High Holy Days

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 6^th, 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 6^th 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 8^th

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 15^th 7:30pm
- Inside only if vaccinated OR via live stream in the tent or at home.

Yom Kippur Day

Thursday, September 16^th
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.