Welcome to the HCRJ High Holy Days guide! On this page, you will find guidance on worshiping in person, worshiping from home, purchasing honey, including names in the Yom Kippur Book of Remembrance, the service schedule and more. This site will be continually updated as new information becomes available.
High Holy Days questions? Please contact Justin at 713-782-4162 or Justin@hcrj.org.
Worship In-Person
Join us in-person at HCRJ for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services. Everyone must have a ticket in order to be admitted to each of the evening and morning services. Tickets are not required for any of the Family Services or the Yom Kippur Transition & Reflection Period, Afternoon and Memorial and Concluding Services.
Members in good standing will be mailed their tickets the week of August 21st. Members in good standing are those who have paid in full (1) the previous fiscal year’s (2022-23) membership dues, building fund & security fee and (2) the first quarter of this fiscal year’s (2023-24) membership dues, building fund & security fee.
Worship From Home
Streaming of all High Holy Days services is also available by clicking here.
Service Schedule
Service dates and times are listed below. All services will be archived for later viewing.
Erev Rosh Hashanah: Friday, September 15 at 8pm
Dessert reception to follow
Rosh Hashanah Day: Saturday, September 16
9:15am Family Service
11am Adult Service
Kol Nidre: Sunday, September 24 at 8pm
Yom Kippur Day: Monday, September 25
9:15am Family Service
11am Adult Service
1pm Discussion Hour
2:15pm Transition and Reflection Period
3pm Afternoon Service
4pm Memorial and Concluding Service
Light bite bagel reception to follow
In recent years, Rabbi Gross has included the voices of our membership in one of his High Holy Day sermons. The theme he is exploring this year is regret. To share anything you may have done or did not do that you now regret, please email Beth at Beth@hcrj.org.
Order Forms
We have created one form for all holy days orders, sign-ups and donations, including names for the book of remembrance, ordering a memorial plaque and purchasing jars of honey from HCRJ’s very own bee hive and more. Click here for the order form.
High Holy Days Food Drive
Participate in our High Holy Days Food Drive benefitting the Houston Food Bank. Please drop off your non-perishable items in the collection bins in the Oppenheimer Foyer at the temple. Most needed items include: Water, crackers, granola bars and other protein snacks, cereal, canned tuna, canned soup and ravioli, canned fruit, canned beans, paper towels, toilet paper, paper plates, cups, utensils and cleaners.
FAQ’s
Click here for answers to all High Holy Days related questions.