As we enter the season of Elul, Rosh Hashanah, and Yom Kippur, we carry both the comfort of tradition and the weight of this moment.
These resources and gatherings are here to help us prepare our hearts, reflect on the year past, and step with intention into the year ahead.
Preparing for a New Year with Torah and Prayer
Tuesday, September 8, 2026 | 8:00 PM 9:30 PM
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Featuring Chana Raskin of RAZA, Naama Sadan, R’ Aliza Sperling
Join us as we explore new pathways into the high holidays through prayer and song. Together with Chana Raskin of Raza, Naama Sadan, and R’ Aliza Sperling, we will find what opens our souls to this spiritual time of year.
Come when you can, stay till you can't. But, come. We want to walk into this new year together with you.
As always, learners of all backgrounds are most welcome.
Connecting Through Memory: A Yizkor Workshop for Yom Kippur
Thursday, September 17, 2026 | 8:00 PM 9:30 PM
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With Yael Flusberg and Rabbanit Dalia Davis
Why is the experience of remembering those we have lost is part of Yom Kippur?
For centuries, Jews have included the powerful Yizkor memorial service as part of our High Holiday prayers. Jewish teachings hold that when Yizkor is recited, the veil between the living and the dead is lifted; our loved ones are close and listening.
Join us in this touchpoint to Yizkor as we explore this opportunity for remembering and connecting in community. We will use guided meditation, writing and discussion to deepen the intentionality that Yizkor holds. Expect an experiential-rich evening together, and know that you will not need to share unless you choose to do so.
Bring a small candle and your favorite pen and paper. This workshop is intended for anyone who has lost anyone dear to them. Anyone. No previous experience with formal prayer service or knowledge of Hebrew required. This will be accessible to all.
b’kol libeinu: the call of our hearts
A special Rosh Hashanah/Yom Kippur Machzor Companion
One of the joys of the Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur service is its familiarity. We recite the same words as generations before us, often with melodies that feel like home.
Yet while the prayers remain the same, we do not. Each year brings new experiences, shifting perspectives, and different needs. Some phrases may resonate in new ways, some may feel harsh or painful, and others may miss the mark entirely.
The SVIVAH Rosh Hashanah/Yom Kippur Machzor Companion gathers reflections from over 40 educators, clergy, writers, and artists. Contributors explore questions such as: What does Unetaneh Tokef mean in the face of loss? How does one approach the emphasis on birth when facing fertility struggles?
Through prayers, art, and poetry, our contributing authors and artists expand and enrich the High Holiday experience—sharing the emotions, thoughts, and kavanot (intentions) closest to their hearts this year — hoping to connect with yours.