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Holidays in Greater Washington

Holidays in Greater Washington

Celebrate the Jewish Year Together

From Rosh Hashanah to Shavuot (and every Shabbat in between), Jewish life moves to the rhythm of the calendar. Explore events, services, and rich resources across Greater Washington to help you celebrate each holiday in ways that are meaningful, accessible, and joyful—wherever you are on your Jewish journey.
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The High Holidays

Reflect, reconnect, and renew your spirit with community events for Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, and Simchat Torah.

And sweeten the New Year with Sunflower Bakery’s Rosh Hashanah treats—round challahs, honey cakes, and more.

Explore High Holiday events and programs
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Shake Up the Season

Shake the lulav, share the joy. Celebrate Sukkot by sending a tribute to honor someone special and strengthen community connections that last all year. Give, add a message, pick a festive design. Joy, straight to their inbox.
Send some joy

High Holiday Resources

Rosh Hashanah: September 22–24, 2025

Yom Kippur: October 1–2, 2025

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Chanukah & Giving

Light the menorah, share stories, and explore the power of giving through programs and family-friendly celebrations.

Learn more about Channukah:

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Purim to Passover

Celebrate courage and freedom with Purim parties, megillah readings, Passover seders, and family resources.

Learn more about Purim and Passover:

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Shavuot & Beyond

Mark the giving of the Torah with learning, late-night gatherings, and hands-on activities for all ages.

Learn more about Shavuot:

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Shabbat

Unplug, reflect, and welcome rest with resources and ideas for making Shabbat your own—solo or with community.

Learn more about Shabbat:

Community programs and events for the holidays

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Temple Emanuel Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur Services

Erev Rosh Hashanah: Monday September 22 7:30pm (tickets required) Rosh Hashanah: Tuesday September 23 Family Service 8:45am, (RSVP requested) will include a blessing for all babies born or adopted in […]

Congregation Beth Emeth Yom Kippur Services

As we approach High Holidays 5786, we wish you and your loved ones a year filled with health and happiness. Beginning with a Community Shiva and then Selichot, followed by […]

High Holy Days At Temple Shalom

We look forward to gathering and praying together during the High Holy Days, and we wish you a year filled with Torah, peace, health and learning. *Denotes registration required Erev […]

Celebrate Sukkot at Temple Rodef Shalom

Celebrate Sukkot with TRS! Join us for a joyful Sukkot weekend filled with community, music, food, and ritual. Sunday, October 5 11:00 AM – Sukkah Raising: No skills required—just bring […]