Looking for a place to celebrate the High Holidays? Join the Ann Arbor Reconstructionist Congregation for services that honor tradition while exploring new and meaningful Jewish paths. Our musical and participatory services are led by Rabbi Gabrielle Pescador, accompanied by a musical collective of AARC musicians and vocalists.
This year, we are offering two points of access for our services: in person and online.
Our High Holiday services are open, ticketless, and available to all. All Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services can be accessed online on our YouTube page. Both in person and online services will be available to members and non-members alike.
All attendees, whether members or non-members, are encouraged to register in advance. Please use the button on the right-hand side of this page to register.
Unless otherwise noted, all in-person services are held at the First Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Ann Arbor, 4001 Ann Arbor-Saline Road.
We are committed to providing a heartfelt and meaningful prayer experience that is accessible to everyone. If an accommodation would make our services more accessible to you, or if you have any questions or concerns, please email emily@aarecon.org. We look forward to spending this sacred time with you!
High Holidays Schedule
| When | What | Time and Details |
|---|---|---|
| Wed., Oct. 2 | Erev Rosh Hashanah | 8:00-9:30 pm |
| Thu., Oct. 3 | Rosh Hashanah Day 1 services | 9:30 am-12:30pm |
| Family/Children’s Service | 10:30-11:30 am | |
| Thu., Oct. 3 | Tashlich (In Person Only) | 4:00 pm. Gather at JCC and walk to Mallet’s Creek |
| Fri., Oct. 11 | Kol Nidrei | 6:30 pm gathering and candle-lighting. |
| Sat., Oct. 12 | Yom Kippur Morning | 9:30 am-12:30 pm |
| Family/Children’s Service Details | 10:30-11:30 am | |
| First Workshop Session Details | 2:00-3:10 pm | |
| Second Workshop Session Details | 3:15-4:25 pm | |
| Yizkor Teaching | 4:45-4:55 pm | |
| Yizkor | 5:00-6:30 pm A non-traditional service offering a guided meditation for connecting with departed loved ones as well as offering mourners the opportunity to share reflections. | |
| Ne’ilah and Final Shofar | 6:45-7:45 pm | |
| Break Fast | After Final Shofar. Please RSVP by Oct. 1st, using the Sign up for Break Fast button on the right. | |
