DMV High Holiday Guide 2026 / 5787

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Updated 3:02 p.m. on Friday, July 31st

Dear DMV friends,

Welcome to GatherDC’s 2026 / 5787 DMV High Holiday Guide, a one-stop-shop for everything you need to usher in the new year. There are dozens of amazing DMV Jewish organizations putting together incredible High Holiday experiences — but there’s only one place to find them all together, and that’s right here.

We hope this guide can be a useful tool as you craft the just-right-for-you combination of services, classes, social gatherings, meals, Sukkah hops, celebrations, and much, much more that will make this High Holiday season deeply meaningful. When you see us out and about in the next couple months, say hello! We can’t wait for the next chance to gather with you.

Chag Sameach – Wishing you a good, sweet New Year,

The GatherDC Team

PS: If we’re missing something, please let us know by submitting your event to our online calendar or by emailing us. We’ll be updating the guide just about every day, so check back early and often!

Meet Me at the Bench with GatherDC

Want to connect before heading to Rosh Hashanah or Yom Kippur services? Whether you’re trying out a new synagogue, attending services for the first time, or just want to meet someone else in their 20s or 30s, GatherDC’s Meet Me at the Bench is for you! Fill out this form (coming August 12th!) and we’ll help you find your benchmate!

Table of Togetherness: Rosh Hashanah with Temple Rodef Shalom

Meals on Sunday, September 13th
“If you are seeking a seat, please use the form below, and we will do our best to make a meaningful match. Together, we can share the warmth and joy of the holidays as one community.”

Thursday, August 13th

8:00 p.m. — Global New Moon Circle: Elul with At the Well
- “Through Jewish wisdom, guided reflection, and embodied practice, you’ll connect more deeply with yourself, your community, and the transformative energy of the Hebrew calendar.”

Friday, August 14th

10:00 a.m. — Elul Immersive Retreat with Rabbi Sarah Tasman and Naomi Malka with Temple Rodef Shalom
- Register by August 12th
- “Through guided reflection, creative ritual-building, and meaningful writing, participants will explore themes of self-awareness, forgiveness, and renewal.”

Sunday, August 16th

10:00 a.m. — HiHo Hike + Learn: Adventures in Nature with the Den Collective
- Register by August 12th
- “As the High Holy Days draw near, join us for a morning of fresh air, meaningful conversation, and Jewish learning in the outdoors.”

Saturday, August 22nd

1:00 p.m. — Reva Nature Walk: Elul with Adas Israel Congregation
- “Join Reva, Adas Israel’s community for 20s, 30s, and early 40s, on Saturday, August 22, for an Elul Nature Walk through Tregaron Conservancy. We’ll enjoy a peaceful walk and reflect on the themes of Elul as we prepare for the High Holidays.”

Sunday, August 23rd

10:00 a.m. — HiHo Hike + Learn: Adventures in Nature with the Den Collective
- Register by August 19th
- “As the High Holy Days draw near, join us for a morning of fresh air, meaningful conversation, and Jewish learning in the outdoors.”

Tuesday, August 25th

6:30 p.m. — High Holidays Cheat Code: Understanding Services from the Inside with Sixth & I
- “In this class led by guest Rabbi Jason Kimelman-Block, learn about the structure, symbolism, and theology of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.”

Thursday, August 27th

11:59 p.m. — Order Deadline for Honey from the Heart with Women of Washington Hebrew Congregation
- “Wish friends and family a sweet New Year with Honey from the Heart. Help Women of WHC continue to provide financial support for Temple and community programs.”

Sunday, August 30th

9:30 a.m. — Prepare for the High Holidays: Text & Flow with Hill Havurah
- “Join Rabbi Hannah for a meaningful morning of learning, movement, and community as we begin preparing our hearts and minds for the High Holidays.”
10:00 a.m. — Annual Cemetery Memorial Service with Temple Micah
- “Just before Rosh Hashanah each year, we gather at Mount Lebanon Cemetery for a memorial service. This name aptly teaches us that we begin a new year by remembering and honoring our past. We look backward at our loved ones even as we move forward.”
10:00 a.m. — HiHo Hike + Learn: Adventures in Nature with the Den Collective
- Register by August 26th
- “As the High Holy Days draw near, join us for a morning of fresh air, meaningful conversation, and Jewish learning in the outdoors.”
1:00 p.m. — Elul Retreat with Adas Israel Congregation
- “Join us for a transformative experience dedicated to the Hebrew month of Elul, a sacred time of personal reflection, renewal, and spiritual preparation for the High Holidays.”
7:00 p.m. — Songs from the Beit Midrash: Album Release Concert with Rabbi Deborah Sacks Mintz with Hadar DC and Adas Israel Congregation
- “This gathering brings the music off the recording and into shared space for an evening of song, learning, and communal joy.”

Tuesday, September 1st

7:00 p.m. — I Will Be What I Will Be: Teshuva, the New Year, and Becoming Ourselves with Hadar DC and the EDCJCC
- “Join Hadar for a community learning session exploring repentance, our capacity to change, and the challenges of beginning again.”

Friday, September 4th

6:30 p.m. — Selichot Shabbat with Temple Sinai
- “At this in-the-round service we will begin to hear the familiar musical themes of the holidays and change the Torah covers to white as we mark our final Shabbat of preparation before the Days of Awe.”

Saturday, September 5th

7:00 p.m. — S’lichot: An Evening of Connection & Rededication with Washington Hebrew Congregation
- Virtual attendance available
- “S’lichot is an opportunity to gather as a congregation, rededicate ourselves and our sacred spaces, and begin the High Holy Day season with intention and purpose.”
7:30 p.m. — Havdalah and Selichot with Hill Havurah
- “We’ll re-enter the High Holiday season through melody, dressing the Torah, and thinking through our past year. Light refreshments will be served.”
8:00 p.m. — Selichot & Havdalah Service with Temple Micah
- “Join us for a contemplative evening as we officially begin the High Holy Day season. This is a great opportunity to prepare for the new year.”
8:30 p.m. — Selichot: Havdalah + Singing Circle with the Den Collective
- Register by September 2nd
- “As we prepare our hearts for the High Holy Days, join us for an evening of music, reflection, and community.”

Wednesday, September 9th

6:00 p.m. — Rosh Hashana Challah Bake + Learn with the Den Collective
- Register by September 4th
- “Welcome the sweetness of the New Year with an evening of baking, learning, and community!”

Friday, September 11th

6:00 p.m. — Rosh Hashanah Dinner with 2239
- “Come together with our 20s and 30s community to find strength and joy during the High Holy Days at Washington Hebrew Congregation.”
6:30 p.m. — Evening Service in the Sanctuary with Temple Sinai
- “Welcome in Rosh HaShanah with a service meant to open your heart to connection, expand your mind to new Torah, and fill your ears with song.”
7:00 p.m. — Erev Rosh Hashanah Service with Sixth & I
- Virtual attendance available
- “This year, come breathe, gather, and receive the spiritual wisdom to hold what feels beyond belief. You may discover that belief itself is what helps us move beyond what feels impossible.”
7:00 p.m. — Kaleidoscope Rosh Hashanah Seder with New Synagogue Project
- Register by August 21st
- “Together we renew our commitment to caring for ourselves, one another, and our neighbors, and to the work of making our world a fitting dwelling place for the Divine. Join us to hold this sacred space together as we enter into the High Holidays and a new year.”
7:30 p.m. — Intergenerational Service with Washington Hebrew Congregation
- “Come together with our 20s and 30s community to find strength and joy during the High Holy Days at Washington Hebrew Congregation.”
7:30 p.m. — Rosh Ha Shana Evening I with Bet Mishpachah
8:00 p.m. — Erev Rosh Hashanah with Temple Micah
- Virtual attendance available
8:00 p.m. — Evening Alternative Service with Temple Rodef Shalom
- “Join Rabbi Alexandra Stein and soloist Beth Mirahver to welcome in the new year with song, community, reflection and a really great view!”
11:00 p.m. — Selichot with Kesher Israel Congregation

Saturday, September 12th

8:45 a.m. — Rosh Hashanah 1st Day Services with Segulah Minyan
9:00 a.m. — Full Service with Sixth & I
- Virtual attendance available
- “This year, come breathe, gather, and receive the spiritual wisdom to hold what feels beyond belief. You may discover that belief itself is what helps us move beyond what feels impossible.”
9:00 a.m. — 1st Day Rosh Hashanah Services with Fabrangen Havurah
- Virtual attendance available
- “Services will be in-person and live-streamed via Zoom as well. We are proud to continue our tradition of opening our services to everyone with no tickets or reservations required.”
9:15 a.m. — Bethesda Morning Services with Temple Sinai
- “The service will be interactive and casual in style.”
9:30 a.m. — Main Morning Service with New Synagogue Project
- Register by August 21st
- Virtual attendance available
- “Together we renew our commitment to caring for ourselves, one another, and our neighbors, and to the work of making our world a fitting dwelling place for the Divine. Join us to hold this sacred space together as we enter into the High Holidays and a new year.”
9:30 a.m. — Rosh Hashanah Morning Service with Hill Havurah
10:00 a.m. — Morning Service in the Sanctuary with Temple Sinai
- “Let the sound of the shofar fill your ears and the joyful experience of the full capacity sanctuary lift your hearts as we enter this new year together in song and study.”
10:00 a.m. — Rosh Ha Shana Morning I with Bet Mishpachah
10:30 a.m. — Intergenerational Service with Washington Hebrew Congregation
- “Come together with our 20s and 30s community to find strength and joy during the High Holy Days at Washington Hebrew Congregation.”
10:30 a.m. — Rosh Hashanah Sanctuary Service with Temple Micah
- Virtual attendance available
11:00 a.m. — Alternative Service with Temple Rodef Shalom
- “Join Rabbi Sarah Tasman, soloist Beth Mirahver, with band accompaniment, for an alternative daytime service. Like all our services, this one will provide many opportunities to connect to the themes of the holy days, and to each other, and like all our alternative services, it will be more intimate and informal in style.”
11:30 a.m. — Bethesda Morning Services with Temple Sinai
- “The service will be interactive and casual in style.”
2:00 p.m. — Condensed Service with Sixth & I
- Virtual attendance available
- “This year, come breathe, gather, and receive the spiritual wisdom to hold what feels beyond belief. You may discover that belief itself is what helps us move beyond what feels impossible.”
4:00 p.m. — Tashlich with Hill Havurah
- “Sing, reflect, and symbolically let go of the past year at the Kayak Dock in Yards Park on the Anacostia River with Rabbi Hannah and Michael Allen.”
4:30 p.m. — Tashlich with Temple Sinai
- “Join Rabbi Roos and Cantor Rhodes for Tashlich on the afternoon of Rosh HaShanah. Bring your shofar and join the communal shofar blasts as we symbolically ‘cast our sins upon the waters.'”

Sunday, September 13th

8:45 a.m. — Rosh Hashanah 2nd Day Services with Segulah Minyan
9:00 a.m. — 2nd Day Rosh Hashanah Services with Fabrangen Havurah
- Virtual attendance available
- “Services will be in-person and live-streamed via Zoom as well. We are proud to continue our tradition of opening our services to everyone with no tickets or reservations required.”
10:00 a.m. — Rosh Hashanah Family Service with Chabad East DC
- “Join us for a special Rosh Hashanah Family Service, filled with engaging prayers, fun activities, and sweet treats! Perfect for families to celebrate and learn about the Jewish New Year.”
10:00 a.m. — Rosh Ha Shana Morning II with Bet Mishpachah
10:00 a.m. — Tashlich Service with Temple Micah
- “The Tashlich ceremony offers us a chance to symbolically cast our wrongdoings of the previous year into the water and begin the new year with a fresh start.”
1:00 p.m. — Apples and Cider for Rosh Hashanah with Rodef 2100
- “Help us ring in a sweet new year! On Sunday, September 13, we’ll head to Doc Waters Cidery. Enjoy apple picking, cider-drinking, or just hanging out in the sunshine of a new Jewish year!”
4:30 p.m. — Tashlich with Fabrangen Havurah
- “Join us for a unique spiritual Tashlich as we cast our sins away into the fast river. Experience this ritual to identify and cleanse our sins in preparation for Yom Kippur.”
5:15 p.m. — Shofar Experience in Lincoln Park with Chabad East DC
- “Hear the shofar, explore the Shofar display, and join us for apples, honey, and a festive family dinner buffet!”
5:30 p.m. — Tashlich with Kesher Israel Congregation

Sunday, September 13th

1:30 p.m. — Kaleidoscope and Queer Space Families Picnic with New Synagogue Project
- Register by August 21st
- “Together we renew our commitment to caring for ourselves, one another, and our neighbors, and to the work of making our world a fitting dwelling place for the Divine. Join us to hold this sacred space together as we enter into the High Holidays and a new year.”
4:00 p.m. — Tashlich and Tekiyat Shofar with New Synagogue Project
- Register by August 21st
- “Together we renew our commitment to caring for ourselves, one another, and our neighbors, and to the work of making our world a fitting dwelling place for the Divine. Join us to hold this sacred space together as we enter into the High Holidays and a new year.”

Sunday, September 20th

10:00 a.m. — Kayaking Tashlich on the Potomac River with the Den Collective
- Register by September 16th
- “Join us on the Potomac River for one of our most meaningful annual traditions of the High Holy Day season.”
11:00 a.m. — DC Tashlich with GatherDC and Sixth & I
- Registration coming soon
- “Join us for Tashlich — a Jewish ritual in which we toss pieces of bread, pebbles, leaves, or sticks into a body of water to symbolically cast away regrets or disappointments from the past year.”
6:00 p.m. — Evening Service in the Sanctuary with Temple Sinai
- “Enter the drama and majesty of Yom Kippur with our Kol Nidrei service.”
6:30 p.m. — Kol Nidre and Ma’ariv Services – Yom Kippur with Fabrangen Havurah
- Virtual attendance available
- “Services will be in-person and live-streamed via Zoom as well. We are proud to continue our tradition of opening our services to everyone with no tickets or reservations required.”
6:30 p.m. — Yom Kippur Evening Services with Segulah Minyan
6:45 p.m. — Kol Nidre with New Synagogue Project
- Register by August 21st
- Virtual attendance available
- “Together we renew our commitment to caring for ourselves, one another, and our neighbors, and to the work of making our world a fitting dwelling place for the Divine. Join us to hold this sacred space together as we enter into the High Holidays and a new year.”
6:50 p.m. — Kol Nidrei with Rosh Pina
6:50 p.m. — Kol Nidre with Kesher Israel Congregation
7:30 p.m. — Kol Nidre with Bet Mishpachah
7:00 p.m. — Kol Nidre Service with Sixth & I
- Virtual attendance available
- “This year, come breathe, gather, and receive the spiritual wisdom to hold what feels beyond belief. You may discover that belief itself is what helps us move beyond what feels impossible.”
7:30 p.m. — Kol Nidre with Hill Havurah
- “Move into the Day of Atonement with Rabbi Hannah, Student Rabbi Lev, Michael Allen, and the Havurah Ensemble.”
8:00 p.m. — Evening Alternative Service with Temple Rodef Shalom
- “Join Rabbi Alexandra Stein and soloist Beth Mirahver (with piano and cello as well) as we enter Yom Kippur with song, community, and reflection (and a really great view!).”
8:00 p.m. — Kol Nidrei with 2239
8:00 p.m. — Kol Nidre with Temple Micah
- Virtual attendance available

Monday, September 21st

9:00 a.m. — Shacharit with Rosh Pina
9:00 a.m. — Yom Kippur Services with Fabrangen Havurah
- Virtual attendance available
- “Services will be in-person and live-streamed via Zoom as well. We are proud to continue our tradition of opening our services to everyone with no tickets or reservations required.”
9:15 a.m. — Yom Kippur Morning Services with Segulah Minyan
9:30 a.m. — Full Service with Sixth & I
- Virtual attendance available
- “This year, come breathe, gather, and receive the spiritual wisdom to hold what feels beyond belief. You may discover that belief itself is what helps us move beyond what feels impossible.”
9:30 a.m. — Main Morning Service with New Synagogue Project
- Register by August 21st
- Virtual attendance available
- “Together we renew our commitment to caring for ourselves, one another, and our neighbors, and to the work of making our world a fitting dwelling place for the Divine. Join us to hold this sacred space together as we enter into the High Holidays and a new year.”
9:30 a.m. — Yom Kippur Morning Service with Hill Havurah
- “Observe the Day of Atonement with Rabbi Hannah, Michael Allen, and the Havurah Ensemble.”
10:00 a.m. — Morning Service in the Sanctuary with Temple Sinai
- “Rabbi Goldstein and Cantor Rhodes will lead our reflective and meaningful morning service. As we reach the pinnacle of this season of teshuva, we open ourselves to the powerful messages of Isaiah and Deuteronomy alongside the traditional prayers of confession, repentance, and renewal.”
10:00 a.m. — Yom Kippur Family Service with Chabad East DC
- “Join us for our Yom Kippur Family Service, a meaningful and engaging experience for the whole family.”
10:00 a.m. — Yom Kippur Morning and Yizkor with Bet Mishpachah
10:30 a.m. — Intergenerational Service with Washington Hebrew Congregation
- “Come together with our 20s and 30s community to find strength and joy during the High Holy Days at Washington Hebrew Congregation.”
10:30 a.m. — Yom Kippur Sanctuary Service with Temple Micah
- Virtual attendance available
11:45 a.m. — Alternative Service for Families and Community with Temple Rodef Shalom
- “Join Rabbi Sarah Tasman, soloist Beth Mirahver, with band accompaniment, for an alternative daytime service. Like all our services, this one will provide many opportunities to connect to the themes of the holy days, and to each other, and like all our alternative services, it will be more intimate and informal in style.”
12:00 p.m. — Lunchtime Gathering for Those Who Cannot Fast with GatherDC
- Registration coming soon
- “Together, we’ll share space and conversation as we explore what it means to honor and care for our bodies and selves on this sacred day.”
1:30 p.m. — Afternoon Program: The Conversation Project – Live Meaningfully and Approach the End of Life Intentionally with Temple Sinai
- “Please join us for this panel discussion and practical workshop led by our clergy and experts in end-of-life care.”
1:30 p.m. — Condensed Service with Sixth & I
- Virtual attendance available
- “This year, come breathe, gather, and receive the spiritual wisdom to hold what feels beyond belief. You may discover that belief itself is what helps us move beyond what feels impossible.”
1:30 p.m. — Yom Kippur Afternoon Services with Temple Micah
4:40 p.m. — Yom Kippur Afternoon Services with Segulah Minyan
5:00 p.m. — Mincha and Ne’ila with Bet Mishpachah
5:20 p.m. — Mincha with Rosh Pina
5:30 p.m. — Yizkor and Ne’ilah with Hill Havurah
- Followed by a community break-fast
- “Join Rabbi Hannah, Student Rabbi Lev, Michael Allen, and the Havurah Ensemble to lift up the memories of our loved ones with Yizkor at 5:30 pm, followed by Ne’ilah, our final service of Yom Kippur, at 6:00 pm.”
5:45 p.m. — N’ilah Service with Temple Sinai
- “The concluding N’ilah service of Yom Kippur marks the final moments of the day with urgent prayers, open-hearted reflection, and the symbolic closing of the gates of heaven.”
6:20 p.m. — Ne’ilah Service and Havdallah with New Synagogue Project
- Register by August 21st
- Virtual attendance available
- “Together we renew our commitment to caring for ourselves, one another, and our neighbors, and to the work of making our world a fitting dwelling place for the Divine. Join us to hold this sacred space together as we enter into the High Holidays and a new year.”
6:30 p.m. — Neilah with Rosh Pina
7:00 p.m. — Break the Fast with Bet Mishpachah
- “Join the Bet Mishpachah community as we break bread together after a day of prayer”
7:00 p.m. — Havdalah and Break Fast with Sixth & I
7:30 p.m. — Break the Fast with GatherDC
- Registration coming soon
- “We’ll gather over bagels, schmear, drinks, and good company to mark the end of the holiday together.”
7:45 p.m. — Break Fast with New Synagogue Project
- Register by August 21st
- “Together we renew our commitment to caring for ourselves, one another, and our neighbors, and to the work of making our world a fitting dwelling place for the Divine. Join us to hold this sacred space together as we enter into the High Holidays and a new year.”
7:47 p.m. — Maariv / Havdalah and Break Fast with Kesher Israel Congregation

Friday, September 25th

6:00 p.m. — Happy Hour and Sukkot Shabbat with Rabbi Jenna with Sixth & I
- “During Sukkot, Rabbi Jenna and the Sixth & I musicians lead an inclusive service that blends contemporary and traditional elements, reflecting on the holiday’s themes of home and belonging.”
6:30 p.m. — Erev Sukkot – Kabbalat Chag Service & Potluck in the Sukkah with Fabrangen Havurah
- “Join us for an Erev Sukkot Kabbalat Chag service and potluck dinner”
6:30 p.m. — Erev Sukkot Service with Temple Sinai
- Virtual attendance available
6:30 p.m. — Erev Sukkot / Welcoming Shabbat with Temple Micah
- Virtual attendance available
- “Join us for Oneg at 6 p.m., then light candles with us, join in Kiddush, and enjoy challah as we welcome Shabbat together in-person at Temple Micah or online.”

Saturday, September 26th

9:30 a.m. — 1st Day Sukkot Services with Fabrangen Havurah
- Virtual attendance available
- “This multi-access Shabbat service will include special liturgy and Torah readings for the Sukkot holiday.”
10:00 a.m. — Community Sukkot Festival Morning Service & Kiddush Luncheon with Temple Sinai, Temple Emanuel, and Temple Shalom
10:15 a.m. — Sukkot / Shabbat Morning Service with Temple Micah
- Virtual attendance available
- “We invite you to come together on Shabbat morning with a worship service that combines traditional liturgy with poetry, music, Torah reading, and space for private contemplation. All are welcome to gather for Kiddush after the service.”

Sunday, September 27th

11:00 a.m. — Sukkot Party in Eastern Market Park with Chabad East DC
- “Celebrate Sukkot and fulfill the special Shaking the Lulav and Etrog!”
4:00 p.m. — Dwelling in the Sukkah with GatherDC
- Registration coming soon
- “If you don’t have a sukkah of your own, or simply want to experience this tradition alongside others, we invite you to join GatherDC in Rabbi Amalia’s sukkah for an evening of ritual and meaning.”

Wednesday, September 30th

6:30 p.m. — Potluck Dinner in the Sukkah with Fabrangen Havurah
- “Join us for a potluck dinner in the Fabrangen Sukkah”

Thursday, October 1st

6:30 p.m. — Farewell to the Sukkah with GatherDC
- Registration coming soon
- “As the High Holidays come to a close, we invite you to join GatherDC for one final gathering under the sukkah’s thatched roof. Rooted in the Jewish tradition of bidding farewell to the sukkah, this is an opportunity to slow down, savor this moment, and reflect on what this new Jewish year might bring.”

Friday, October 2nd

6:30 p.m. — Erev Simchat Torah / Welcoming Shabbat with Temple Micah
- Virtual attendance available
- “Join us for Oneg at 6 p.m., then light candles with us, join in Kiddush, and enjoy challah as we welcome Shabbat together in-person at Temple Micah or online.”
6:30 p.m. — Sh’mini Atzeret/Erev Simchat Torah Celebration with Temple Sinai
- Virtual attendance available
- “Come prepared to dance with us at a festive service celebrating the end and the beginning of our Torah reading cycle.”

Saturday, October 3rd

9:30 a.m. — Shemini Atzeret Services with Fabrangen Havurah
- Virtual attendance available
- “These multi-access Shabbat services will include special liturgy and Torah readings for the holiday, as well as Yizkor.”
10:00 a.m. — Community Simchat Torah Festival Morning Service & Kiddush Luncheon with Temple Sinai, Temple Emanuel, and Temple Shalom
- Virtual attendance available
10:15 a.m. — Simchat Torah Service with Yizkor/Shabbat Morning with Temple Micah
- Virtual attendance available
- “We invite you to come together on Shabbat morning with a worship service that combines traditional liturgy with poetry, music, Torah reading, and space for private contemplation. All are welcome to gather for Kiddush after the service.”

Sunday, October 4th

10:00 a.m. — Kids Simchat Torah Celebration with Chabad East DC
- “Children will gather to sing and dance with the Torah, joyfully celebrating our heritage.”

District of Columbia

Baked by Yael
Bread Furst
- Available for pickup orders September 10-12th and September 21st
Challah Back Girls

Maryland

Signature Caterers
- Ordering opens August 4th
- Delivers in Maryland, DC, and Virginia
Sunflower Bakery
- Ordering opens August 14th
- Order by 12:00 p.m. on September 4th

Virginia

Guides and How-Tos

A First-Timer’s Guide to Hosting Rosh Hashanah Dinner by Sonya Sanford at Hey Alma
Celebrating the High Holy Days From Home from Exploring Judaism
High Holiday Grief and Yizkor from Recustom
High Holiday Rituals and Guidebooks from Recustom
High Holidays Resource Guide from Reboot
High Holidays Rituals from Ritualwell
High Holy Day Blessings + Ritual Guide from the Den Collective
High Holy Days Resource List from Jews of Color Initiative
How To Lead A Sephardic Rosh Hashanah Seder from My Jewish Learning
Non-Ritual Ways to Prepare in Elul from Exploring Judaism
Prayers and Rituals for those Who Need to Eat on Yom Kippur from A Mitzvah to Eat
Rosh HaShanah Haggadah from Schusterman Family Philanthropies
Simchat Torah Guide from Jewtina
Sukkot Guide from Jewtina
Sukkot Resources from HIAS
The Rosh Hashanah Seder: Latinx Edition from Jewtina
Yom Kippur Workbook from Jewtina

Essays and Articles

Must-Know Rosh Hashanah Words and Phrases from My Jewish Learning
On the Vine: Teshuvah and Time in 5786 from Rabbi Amalia Mark
Requesting Time Off for the High Holidays Helped Me Define My Jewishness by Abi Winer at Hey Alma
Sorry, Not Sorry: The Real Path to an Apology by Hanna Perlberger from At the Well
The Joys of a Mizrahi Rosh Hashanah Seder by Donna Maher at Hey Alma
The Mystical Resonance of the Shofar by Nili Salem from At the Well
The Power of Words: A Talmudic Exploration for Elul from Project Zug
The 18 Best Jewish High Holiday Movies and TV Episodes by Evelyn Frick at Hey Alma

Other Resources

Days of Awe Journal from Hey Alma
Elul Challenge: Torah Study for Your Soul from Project Zug
High Holidays Community Cookbook from The Nosher
High Holy Days Sermons from Temple Rodef Shalom
The Art of Dwelling: Creative Prompts for Sukkot by Jewish Studio Project
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