High Holy Day Services

Published August 27, 2025 | By Lynley Shimat Lys

5786 (2025) High Holy Days Services at Congregation Sof Maʻarav

Rosh Hashanah Services

Monday, Sept. 22

7:30pm – 8:30pm

Dessert Potluck after services/bring apple slices and honey, too!

Day One

Tuesday, Sept. 23

9:00am – noon

Oneg afterwards, everyone please bring “a little something to share”

Day Two

Wednesday, Sept. 24

9:00am – noon

Oneg afterwards

Please bring in a dish/veggie/dairy to share

Yom Kippur

Kol Nidre, Wednesday, evening, Oct. 1, 6:30pm – 8:00pm

Next Day:

Thursday, Oct. 2, 9:30am-1:30pm with Yizkor about 11:30am

4:00pm Book of Jonah Study Session

5:00pm – 7:00pm Neilah/Havdalah

Break-the-fast right after Havdalah

Please bring in a hearty dish to share with others

veggie/dairy/kosher fish

Sukkot Services

Tues. Oct. 7, 9:30am to noon

Place: A Sof Maʻarav home

Shemini Atzeret

Tuesday morning, Oct. 14, 9:00am to noon

Veggie/dairy potluck to follow

Simchat Torah

Tuesday evening, Oct. 14 6:30pm to 8:30pm

Potluck dessert to celebrate and bring your dancing shoes!

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