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"Embrace the Season: A Time for Reflection, Renewal, and Reconciliation” Reflection, Renewal, and Reconciliation are pivotal themes during the High Holy Days. Reflection involves introspection and self-examination. It is the process of looking back on one's actions, behaviors, and attitudes over the past year. Renewal refers to the process of making a fresh start, revitalizing one’s spiritual and moral commitments. Reconciliation is the act of mending relationships and seeking forgiveness, both with God and with others. Join University Synagogue as we take the journey together to tune our hearts and minds towards positive actions (mitzvot) and reflect on the past year: to consider charting a new course and embracing a fresh perspective from where we are today. University Synagogue is pleased to present the schedule of High Holy Days events and services led by Rabbi Micah Becker-Klein and Cantor Ruti Braier. Services will be held in person at our synagogue and also available via live stream on our website. All synagogue members in good standing will receive tickets in the mail for each family member in their household – there is no need to register to attend services. Registration is only required for the following:
We request that each person bring their personal copy of our High Holy Days prayerbook, Kol Haneshamah, Prayerbook for the Days of Awe. You are encouraged to bring your own kippot and tallitot to services, except for Erev Rosh Hashanah services when tallitot are not worn. A limited number of extra kippot, tallitot and loaner prayerbooks will be available at each service. SCHEDULE OF SERVICES ROSH HASHANAH Wednesday, October 2 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Erev Rosh Hashanah Services Thursday, October 3 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Morning Service . 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Childcare & Youth Programming 3:30 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. Family Services 4:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Tashlich at San Joaquin Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary Friday, October 4 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. 2nd Day Rosh Hashanah Torah Study 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Shabbat Shuvah & Oneg YOM KIPPUR Friday, October 11 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Kol Nidre Service Saturday, October 12 9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Family Services 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Childcare and Youth Programming 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Morning and Musaf Services 12:45 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. Program 2:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. Discussion Sessions 4:45 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Afternoon Services (Yizkor, Neilah, Havdalah) 4:45 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Youth Activity for Havdalah 6:15 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Break-the-Fast
In person: Adults: $360; Children ages 12 - 18: $150. There is no cost if you are only coming to family service and registration is not required. Childcare and youth programming will be offered for children ages 2 - 11 on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. The cost for non-members is $50 per child, per day. Registration can be found at the bottom of this form.
Live Stream: $360 per household (includes all holidays except family services, which are complimentary). To watch family services online, visit the live stream page on our website at the time of services on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur; no registration required. Ticket orders placed after September 25 will be held at will call to be picked up prior to services.
Parking is available across the street at Irvine Lanes. Parking in our lot is available, by request below, to those who have a disability and cannot park and walk across the street. However, space in our lot is not guaranteed, and handicapped spaces are on a first-come, first-served basis.
To ensure that you and your family can follow each service, we recommend that you have your own machzorim (High Holy Days prayerbooks), Kol Haneshamah, Prayerbook for the Days of Awe.
Books can either be downloaded via this link or purchased from the synagogue @ $65 per book.
Purchased books should be picked up at High Holy Days services.
