Celebrate and observe the High Holy Days with a mindful balance of joy and introspection. We will gather together to welcome the New Year and reflect on the year that ended.
Mark your calendar for High Holy Days 2022/5783
Erev Rosh Hashanah: September 25th
Kol Nidrei: October 4th
High Holy Day Information 2021/5782
It may seem hard to believe but Rosh HaShanah begins on September 6th, the Monday of Labor Day weekend! This year MAKOMnj and Temple Beth Am of Parsippany will be joining together for High Holy Day Services. We are looking forward to welcoming you for both in-person and online synchronous holiday services.
This year our in-person services will be held at the MetroWest Federation Building (the old JCC) in Whippany.
Click here to register! We are so excited to welcome the New Year together with you!
Schedule of Services
Rosh Hashanah
Erev Rosh Hashanah,
- Monday, September 6th 7:30 pm
- Inside only if vaccinated OR via live stream in the tent or at home.
Rosh Hashanah Morning
- Tuesday, September 7th
- 8:30am Torah Tots: Short service, perfect for preschool age children
- Outside in the tent. All are welcome in person with masks
- 9:00am Bee Keeper in the Parking Lot: Learn about bees and honey!
- 9:30am Family Service: Families with kids under 12 years old & unvaccinated adults & kids
- Outside in the tent. All are welcome in person with masks
- 11:00am Adult Service
- Inside only if vaccinated OR via live stream in the tent or at home.
Second Day Rosh Hashanah Morning
Wednesday, September 8th
- 10 am Service Inside only if vaccinated OR via live stream in the tent or at home.
- 11:45am Outdoor Tashlich (following services)
Yom Kippur
Kol Neidrei,
- Wednesday, September 15th 7:30pm
- Inside only if vaccinated OR via live stream in the tent or at home.
Yom Kippur Day
- Thursday, September 16th
- 8:30am Torah Tots: Short service, perfect for preschool age children
- Outside in the tent. All are welcome in person with masks
- 9:00am Goats in the Parking Lot: Learn about placing our sins on the “scape” goat, literally!
- 9:30am Family Service: Families with kids under 12 years old and unvaccinated adults)
- Outside in the tent. All are welcome in person with masks
- 11:00am Adult Service
- Inside only if vaccinated OR via live stream in the tent or at home.
- 3:00pm Quiet Open “Sanctuary” & Book of Remembrance display
- Inside only if vaccinated OR via live stream in the tent or at home.
- 4:00pm Yom Kippur Afternoon, Yizkor, Neilah
- Inside only if vaccinated OR via live stream in the tent or at home.
Check our some picture from previous High Holy Days!
High Holy Days 2020 on ZOOM!
To watch the sermons or to replay services
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Pictures from the 2019 High Holy Days at the Morris Museum
Pictures from The 2018 High Holy Days that were held that the Morris Museum.