High Holy Days

COVID-19 2021:  High Holy Days will be thoughtfully planned in an ongoing way with attention to the pandemic.  Information on this site reflects revised plans to ensure public health and the safety of our members.  Currently we are planning that our services are indoors with all individual masked regardless of vaccination status.  We encourage everyone who is considering attending services to become vaccinated to protect oneself and fellow congregants. (August 1, 2021)

Yamim Noraim (Days of Awe) worship services at BEKI are traditional, egalitarian and participatory. All services are led by skilled and experienced members. The liturgy is the standard Conservative Ashkenazi Hebrew siddur as represented by Mahzor Lev Shalem and is supplemented with English readings and rabbinic commentary.

Doors open 20 minutes before scheduled service times. The building is accessible to those using wheelchairs and with limited mobility by entering through the front main doors on Harrison Street or through the East Entrance from the parking area via a sloped sidewalk or steps. The Sanctuary is equipped with a Hearing Loop.  Children’s participation is encouraged in all services and Youth Services are available concurrent to main services.

Admission & Ticketing

For 2021:  Guests and visitors are most welcome. However, advance arrangements are required. Active-duty military and police personnel, and full-time students, may enter with valid official ID. Children are always welcome to join us accompanied by their adults.  This year, again, we will have a ticketless entry system.  Individuals included on the membership who are in good standing will be on the membership list.  All others interested in attending, including immediate family not included on the membership, extended family and guests will need to make arrangements ahead of time.  Please contact our office 203.389.2108 x114 office@beki.org or download documents for further information. A schedule is presented below.  To purchase tickets online, click here, then scroll down to High Holy Days – Tickets.

SECURITY UPDATE:  Please know that our High Holy Days team is working hard to make sure that while remaining the warm and welcoming community we have always been, it is doing its best to implement some new procedures and policies, which take your security very seriously.  Your understanding and total cooperation are very much appreciated.

More Information and Downloadable Documents

• High Holy Days Parking Information and General Guidelines
• Children / Youth High Holy Days Programs
• Tickets and Reservations for Non-Members OR Immediate Family Members
• Yizkor Memorial Book
• Yizkor Memorial Book Order Form and Description
• Yizkor Memorial Book Sample Pages
• High Holy Days Honors Information
• Selichot Service Flier
• George G. Posner Breakfast
• Dedicate a Mahzor Lev Shalem in Honor or Memory of a Loved One
• Audio Files for Rosh HaShana & Year-Round
• Lulav & Etrog Order Form

Schedule

High Holy Day Service Times 2021 – 5782  

Download/Print version of High Holy Days Schedule – click here

* Unless otherwise indicated, candles may be lighted at or before time given

** Indicates candles must be lighted by transferring existing flame

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