High Holidays

black and white photo of man in silhouette sitting at the ledge of open window looking out at cloudy sky

The High Holidays, which comprise Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, are the holiest dates on the Jewish calendar. A time to take stock of our live, seek forgiveness, and start fresh, this season invites us to reflect on what matters most to us and to return to our deepest selves.

Latest Rituals

New ritual tying the smelling fragrant scents to an intention to hear Isaiah’s call for justice

A person gently holds and smells a vibrant orange flower while wearing a pink top.

Avinu Malkeinu sung with new English verses

Serene sunset over a lake with a wooden pier stretching into the water and a small boat nearby.

“Remove the darkness of this endless night”

Silhouette of a person with head bowed and messy hair against a plain background.

“We come to claim responsibility.”

Silhouette of a person sitting in a window frame overlooking a calm sea under a cloudy sky.

“Heavenly Haven, my guardian / Keep me afloat”

Vibrant sunset over a calm ocean with a sandy beach in the foreground and colorful clouds in the sky.

“I lift up my face toward the light with expectation”

A person in a white dress stands between green plants under a dramatic, cloudy sky.

A Vidui prayer that balances acknowledgment of wrongdoings with noticing the good

Person wrapped in a blanket, standing in a field, gazing at a sunrise under a cloudy sky.

“Hold our loved ones close to your heart”

Sunlight filtering through grass, creating a warm, golden glow with bokeh effects in the background.

Al Het recalling sins against Black Americans

Silhouette of a person standing by a calm lake during a cloudy, pastel-colored sunset.

“My mind could not remember / Which song was coming out of me.”

A person stands on rocks overlooking a lake surrounded by snow-capped mountains under a bright sky.

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