Visitors Welcome at High Holiday Services at Congregation Shalom

[Credit for the accompanying picture, taken from Wikimedia Commons, goes to Olne Utne.]

The Jewish High Holidays are a time for reflection, introspection, prayer, and reconnection. If you are seeking a spiritual home for the High Holidays, Congregation Shalom invites you to join them in celebrating and observing these special Holy days. Congregation Shalom is a vibrant, welcoming, and caring Reform congregation with a talented, inspiring Rabbi and a diverse membership. Congregation Shalom is located at 87 Richardson Road in North Chelmsford and is wheelchair accessible.

In the tradition of Congregation Shalom’s founding families, the High Holiday services are open to members and non-members alike, with no charge for participation (donations are welcome). New this year, the High Holiday services will also be available through live streaming. To tune in, visit www.congregationshalom.org, use the Worship link, and find the instructions on live streaming.

Come share the spirit and wisdom of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur with the Congregation Shalom family. Congregation Shalom offers a wide variety of services to meet the spiritual needs of all generations. They are led by Rabbi Shoshana Perry, with Jodi Blankstein as Cantorial Soloist. The services called “Family services,” geared to meet the needs of families with children in grades 2 through 6, include a shorter sermon meant to speak to all members of the family. These are not meant for younger children and toddlers, who are very welcome at the afternoon Children’s Services.

The Selichot program and service on the Saturday evening before Rosh Hashanah is a reflective evening of study, conversation, community, and prayer to enrich the High Holiday period (RSVP to ritual@congregationshalom.org appreciated).

The schedule of services follows:

Saturday, September 16, 7:30–10:00 pm – Selichot

Rosh Hashanah

Wednesday, September 20 at 8:00 pm – Erev Rosh Hashanah Service

Thursday, September 21 – Rosh Hashanah Day 1

9:00 am – Family Service

11:00 am – Adult Service

2:45 pm – Young Children’s Service

4:00 pm – Tashlich

Friday, September 22, 10:00 am – Rosh Hashanah Day 2 Service

Yom Kippur

Friday, September 29 at 7:30 pm – Kol Nidre

Saturday, September 30 – Yom Kippur

9:00 am – Family Service

11:00 am – Adult Service

1:45 pm – Young Children’s Service

2:30 pm – Program on Israel led by the Shalomites youth group

3:45 pm – Renewing our Spirit: A Journey to Joy, Love and Gratitude

4:45 pm – Yizkor/Neilah/Havdallah

6:30 pm (approx.) – Congregational Break-Fast follows the conclusion of services

The Break-Fast meal is provided by the synagogue for all who wish to partake of the traditional meal after services.

For more information about Congregation Shalom and the High Holiday services, please visit www.congregationshalom.org, email membership@congregationshalom.org, or call the temple office at (978) 251-8091.

To request special needs seating, handicapped parking, or use of a listening device during particular services, please email ritual@congregationshalom.org with your specific request.

About Congregation Shalom

Founded in 1967, Congregation Shalom is a Reform Jewish community committed to education, spiritual growth, and Tikkun Olam (healing the world).

We are proud to be an extended family of equals - welcoming, caring, and inclusive. Together, we engage in religious observance, enjoy social activities, and pursue lifelong learning.