Celebrate the Jewish New Year in a Way That's Right for You!


Whether you want to attend a service, or an open New Year's celebration, Jewish Gateways will help you find what you're looking for.

The New Year begins Sept. 29, 2008.

Photo by Jeremy Price
Explore one or more of these options . . .
HIGH HOLIDAY SERVICES

Thinking of going to a service, but not sure where? Want to find holiday services where non-members are welcome? Jewish Gateways can help.

When:     Rosh Hashanah (New Year) begins the evening of Mon., Sept. 29.
                Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement) begins the evening of Wed., Oct. 8.

Where:    A variety of locations throughout the San Francisco Bay Area

How:       Contact Rabbi Bridget at 510-559-8140 or rabbibridget@jewishgateways.org as early as possible and tell her what you’re looking for!

SEDER IN SEPTEMBER on Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year

Like the Passover Seder, there's a traditional New Year Seder. Share a festive meal, with participatory learning and song.

When:     6 pm on Sun., Sept. 28 OR 6 pm on Mon., Sept. 29 (pick one)

Where:    Jewish Gateways' cozy home, near El Cerrito Plaza and BART station just north of Berkeley

How:       Space is limited, so RSVP is required, and early RSVP is recommended. Childcare is available free by reservation. Contact Rabbi Bridget at 510-559-8140 or rabbibridget@jewishgateways.org for info and to RSVP.

RETURN/REFLECT/REMEMBER on Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement

On Yom Kippur, Jewish tradition invites us to reflect. Where are our lives going? How are we spending our precious time? Do we need to shift direction in order to live as our best selves? We also take time to remember those we have lost, and to consider how we might honor their memory. We will explore these questions through learning, discussion, song, and time for introspection.

When:     12-3 pm, Th., Oct. 9

Where:    Jewish Gateways' cozy home, near El Cerrito Plaza and BART station just north of Berkeley

How:       Space is limited, so RSVP is required, and early RSVP is recommended. Childcare is available free by reservation. Contact Rabbi Bridget at 510-559-8140 or rabbibridget@jewishgateways.org for info and to RSVP.