Below you’ll find the 5787/2026 High Holiday schedule and information about each of our services and programs.
Registration is required for all in-person High Holiday services. There is no cost to attend our High Holiday services.
Hill Havurah members must be logged into their account to access registration. If you need assistance accessing your account, please contact us at info@hillhavurah.org
Registration begins with a member priority period before opening to all. Once services reach capacity, we will begin a waitlist. (The only exception is Tiny Torah: High Holidays for Little Ones, which is free for Hill Havurah members; a $50 registration fee applies for non-member families.)
| Sunday, September 20 7:30 PM | Kol Nidre Move into the Day of Atonement with Rabbi Hannah, Student Rabbi Lev, Michael Allen, and the Havurah Ensemble. |
Hill Havurah’s Book of Remembrance, Yizkor (Memorial) Book, will be distributed at our Yizkor service on Yom Kippur day (or in advance if you cannot attend). The book will contain the names of those family members, friends, and colleagues whom you wish to be remembered.
To ensure that the names of those you wish to remember are included in the Book of Remembrance, please submit your information by MONDAY, AUGUST 10.
We request an $18 donation per name.
Click below for details and to submit your information.
This High Holiday season, Hill Havurah is once again supporting the Lutheran Church’s food pantry.
Hill Havurah members are invited to drop food items at any event at the during the High Holidays.
A full bag provides enough food for a family of four for two days!
HIGH HOLIDAY FAMILY SERVICES
Led by Student Rabbi Lev, geared towards elementary school aged children together with their families.
TINY TORAH: HIGH HOLIDAYS FOR LITTLE ONES
During Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur morning services, Hill Havurah offers a special High Holiday experience for children ages 6 months to 5 years old. This is not just babysitting; under the warm and creative guidance of Emma Velinsky, little ones will enjoy age-appropriate stories, songs, crafts, and playful activities that introduce the spirit and joy of the High Holidays in a way toddlers understand.
Free for Hill Havurah members. There is a $50 registration fee for non members.
Questions? emmavelinsky@hillhavurah.org
To view our live-streamed services, go to the Hill Havurah YouTube page
An online version of the Hill Havurah Machzor is available here
This maḥzor builds upon an edition originally created in 2005 by Hill Havurah lay leader Laurie Solnik, with assistance from Michael Allen, and has been newly developed by Michael Allen and Rabbi Hannah Spiro.
This edition was truly a community effort, shaped by many loving hands along the way. We are deeply grateful to Klielle Glanzberg-Krainin for the kavod—the care, dedication, and countless hours she devoted to bringing this project together. We also thank Sarah Burford for creating the beautiful cover artwork with such thoughtfulness and skill, and the Hill Havurah Ritual Committee for their partnership and wisdom throughout the process: Eric Paisner, Marlene Zakai, Erica Pressman, Kelli Raboy, and Jayme Stroud.
This maḥzor draws from many sources and seeks to provide attribution whenever possible. It includes limited, credited excerpts from works not in the public domain, which we believe constitute fair use for the purposes of education, study, and communal prayer.
Our ushers and security volunteers will be at the entrance to welcome you, and you may be asked to present a photo ID at check-in.
Please do not bring large bags or backpacks to High Holiday services. Bags may be subject to search.
We encourage attendees to conduct brief safety and security training by viewing “Run, Hide, Fight,” and “The Power of Hello.”
We encourage everyone to stay aware of their surroundings. If you see anything concerning, please speak with a staff member or a member of the security team.
Thank you for your partnership in keeping our community safe, secure, and welcoming for all!
At all High Holiday services, you can expect to see Hill Havurah greeters and ushers—identified by their lanyards or volunteer name tags. Greeters will stand outside the sanctuary to welcome you, check you in, and direct you to the main sanctuary through the main door. Ushers will be inside the sanctuary to help you find a seat and to assist you in case of an emergency. If you need any assistance, please don’t hesitate to ask a greeter or usher for help.
Whether you are a longtime member, or a guest joining us for the first time, please consider making a gift in support of the 2026/5787 High Holidays.
Our community oneg features a spread of vegetarian/dairy, and vegan dishes, with gluten-free options available as well. Please let us know if you have a specific dietary restriction we should be aware of!
If you need to use the outside elevator to get upstairs or downstairs into the building, email us at info@hillhavurah.org in advance to arrange for it to be unlocked for you.
We are committed to creating a community where everyone can participate fully. If you need accommodations to make your experience more accessible, please do not hesitate to reach out!
Hill Havurah is an inclusive, welcoming community committed to making membership and High Holiday participation accessible regardless of financial circumstances. If you have any questions about registration, membership, or financial accessibility, please contact our Executive Director, Brittany Schibuola, at brittany.schibuola@hillhavurah.org.