By Emily K. Alhadeff, Associate Editor, JTNews
As JTNews does every year, we have listings of High Holiday services for synagogues and organizations throughout Washington State. This year, Rosh Hashanah begins on the evening of Sept. 16. Yom Kippur begins on the evening of Sept. 25. Contact each synagogue directly for any questions about specific services.
Holiday Candlelighting Times
Erev Rosh Hashanah, September 16 — 7:01 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah second night, September 17 — after 8:03 p.m.
Erev Yom Kippur, September 25 — 6:42 p.m.
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Greater Seattle
Conservative
Congregation Beth Shalom
6800 35th Ave. NE, Seattle
High Holiday tickets are $180 if purchased by Sept. 1, otherwise $200.
Contact: Marjie Cogan at marjiecogan@bethshalomseattle.org or 206-524-0075 or bethshalomseattle.org
Erev Rosh Hashanah: 5:30—6:15 p.m. Come to the prospective member open house at 5 p.m. and attend Erev Rosh Hashanah services at no charge.
Rosh Hashanah First Day: Young family service (pre—K and K): 9:45—10:45 a.m. Family service (1st—5th grade): 11 a.m.—12:15 p.m. Children and youth programming: 11 a.m.—1:10 p.m. Tashlich: 5:45 p.m. Mincha/Ma’ariv: 7:30-8:15 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah Second Day: Young family service (pre—K and K): 9:45—10:45 a.m. Family service (1st—5th grade): 11 a.m.—12:15 p.m. Children and youth programming: 11 a.m.—1:10 p.m. Mincha/Ma’ariv: 7:30—8:15 p.m.
Kol Nidre: 6:10—9:15 p.m. Family Service (1st—5th grade): 7:15—8:45 p.m. Children and youth programming: 6:15—9:15 p.m.
Yom Kippur: Young family service (pre—K and K): 9:45—10:45 a.m. Family service (1st—5th grade): 11 a.m.—12:15 p.m. Children and youth programming: 11 a.m.—1:10 p.m. Afternoon/evening programs and services: 3—7:55 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/calendar/view/2153
$180/adult for both Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services, $100/adult for all Rosh Hashanah services, $36/child (13—23).
Erev Rosh Hashanah: 6—7 p.m.
HNT’s Jewish New Year Rockin’ Eve: 3—4 p.m. Ring in the Jewish New Year with a musical Erev Rosh Hashanah service for pre-school aged children and their families, then a countdown to Rosh Hashanah accompanied by shofar blasts. Non-members encouraged to attend. Led by Rabbi Jill Levy and music specialist Chava Mirel.
Rosh Hashanah First Day: Preliminary service: 8:15 a.m. Shacharit: 8:40 a.m. Torah service: 9:30 a.m. Shofar: 10:30 a.m. Sermon: 11:15 a.m. Musaf: 11:45 a.m. Concluding service and Tashlich by the water: 1:15 p.m. Mincha/Ma’ariv: 6 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah First Day Family and Youth Programming: Pre-school/kindergarten program: 11 a.m.—12 p.m. Youth programming (1st—8th grade): 10:30 a.m.—12:15 p.m. High school program (9th—12th grade): 12:30 p.m. At the Stroum Jewish Community Center, 3801 E Mercer Way, Mercer Island.
Rosh Hashanah Second Day: Preliminary service: 8:30 a.m. in main sanctuary. Shacharit: 9 a.m. Torah: 9:45 a.m. Shofar: 10:45 a.m. Sermon: 11:15 a.m. Musaf: 11:45 a.m. Concluding service: 1:15 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah Second Day Family Service: 10:15—11:15 a.m. “Celebrating the Birthday of the World” family service. Parents, please accompany children.
Kol Nidre: 6:30—8 p.m.
Yom Kippur: Preliminary service: 9:40 a.m. in main sanctuary. (Preliminary service at SJCC: 10 a.m.) Shacharit: 10 a.m. Torah: 11:15 a.m. Sermon: 12:15 p.m. Yizkor: 12:45 p.m. Musaf: 1 p.m. Conclusion: 2:45 p.m. Mincha: 5 p.m. Ne’ilah: 6:30 p.m. Final Tekiah: 7:43 p.m.
Yom Kippur Family and Youth Programming: Pre-school/kindergarten (ages newborn—5): 11 a.m.—12 p.m. Youth programming (1st—8th grade): 11 a.m.—1 p.m. High school program (9th—12th grade): 1:15 p.m. At the Stroum JCC, 3801 E Mercer Way, Mercer Island.
Reconstructionist
Kadima Reconstructionist Community
At Prospect Church, 1919 E Prospect St., Seattle
Community-led, interactive services. Kadima’s machzor includes traditional prayers and modern poetic interpretations. Free. Donations gratefully 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 Day: 10 a.m.—12 p.m.
Kol Nidre: 7:30—9:30 p.m.
Yom Kippur: 10 a.m.—8 p.m. Children’s service: 10 a.m. Yizkor: 5 p.m. Ne’ilah: 6 p.m. Break-fast potluck: 7 p.m.
Alternative
Bet Alef Meditative Synagogue
1111 Harvard Ave., Seattle.
Spiritually grounded services explore High Holy Day prayers, rituals, celebrations, and texts as doorways to deeper meaning, connection, community and joy.
Contact: Elizabeth Fagin at elizabeth@betalef.org or 206-527-9399 or betalef.org
Erev Rosh Hashanah: 7—9:30 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah Day: 10:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m.
Kol Nidre: 7—9:30 p.m.
Yom Kippur: 10:30 a.m.—7 p.m. Spend the day in spiritually grounded contemplation and worship. Morning service, l’chaim — 12-step meeting, afternoon family service, healing meditation, Yizkor, Ne’ilah and break-fast.
Congregation Tikvah Chadashah
At a private home (contact for location), Seattle.
Congregation Tikvah Chadashah, Seattle’s LGBT chavurah, will host a full complement of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur High Holy Day services. Free.
Contact: Harley Broe at ctc@tikvahchadashah.org or 206-322-7298 or www.tikvahchadashah.org
Erev Rosh Hashanah: 7:30—9 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah Day: 10 a.m.—1 p.m.
Kol Nidre: 8 p.m.
Yom Kippur: 10 a.m. Yizkor and Ne’ilah: 4:30 p.m. Lay-led service followed by break-fast dairy potluck.
The Kavana Cooperative
Queen Anne, Seattle (location details sent upon registration)
For complete details, visit kavana.org. Please register directly through the online registration system.
Contact: info@kavana.org
Erev Rosh Hashanah: 5:30 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah First Day: 9 a.m.
Family service led by Rabbi Rachel Nussbaum, followed by theme-based activities. Morning services: 10 a.m. Tashlich ceremony and BYO picnic lunch: 2 p.m..
Rosh Hashanah Second Day: 9 a.m.
Erev Yom Kippur: 6:15 p.m.
Lighting of memorial candles in honor of deceased relatives. Kol Nidre on cello, followed by prayer services.
Yom Kippur:
Family service led by Rabbi Rachel Nussbaum followed by theme-based activities: 9 a.m. Yom Kippur morning services (with Yizkor in the early afternoon): 10 a.m. Book of Jonah study/discussion: 4:15 p.m. Neilah (closing) service: 6 p.m. Final shofar blast: 7:36 p.m. Break-fast meal: 7:40 p.m.
Living Judaism
At Bikur Cholim Machzikay Hadath, 5145 S Morgan St., Seattle.
Flex format learner’s service allows individuals to create a tailor-made experience. Choose from a combination of prayer and classes. All backgrounds welcome. Free.
Contact: Mark Spiro at info@livingjudaism.com or 206-851-9949 or
livingjudaism.com/events/2012/08/20/free-high-holiday-services
Erev Rosh Hashanah: 6:45 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah First Day: 10 a.m.
Rosh Hashanah Second Day: 10 a.m.
Secular Jewish Circle of Puget Sound
Seattle — contact for location.
Join secular humanistic Jews for an evening of reflection, poetry, readings and music to welcome Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, in a warm, informal setting.
Contact: info@secularjewishcircle.org or 206-528-1944 or
secularjewishcircle.org
Erev Rosh Hashanah: 7—9 p.m.
Kol Nidre: 7:30 p.m. Gather with SJC members to reflect on Yom Kippur themes with music and a ceremony.
Shaarei Tikvah
At Temple De Hirsch Sinai, 1441 16th Ave., Seattle.
Contact: Marjorie Schnyder at familylife@jfsseattle.org or
206-861-3146
Erev Rosh Hashanah: 4—6 p.m. A community-wide, non-denominational service for persons of all abilities. Led by Rabbi Aaron Meyer, Cantor David Serkin-Poole and special guests. ASL provided by a CI/CT interpreter. Kosher dietary laws observed. Advance registration is encouraged. To discuss special accommodations, please contact by September 7. Free.
Reform
Bet Chaverim Community of South King County
25701 14th Pl. S, Des Moines
Small, friendly congregation in South King County provides warm, musical, welcoming Reform service to all attendees. $50 donation/individual; $75/family per holiday.
Contact: webmaster@betchaverim.org or 206-577-0403 or betchaverim.org
Erev Rosh Hashanah: 7:30 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah Day: 10 a.m.
Kol Nidre: 7:30 p.m.
Yom Kippur: 10 a.m.
Congregation Kol Ami
16530 Avondale Rd., Woodinville
Non-members welcome. Please call or email for information and reservations.
Contact: Anthony Goldin at admin@kolaminw.org or 425-844-1604 or www.kolaminw.org
Erev Rosh Hashanah: 7:30 p.m. led by Rabbi Emily Meyer, followed by oneg.
Rosh Hashanah Day: Children’s service at 9 a.m. Main service at 10:30 a.m. (childcare provided — please call to register), followed by oneg and Tashlich at Cottage Lake.
Yom Kippur: Children’s service: 9 a.m. Main service: 10:30 a.m. Childcare provided for morning service (10:30 a.m.—1 p.m.). Afternoon study and meditation programs: 1 p.m. Afternoon service: 3 p.m. Yizkor/Ne’ilah service: 5 p.m. Break-fast potluck: 6:30 p.m.
Kol HaNeshamah
At First Presbyterian Church of Seattle, 1013 Eighth Ave., Seattle.
Enjoy a unique High Holiday experience with Kol HaNeshamah, West Seattle’s progressive synagogue community. Childcare available for a fee. Please visit the website to register for service and childcare. Free.
Contact: Sheila Abrahams at execdir@khnseattle.org or 206-935-1590 or www.khnseattle.org
Erev Rosh Hashanah: 7 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah Day: 9:15—9:45 a.m.: Children’s service. 10 a.m.: Main service. Tashlich and picnic immediately following morning service at approximately 1:30 p.m. at Alki Beach, grassy area, 63rd and Alki. Bring your own picnic.
Kol Nidre: 7 p.m.
Yom Kippur: 10 a.m.
Temple B’nai Torah
15727 NE Fourth St., Bellevue
Contact: Karen Sakamoto at ksakamoto@templebnaitorah.org or
425-603-9677 or templebnaitorah.org
Cost is $200 for entrance to all services.
Erev Rosh Hashanah: Contemporary service at 5 p.m.; traditional service at 8 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah Day: Traditional service, youth service (1st—5th grade), teen service (6th—12th grade): 9 a.m. Contemporary service: 12:30 p.m. Children and family service: 3:15 p.m. (free). Tashlich at Phantom Lake: 4:15 p.m. Shaarei Tikvah service at Temple De Hirsch Sinai, Seattle: 4 p.m.
Kol Nidre: Contemporary service: 5 p.m. Traditional service: 8 p.m.
Yom Kippur: Traditional service, youth service (1st—5th grade), teen service (6th—12th grade): 9 a.m. Contemporary service: 12:30 p.m. Yom Kippur study sessions: 1 p.m. Children and family service: 3:15 p.m. (free). Mincha service: 4 p.m. Yizkor: 5 p.m. Ne’ilah concluding service: 6 p.m. Congregational break-fast: 7 p.m. Times are approximate.
Temple Beth Am
2632 NE 80th St., Seattle
For information about tickets, security and special needs, visit www.templebetham.org/worship/
holidays/high_holy_days
Contact: 206-525-0915
Erev Rosh Hashanah: Last names starting A-K: Early (green ticket): 6:30 p.m. Last names starting L-Z: Late (blue ticket): 8 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah: Last names starting A-K: Early (green ticket): 8:30 a.m. Last names starting L-Z: Late (blue ticket): 11:45 a.m. Children’s service (6 and under): 2:45 p.m. (no tickets needed) Tashlich at Matthews Beach Park: 4 p.m. (no tickets needed)
Kol Nidre: Last names starting L-Z: Early (blue ticket): 6:30 p.m. Last names starting A-K: Late (green ticket): 8:30 p.m.
Yom Kippur: Last names starting L-Z: Early (blue ticket): 8:30 a.m. Last names starting A-K: Late (green ticket): 11:45 a.m. Beit Midrash I: 10—11:30 a.m. Healing Service: 11:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m. Teen Service: 11:45 a.m.—1:30 p.m. Beit Midrash II: 12—2 p.m. Discussion: 2:30—3:30 p.m. Children’s service (6 and under): 2:45—3:30 p.m. Afternoon, memorial, concluding services: 3:45 p.m. Break-the-fast: 7 p.m.
Temple De Hirsch Sinai
1441 16th Ave., Seattle, and 3850 156th Ave. SE, Bellevue.
Services take place at both Seattle and Bellevue campuses. Tickets required; contact for more information and to purchase.
Contact: Wendy at info@tdhs-nw.org or 206-315-7460 or tdhs-nw.org
Erev Rosh Hashanah: 7:30 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah Day: Intergenerational family service: 9 a.m., Seattle (no tickets required). Main sanctuary services: 10 a.m., Seattle and Bellevue. KIDdish Club: 10 a.m., Seattle only (reservations required). Kids’ Kehillah: 10 a.m., Seattle and Bellevue (reservations required). Family services: 1:30 p.m., Bellevue only (no tickets required). Tashlich service (casting off sins): 3 p.m., Luther Burbank Park, Mercer Island (no tickets required).
Kol Nidre: 7:30 p.m. at both campuses
Yom Kippur: Intergenerational family service: 9 a.m., Seattle only. No tickets required. Main sanctuary services: 10 a.m. KIDdish Club: 10 a.m., Seattle only (reservations required). Kids’ Kehillah: 10 a.m. (reservations required). Family services: 1:30 p.m., Bellevue only (no tickets required). Afternoon, Yizkor and Ne’ilah closing services and break-fast receptions: 3 p.m.
Orthodox
Bikur Cholim Machzikay Hadath
5145 S Morgan St., Seattle
$225/non-member adult, $50/non-member children (13—17), $75/non-member student
Contact: Dee Wilson at office@bcmhseattle.org or 206-721-0970 or www.bcmhseattle.org
Erev Rosh Hashanah: Candlelighting at 6:59 p.m., Mincha at 7:05 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah First Day: Shacharis: 7:45 a.m. Torah reading: 9:40 a.m. Sermon: 10:15 a.m., Shofar: 10:40 a.m., Musaf: 11 a.m. (Times are approximate.) Mincha: 6:50 p.m., followed by Tashlich. Light candles after 8 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah Second Day: Shacharis: 7:45 a.m. Torah reading: 9:40 a.m. Sermon: 10:15 a.m. Shofar: 10:40 a.m. Mussaf: 11 a.m. (Times are approximate.) Mincha: 7 p.m.
Kol Nidre: 6:45 p.m.
Yom Kippur: Shacharis: 8 a.m. Torah reading: 10:45 a.m. Sermon: 11:30 a.m. Yizkor: 12 p.m. Musaf: 12:15 p.m. Mincha: 5:20 p.m. Ne’ilah: 6:35 p.m. Fast concludes at 7:42 p.m.
Chabad of the Central Cascades
24121 SE Black Nugget Rd., Issaquah
Traditional services blended with contemporary messages. Hebrew-English prayer books provided. Warm and welcoming environment.
Contact: info@chabadissaquah.com or 425-427-1654 or
www.ChabadIssaquah.com
Erev Rosh Hashanah: Light candles at 6:58 p.m.; evening services start at 7.
Rosh Hashanah First Day: Morning services: 9:30 a.m. Shofar: 11 a.m. Mincha and Tashlich service: 7 p.m. Tashlich community walk. Light candles after 8:03 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah Second Day: Morning services: 9:30 a.m. Shofar: 11 a.m. Holiday ends at 8:01 p.m.
Kol Nidre: 6:45 p.m. Light candles: 6:40 p.m. Fast begins: 6:58 p.m.
Yom Kippur: Morning services: 9:30 a.m. Yizkor: 11:30 a.m. Mincha and Ne’ilah: 5:45 p.m. Fast ends at 7:42 p.m.. followed by light dinner. RSVP required for dinner.
Chabad Jewish Center of Snohomish County
19626 76th Ave. W, Suite B, Lynnwood
Warm, friendly, traditional, and open to all. Free of charge, regardless of background or affiliation. Membership is not required to join and there are no prerequisites. All prayers will combine the original Hebrew and translated English.
Contact: 425-640-2811 or Rabbi@JewishSnohomish.com or www.JewishSnohomish.com
Erev Rosh Hashanah: 7 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah First Day:
Morning services: 10 a.m. Shofar: 11:30 a.m. Community Kiddush following the service.
Rosh Hashanah Second Day:
Morning services: 10 a.m. Shofar: 11:30 a.m. Holiday ends: 8:01 p.m.
Erev Yom Kippur:
Fast begins: 6:42 p.m. Kol Nidre: 6:45 p.m.
Yom Kippur:
Morning services: 10 a.m. Yizkor: 11:15 a.m. Mincha and Ne’ilah: 5:45 p.m. Fast ends and shofar blowing: 7:44 p.m. Break-fast to follow.
Congregation Ezra Bessaroth
5217 S Brandon St., Seattle
Modern Orthodox services in the tradition of the Jews from the Island of Rhodes.
Contact: 206-722-5500
Erev Rosh Hashanah: Mincha: 6 p.m. followed by Arvit
Rosh Hashanah First Day: Shacharit: 8 a.m. Sermon and shofar: 10:30 a.m. Mincha and Tashlich: 6 p.m. followed by Arvit. Light candles after 7:46 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah Second Day: Shacharit: 8 a.m. Sermon and shofar: 10:30 a.m. Mincha: 6 p.m. followed by Arvit. Holiday ends at 7:44 p.m.
Erev Yom Kippur: Mincha-Hatarat Nedarim: 3 p.m. Kal Nidre: 6:30 p.m. followed by Arvit. Light candles at 6:41 p.m.
Yom Kippur: Shacharit: 8:30 a.m. Sermon: 12 p.m. President’s message: 5 p.m. Neilah: 6:30 p.m. followed by Arvit. Fast ends: 7:43 p.m.
Congregation Shevet Achim
5017 90th Ave. SE, Mercer Island
Traditional services led by Rabbi Yechezkel Kornfeld and Cantor Ari Goldwag from Israel. No cost; non-members, contact to make reservations.
Contact: Randy at events@shevetachim.com or 206-275-1539 or
www.shevetachim.com
Erev Rosh Hashanah: 7—8 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah First Day: Shacharit: 8:30 a.m. Shofar: 10:45 a.m. Mincha: 6:30 p.m., followed by Tashlich. Ma’ariv: 7:50 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah Second Day: Shacharit: 8:30 a.m. Shofar: 10:45 a.m. Mincha/Ma’ariv: 6:45 p.m. Holiday ends at 7:58 p.m.
Kol Nidre: 6:30 p.m.
Yom Kippur: Shacharit: 8:30 a.m. Yizkor: 11:30 a.m. Mincha/Ne’ilah/Ma’ariv: 5:15 p.m. Fast ends at 7:42 p.m.
Eastside Torah Center
1837 156th Ave. NE #303, Bellevue
Warm and inviting community. Traditional and contemporary services and multi-lingual prayer books. No tickets or reservations needed. No charge — everyone is welcome.
Contact: Rabbi Mordechai Farkash at 425-957-7860
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 p.m. Kol Nidre and Arvit: 6:45 p.m.
Yom Kippur:
Shacharit: 9:30 a.m. Yizkor: 11:30 a.m. Mincha: 5 p.m. Fast ends: 7:41 p.m.
Sephardic Bikur Holim
6500 52nd Ave. S, Seattle
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. No charge for holiday seating (donations are welcome). Please call to reserve your seat.
Contact: Diana Black at 206-723-3028
Erev Rosh Hashanah: Selihoth: 6 p.m. Minha/Arvith: 6:30 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah First Day: 8 a.m.
Rosh Hashanah Second Day: 8 a.m.
Erev Yom Kippur: Minha at 3 p.m. Noche de Kippur Service/Kal Nidreh: 6:50
Yom Kippur: 7:30 a.m.
Students
Hillel at the University of Washington
4745 17th Ave. NE, Seattle
Services led by Rabbi Oren J. Hayon, Rabbi Stuart Light, and guests. All services will include opportunities for prayer, singing, study, and reflection. Reservations required. Students are free; Jconnect and community reservations are by donation.
Contact: Silver at silver@hilleluw.org or 206-527-1997 or
hilleluw.org/highholidays
Erev Rosh Hashanah: 7 p.m. Undergraduates and Jconnectors (ages 18—32 only, please) are invited to a Rosh Hashanah dinner immediately following services. $8/students, $15/Jconnect.
Rosh Hashanah Day: Traditional Egalitarian Service: 9:30 a.m.
Liberal Rosh Hashanah Service with music: 10 a.m.
Kol Nidre: Traditional Egalitarian Service: 6:30 p.m. Liberal Services with music: 7 p.m.
Yom Kippur: Traditional Egalitarian Service: 10:30 a.m. Liberal Service with music: 11 a.m. Yizkor (memorial services): 1:30 p.m. Mincha: 5:15 p.m. Yom Kippur learning: 6:15 p.m. Ne’ilah (concluding service): 7 p.m. Break-fast meal: 7:45 p.m. Students, young adults, their families and community members are invited to a delicious break-fast meal immediately following services. By donation; students are free.
Throughout Washington State
Aberdeen
Temple Beth Israel
Sumner and Martin Streets
No charge and no tickets necessary. Join this meaningful observance in a relaxed, welcoming setting.
Contact: Jane Goldberg at momgoldberg@techline.com or
360-533-5755
Erev Rosh Hashanah: 7—9 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah Day: 10:30 a.m.—2 p.m.
Kol Nidre: 7—9 p.m.
Yom Kippur: 10:30 a.m.—6 p.m.
Bainbridge Island/Kitsap Peninsula
Chavurat Shir Hayam
Bainbridge Commons, Bainbridge Island
Chavurat Shir Hayam welcomes Rabbi Hanna Tiferet Siegel, who will help lead High Holidays with the theme “remembering.” Services are free, guests welcome.
Contact: Sharon Rutzick at srutzick1@comcast.net or 206-842-8453
Erev Rosh Hashanah: 7 p.m. Services followed by dessert potluck. Bring food donations for Helpline.
Rosh Hashanah Day: 10 a.m. Learning at 2 p.m. Tashlich: 4:30 p.m. at Waterfront Park.
Kol Nidre: 6:30 p.m.
Yom Kippur: 10 a.m. Meditation at 2:30 p.m. Yizkor: 3 p.m. Children’s Bibliodrama and Ne’ilah services with break-fast potluck following.
Congregation Beth Hatikvah
1410 11th St., Bremerton
Contact: Jeff Freedman at jeff.freedman@comcast.net or
www.beth-hatikvah.org
$75/non-members; military welcome for free.
Erev Rosh Hashanah: 7:30 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah First Day: Morning service: 9:30 a.m. Torah/youth service: 11 a.m. (approximately). Tashlich/potluck luncheon immediately following.
Rosh Hashanah Second Day: 10 a.m. At Temple Beth El, 5975 S
12th St., Tacoma.
Kol Nidre: 7 p.m.
Yom Kippur: Morning service: 9:30 a.m. Torah/youth service: 11 a.m. (approximately). Yizkor service immediately following. Afternoon service: 4:30 p.m. Ne’ilah service: approximately 5:30 p.m. Shofar: approximately 6:30 p.m. Break-fast/dairy potluck immediately following.
Congregation Kol Shalom
9010 Miller Rd., Bainbridge Island
Rosh Hashanah services led by Rabbi Mark Glickman and Cantorial Soloist Laura Cannon. Yom Kippur services led by Rabbi Emily Meyer and Cantorial Soloist Laura Cannon.
Contact: Janice Hill at admin@kolshalom.net or 206-842-9010 or
www.kolshalom.net
$250 for all services.
Erev Rosh Hashanah: 7—9 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah Day: 10 a.m.—1 p.m.
Kol Nidre: 7 p.m.
Yom Kippur: 10 a.m.
Bellingham
Congregation Beth Israel
Leopold Ballroom, 1224 Cornwall Ave.
Ticket policy posted at www.bethisraelbellingham.org. Tickets required (one ticket covers all services).
Contact: Mary Somerville at bishul@aol.com or 360-733-8890 or
www.bethisraelbellingham.org
Erev Rosh Hashanah: 7:30—9 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah First Day: 10 a.m. Family service: 8:30 a.m.
Rosh Hashanah Second Day: 10 a.m.
Kol Nidre: 7:30 p.m.
Yom Kippur: 10 a.m. Family service: 8:30 a.m.
Chabad of Whatcom County
Rohr Center for Jewish Life, 102 Highland Dr.
Hebrew/English prayer books, warm and friendly atmosphere. No background or affiliation necessary. Traditional and inspirational services. Services are free.
Contact: Nissa Yarmush at info@Jewishbellingham.com or
360-393-3845 or Jewishbellingham.com
Erev Rosh Hashanah: Evening services: 7 p.m., followed by holiday dinner at 7:30 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah First Day: 9:30 a.m. Morning services, Torah reading, shofar blowing, followed by a community lunch.
Rosh Hashanah Second Day: 9:30 a.m.
Kol Nidre: 6:45 p.m.
Yom Kippur: Morning services: 9:30 a.m. Yizkor memorial service: 11:45 a.m. Afternoon service: 5:30 p.m. Ne’ilah closing service: 6:30 p.m. Break-fast: 7:45 p.m.
Olympia
Chabad Jewish Discovery Center
1611 Legion Way SE
Where the prayers are meaningful, the people are friendly, and everyone feels at home. No membership or affiliation necessary. Special children’s program. Free.
Contact: Rabbi Cheski Edelman at rabbi@jewisholympia.com or
360-584-4306 or www.JewishOlympia.com
Erev Rosh Hashanah: 7 p.m. Welcome the Jewish New Year with a four-course meal. $15/adults; students and children free.
Rosh Hashanah First Day: 9:30 a.m.
Rosh Hashanah Second Day: 9:30 a.m.
Kol Nidre: 6:45 p.m.
Yom Kippur: Morning services: 9:30 a.m. Afternoon service: 5:15 p.m. Ne’ilah closing service: 6:15 p.m. Fast ends at 7:45 p.m. Followed by a break-fast meal.
Congregation B’nai Torah
3437 Libby Rd. NE
Contact: Lowell Cordas at slcordas@yahoo.com
Erev Rosh Hashanah: 7:30 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah First Day: 9 a.m.
Rosh Hashanah Second Day: 9 a.m.
Erev Yom Kippur: 6:30 p.m.
Yom Kippur: 9:30 a.m.
Temple Beth Hatfiloh
Eighth and Washington
Contact: tbh@bethhatfiloh.org
Erev Rosh Hashanah: 7 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah First Day: Meditation: 8:45 a.m., room 205. Morning service: 9:30 a.m. Youth service (ages 6—12): 9:30 a.m. Community lunch: 12:30 p.m. in social hall (bring your dairy/vegetarian lunch). Tot High Holiday service (ages 0—5): 3 p.m. Tashlich: 4 p.m. (meet at TBH to walk to Percival Landing/Port Plaza. Rain or shine).
Rosh Hashanah Second Day: 10:45 a.m.: Hike at Priest Point Park, Shelter #1. Text study and lunch: 12:15 p.m. at Priest Point Park.
Kol Nidre: 6:30 p.m.
Yom Kippur: Meditation: 8:45 a.m. Morning service: 9:30 a.m. Youth service (ages 6—12): 9:30 a.m. Yizkor (memorial service): 1:45 p.m. Study sessions: 2:45 p.m. Healing service: 4:30 p.m. Mincha/Jonah discussion: 5:30 p.m. Ne’ilah (concluding service): 7 p.m. Havdalah/communal break-fast: 7:40 p.m.
Port Townsend
Bet Shira
Rosh Hashanah services at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Jefferson and Tyler Streets. Yom Kippur day service at Masonic Center, 1338 Jefferson St.
Free; donations from non-members appreciated.
Contact: Barry Lerich at barryell@olypen.com or 360-223-5333 or www.betshira.com
Erev Rosh Hashanah: 7—9 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah Day: 10 a.m.
Kol Nidre: 6:30 p.m.
Yom Kippur: 10 a.m. Lay-led services for Yom Kippur followed by dairy/vegetarian potluck break-the-fast at sundown.
Spokane
Congregation Emanu-El
Unitarian Universalist Church, 4340 W Fort George Wright Dr.,
Spokane.
Contact: Patti at info@spokaneemanu-el.org or 509-835-5050 or
www.spokaneemanu-el.org
$50 suggested donation.
Erev Rosh Hashanah: 7 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah Day: 10:30 a.m. Young children’s service: 9:30 a.m., followed by services for adults and older children at 10:30 a.m. Childcare available.
Kol Nidre: 7 p.m.
Yom Kippur: 9:30 a.m. Children’s service: 9:30 a.m. Regular services: 10:30 a.m. (Childcare available.) Study session: 4 p.m. Evening services: 5:30—7:30 p.m., followed by break-fast potluck.
Temple Beth Shalom
1322 E 30th Ave., Spokane
Contact: sharonbeltz@spokanetbs.org or spokanetbs.org
Erev Rosh Hashanah: 7:30 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah First Day: Morning service: 8 a.m. All-ages youth service: 10:30 a.m.—12 p.m. Evening service: 6:45 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah Second Day: Morning service: 8 a.m. Tashlich and memorial services: 11 a.m.—3 p.m. Tashlich at Gersh residence (Sunday school will walk over). Kever Avot (annual memorial service) at Mt. Nebo Cemetery: 1 p.m. Kever Avot (annual memorial service) at Fairmount Cemetery: 2 p.m. By RSVP only.
Kol Nidre: 6:15 p.m.
Yom Kippur: Morning service: 9 a.m. All-ages youth service: 10:30 a.m.—12 p.m. Yizkor: 1:15 p.m. (approximate time). Discussion with the rabbi: 4:45 p.m. Mincha and Ne’ilah: 5:15 p.m. Havdalah, shofar, and break-fast: 7:24 p.m.
Tacoma
Temple Beth El
5975 S 12th St., Tacoma
The fee for an adult pass is $300 and includes seating at services where passes are required. There is a $500 fee for a family of two adults and dependent children over 6 years of age to attend those services. Children under 6 years old may be in childcare (register online). If you will only be attending services on one of the High Holy Days, the cost is one-half the amount stated. No one will be turned away because of need.
Contact: 253-564-7101 or www.templebethel18.org/high-holy-days/join-us
Erev Rosh Hashanah: 8 p.m. Pass required. Family service: 5 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah First Day: 10 a.m. Pass required.
Tashlich: 1 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah Second Day: 10 a.m.
Kol Nidre: 8 p.m. Pass required. Family service: 5 p.m.
Yom Kippur: 10 a.m. Pass required. Family service: 1 p.m. Study session: 2 p.m. Afternoon service: 3 p.m. Yizkor/Neilah: 4:30 p.m. Break-fast hosted by the Sisterhood will follow services.
Tri-Cities
Beth Sholom
312 Thayer Dr., Richland
Contact: Jerry Lewis at jlewis@owt.com or 509-947-8723 or
www.CBStricities.org
Erev Rosh Hashanah: 7 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah Day: 9:30 a.m. Children’s service: 10 a.m. Yizkor: 11:45 a.m. (subject to change)
Vancouver, WA
Chabad Jewish Center
9604 NE 126th Ave., Vancouver
Contact: Rabbi Shmulik Greenberg at info@jewishclarkcounty.com or 360-993-5222 or www.jewishclarkcounty.com
Rosh Hashanah Family Experience: 5:30 p.m. Includes shofar blowing, Tashlich waterfront service and holiday food tasting. Share the holiday with community. RSVP appreciated. Free.
Walla Walla
Congregation Beth Israel
1202 E Alder St.
Contact: Jennifer Winchell at winchelljennifer@yahoo.com or
509-529-7996
$12/individuals, $30/families
Erev Rosh Hashanah: 7—9 p.m.
Kol Nidre: 7—9 p.m.
Yakima
Temple Shalom
1517 Browne Ave.
High Holy Day services will be led by student rabbi Abram Goodstein. Free.
Contact: yakimatemple@gmail.com
Erev Rosh Hashanah: 7:30 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah Day: 10 a.m.
Kol Nidre: 7:30 p.m.
Yom Kippur: 10 a.m.
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