We are so looking forward to welcoming you to the Yamim Noraim/ The Days of Awe.

Thank you for registering below (asap and before 9/26) -- this will help us to prepare the space & food, and to communicate with you as necessary. Upon registering you will receive the exact address of where we will be meeting near Wayne State. Please take a few moments to read our helpful FAQ page.

We are pleased to be collaborating with the Reconstructionist Congregation of Detroit (RCD) and are grateful for the participation of RCD members in planning, leading and otherwise contributing towards various aspects of the experience.

All are encouraged to bring dry goods for the food pantry at Yad Ezra.

Schedule: 

Rosh Hashanah Eve (Sunday, October 2, 2016)

• Services:  5:30 pm

Rosh Hashanah Day 1 (Monday, October 3, 2016)

• Services: 10:00 am
• Children's Services*
• Community Lunch
• Tashlich**

Rosh Hashanah Day 2 (Tuesday, October 4, 2016)

• Services:  10:00 am

Yom Kippur Eve (Tuesday, October 11, 2016)

• Kol Nidrei, Ma'ariv: 7:15 pm

Yom Kippur Day (Wednesday, October 12, 2016)

• Morning services:  10:00 am
• Children's Services*
• Afternoon service (Minchah): 4:30 pm
• Study Session:  5:15pm with Barbara Goldman - "After Teshuvah - Perspectives on Forgiving"
• Concluding service (Ne'ilah):  6:30 pm
• Potluck break-fast: 7:30 pm***

*Children's Services 10am-12pm: join Rachel and other community members for songs, crafts and learning! If you're planning on bringing your children, please email [email protected] so we can be prepared for various ages.

** Tashlich means "casting off" -- it is a special cleansing ritual involving throwing crumbs of bread into water. For many years, the Reconstructionist Congregation of Detroit has been conducting the service at the Riverwalk. We are excited to participate!

*** A guide (not etched in stone) A-R: please bring a favorite vegetarian or vegan, (kosher) fish, or dairy dish to share S-Z: please bring fruit, beverages, and/or a sweet dessert.