Come As You Are: Welcoming You to KI for the High Holidays

Kehillath Israel, in the heart of Coolidge Corner, has one mission this high holiday season: to bring you Jewish joy.

This is why we’ve expanded our community-wide, Epstein service offerings for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur—think family friendly programs and kids’ services, an exploration of prayer and services that are welcoming of any observance level, and the opportunity to engage in nourishing, communal conversations that will bring us together in new ways.

Before viewing our options, please note:

• If you still need tickets, please contact Barnet here
• Valid government ID required for entry
• No large bags or oversized coats
• Security wristband required for entry (KI will mail tickets and wristbands in advance

Here is what you can expect for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur:

YOUTH PROGRAMS
At KI, we want your children to have meaningful and spiritual high holiday experiences. We will be offering youth programming for several ages/grades, plus provide drop-off childcare. Click here to see the breakdown of options.

THE NIGHT BEFORE ROSH HASHANAH
When: Monday, September 22; 5:30PM in the Sanctuary
Led by Rabbi Rachel Silverman and Lanne Sherry, our Erev Rosh Hashanah program is all about sweet beginnings and is family friendly. There will be an immersive Tashlich exercise, candle lighting and the blessing of children, a story about balancing the scales, the Amidah, and much more. | 

ROSH HASHANAH DAY 1 
When: Tuesday, September 23 
This specialized service will focus on communal learning, prayer, and participation in a way that makes the holiday accessible and engaging.

• 8:00AM-9:20AM: Morning service led by Ariana Weinstock
• 9:20AM-10:35AM Torah Service led by Rabbi Rachel Silverman
• 10:35AM-10:55AM Bruce Weinstock will lead us in a meaningful Prayer Discussion.
• 10:55AM: Musaf led by Ira Kirschner. Musaf will be traditional, lay led, and participatory.
• Kiddush will follow services.

ROSH HASHANAH DAY 2
When: Wednesday, September 24

• 10:00AM-11:15AM Prayer Exploration Service led by Bruce Weinstock. Like Rosh Hashanah Day 1, this service is communal-driven. This service will also carry a modern take on tackling today’s challenges, providing a look into the problem solving skills that will guide us into the New Year. It will interweave elements of traditional prayer with meaningful discussion, targeting both those new to tradition and those experienced who seek more from their prayer.

YOM KIPPUR
When: Thursday, October 2 

Come get more out of your Yom Kippur this year at KI. We invite you to the following programs, and please note there are dual service options in the 10:00AM slot on this day.

• 10:00AM-10:45AM: Family Program in Mishkan Tefila Space (on KI’s Campus); led by KI’s Ariel Wyner and Rabbi Rachel Silverman
• 10:00AM-10:45AM: Prayer Exploration Service led by Bruce Weinstock
• 11:00 PM-1:00PM: Musaf  Service led by Annie Davis
• 4:30PM-5:30PM Creative Jonah Storytelling led by Chuck Weiss. This learning will surface new and timely ideas based on Yom Kippur’s most interesting Prophet.