High Holiday Snapshot 2007 General

Synagogues and Jewish organizations throughout the country are sponsoring events and services for and about the High Hoidays, Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Many of these events and services are tailored to the needs of interfaith families and all are very welcoming organizations. Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, begins Wednesday evening, Sept. 12, and is celebrated through Sept. 14.  Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, begins Friday evening, Sept. 21, and ends at sundown on Sept. 22.  Here are some High Holiday events we think you'll be interested in. Want to learn about other upcoming events that are welcoming to interfaith families? Explore Connections In Your Area.

ROSH HASHANAH EVENTS AND SERVICES

Saturday, Sept. 8

• Selichot Program and Service, sponsored by Congregation B'nai Israel, Bridgeport, Conn.
• Selichot Program/High Holy Day Services, sponsored by Temple Shalom, Dallas, Texas

Sunday, Sept. 9

• Family Fun for the New Year, sponsored by the Mother's Circle, Atlanta, Ga.
• Interfaith "Wine & Cheese and Apples & Honey", sponsored by Shalom Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pa.

Monday, Sept. 10

• Help for the High Holidays!, sponsored by the JCC in Manhattan, New York, N.Y.

Wednesday, Sept. 12 to Friday, Sept. 14

Click here for a listing of Rosh Hashanah Services taking place around the country that are listed in our Connections In Your Area system.

YOM KIPPUR EVENTS AND SERVICES

Sunday, Sept. 16

• A New Year...Celebrating a Sweet Beginning, sponsored by Creative Judaica Interfaith, Greater Boston, Mass.

Wednesday, Sept. 19

• A Spiritual Meal Before the Yom Kippur Fast, sponsored by Gesher, Bridge of Outreach, Portland, Ore.

Friday, Sept. 21 toSaturday, Sept. 22

Click here for a listing of Yom Kippur Services taking place around the country that are listed in our Connections In Your Area system.