High Holidays
2025 High Holidays registration is open! Welcome back the trio: Rabbi Navah Levine, Dr. David Fishman, & Noah Weingarten!
Your High Holiday tickets are INCLUDED with your membership with the Boston Synagogue. The membership year runs August 1 to July 31. Renew your membership here for built-in admission to all High Holiday events!
Rabbi Navah Levine is our rabbi in residence. She has also worked as a chaplain, educator, & currently teaches at Hebrew College. She serves as a member of the executive committees of the Massachusetts Board of Rabbis & the Rhode Island Board of Rabbis.
Dr. Fishman is an old friend of the synagogue from his student days at Harvard. He is a tenured Professor of Modern Jewish History at The Jewish Theological Seminary (JTS) in NYC. He also serves as the Director of Project Judaica.
Noah has been our lay-leader at The Boston Synagogue for many years. He is a graduate of Columbia University, the Jewish Theological Seminary, & Cardozo Law School. He is an attorney in New York.
If participating via Zoom, the mahzor will be made available electronically via screenshare. Alternatively, if you would like to borrow a physical mahzor, we will make them available for pick-up/return at the synagogue. A $40 refundable deposit is required.
Like most shuls, High Holiday ticket fees cover some of the synagogue’s year-round costs. Membership includes a High Holiday ticket for single membership, two for family memberships.
We encourage people to become members, even if you just come for the High Holidays. Your contribution is more than just a holiday transaction. It helps support the Jewish community in downtown Boston. The additional cost over the seat-only price is only a few dollars a month.
Schedule: High Holiday 2025
NOTE: Timings are subject to change. Join our mailing list for updates!
Erev Rosh Hashanah. Monday, September 22nd. 6:00 PM
Rosh Hashanah Day 1. Tuesday, September 23rd.
9:00 AM – Morning Service
10:00 AM – Torah Service: Noah Weingarten.
10:30-12 PM – Holiday Kids Club
11:00 AM – Shofar
11:15 AM – Speaker: Rabbi Navah Levine
11:30 AM – Musaf: Dr. David Fishman
5:00 PM – Tashlich – Charles River
6:00 PM – Evening Service
Tashlich. Tuesday, September 23rd. 5:00 PM
Location: Charles River near Blossom St Bridge
Bring some bread to throw into the river. Watch the ducks gather.
We plan to do some shofar blowing as well!
NOTE: This will be in-person only.
Rosh Hashanah Day 2. Wednesday, September 24th.
8:30 AM – Preliminary Prayers
9:00 AM – Morning Service
10:15 AM – Torah Service: Noah Weingarten
11:00 AM – Shofar
11:15 AM – Speaker: Dr. David Fishman
11:30 AM – Musaf, Dr. David Fishman
Shabbat Shuva. Saturday, September 27th.
12:00 PM – Kiddush
Kol Nidre
Erev Yom Kippur. Wednesday, October 1st. 6:00 PM
Yom Kippur. Thursday, October 2nd.
8:30 AM – Preliminary Prayers
9:00 AM – Morning Service, Shaharit
10:15 AM – Torah Service: Noah Weingarten
10:30-12 PM – Holiday Kids Club
11:15 AM – Speaker: Rabbi Navah Levine
11:40 AM – Yizkor
12:00 PM – Musaf
Break
5:00 PM – Mincha/Maftir: Jonah: Noah Weingarten
Rabbi Remarks
6:00 PM – Neilah
Ma’ariv
Havdalah/Shofar. Tekiyah Gedolah
7:10 PM – Break-the-Fast
Kol Nidre Food Drive
The Jewish Family & Children’s Services is requesting donations to help feed those in need.
Please bring your food items to our Kol Nidre Service on Wednesday, October 1 at 6 PM.
Any kosher, non-perishable food items would be greatly appreciated, however there is a specific request for:
- Canned tuna (preferably no salt added)
- Canned salmon (preferably no salt added)
- Whole grain crackers
- Whole grain cereal
- Raisins
- Kosher vegetarian low-sodium soup (We suggest Trader Joe’s boxed soups and the Amy’s brand)
All items must be labeled as kosher or parve.
If you are attending Kol Nidre services remotely, you can make a donation to Jewish Family & Children Services at jfcsboston.org & designate your donation for The Family Table.
