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High Holy Days in Madison

From all of us at the Jewish Federation of Madison, we'd like to wish you and your loved ones a very happy, healthy, and sweet New Year, filled with meaning. As we reflect on the last year, we are inspired by how together as a community, we committed to building and sustaining vibrant Jewish life and caring for the vulnerable - locally and around the world.

 

In 5782, let's resolve to be more vigilant in fighting antisemitism and hate of any kind, to have a deeper understanding of our neighbors' point of view and experience, and keep an open mind and heart when engaging in these discussions. Let's give more, be more present, and fight harder for those who need us.

 

Hazak, hazak, venit'hazek - Be strong, be strong, and let us strengthen one another. Shanah Tovah!

SERVICE & EVENTS

Click on the links below for more information regarding High Holy Days in-person and virtual events and services at our Madison synagogues and Jewish organizations.

 

Beth Israel Center

Chabad of Madison

Chabad at UW

Congregation Shaarei Shamayim

Temple Beth El

UW Hillel

MORE EVENTS

Sep

26

East Side Sukkah Hop (BIC, CSS)

Six different hop stops!

Each week, we'll post a new greeting to the community from one of our Madison rabbis with messages for the holidays and wishes for the new year.

GREETINGS FROM OUR RABBIS

Pushing Ahead During Difficult Times

Sep 10, 2021

The Sacred Task of Transforming the Mundane into Holiness

Sep 03, 2021

We’ve Got This

Aug 30, 2021

Doing Teshuvah in Times of Uncertainty

Aug 17, 2021

  • Celebrating Together At Home Kit 2020

    Last year we weren't able to commemorate the New Year together in person, but that didn't mean we had to be apart. We created a collection of ways to celebrate, connect and be together virtually. If you are celebrating virtually this year, or looking for inspiration, we hope you enjoy this “Celebrating Together At Home Kit” and that it brings a little sweetness to your New Year and High Holy Days observance at home.

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ISRAELI SONG PLAYLISTS

In preparation and celebration for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, our Shlichim, Hanna and Oz, have curated a few thematic Israeli song playlists:

HIGH HOLY DAYS 2021

 

Rosh Hashanah

  • Erev - Monday, September 6 (sundown)
  • First Day - Tuesday, September 7
  • Second Day - Wednesday, September 8

 

Yom Kippur

  • Erev - Wednesday, September 15 (sundown)
  • Thursday, September 16

 

Sukkot

  • Erev - Monday, September 20 (sundown)
  • First Day - Tuesday, September 21
  • Second Day - Wednesday, September 22
  • Last Day - Monday, September 27

 

Shemini Atzeret:

  • Erev - Monday, September 27 (sundown)
  • Tuesday, September 28

 

Simchat Torah

  • Erev - Tuesday, September 28 (sundown)
  • Wednesday, September 29