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High Holidays

Cantors Adam Stotland and Boaz Davidoff are joined by Harpist Olga Gross for Avinu Malkeinu in honour of High Holidays

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QuUJ6LP7HbI

High Holidays 5786 is just around the corner. SZBE is delighted to be offering a variety of services to meet the spiritual and communal needs of everyone in our congregation.

For full monthly service times click here.

Our Main Sanctuary Service will once again be led by our esteemed SZBE clergy: Rabbi Adam Rubin, Cantor Adam Stotland, and Reverend Asher Tannenbaum, accompanied by the beautiful voices of the SZBE Choir under the direction of Shimon Radu.
 
Rosh HaShanah I Tuesday, September 23rd
 
8:50 am    Shacharit
10:00 am  Torah Service
10:45 am Shofar Service
11:15 am  Sermon
11:30 am  Musaf
1:00 pm    Adon Olam
 
6:30 pm Mincha-Ma'ariv Yom Tov
7:34 pm Light candles after this time
 
Rosh HaShanah II Wednesday, September 24th
 
8:50 am    Shacharit
10:00 am  Torah Service
10:45 am Shofar Service
11:15 am  Sermon
11:30 am  Musaf
1:00 pm    Adon Olam
 
6:45 pm Mincha-Ma'ariv Yom Tov
7:32 pm Havdallah
 
Kol Nidre: Evening of Wednesday, October 1st
Starting at 6:00 PM
 
Yom Kippur: Thursday, October 2nd
Starting at 9:30 AM
 
We are also pleased to offer our Alternative Service, once again led by Rabbi Adina Lewittes and vocalist Lisa Kasdan, creating a meaningful and engaging worship experience.
 
Rosh HaShanah: Tuesday, September 23rd & Wednesday, September 24th
Estimated Service Guide for Rosh HaShanah:
9:00 am Starting of service
10:00 am Torah Service
11:00 am Shofar
11:30 am Sermon
12:00 pm Musaf
1:00 pm End of Service
 
Kol Nidre: Evening of Wednesday, October 1st
Starting at 6:00 PM
Yom Kippur: Thursday, October 2nd
Starting at 9:30 AM
 
For families with younger children, our Young Family Service, led by Shayana Shimansky and friends, will offer a joyful and age-appropriate celebration for our youngest community members (details found below).
 
Rosh HaShanah: Tuesday, September 23rd & Wednesday, September 24th
Starting at 10:00 AM
Yom Kippur: Thursday, October 2nd
Starting at 10:00 AM
 
We look forward to sharing more details as our plans for the year continue to take shape. Stay tuned!
 
SZBE’s annual membership statements have been sent out via email (hard copies for those with no email are on their way). If you pay online, please contact the office to arrange your seating for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. To ensure a smooth High Holiday experience, please make your payment arrangements by August 29, 2025. We look forward to seeing everyone for High Holidays 5786.
 
Rosanne Puritz for Main Sanctuary service: Rosanne.puritz@szbe.org (ext 225)
Sierra Cwinn for Alternative Service (Cummings Hall): info@szbe.org (ext 223)

Tashlich “casting away” is a meaningful ritual performed beside flowing water, where we symbolically cast our sins into the depths (Micah 7:19) and shake them off our garments, combining a physical act of renewal with the spiritual intention to leave behind past mistakes and begin the new year purified and resolute.

Join us on Sunday, September 28th, 2025 at 5:30pm

Atwater Market by the Canal

Young Family High Holidays Services

Learn More and Register Here!

Rosh Hashana Apple Picking - Sunday, September 14, 1:30pm at Vergee Lavallee. Learn more and register here 

Shabbat Kulanu in the Sukkah - Friday, October 10th, from 5 PM. Learn more and register here

Simchat Torah Magic Show - Tuesday, October 14th, from 5 PM.  Learn more and register here

A Look Back at High Holidays 5783

 Shanah Tova from the SZBE Clergy                                                              The Familiar Sounds of the Shofar

                                    

              

 

A Warm Introduction to Our Auxiliary Clergy       

 

Eem Eshkachech Yerushalayim-                                                                                                 Zachreinu- SZBE Auxiliary Service combining           
Harmonies for the Soul                                                                                                                    warmth, connection & spiri                                                      

Melody. Spirit. Passion. Intellect. Depth. Meaning. Warmth. Laughter. Joy. Connection. Tradition.

Join Rabbi Adina Lewittes and Vocal Accompanist Lisa Kasdan for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services at SZBE

and renew your ability to be renewed."

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Wishing everyone a Shanah Tova U’Metukah

Sat, 13 September 2025 20 Elul 5785