HOLIDAYS
On Jewish holidays, our sanctuary is filled with music, and with people of all ages celebrating together. Many holidays involve a congregational potluck or special Oneg (reception). Our High Holy Days – Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur – are major highlights every year, with beautiful music led by our Cantor and Choir, inspiring teachings from the Rabbi and lay people, and special services and activities for children and young families.
High Holy Day tickets are required for everyone, including members of CBSRZ. If you are a non-member, or a member wishing to bring a guest, please contact the office for tickets.
We can always use help organizing our holiday celebrations. Please contact the office to volunteer. Thank you.
HOLIDAY SERVICE SCHEDULE 2024-2025
| Saturday, September 28th | 6:00 p.m. | Havdallah, Selichot Service, Movie and Discussion |
| Wednesday, October 2nd | 7:00 p.m. | Erev Rosh Hashanah Service |
| Thursday, October 3rd | 9:30 a.m. | Rosh Hashanah Morning Service |
| 12:30 p.m. | Taschlich at Chester Ferry | |
| 2:30 p.m. | Rosh Hashanah Family Service | |
| Friday, October 4th | 9:30 a.m. | Rosh Hashanah (Day 2) Service/Text Discussion |
| Sunday, October 6th | 1:00 p.m. | Cemetery Service at Fountain Hill, Deep River |
| 2:30 p.m. | Cemetery Service at Rodfe Zedek, Moodus | |
| Friday, October 11th | 7:00 p.m. | Kol Nidre |
| Saturday, October 12th | 9:30 a.m. | Yom Kippur Morning Service |
| 2:30 p.m. | Yom Kippur Family Service | |
| 3:30 p.m. | Contemplative Service | |
| 4:45 p.m. | Yizkor (approx. time) | |
| 5:30 p.m. | Ne'ilah (concluding service) | |
| 6:30 p.m. | Break-the-Fast | |
| Wednesday, October 16th | 6:30 p.m. | Erev Sukkot Service |
| Friday, October 18th | 5:45 p.m. | Hang in the Sukkah Brown-Bag or Potluck Dinner (Dairy) |
| 7:00 p.m. | Erev Shabbat Service and New Member Welcome | |
| Wednesday, October 6th | 5:45 p.m. | Yizkor Service |
| 6:30 p.m. | Erev Simchat Torah Service | |
| Date TBD | time TBD | Interfaith Thanksgiving Service - location TBD |
| Friday, December 27th | 6:00pm | Potluck Dinner (Non-Dairy) |
| 7:00 p.m. | Hanukkah Service and Celebration | |
| Friday, February 14th | 7:00 p.m. | Tu B'Shevat Shabbat & Seder |
| Sunday, March 16th | 10:00 a.m. | Purim Spiel and Carnival |
| 11:00 a.m. | Adults-only Megillah Reading | |
| Sunday, April 13th | 6:00 p.m. | Community Passover Seder (2nd Night) - RSVP Required in Advance |
| Friday, April 18th | 7:00 p.m. | Erev Shabbat Service with Yizkor and Passover oneg |
| Wednesday, April 23rd | 7:00 p.m. | Yom HaShoah Commemoration |
| Tuesday, June 1st | time TBD | Tikkun Leil Shavuot |
| Friday, June 6th | 7:00 p.m. | Erev Shabbat Service with Confirmation and Yizkor |
