By Emily K. Alhadeff, Associate Editor, JTNews
Need a place to spend your High Holidays? We’ve got a compilation of services across the state, and they’re all happy to welcome you in. Please contact the individual congregation for tickets or any further information.
Holiday times
Erev Rosh Hashanah: Wednesday, September 4. Candlelighting 7:25 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah First Day: Thursday, September 5. Candlelighting after 8:30 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah Second Day: Friday, September 6. Candlelighting 7:21 p.m.
Erev Yom Kippur: Friday, September 13. Candlelighting 7:07 p.m.
Yom Kippur: Saturday, September 14. Fast ends 8:13 p.m.
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Conservative
Congregation Beth Shalom
6800 35th Ave. NE, Seattle
Contact: Heidi Piel at heidipiel@bethshalomseattle.org or 206-524-0075 or bethshalomseattle.org
Tickets are $200 for non-members.
Erev Rosh Hashanah: Prospective member open house 5:45-6:45 p.m. Meet Rabbi Jill Borodin, eat some apples and honey, and stay for services, 6:15-7 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah First Day: 8:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Traditional Rosh Hashanah service in a vibrant and spiritually energetic environment. They provide special programming for families with children pre-K and K and 1st-5th grade as well as activities for those under 5. Tashlich: 5:30 p.m. Gather at Ravenna Park for a traditional Tashlich service.
Rosh Hashanah Second Day: 8:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m.
Kol Nidre: 6:30 p.m. Erev Yom Kippur Mincha. Kol Nidre follows, including the traditionally haunting sounds of the cello.
Yom Kippur: 9:30 a.m. Appropriately solemn Yom Kippur prayer services for exploring the soul, complemented by learning and engagement to engage the mind and expand the heart. Includes family services for children in 1st-5th grade and programs for children under 5. Final shofar at 8:10 p.m. and break-fast meal at 8:20 p.m.
Herzl-Ner Tamid Conservative Congregation
3700 E Mercer Way, Mercer Island
Contact: Rebecca Levy at Rebecca@h-nt.org or 206-232-8555, ext. 207 or www.h-nt.org
Tickets $50 per person for each holiday.
Erev Rosh Hashanah: 6-7 p.m.
Jewish New Year Rockin’ Eve: 3-4 p.m. For preschool and kindergarten families (open to non-members). Led by Rabbi Jill Levy and Chava Mirel.
Rosh Hashanah First Day: Main sanctuary service 8:15 a.m.-6 p.m. Inquire for pricing.
Youth and family service: 1st-5th grade: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Preschool and kindergarten: 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Family Tashlich: 12:45 p.m. 6th-8th grade: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 9th-12th grade: 12:45-1:30 p.m.
Parallel service: 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Mercerwood Shore Club, 4150 E Mercer Way, Mercer Island.
Rosh Hashanah Second Day: 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Family service, 1st—5th grade and 6th—12th grade: 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Kol Nidre: 6:45 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Inquire for pricing.
Youth and family service: 6:30 p.m. 1st—5th grade family service: 7:15 p.m.
Yom Kippur: 9:40 a.m.— 8:06 p.m. Main sanctuary service. Inquire for pricing.
Parallel service: 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. At Mercerwood Shore Club, 4150 E Mercer Way, Mercer Island.
Youth and Family Programs: Preschool and kindergarten: 11 a.m.-12 p.m. 1st—5th grade: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. 9th—12th grade: 10:15-11 a.m. 6th—8th grade: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Reconstructionist
Kadima
Meets at Prospect Church, 1919 E Prospect St., Seattle.
Kadima’s High Holy Days services are Reconstructionist, progressive, interactive, and lay led. Free. Donations accepted.
Contact: Kathy Gallagher at office@kadima.org or 206-547-3914 or www.kadima.org
Erev Rosh Hashanah: 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah First Day: 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Children’s service: 10-11 a.m. Potluck lunch. Tashlich: 2:15 p.m. at Madrona Park.
Kol Nidre: 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Yom Kippur: 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Children’s service: 10-11 a.m. Yizkor: 5 p.m. Ne’ilah: 6 p.m. followed by break-fast at 7 p.m.
Alternative
Bet Alef Meditative Synagogue
1111 Harvard Ave., Seattle
Tickets are $50 for members, $70 for non-members
Contact: Elizabeth Fagin at elizabeth@betalef.org or 206-527-9399 or betalef.org
Erev Rosh Hashanah: 7 p.m. “Preparing for the Journey.”
Rosh Hashanah First Day: 10:30 a.m. Service and children’s programming. Tashlich at Madrona Beach, 853 Lake Washington Blvd.
Sunday, September 8: Preparing for the High Holy Days: 2-4 p.m. “Deciding to Forgive.” Time for learning, reflection, meditation, discussion and exploration through the medium of creative art expression with Rabbi Olivier BenHaim. Registration required. Free for Bet Alef members; $10 for non-members.
Kol Nidre: 7 p.m. “The Yearning of the Soul.”
Yom Kippur: 10:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Worship and programming all day, including morning worship, healing circle, Yizkor and Neilah and break-fast. Quality children’s programming and childcare throughout the day.
Family Yom Kippur Service: 1:45 p.m. Rabbi Olivier BenHaim leads this unique interactive service bringing parents and children together to experience healing and forgiveness as they step into the New Year. Free.
Congregation Eitz Or
At University Unitarian Church, 6556 35th Ave., Seattle
Reb Arik Labowitz will be joined by his team of “super-hero holy music makers” whose combination of musicianship and spirit elevate souls and connect hearts.
Contact: info@eitzor.org or 206-467-2617 or www.eitzor.org
Erev Rosh Hashanah: 6:45 pm. Kiddush with honey and apples at 9 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah: Services: 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Vegetarian potluck lunch: 1-2 p.m. Tashlich and shofar service at Green Lake: 4-5:30 p.m.
Kol Nidre: 7 p.m.
Yom Kippur: Services: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Break: 1-4:45 p.m. Healing service: 5-5:45 p.m. Yizkor and Neilah: 6-8 p.m. Havdalah: 8-8:30 p.m. Vegetarian potluck break-fast: 8:30-9:30 p.m.
Congregation Tikvah Chadashah
RSVP for location, Seattle
CTC, Puget Sound’s GLBTQ Chavurah, will host lay-led, participatory High Holy Day services in an informal setting. All are welcome. Free.
Contact: Harley Broe at hfbroe@hotmail.com or 206-322-7298 or tikvahchadashah.org
Erev Rosh Hashanah: 7:30-9 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah First Day: 10 a.m.
Kol Nidre: 8-9:30 p.m.
Yom Kippur: 10 a.m.
Kavana
Upper Queen Anne. Location provided upon registration.
Tickets: $18 per partner; $180 per non-partner
Contact: info@kavana.org or www.kavana.org/events/high-holidays-kavana-0
Erev Rosh Hashanah: 5:30-8:15 p.m. Communal dinner: 5:30 p.m. Service: 7 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah First Day: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Family services and program: 9 a.m. Morning services: 10 a.m. Youth discussion group: 12 p.m. Tashlich ceremony and BYO picnic lunch: 2 p.m.
Rosh Hashana Second Day: 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Erev Yom Kippur: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Lighting of memorial candles in honor of deceased relatives: 6:30 p.m. Kol Nidre cello rendition: 6:45 p.m. Kol Nidre prayer services: 7 p.m.
Yom Kippur: 9 a.m.-8:15 p.m. Yom Kippur meditation workshops: 9 a.m.-8:05 p.m. Family program: 9 a.m. Yom Kippur morning services: 10 a.m. Youth discussion group: 12 p.m. Book of Jonah text study and meditation: 5:30 p.m. Neilah closing service: 6:45 p.m. Final shofar blast and Havdalah: 8:05 p.m. Break-fast meal: 8:15 p.m.
Paths to Awakening
At Unity in Lynnwood, 16727 Alderwood Mall Pky., Lynnwood
Rabbi Ted Falcon, with musicians led by Stephen Merritt, welcomes all who yearn to open their hearts more fully to themselves and to each other in a warm and supportive spiritual environment.
All services $140. Rosh Hashanah (both services): $70. Rosh Hashanah (single service): $38. Yom Kippur (both services): $75. Yom Kippur (single service): $41. No one will be turned away due to inability to pay. Please email to make financial arrangements. Contact: Ruth Falcon at RabbiTedFalcon@gmail.com or www.RabbiTedFalcon.com
Erev Rosh Hashanah: “The Celebration of Creation”: 7:30 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah: “Beginner’s Mind”: 10:30 a.m. Worship: 2:30 p.m. Tashlich at Edmonds Beach.
Kol Nidre: “The Song of the Soul”: 7:30 p.m.
Yom Kippur: “Returning to Source.” Morning worship: 10:30 a.m. Chanting meditation: 1:30 p.m. Healing service: 2:30 p.m. Yizkor and concluding worship: 4:30 p.m.
Secular Jewish Circle
Location provided upon RSVP
Contact: info@secularjewishcircle.org or 206-528-1944 or secularjewishcircle.org
Erev Rosh Hashanah: Rosh Hashanah Ceremony 7-9 p.m. Join Secular Jewish Circle for reflection, poetry, and music. Pause for introspection, hear the shofar, enjoy traditional foods and music with other secular, humanistic Jews. Donations accepted.
Sha’arei Tikvah
At Temple De Hirsch Sinai, 1441 16th Ave., Seattle.
Celebrations for all. Open to the public. No tickets required. Sha’arei Tikvah offers services and celebrations for Jews of all abilities.
Contact: Marjorie Schnyder at mschnyder@jfsseattle.org or 206-861-3146 or www.jfsseattle.org
Erev Rosh Hashanah service: 4 p.m. All are welcome to join in prayer and celebration and to hear the sounding of the shofar.
Reform
Bet Chaverim Community of South King County
25701 14th Pl. S, Des Moines
Small, friendly congregation welcomes visitors to High Holiday services.
No tickets required. Suggested donation $50 per individual, $75 per family per holiday.
Contact: webmaster@betchaverim.org or 206-577-0403 or betchaverim.org
Erev Rosh Hashanah: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Led by Rabbi Harkavy, Cantorial Soloist Neil Weinstein, and choir.
Rosh Hashanah First Day: 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Kol Nidre: 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Yom Kippur: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Congregation Kol Ami
16530 Avondale Rd. NE, Woodinville
Tickets $75 per service, $250 for all four services. Childcare provided. No one turned away because of inability to pay. Any contribution for tickets can be applied to dues for new membership.
Contact: Admin at admin@kolaminw.org or 425-844-1604 or kolaminw.org
Erev Rosh Hashanah: 7:30-9 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah First Day: 10:30 a.m.—12 p.m.
Children’s Service: 9-10 a.m. Special service geared for the little ones.
Kol Nidre: 7:30 p.m.
Yom Kippur: Children’s service: 9 a.m. Yom Kippur morning service: 10:30 a.m. Study and meditation: 1 p.m. Afternoon service: 3 p.m. Yizkor/Neilah service: 5 p.m. Break-the-fast potluck at a member’s home: 6:30 p.m.
Kol HaNeshama
Meets at St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church, 3050 California Ave. SW, Seattle.
Register online
Contact: Sheila Abrahams at execdir@khnseattle.org or 206-935-1590 or www.khnseattle.org
Erev Rosh Hashanah: 7-9 p.m. Begin with kavana, an intention, to open to the possibility of transformation during these Days of Awe. Bring a small item, poem, or something that symbolizes your hopes for the New Year, and together create a Mishkan, a sacred space, so that prayers might be lifted higher.
Rosh Hashanah First Day: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. “Shofarot (Call of the Shofar): Being Present.” The powerful sound of the shofar calls you to wake up, to be present. What do you need to pay attention to as you enter into this new year? Children’s service: 8:45 —9:15 a.m. Tashlich and picnic: 1 p.m. at Alki Beach, grassy area, 63rd and Alki. Bring your own picnic.
Kol Nidre: “Malchuyot (Awe): Standing in the Presence of the Mystery of Life.” What might it mean, metaphorically, to come before the Maker? How would our deeds, our words, our lives be measured?
Yom Kippur: 9:30 a.m. Morning service: 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. How do we become more present to ourselves, in a world that continually seduces us away from who we are and who we want to be? Children’s service: 8:45-9:15 a.m. Afternoon workshops: 2-4 p.m. Afternoon service: Yizkor, Ne’ila 4-6:45 p.m. “Zichronot (Remembrance): Connecting to Past and Future Generations”: How does history guide who we are and what we envision for the future? Break-the-fast immediately following services.
Temple Beth Am
2632 NE 80th St., Seattle
Tickets $65 for single service, $225 for all services.
Contact: Stephanie at stephanie@templebetham.org or 206-525-0915 or templebetham.org
Erev Rosh Hashanah: 6:30-10 p.m. The High Holy Days are a time for reflection, introspection, and reconnection. Observe them at a variety of services, which meet the spiritual needs of this diverse community.
Rosh Hashanah First Day: 8:30 a.m.-2:15 p.m. Gather for the Jewish New Year to celebrate creation, the miracle of life, and inner potential for renewal.
Kol Nidre: 6:30-10 p.m. The call of the evening prayer beckons you to let your longings and prayers combine in a powerful expression of hope.
Yom Kippur: 8:30 a.m.-2:15 p.m. On Yom Kippur, look deeply at the path of life, and reflect on the ability to turn to a better, more meaningful direction.
Temple Beth Or
3215 Lombard Ave., Everett
Led by Rabbi Jessica Kessler Marshall and Cantor Ellen Dreskin. Tickets required.
Contact: office@templebethor.org or 425-259-7125 or templebethor.org
Erev Rosh Hashanah: 7:30 p.m. Oneg after services.
Rosh Hashanah First Day: 10 a.m.: Morning service: 10 a.m. Dairy/vegetarian luncheon: 12:30 p.m. Reservations required. 2 p.m.: Children’s service. Tashlich service at Everett Public Boat Launch (West Marine View Drive at 10th Street): 3:15 p.m.
Erev Yom Kippur (Kol Nidre): 7:30 p.m.
Yom Kippur: Morning service: 10 a.m. Text study with Heidi Piel: 1 p.m. Children’s service: 3 p.m. Afternoon service, Yizkor and conclusion: 4:15—6:30 p.m.
Temple B’nai Torah
15727 NE Fourth St., Bellevue
Contact: Karen Sakamoto at ksakamoto@templebnaitorah.org or 425-603-9677 or templebnaitorah.org/index.aspx
Erev Rosh Hashanah: 5-9:30 p.m. Join TBT for an exciting kick off to Rosh Hashanah. Contemporary service: 5 p.m. Traditional service: 8 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Traditional service: 9 a.m. Youth service (grades 1-5): 9 a.m. Teen service (grades 6-12): 9 a.m. Contemporary service: 12:30 p.m. Children’s & family service: 3:15 p.m. Tashlich at Phantom Lake: 4:15 p.m. Please join the Sha’arei Tikvah service at 4 p.m. at TDHS. Babysitting available.
Kol Nidre: 5-9:30 p.m. Contemporary service: 5 p.m. Traditional service: 8 p.m. Babysitting available.
Yom Kippur: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Traditional service: 9 a.m. Youth service (grades 1-5): 9 a.m. Teen service (grades 6-12): 9 a.m. Contemporary service: 12:30 p.m. Yom Kippur study sessions: 1, 2, 3 p.m. (attend one or all). Children’s and family service: 3:15 p.m. Mincha service: 4 p.m. Yizkor: 5 p.m. Ne’ilah concluding service: 6 p.m. Break-the fast: 7 p.m. Times are approximate. Babysitting for morning service available.
Temple De Hirsch Sinai
1441 16th Ave., Seattle
3850 156th Ave. SE, Bellevue
Contact: Wendy Dessenberger at wdessenberger@tdhs-nw.org or 206-323-8486 or www.tdhs-nw.org
Erev Rosh Hashanah: 7:30 p.m. Services offered at both Bellevue and Seattle locations. Tickets are required.
Rosh Hashanah First Day — Seattle: 10 a.m. Kulanu, intergenerational family service. Open to the public. No tickets required.
Main sanctuary services: 10 a.m. Tickets required. Contact temple for more information. KIDdish Club (2.5 years-pre-kindergarten): 10:45 a.m. Advanced registration required. Kids’ Kehillah (kindergarten-3rd grade): 10:45 a.m. Advanced registration required. Tashlich, casting off sins: 3 p.m. at Luther Burbank Park, Mercer Island. Open to the public. No tickets required. Sha’arei Tikvah service: 4 p.m. Open to the public. No tickets required. Sha’arei Tikvah is a partnership with Jewish Family Service to offer services and celebrations for Jews of all abilities.
Rosh Hashanah First Day — Bellevue: Main sanctuary services: 10 a.m. Tickets required. Kids’ Kehillah (kindergarten-3rd grade): 10:45 a.m. Advanced registration required. Family service: 1:30 p.m. Open to the public. No tickets required.
Kol Nidre: 7:30 p.m. Offered at both locations.
Yom Kippur — Seattle: Kulanu, intergenerational family service: 10 a.m. Open to the public. No tickets required. Main sanctuary services: 10 a.m. Tickets required. KIDdish Club (2.5 years-pre-kindergarten): 10:45 a.m. Advanced registration required. Kids’ Kehillah (kindergarten-3rd grade): 10:45 a.m. Advanced registration required. Afternoon Yizkor, Neilah/closing service and break-the-fast reception: 3 p.m. Open to the public. No tickets required.
Yom Kippur — Bellevue: Main sanctuary services: 10 a.m. Tickets required. Kids’ Kehillah (kindergarten-3rd grade): 10:45 a.m. Advanced registration required. Family services: 1:30 p.m. Open to the public. No tickets required. Afternoon Yizkor, Neilah/closing service and break-the-fast reception: 3 p.m. Open to the public. No tickets required.
Orthodox
Bikur Cholim-Machzikay Hadath (BCMH)
5145 S Morgan St., Seattle
Contact: Dee Wilson at office@bcmhseattle.org or 206-721-0970 or www.bcmhseattle.org.
Non-member adult: $225. Non-member children (age 13-17): $50. Non-member student: $75.
Erev Rosh Hashanah: Candlelighting: 7:26 p.m. Mincha: 7:30 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah First Day: 7:45 a.m. Shacharis: 7:45 a.m. Torah reading: Approx. 9:40 a.m. Sermon: Approx. 10:15 a.m. Shofar blowing: Approx. 10:40 a.m. Mussaf: Approx. 11 a.m. Mincha: 7:15 p.m. Tashlich following Mincha. Candlelighting for second day after 8:27 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah Second Day: 7:45 p.m. Shacharis: 7:45 a.m. Torah reading: Approx. 9:40 a.m. Sermon: Approx. 10:15 a.m. Shofar blowing: Approx. 10:40 a.m. Mussaf: Approx. 11 a.m. Mincha: 7:30 p.m. Candlelighting for Shabbos Shuva: 7:22 p.m.
Kol Nidre: 7:10 p.m.
Yom Kippur: 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: 6 p.m. Ne’ilah: 7:15 p.m. Fast concludes: 8:09 p.m.
Capitol Hill Minyan
1501 17th Ave., Seattle
The Capitol Hill Minyan offers traditional Orthodox services and a warm environment in the center of Seattle.
Contact Rabbi Ben Aaronson at capitolhillminyan@gmail.com or 206-659-SHUL (7845) or www.capitolhillminyan.com
Erev Rosh Hashanah: 7:25 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah First Day: Morning services: 8:30 a.m., shofar: 11:15 a.m. Mincha: 7:20 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah Second Day: 8:30 a.m. Shofar: 11:15 a.m. Mincha: 7:20 p.m.
Kol Nidre: 7 p.m.
Yom Kippur: 8:30 a.m. Yizkor: 11:30 a.m. Mincha: 5:45 p.m. Break-the-fast: 8:15 p.m.
Chabad House Seattle
4541 19th Ave. NE, Seattle
Contact: rabbi@shalomseattle.org
Erev Rosh Hashanah: Candlelighting: 7:26 p.m.
ҬRosh Hashana First Day: Services: 10 a.m. Evening services: 7:30 p.m. Light candles after 8:27 p.m.
Rosh Hashana Second Day: Services: 10 a.m. Evening services: 7:30 p.m. Light candles after 8:25 p.m.
Kol Nidre: 7:08 p.m.
Yom Kippur: 9 a.m. Ne’ilah: 7:15 p.m.
Chabad of the Central Cascades
24121 SE Black Nugget Rd., Issaquah
No membership fees or tickets. Hebrew-English prayerbooks. Warm and friendly atmosphere. No background or affiliation necessary. Traditional and contemporary services. Free.
Contact: Rabbi Farkash at info@chabadissaquah.com or 425-427-1652
Erev Rosh Hashanah: Light candles at 7:25 p.m. Services at 7:30 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah First Day: Morning services: 9:30 a.m. Shofar: 11:30 a.m. Tashlich and evening services: 7:30 p.m.: Light candles after 8:28 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah Second Day: Morning services: 9:30 a.m. Shofar: 11:30 a.m. Light Shabbat candles by 7:21 p.m.
Kol Nidre: Light candles: 7:07 p.m. Services: 7:15 p.m. Fast begins at 7:25 p.m.
Yom Kippur: Morning services: 9:30 a.m. Yizkor memorial services: 11:30 a.m. Mincha and Neila closing services: 6 p.m. Fast ends at 8:09 p.m.
Congregation Ezra Bessaroth
5217 S Brandon St., Seattle
EB members free, non-members $200 per person, children $30 (covers all holiday services).
Contact: Susan Jensen at office@ezrabessaroth.net or www.ezrabessaroth.net
Erev Rosh Hashanah: 6-6:30 p.m. Mincha, Arvit to follow. Early candlelighting: 6:21 p.m., regular candlelighting 7:25 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah: 8 a.m.-8:12 p.m. Shahrit: 8 a.m., sermon and shofar at approx. 11 a.m. Mincha and Tashlich: 5:30 p.m., Arvit to follow. Early candlelighting: Not before 6:19 p.m., regular candlelighting: After 8:12 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah First Day: 8:25 a.m.-7:20 p.m. Shahrit: 8:25 a.m., sermon and shofar at approx. 11 a.m. Mincha and Kabbalat Shabbat: 6 p.m. Early candlelighting: Not before 6:18 p.m., regular candlelighting 7:22 p.m.
Yom Kippur: 3-7:06 p.m. Mincha-Hatarat Nedarim: 3 p.m. Kal Nidre: 6:45 p.m., Arvit to follow. Candlelighting: 7:06 p.m. Fast begins 7:23 p.m.
Yom Kippur: 8:25 a.m.-8:09 p.m. Shahrit: 8:25 a.m. Sermon: 12 p.m. Presidents’ message: 6 p.m. Neilah: 6:30 p.m., Arvit to follow. Fast ends 8:09 p.m.
Congregation Shaarei Tefillah Lubavitch
6250 43rd Ave. NE, Seattle
No event fees or tickets. Hebrew-English prayer books. Warm and friendly atmosphere. No background or affiliation necessary. Traditional and contemporary services.Ӭ
Contact: info@chabadofseattle.org or 206-527-1411
Erev Rosh Hashanah: Candlelighting: 7:26 p.m.
ҬRosh Hashana First Day: Services: 9 a.m. Evening services: 7:30 p.m. Light candles after 8:27 p.m.
Rosh Hashana Second Day: Services at 9 a.m. Evening services at 7:30 p.m. Light candles after 8:25 p.m.
Kol Nidre: 7:08 p.m.
Yom Kippur: Services at 9 a.m. Ne’ilah: 7:00pm
Congregation Shevet Achim
5017 90th Ave. SE, Mercer Island
All services free of charge.
Contact: Jo Kershaw at info@shevetachim.com or 206-275-1539 or www.shevetachim.com
Erev Rosh Hashanah: Selichot services at 6:30 a.m. followed by Shacharit. Mincha at 7:30 p.m. followed by Maariv.
Rosh Hashanah First Day: Shacharit: 8:30 a.m.: Sounding of the shofar: 10:45 a.m. Mincha followed by Tashlich: 6:30 p.m. Maariv: 7:50 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah Second Day: Shacharit: 8:30 a.m. Sounding of the shofar: 10:45 a.m.: Mincha/Maariv: 7:15 p.m.
Kol Nidre: Selichot: 6:30 a.m. Shacharit: 7 a.m. Mincha: 3 p.m. Kol Nidre/Maariv: 7 p.m.
Yom Kippur: Shacharit: 8:30 a.m. Yizkor: 11:30 a.m. Mincha/Neilah/Maariv: 5:30 p.m.
Eastside Torah Center
1837 156th Ave NE #303, Bellevue.
No membership required. All are welcome. Warm, friendly and family-like environment. Free.
Contact Rabbi Mordechai Farkash at eastsidechabad@gmail.com or 425-957-7890 or www. Chabadbellevue.org.
Erev Rosh Hashanah: 7 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah First Day: Shacharit: 9:30 a.m. Shofar: 11:30 a.m. Mincha followed by Tashlich: 6:15 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah Second Day: Shacharit: 9:30 a.m. Shofar: 11:30 a.m. Mincha: 7 p.m.
Erev Yom Kippur: Mincha: 3:15 p.m. Kol Nidre and Arvit: 7:15 p.m.
Yom Kippur: Morning Shacharit: 9:30 a.m. Yizkor: 11:30 a.m. Mincha: 5:45 p.m.
Emanuel Congregation
3412 NE 65th St., Seattle
Contact Gary Cohen at gary.m.cohen@mac.com
Erev Rosh Hashanah: 7 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah First Day: 9:30 a.m.
Rosh Hashanah Second Day: 9:30 a.m.
Kol Nidre: 6:15 p.m.
Yom Kippur: 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
West Seattle Torah Learning Center
Contact for location details
Join 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 is sure to leave you on a “high” for the rest of the year. Meals follow services. Free.
Contact: info@seattlekollel.org or 206-722-8289
Erev Rosh Hashanah: 7:30 pm.
Rosh Hashanah First Day: 8:45 a.m. Torah reading and shofar 10:30 a.m.
Rosh Hashanah Second Day: 8:45 a.m. Torah reading and shofar 10:30 a.m.
Kol Nidre: 7:15 p.m.
Yom Kippur: 8:45 am. Yizkor: 10:30 a.m. Ne’ilah: 6:45 p.m. Fast ends: 8:09 p.m. Light break-fast served.
Students
Hillel at the University of Washington
4745 17th Ave. NE, Seattle
Reservations are required at www.hilleluw.org/highholidays
Contact: Silver@hilleluw.org or 206-527-1997
Erev Rosh Hashanah: 7 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah First Day: 9:30 a.m.
Kol Nidre: 7 p.m.
Yom Kippur: 10:30 a.m.
Throughout Washington State
Aberdeen
Temple Beth Israel
Sumner and Martin Streets
No charge. Always friendly, meaningful services led by experienced and talented lay individuals.
Contact: Jane Goldberg at momgoldberg@techline.com or 360-533-5755
Erev Rosh Hashanah: 7:30-9 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah First Day: 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Kol Nidre: 7:30-9 p.m.
Yom Kippur: 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Morning, memorial and concluding services throughout Yom Kippur Day are observed.
Bainbridge Island/Kitsap Peninsula
Chavurat Shir Hayam
Bainbridge Commons, Bainbridge Island
Chavurat Shir Hayam welcomes Reb Tiv’ona Reith. The theme will be “The Time Has Come — for What?” Guests welcome, no tickets or reservations are necessary.
Contact for times and locations: Sharon at 206-842-8453
Erev Rosh Hashanah: Services followed by potluck dessert.
Rosh Hashanah First Day: Rosh Hashanah day services, study session, and Tashlich.
Kol Nidre: Contact for details.
Yom Kippur: Morning service, meditation, Yizkor, children’s Bibliodrama, Neilah, and break-the-fast.
Congregation Kol Shalom
9010 Miller Rd., Bainbridge Island
Tickets are $250. Price includes all of the Days of Awe services.
Contact: Janice Hill at admin@kolshalom.net or 206-842-9010 or www.kolshalom.net
Erev Rosh Hashanah: 7-10 p.m. Led by Rabbi Mark Glickman and Cantorial Soloist Laura Cannon. Services followed by dessert potluck.
Rosh Hashanah First Day: 10:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m. Led by Rabbi Mark Glickman and Cantorial Soloist Laura Cannon. Children’s services are free and begin at 9:30 a.m. Tashlich at Point White Pier. See web page for directions.
Kol Nidre: 7-9 p.m. Led by Rabbi Anson Laytner and Cantorial Soloist Laura Cannon. Rabbi Laytner is the program manager of the Interreligious Initiative at Seattle University School of Theology and Ministry and the author of several books.
Yom Kippur: 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Led by Rabbi Anson Laytner and Cantorial Soloist Laura Cannon. Children’s services are free and begin at 9:30 a.m. Potluck community break-the-fast after Havdalah.
Bellingham
Congregation Beth Israel
Please visit the synagogue website for updated location info
Contact: Mary Somerville at bishul@aol.com or 360-733-8890 or bethisraelbellingham.org
Erev Rosh Hashanah: 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah First Day: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tickets required — contact synagogue office. Family service: 9-10 a.m.
Rosh Hashanah Second Day: 10-11 a.m. Free. At Congregation Beth Israel, 2200 Broadway, Bellingham.
Kol Nidre: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Tickets required. At Leopold Ballroom, 1224 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham.
Yom Kippur: 9 a.m.— 2:30 p.m. Family service: 9 a.m. Morning service: 10:30 a.m. Study session: 1:30 p.m. Tickets required. Yom Kippur afternoon service, Yizkor and Ne’ilah: 3-6:30 p.m. Tickets required. At Leopold Ballroom, 1224 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham.
Bremerton
Congregation Beth Hatikvah
1410 11th St., Bremerton
Non-member suggested donation: $75
Contact: Rabbi Sarah Newmark at rabbisarah@gmail.com
Erev Rosh Hashanah: 7:30 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah First Day: Morning service: 9:30 a.m. Torah/youth service: Approx. 10:30 a.m. Tashlich immediately following at Lions Park.
Rosh Hashanah Second Day: Morning service: 10 a.m.
Kol Nidrei: Evening service: 7 p.m.
Yom Kippur: Morning service: 9:30 a.m. Torah/youth service: Approx. 10:30 a.m. Yizkor service: Immediately following. Ne’ilah: Approx. 5:30 p.m. Shofar: Approx. 6:30 p.m. Break-fast immediately following.
Olympia
Congregation B’nai Torah
3437 Libby Rd. NE, Olympia
All are welcome, no tickets needed.
Contact: Larry Perrin at 360-866-0862
Erev Rosh Hashanah: 7:30 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah First Day: 9:30 a.m. Tashlich following kosher dairy lunch.
Rosh Hashanah Second Day: 9:30 a.m.
Kol Nidre: 6:30 p.m.
Yom Kippur: 9 a.m. Community break-fast following.
Port Townsend
Bet Shira
At St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Jefferson and Tyler Streets, Port Townsend
Lay-led services
Free; donations from non-members accepted.
Contact: Barry Lerich at barryell@olypen.com or 360-223-5333
Erev Rosh Hashanah: 7-9:30 p.m. Lay-led services.
Rosh Hashanah First Day: 10 a.m.—12:30 p.m.
Kol Nidre: 6:30-9 p.m. — Bet Shira
Yom Kippur: 10 a.m.— 9 p.m. Lay-led Yom Kippur, Yizkor, Neilah, closing, and potluck break-the-fast.
Spokane
Congregation Emanu-El
Rosh Hashanah services held at Unitarian Universalist Church, 4340 W Fort George Wright Dr., Spokane. Kol Nidre and Yom Kippur services held at Unity Spiritual Center, 2900 S Bernard, Spokane.
No cost; donations suggested.
Contact: Faith Hayflich at info@spokaneemanu-el.org or www.spokaneemanu-el.org
Erev Rosh Hashanah: 7:30-10 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah First Day: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Children’s services (ages 10 and under): 9-9:30 a.m.: Adult and older kids’ service: 10 a.m. Community luncheon: 1 p.m. Tashlich at the river: 2 p.m.
Kol Nidre: 6:30-9 p.m.
Yom Kippur: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Morning services: 10 a.m.—1 p.m. Mincha family service at 4:30 p.m. followed by Avodah, Neilah, and Havdalah starting at 5:15, then a break-the-fast potluck.
Temple Beth Shalom
1322 E 30th Ave., Spokane
Contact: administrator@spokanetbs.org
Erev Rosh Hashanah: 7:30 p.m. Service with babysitting available.
Rosh Hashanah First Day: 8 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Rosh Hashanah first day morning service: 8 a.m. Youth service for all ages: 10:30 a.m.-noon. Tashlich at Gersh residence: 5:30 p.m. Rosh Hashanah second day evening service: 6:30 p.m. Babysitting available at morning services.
Rosh Hashanah Second Day: 8 a.m. Erev Shabbat service: 6 p.m.
Kol Nidre: 6:45 p.m.
Yom Kippur: Yom Kippur morning service: 9 a.m. Youth service for all ages: 10:30 a.m.-noon. Yizkor Service (approximate time): 1:15 p.m. Discussion with the rabbi: 5 p.m. Mincha and Ne’ila service: 5:30 p.m. Havdalah, shofar, and break-fast: 7:50 p.m. Babysitting available for morning services.
Tri-Cities
Beth Sholom
312 Thayer Dr., Richland
Contact: Dan Metzger at president@cbstricities.org or 509-987-5548 or www.cbstricities.org
Erev Rosh Hashanah: 7 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah First Day: Morning services: 9:30 a.m. Children’s service: 10 a.m. Tashlich: 5 p.m. at Lee Boulevard and Columbia River. Evening services: 7 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah Second Day: Morning services: 9:30 a.m. Dairy potluck: 6 p.m. Erev Shabbat services: 7:15 p.m. (approximate).
Kol Nidre: 6:45 p.m.
Yom Kippur: 9:30 a.m. Services start at 9:30 a.m. Children’s service: 10 a.m. Yizkor: 11:15 a.m. Ask the Rabbi: 4:45 p.m. Concluding services: 6 p.m. Community break-the-fast: 7:45 p.m.
Tacoma
Chabad of Pierce County
2146 N Mildred St., Tacoma
Hebrew/English prayer books, no membership fees or tickets, warm and friendly atmosphere, no background or affiliation necessary. Traditional and contemporary services.
Contact: Rabbi Heber at zheber8770@msn.com
Erev Rosh Hashanah: 7 p.m. Light candles at 7:27 p.m. Say blessings 1 and 4. Services at 7 p.m. followed by community dinner.
Rosh Hashanah First Day: Morning services: 9 a.m. Shofar sounding: 11 a.m. Evening services: 7 p.m. Light candles at 7:23 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah Second Day: Morning services: 9 a.m. Shofar: 11 a.m. Light candles at 7:23 p.m. Say blessing 5. Evening services: 7 p.m.
Kol Nidre: 7 p.m. Light candles at 7:09 p.m. Say blessings 2 and 4. Fast begins at 7:09 p.m. Services at 7 p.m.
Yom Kippur: Morning services: 10 a.m. Yizkor memorial service: 12:30 p.m. Mincha and Neilah closing service: 5:30 p.m. Fast ends at 8:11 p.m. Break-the-fast meal.
Temple Beth El
At Temple Beth El, 5975 S 12th St., Tacoma
Free; donations requested.
Contact: Bruce Kadden at bkadden@templebethel18.org or 253-564-7101 or templebethel18.org
Erev Rosh Hashanah: 8-9:30 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah First Day: Morning service: 10 a.m. Tashlich family service: 1 p.m. at Titlow Waterfront, Sixth Ave., Tacoma.
Rosh Hashanah Second Day: 10 a.m. With Congregation Beth Hatikvah, 1410 11th Ave., Bremerton.
Kol Nidre: Family service: 5-6 p.m. Regular service: 8 p.m.
Yom Kippur: Morning service: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Family service: 1-2 p.m.Yom Kippur afternoon, Yizkor and Neilah services followed by break-the fast: 3 p.m.
Walla Walla
Congregation Beth Israel
1202 E Alder St., Walla Walla
Services $10 per person
Contact: Jennifer Winchell at winchelljennifer@yahoo.com
Erev Rosh Hashanah: 7-9 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah First Day: 10 a.m.—12 p.m.
Kol Nidre: 7-9 p.m.
Yom Kippur: 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
Yakima
Temple Shalom
1517 Browne Ave., Yakima
High Holy Day services will be led by student rabbi Abram Goodstein.
Free
Contact: yakimatemple@gmail.com or www.templeshalomyakima.com
Erev Rosh Hashanah: 7:30-9 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah First Day: 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Kol Nidre: 7:30 p.m.
Yom Kippur: Services begin at 10 a.m. and resume around 3:45 p.m. with a break-the-fast meal after the service ends.
Moscow, ID
Jewish Community of the Palouse
At Unitarian Universalist Church, 420 E Second St., Moscow, ID
Free; no tickets required.
Contact: Myron Schreck at schreck2020@msn.com or jcpalouse.wordpress.com
Erev Rosh Hashanah: 6:30-8 p.m.
Kol Nidre: 6:30-8 p.m.