast ends at 8:01 p.m., followed by a Break-Fast meal
Cost for services: No charge for seats, but donations greatly appreciated. Advance reservations suggested.
Temple Beth El
Held at 5975 S 12th St., Tacoma.
Contact Rabbi Bruce Kadden at 253-564-7101 or bkadden@templebethel18.org
Selichot: 9:30 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah eve: Family service: 5 p.m.
Tot service: 6 p.m.
Regular service: 8 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah day 1: Family service: 9 a.m.
Regular service: 10:30 a.m.
Rosh Hashanah day 2: 10 a.m.
Kol Nidre: Family service: 5 p.m.
Tot service: 6 p.m.
Regular service: 8 p.m.
Yom Kippur day: Family service: 9 a.m.
Morning service: 10:30 a.m.
Study session: 1:30 p.m.
Afternoon service: 3 p.m.
Yizkor: 4:30 p.m., with Break-Fast to follow
Cost: Adult pass: $300 includes seating at services where passes are required. Family pass: $500 for a family of two adults and children over 6. If the fee causes a financial hardship, please contact Rabbi Kadden. No one will be turned away because of need. Find the registration form for passes, a full service schedule and childcare registration form at www.templebethel18.org/high-holy-days/join-us.
TRI-CITIES
Congregation Beth Sholom
Rabbi Jack Izakson, formerly of Temple Beth Shalom, Spokane, will be leading services. Mid-Columbia Jews and visitors welcome.
Held at 312 Thayer Dr., Richland
Contact Debbie Greene at 509-735-1149 or ggreene487@hotmail.com or richland.uscjhost.net
Rosh Hashanah eve: 7 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah day 1: 9:30 a.m.
Children’s Service: 10 a.m
Tashlich: 5 p.m. Howard Amon Park & Lee Blvd – water’s edge
Evening Services: 7 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah day 2: 9:30 a.m.
Dairy Potluck and Shabbat Services: 6 p.m.
Kol Nidre: 6:30 p.m.
Yom Kippur day: 9:30 a.m.
Children’s Service: 10 a.m.
Yizkor: 11 a.m.
Study session w/Rabbi Jack: 4 p.m.
Concluding Services: 5:15 p.m.
Community Break-Fast :7:15 p.m.
Cost for services: No Cost