Rosh HaShanah

woman blowing a large shofar outside

We welcome the New Year with joyful and inspiring services for every age and stage of life.

At our foundation are Intergenerational services with moving sermons from our rabbis and the beautiful, harmonious voices of our cantors and festival choir, and our outdoor musical Erev Rosh HaShanah service is fun and festive for every generation.

We also offer services for people at a similar life stage – young professionals, families with preschoolers, and families with school-age children – to enjoy together. Whichever service you choose, be sure to join us for our annual Community Oneg on Rosh HaShanah day.

With a nosh of challah, apples, and honey, you’ll find congregants happy to greet you and discover all that’s coming to WHC in the fall.

High Holy Days Hub

woman blowing a large shofar outside

2025/5786 Service Schedule

ServiceBuildingTimeClergySermon TitleLocationLivestream
Erev Rosh HaShanah
Monday, September 22
Intergenerational serviceTemple7:00 pmRabbis Miller & Fischel, Cantor HamstraRooted and Rising: The Greatest Gift Your Parents GaveSanctuaryWatch Replay

Intergenerational serviceJBSC5:00 pmRabbis Shankman & Schmelkin, Cantor BortnickRooted and Rising: Gratitude Can Save Our LivesLawn^Watch Sermon

2239 serviceTemple8:00 pmRabbis Fischel & SchmelkinMake Your MoveChapelWatch Replay

Rosh HaShanah
Tuesday, September 23
Preschool service
Preschool serviceJBSC9:00 amRabbis Fischel & Schmelkin, Cantor HamstraSocial Hall
Intergenerational serviceTemple10:30 amRabbis Shankman & Miller, Cantor BortnickRooted and Rising: Hope and Resilience (NOTE: Different sermon from Erev Rosh HaShanah)SanctuaryWatch Replay

Intergenerational serviceJBSC10:30 amRabbis Fischel & Schmelkin, Cantor HamstraMake Your MoveSocial Hall
Family serviceTemple1:30 pmALLSanctuary