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 Debra Rappaport, accompanied by a musical collective of AARC musicians and vocalists.
This year, we are offering 2 points of access for our services: In person, and online.
Our High Holiday services are open, ticketless, and available to all. To ensure community safety during the pandemic, all Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur services can be accessed through Zoom. Zoom services will be available to members and non-members.
All attendees, whether members or non-members, attending in person or online, must register in advance. Please use the button on the right hand side of this webpage 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.
In recognition that we all rely upon each other for our community’s health and safety, we’re asking all members to commit to this Brit Briyut: A Covenant of Mutual Well-Being. Prior to attending in-person services, please read and agree to abide by these Health and Well-Being Guidelines.
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, please email us. We look forward to spending this sacred time with you; if you have any questions or concerns, please email us!
High Holidays Schedule
| When | What | Time and Details |
|---|---|---|
| Sun, Sept. 25 | Erev Rosh Hashanah | 7:00 – 8:15 pm |
| Mon, Sept. 26 | Rosh Hashanah Day 1 services | 10 am – 12:45 pm |
| Children’s Service | 10:30 – 11:30 am | |
| Mon., Sept. 26 | Tashlich (In Person Only) | 4 pm. Gather at JCC and walk to Mallet’s Creek |
| Tue., Oct. 4 | Kol Nidrei | 6:45 pm gathering and candle-lighting. At 7:00 sharp, Kol Nidrei begins |
| Wed., Oct. 5 | Yom Kippur Morning | 10 am – 1:00 pm |
| Children’s Service | 10:30 – 11:30 am | |
| Workshop #1 | 1:30- 2:45 More info | |
| Workshop #2 | 3:00-4:15 More info | |
| Yizkor | 5 – 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 some reflections. | |
| Ne’ilah | 6:45 pm | |
| Final Shofar | 7:50 pm | |
| Break Fast | After Final Shofar Please RSVP by Sept. 28 using the Sign up for Break Fast button on the right. More info | |
