Houston Congregation for Reform Judaism

High Holy Days Schedule 2016

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HIGH HOLY DAYS SCHEDULE 2016

Rosh Hashanah (New Year)

Sunday, October 2
8:00 pm Rosh Hashanah Eve Service (reception to follow)

Monday, October 3
9:30 am Rosh Hashanah Youth Service
11:00 am Rosh Hashanah Adult Morning Service

Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement)

Tuesday, October 11
8:00 pm Kol Nidre – Yom Kippur Eve Service

Wednesday, October 12
9:30 am Yom Kippur Youth Service
11:00 am Yom Kippur Adult Morning Service
1:00 pm Holy Days Discussion Hour
2:15 pm Meditation Period
3:00 pm Afternoon Service
4:00 pm Memorial and Concluding Service
Break the Fast at approximately 5:30 pm

High Holy Days Packet 2016

 

Yom Kippur Youth Service

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Yom Kippur means “Day of Atonement” and refers to the annual Jewish observance of fasting, prayer and repentance. Yom Kippur is considered the holiest day on the Jewish calendar.

Our Yom Kippur Youth Service begins at 9:30 am.  No ticket required for this service.

Services continue throughout the day:
11:00 am Yom Kippur Adult Morning Service
1:00 pm Holy Day Discussion Hour
2:15 pm Meditation Period
3:00 pm Afternoon Service
4:00 pm Memorial and Concluding Service
Break the Fast at approximately 5:30 pm

 

For our High Holy Day packet, please click here.

 

 

Yom Kippur Morning Service

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Yom Kippur means “Day of Atonement” and refers to the annual Jewish observance of fasting, prayer and repentance. Yom Kippur is considered the holiest day on the Jewish calendar.

Our Yom Kippur Adult Morning Service starts at 11:00 am.  Services continue throughout the day:

1:00 pm Discussion Hour
2:15 pm Meditation Period
3:00 pm Afternoon Service
4:00 pm Memorial and Concluding Service
Break the Fast at approximately 5:30 pm

 

For our High Holy Day packet, please click here.

Kol Nidre

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Yom Kippur means “Day of Atonement” and refers to the annual Jewish observance of fasting, prayer and repentance. Yom Kippur is considered the holiest day on the Jewish calendar.

Kol Nidre, translated as all vows, takes place during the service on the eve of Yom Kippur which begins at 8:00 pm.

 

For the complete High Holy Day schedule, please click here.

For our High Holy Day packet, please click here.

Rosh Hashanah Youth Service

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Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year. All of us in the HCRJ office and on the HCRJ board wish you and your family a Shanah Tova, a healthy and joyous new year.

There are no tickets needed for our Rosh Hashanah Youth Service which starts at 9:30am. The Adult Morning Service starts at 11:00am.

 

For the complete High Holy Day schedule, please click here.

For our High Holy Day packet, please click here.

Rosh Hashanah Morning Service

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Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year. All of us in the HCRJ office and on the HCRJ board wish you and your family a Shanah Tova, a healthy and joyous new year.

The Rosh Hashanah Youth Service starts at 9:30am and the Adult Morning Service starts at 11:00am.

 

For the complete High Holy Day schedule, please click here.

For our High Holy Day packet, please click here.

Erev Rosh Hashanah

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Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year.  All of us in the HCRJ office and on the HCRJ board wish you and your family a Shanah Tova, a healthy and joyous new year.

The erev Rosh Hashanah Service starts at 8:00 pm with a reception to follow.

 

For the complete High Holy Day schedule, please click here.

For our High Holy Day packet, please click here.

Basic Judaism Class

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Join us for our fourth and final Basic Judaism Class. The topic is: High Holy Day Preparation Course.

This is part of a 4-week course in Basic Judaism at HCRJ led by Rabbi Steve Gross. This class is designed for adults who wish to deepen their knowledge and appreciation of Jewish history, beliefs and practices. Basic Judaism is an ideal course for everyone at HCRJ and serves as a wonderful overview for newcomers to our faith.

If you would like to participate in the class, please contact Justin at 713-782-4162 or admin@hcrj.org.

Basic Judaism Class

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Join us for our third Basic Judaism Class. The topic is: Jewish Prayer and Ritual Practices.

This is part of a 4-week course in Basic Judaism at HCRJ led by Rabbi Steve Gross. This class is designed for adults who wish to deepen their knowledge and appreciation of Jewish history, beliefs and practices. Basic Judaism is an ideal course for everyone at HCRJ and serves as a wonderful overview for newcomers to our faith.

If you would like to participate in the class, please contact Justin at 713-782-4162 or admin@hcrj.org.

 

Basic Judaism Class

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Join us for our second Basic Judaism Class. The topic is: The Evolution of Values and Laws.

This is part of a 4-week course in Basic Judaism at HCRJ led by Rabbi Steve Gross. This class is designed for adults who wish to deepen their knowledge and appreciation of Jewish history, beliefs and practices. Basic Judaism is an ideal course for everyone at HCRJ and serves as a wonderful overview for newcomers to our faith.

If you would like to participate in the class, please contact Justin at 713-782-4162 or admin@hcrj.org.