High Holidays 2024 / 5785
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Elul Programming
Elul Reflections
High Holiday Tickets
Book of Remembrance
Rosh HaShanah Service Schedule
Yom Kippur Service Schedule
High Holiday Childcare
Rosh HaShanah Family Service Schedule
Yom Kippur Family Service Schedule
Elul Programming
“Questions You’ll Be Asked in Heaven” with Rabbi Yael HammermanThursday, September 12 from 10 – 11:30am in 5 North Elul is a month of self-reflection – a time to prepare yourself for the Yamim Noraim. But, what exactly should you reflect on? Join Rabbi Yael Hammerman in exploring the “Questions You’ll Be Asked in Heaven” – at least, according to the Talmud (Shabbat 31a). In truth, no one has ever come back to verify this… Nonetheless, we’ll look at what the rabbis proposed to get our minds, hearts and spirits warmed up for Tishrei. No Hebrew or Talmud skills required. Just bring your curiosity — we’ll provide the coffee and questions. Online registration requested, walk-ins welcome. |
Time-Machine Teshuva, with Rabbi Jeremy KalmanofskyWednesday, September 18 at 7pm in 5 North “The past is never dead,” William Faulkner wrote. “It’s not even past.” OK, Faulker was probably not talking about Jewish concepts of penitence. But he could have been. One of our deepest teachings is that teshuva today today transforms both tomorrow and yesterday. Let’s talk with sages through the ages to reflect on how reshaping the future reshapes the past. Please RSVP online. Walk-ins also welcome. |
Community Shabbat Dinner and “Who Knows One?” Live ShowFriday, September 20 Service at 6pm | Dinner at 7pm “Who Knows One?” is a hilarious live show that became a cultural hit in the Jewish community over the course of the pandemic, reuniting old friends and creating new ones with an innovative game that combines Six Degrees of Separation and Jewish Geography. This September, Micah Hart, the creator of “Who Knows One?” is bringing the experience to Ansche Chesed, over Shabbat dinner, with a new live, interactive version of the show. Come see how we’re all connected to each other and share a few laughs along the way – and maybe even be a part of the show yourself! This event is open to AC members (and “not-yet” members) of all ages and stages. It’s for you if you’ve been a member for 40+ years or just moved to the neighborhood this summer. It’s for you if you want to make new friends at AC, or want to reconnect with the community before Rosh Hashanah. Come to laugh, play, or just for the good food! |
Selichot Program and Service: Addressing Agonizing Questions for Israel and America, with Prof. Moshe HalbertalSaturday, September 28 at 9pm Moshe Halbertal teaches law and philosophy at Hebrew University and NYU. He is among the authors of the IDF Code of Conduct, and ranks among the deepest modern thinkers about Torah. With tefillot to follow. |
Elul Reflections
In preparation for Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur, we asked a number of members to reflect on how they approach these holidays, trying to shut the door on a year of terrible suffering, trying to pry open the door on a more promising future.
Each weekday of Elul, we’ll post our fellow members’ thoughts on how to greet 5785.
May their hope give us hope. May their strength give us strength.
You can find all of our members’ Elul Reflections online.
High Holiday Tickets
Ansche Chesed membership includes High Holiday tickets for Individual, Family, and Student members. Please either renew your membership and request tickets, or fill out our membership application if joining us as members for the first time.
Our assigned seats are sold out, but if you are not a member and would like to attend our High Holiday services, you may purchase overflow tickets. These tickets entitle you to entry for all Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur services, and to sit in any empty seat until the ticketholder arrives. Our assigned seats are sold out. Contact the office with any questions.
Note that Sanctuary services will have assigned seating during services on the first day of Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur, while Rosh HaShanah Evening and second day services will be open seating (as marked in the schedule below). Tickets include all listed Sanctuary services.
Book of Remembrance
The Book of Remembrance lists those close to us who have passed away, but who have not been forgotten. This year we will have both a printed version for distribution at the High Holidays, and a virtual version that you can add names to throughout the year.
You can submit names and view the Book of Remembrance online.
If you have any questions about submitting names, please contact the office.
Service Schedule
Rosh HaShanah
Erev Rosh HaShanah: Wednesday, October 2Sanctuary Evening Services – 6:15pm West Side Minyan Evening Services – 6:15pm |
Rosh HaShanah Day 1: Thursday, October 3Sanctuary Morning Services – 9am Minyan M’at Morning Services – 9am West Side Minyan Morning Services – 9:30am Tashlikh – Meet at 4:45pm Sanctuary Minha/Ma’ariv – 5:45pm |
Rosh HaShanah Day 2: Friday, October 4Sanctuary Morning Services – 9am Minyan M’at Morning Services – 9am West Side Minyan Morning Services – 9:30am Sanctuary Minha/Ma’ariv – 5:45pm |
Yom Kippur
Friday, October 11Sanctuary Kol Nidre – 6:00pm Minyan M’at Kol Nidre – 6:00pm West Side Minyan Kol Nidre – 6:00pm |
Saturday, October 12Sanctuary Morning Services – 9am Minyan M’at Morning Services – 9am West Side Minyan Morning Services – 9:30am Sanctuary Minha/Ne’ila – 4:45pm Minyan M’at Minha/Ne’ila – 4:45pm West Side Minyan Minha/Ne’ila – 4:45pm Tekiat Shofar – 7:01pm |
High Holiday Childcare
Ansche Chesed will be providing a paid childcare option so that you can drop your young children off with us during our Rosh HaShanah or Yom Kippur services. Your children will be watched by experienced childcare providers.
If you would like to use our service, please register by Friday, September 27.
Family Service Schedule
Family services are free and open to all, with registration in advance.
Rosh HaShanah
Thursday, October 3 and Friday, October 4Mishpacha Service (Ages 0 – 4, with parents) – 10:30-11:30am Yigdal Service (Ages 5 – 7, Kindergarten – 2nd grade, with parents) – 10:30-11:45am Additionally, on Thursday, October 3Tashlikh – Meet at Ansche Chesed at 4:45pm |
Yom Kippur
Saturday, October 12Mishpacha Service (Ages 0 – 4, with parents) – 10:30-11:30am Yigdal Service (Ages 5 – 7, Kindergarten – 2nd grade, with parents) – 10:30-11:45am Big Kids Service (Ages 8-12, 3rd through 6th grade, kids only) – 10:30-11:45am Ne’ila Light Parade – 6:35pm Meet us beforehand in the Mayer Cavalier Chapel so that we can hand out glowsticks and march together |
