High Holidays

The High Holidays consist of Rosh Hashanah (the Jewish New Year), Yom Kippur (the Day of Atonement), and all the days in between (the Days of Awe). We partner with Jewish Studio Project to offer uplifting, musical, liturgically-grounded, and justice-themed services during this special time of year.

Check back around the High Holidays to find out how you can celebrate the holidays at the JCC East Bay!

Have a look at these High Holidays resources

HIGH HOLIDAYS 101

High Holidays 101 by MyJewishLearning

High Holidays: The Basics by 18Doors

STEP BY STEP

Jewtina y Co. created a Rosh Hashanah Seder Guide: Latinx Edition here!

Downloadable Rosh Hashanah Haggadah PDF from Schusterman Family Foundation

REFLECT + CREATE

Sign up for 10Q which emails you a reflective question each day during the Days of Awe, locks them in an e-vault, and reminds you a year later

A stunning read about the “Book of Names” from Joanne Jacobson in Tablet

SHOP

Shop locally in the East Bay for High Holidays goods at Afikomen Judaica

Consider this one-stop online shopping website for all your High Holidays needs!

FAMILY ACTIVITIES

Check out PJ Library’s Fall Holidays Guide, Rosh Hashanah Resource Hub, more!

10 Activities for Meaning High Holy Days with Kids from JewishBoston.com

Tashlich at Home from Jewish Gateways

Unlocking High Holy Days with kids: A cheat sheet from 18doors.org

RECIPES TO TRY OUT BEFORE THE HOLIDAYS

9 Rosh Hashanah main dishes that aren’t brisket from The Nosher

Japanese-style apple and honey roll cake from The Nosher

Gluten-free break-the-fast recipes for Yom Kippur from The Nosher

Hot Moroccan harira soup beats cold fish for Yom Kippur break-fast from The Forward

VIDEOS

Watch our YouTube playlist HERE!