Where to Celebrate the High Holidays

Jews all over the world are getting ready to celebrate the new year–5773–Sept. 16-18. In Hebrew, Rosh Hashanah means, literally, "head of the year" or "first of the year." Rosh Hashanah is commonly known as the Jewish New Year, according to Judiasm 101.

September 25-26 marks Yom Kippur, also known as Day of Atonement, the holiest and most solemn day of the year for the Jews. Its central themes are atonement and repentance. Jews traditionally observe this holy day with a 25-hour period of fasting and intensive prayer, often spending most of the day in synagogue services. Yom Kippur completes the annual period known in Judaism as the High Holy Days.

Looking for a place to attend services?  Check the Chabad.org website.

Locally, there are a number of temples and Chabads holding services. Because there are many dates and times at each, please follow the links provided for specific information. Most links will take you directly to the temple's service schedule or service registration page. If you know of services that do not appear on the list, please feel free to add them or a link to them in the comments section.

Makom Ohr Shalom

Temple Kol Tikvah

Woodland Hills Torah Community

Chabad of West Hills

Chabad of the Valley

Chabad of the Conejo

*Note Temple Allyah was not included due to problems with its website. Call the temple at 818-346-3545 for service information.

If you're looking for services outside of our area, check the Chabad.org website.