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 2025-2026
| Saturday, September 13th | 6:00 p.m. | Havdallah, Selichot Service, Movie and Discussion |
| Monday, September 22nd | 7:00 p.m. | Erev Rosh Hashanah Service |
| Tuesday, September 23rd | 9:30 a.m. | Rosh Hashanah Morning Service |
| 12:30 p.m. | Taschlich at Chester Ferry | |
| 2:30 p.m. | Rosh Hashanah Family Service | |
| Wednesday, September 24th | 9:30 a.m. | Rosh Hashanah (Day 2) Service/Text Discussion |
| Sunday, September 28th | 1:00 p.m. | Cemetery Service at Fountain Hill, Deep River |
| 2:30 p.m. | Cemetery Service at Rodfe Zedek, Moodus | |
| Wednesday, October 1st | 7:00 p.m. | Kol Nidre |
| Thursday, October 2nd | 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 | |
| Monday, October 6th | 6:30 p.m. | Erev Sukkot Service |
| Friday, October 10th | 6:00 p.m. | Hang in the Sukkah Brown-Bag or Potluck Dinner (Dairy) |
| 7:00 p.m. | Erev Shabbat Service and New Member Welcome | |
| Monday, October 13th | 5:15 p.m. | Yizkor Service |
| 5:45 p.m. | Pizza/Salad dinner | |
| 6:30 p.m. | Erev Simchat Torah Service | |
| Sunday, November 23rd | time TBD | Interfaith Thanksgiving Service - location TBD |
| Friday, December 19th | 6:00pm | Potluck Dinner (Non-Dairy) RSVP required |
| 7:00 p.m. | Hanukkah Service and Celebration | |
| Friday, January 30th | 7:00 p.m. | Tu B'Shevat Shabbat & Seder |
| Sunday, March 1st | 10:00 a.m. | Purim Spiel and Carnival |
| 11:00 a.m. | Adults-only Megillah Reading | |
| Thursday, April 2nd | 6:00 p.m. | Community Passover Seder (2nd Night) - RSVP Required in Advance |
| Tuesday, April 7th | 6:00 p.m. | 7th Night Passover Yizkor Service ZOOM ONLY |
| Monday, April 13th | 7:00 p.m. | Joint Yom HaShoah Commemoration at TBT |
| Thursday, May 21st | time TBD | Tikkun Leil Shavuot |
| Friday, May 22nd | 7:00 p.m. | Erev Shabbat Service with Confirmation and Yizkor |
