Rosh HaShanah 2024 |
5785 ראש השנה
Shanah Tovah !
שנה טובה
In this New Year 5785,
May you know all the goodness of life,
Health, happiness, and peace!
Welcome to these most sacred of days as we gather to celebrate Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur. As we know them, the High Holy Days celebrate the role of the individual and his or her personal relationship with God. These Days of Awe are not a remembrance of history or our people’s past. They are a celebration of the world’s existence and our present lives.
Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur are not about we – the Jewish people. They are about me, the moral me who must live in a meaningful way. On these days we each seek better understanding about the character and quality of our lives.
We also delight in joining together to welcome a new Jewish year for our lives. The warmth of our community’s annual reunion, the spirit we feel sharing in our Jewish heritage, and the hopes we carry for a sweet New Year of goodness and well-being connect and inspire us.
Below you will find information for Rosh HaShanah, including schedules, ticket information, and the Rosh HaShanah Enrichment Book to prepare us for the High Holy Days.
Rosh HaShanah Services Schedule
We gather for High Holy Day Services inside the Stone Family Sanctuary or Jacobs Family Community Hall. Seating is also available outside on the Turk Family Plaza where services are broadcast via Livestream. Livestream of our services is also available at home for those not able to join us in person.
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Erev Rosh HaShanah
Erev Rosh HaShanah Service
Wednesday October 2, 6:15 p.m.
Stone Family Sanctuary
We greet each with hope as we begin a New Year for our lives and our experience of this world.
Chai 20s/30s New Year’s Eve Gathering
Wednesday October 2, 7:30 p.m.
Join us for a social opportunity to connect with friends and community following Erev Rosh HaShanah services.
First Day Rosh HaShanah
First Day Rosh HaShanah
Thursday October 3
Jacobs Family Community Hall
We elevate our spirits as we turn within to measure who we are. We lift ourselves up as we turn without to understand the world. We renew our souls as we consider our moral responsibilities before God.
9:00 a.m. Shaharit: Morning Service
9:45 a.m. Torah Service
10:30 a.m. Ceremony for the Sounding of the Shofar
Blessing our Generations and our Newborns
Sharing in our annual sweet welcome of new lives and new families in addition to celebrating our love and joy for all of our families and children.
11:00 a.m. Musaf: Holy Day Service – Part I• Hineni – Preparing Our Prayer• Personal Prayers and Kavanot - Inspirations• Silent Amidah & Reflective Prayer11:30 a.m. Sermon12:00 p.m. Musaf: Holy Day Service – Part II• Repetition of Amidah• Unetaneh Tokef: Sacred Motivation for the New Year• Holy Day Prayer:Malkhuyot, Zikhronot, Shofarot -Celebrating God, Torah, and the Jewish People12:50 p.m. Concluding Prayers, Mourner’s Kaddish
Tashlikh Service
Thursday October 3, 5:00 p.m.
Kellogg Park, La Jolla Shores, North Lawn
We gather to renew ourselves by symbolically casting away our sins, hearing the sound of the Shofar, and sharing song, reflection, and friendship.
*Bring bread and a Shofar, if you have one.
Second Day Rosh HaShanah
Second Day Rosh HaShanah
Friday October 4
Stone Family Sanctuary
Today is similar to yesterday, and different all together as each day ought to be. We share a more intimate High Holy Day synagogue experience.
9:00 a.m. Shaharit: Morning Service
…or for those who seek a different spiritual beginning today:
9:00 a.m. Jewish Mindfulness with Dr. Oded Shezifi
9:45 a.m. Torah Service
10:30 a.m. Ceremony for Sounding the Shofar
Family Time and Blessings
Sharing holiday joy in our families and with our children.
11:00 a.m. Sermon
11:30 a.m. Musaf: Holy Day Service
• Amidah & Reflective Prayer
• Unetaneh Tokef: Sacred Motivation for the New Year
• Holy Day Prayer and Sounding the Shofar:
Malkhuyot, Zikhronot, Shofarot -
Celebrating God, Torah, and the Jewish People
11:30 a.m. Discussion with Rabbi Avi Libman
12:30 p.m. Concluding Prayers, Mourner’s Kaddish
12:45 p.m. Holy Day Kiddush
Second Day Rosh HaShanah Hike
Friday October 4, 9:30 a.m.
Led by Dr. Bard Cosman, we’ll hike together and along our way read and discuss texts to enhance our insights into ourselves, our world, and Jewish tradition. Moderately strenuous, no more than 5 miles roundtrip. Bring hat and sunblock.
*Reservations are required to participate in the Rosh HaShanah Hike. Location of hike will be provided to those participating.
High Holy Day Programs for Youth & Families
First Day Rosh HaShanah
First Day Rosh HaShanah
Thursday October 3, 10:15 a.m.
Stone Family Sanctuary
We gather as a community of families, children, and teens before dividing into different age-appropriate experiences. We prepare for prayer, learning and a meaningful holy day through song and story. We will join the larger community to participate in the blessing of the generations. This special moment brings our entire community together.
Youth & Teen Services
11:00 a.m. in Various Campus Locations
On Rosh Hashanah we will explore the themes relevant to the New Year through prayer, group activities, age-appropriate discussions, games, and reflective moments. Rosh Hashanah presents an opportunity to reflect on the past and look to the future and explore our daily actions and responsibilities. In various locations our children will meet by Pre-K through Grade 1, Grades 2-6, and Grades 7-12.
High Holy Day Hangout for Teens
11:45 a.m. Youth Lounge
Teens in Grades 7-12 are encouraged to join the main service to support their friends reading Torah and participate in prayer. The Youth Lounge will also be open for teens who wish to spend time reflecting together in the spirit of the holiday.
Children’s Nosh and Hugim (Holy Day Activities)
12:00 noon in the Education Wing
Children are invited for a mid-day snack and a series of activities including song, art, stories, and play relevant to the themes of the holiday.
Second Day Rosh HaShanah
Second Day Rosh HaShanah
Friday October 4, 10:00 a.m.
Jacobs Family Community Hall
A family friendly service for all ages during which we sing, pray, and explore the themes of Rosh Hashanah. While this program is geared towards younger children, all are invited.
Family Time and Blessings | Sounding of the Shofar
Stone Family Sanctuary, 10:30 a.m.
Our children and their families join us to share blessings and lessons after we hear the sounds of the Shofar.
Children’s Nosh and Drash
11:00 a.m. in the Children’s Shul
Children are invited for a mid-day snack and a series of activities including song, art, stories, and play relevant to the themes of the holiday.