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Celebrating Rosh HaShanah in New London

Find out where services are being held in New London to commemorate this high Jewish holiday.

Rosh HaShanah begins Wednesday at sundown. Rosh HaShanah marks the beginning of a 10-day period of prayer, self-examination and repentance, culminating on the fast day of Yom Kippur. These 10 days are referred to as the Days of Awe or High Holy Days.

Here's where you'll find local services September 4-6 celebrating the start of the Jewish new year. 

Congregation Beth El, 660 Ocean Avenue, New London, (860) 442-0418

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  • September 4: Erev Rosh HaShanah 6:45 p.m. service
  • September 5: 8:45 a.m. Morning Service; 5:00 p.m. Tashlich Service; 6:45 p.m. evening service
  • September 6: 8:45 a.m. Morning Service; 6 p.m. Evening Service
Temple Emanu-El, 29 Dayton Road, Waterford, (860) 443-3005 

Chabad of Eastern Connecticut

All services take place at Congregation Ahavath Chesed, 590 Montauk Ave., New London.
  • September 4: Eve of First day Rosh Hashana, Light Candles at: 7:00 pm
  • September 5: Eve of Second day Rosh Hashana, Light Candles after: 7:58 p.m.
  • September 6: Light Candles at: 6:56 p.m.  


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