High Holidays

Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur Services 5785 (2024)       

Join us for inspiring services led by Cantor Alex Eidman and Rabbi Alex Matthews

High Holiday services will be available in person, all services will also be available to stream via YouTube and Zoom.

Stream any of our High Holiday Services on YouTube here.

Please contact Rabbi Alex Matthews or Synagogue Administrator Marie Katzen for Zoom links to join services.  

Children's services for kids ages 0-13 will be held on Day 1 of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur morning starting at 9 (10 for tot services age 0-4).

Rosh Hashanah Eve - Wednesday October 2

Evening Services, beginning with candle lighting, at 6:00 p.m.
 

Rosh Hashanah Day 1 – Thursday October 3

Morning Services at 9 a.m.

Services on Day 1 will include the Morning Service, Torah Service, Shofar Service and sermon

Tashlich will immediately follow services at Cashman Park.

Rosh Hashanah Day 2 – Friday October 4

Services begin at 9 a.m.

Shofar at  approximately 10:15 a.m.

Services on Day 2 will include the Torah Service, Shofar Service, sermon and Musaf

Yom Kippur Eve - Friday October 11

Kol Nidrei Services at 6:30 p.m. (Fast begins at 5:48pm)

 Yom Kippur Day - Saturday October 12

Morning Services and Torah Service will begin at 9 a.m.

Children's Service wil begin at 9 a.m., tot services will begin at 10 a.m.

Sermon, Yizkor and Musaf will begin at approximately 11 a.m.

Meditation with Joel Grossman will take place at 3:45 p.m.

Afternoon services will begin at 4:15 p.m.

Afternoon services will feature a discussion on the Book of Jonah with Reverend Chris Ney of Central Congregational Church.

Shofar and Havdalah service at 6:47 p.m., followed immediately by break fast.

Yom Kippur Appeal donations can be made at:
https://www.caa-newburyport.org/payment.php

There is no additional charge to attend High Holiday Services if you are a member of Ahavas Achim.

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For non-members of Congregation Ahavas Achim

Shanah Tovah!

We are so glad that you have made us your home for the High Holidays.  We hope that Congregation Ahavas Achim has provided a meaningful and welcoming environment for you and your family.  We look forward to seeing you throughout the year at services, Adult Ed classes, holiday celebrations and at our programs and social events. 

If you are not a member the requested donation is:

Individual: $250

Family: $600

Please take this opportunity to use your seat donation toward your annual membership at Congregation Ahavas Achim.  If interested please email: membership@caa-newburyport.org.

You can make your donation via credit card at:

www.caa-newburyport.org/payment.php

AND CHOOSE THE APPROPRIATE DONATION "TYPE"

Or you can send a check to:

Congregation Ahavas Achim

Attn: High Holiday

53 ½ Washington St

Newburyport, MA 01950

May we all be blessed with a year filled with Torah, happiness and life! Amen.