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High Holidays 2024
CELEBRATING ROSH HASHANAH & YOM KIPPUR
Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are collectively known as the Yamim Nora’im (Days of Awe), the holiest days of the year. We welcome the new year with apples and honey, family togetherness, and hope for the days ahead. The sounds of the shofar remind us that forgiveness and change are both possible and necessary.
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SCHEDULE OF SERVICES
Rosh Hashanah
Wednesday, October 2
6:30 PM Minha/Ma’ariv in Dweck Sanctuary
Thursday, October 3
8:45 AM Shaharit in Dweck Sanctuary (open seating)
9:00 AM Tots Experience
10:00 AM Torah Service and Musaf in Split Locations (assigned seating)
10:00 AM Babysitting*
10:00 AM Youth Services*
10:00 AM Family Service in Hayman Chapel
10:45 AM Teen Service*
6:15 PM Tashlikh
6:45 PM Minha/Ma’ariv in Hayman Chapel
Friday, October 4
8:45 AM Shaharit in Dweck Sanctuary
(open seating in all services)
9:00 AM Tots Experience
10:00 AM Torah Service and Musaf in Dweck Sanctuary and Goodman Assembly Hall
10:00 AM Conscious Connections Contemplative Service in Hayman Chapel
10:00 AM Babysitting*
10:00 AM Youth Services*
10:45 AM Teen Service*
6:15 PM Minha/Ma’ariv in Hayman Chapel
Yom Kippur
Friday, October 11
6:15 PM Minha/Kol Nidre/Ma’ariv in Split Locations (assigned seating)
6:15 PM Babysitting*
6:15 PM Youth and Teen Services*
6:15 PM Family Service in Hayman Chapel
Saturday, October 12
9:00 AM Shaharit in Split Locations (assigned seating)
9:15 AM Tots Experience
10:30 AM Torah Service and Musaf in Split Locations (assigned seating)
10:30 AM Babysitting*
10:30 AM Youth Services*
10:30 AM Family Service in Hayman Chapel
10:45 AM Teen Service*
4:15 PM Minha/Neilah/Ma’ariv
7:15 PM Havdalah and Shofar
*Babysitting, Youth and Teen Services end at the conclusion of the Traditional Services.
FAMILY, YOUTH & TEEN EXPERIENCES
While children are always welcome into any of our services, our Play & Pray Space will be open throughout the holidays with a livestream from Dweck Sanctuary for families who wish to watch and listen together in this comfortable environment.
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Livestream Option
If you are unable to join us in-person, you are welcome to watch our HD Livestream, which is available any time there is a service in Dweck Sanctuary. You can also join services in Dweck Sanctuary via Zoom at the link below. Closed Captioning is available on ZOOM ONLY and is made possible by the Meisel Family Endowment.
OPPORTUNITIES TO ENHANCE THE HIGH HOLIDAYS
As we do every year, we will be offering other opportunities to enhance the experience in the month leading up to the High Holidays and in between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur:
- Ask the Rabbi
- Lay-led Adult Discussions and Presentations
- Operation Isaiah Food Drive to Benefit Manna Food Center
oxon hill cemetery special visitation hours
It is customary during the period before Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur to visit the graves of our family and friends.
Please check back for the 2024 visitation schedule.
YIZKOR MEMORIAL BOOK
Each year, B’nai Israel Congregation provides a Book of Memory for use at the Yizkor service on Yom Kippur, Shemini Atzeret, the eighth day of Pesah, and the second day of Shavuot. Including the names of our deceased loved ones in our Yizkor Memorial Book is a meaningful tribute to them and a tangible reflection of their impact on our lives. May the memory of our loved ones always be a blessing. Click the button below to view the 5784/2023 Yizkor Book.
Mon, July 8 2024
2 Tammuz 5784
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Saturday at 9:00 AM
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weekday services
Sunday | 9:00 AM & 8:00 PM
Monday–Thursday | 7:15 AM & 8:00 PM
Friday | 7:15 AM
*Service times vary on holidays.
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shabbat services
Friday | 6:15 PM (7:00 PM during Summer)
Saturday | 9:00 AM & 12:30 PM (Minha)
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