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A GUIDE TO OUR HIGH HOLIDAY SERVICES

A GUIDE TO OUR HIGH HOLIDAY SERVICES

Havdalah and Selichot Service
Join Rabbi Hannah and the Havurah Ensemble for a musical, reflective Havdalah and Selichot service. We'll re-enter the High Holiday season through melody, dressing the Torah, and thinking through our past year. Light refreshments will be served.
 
 

Pre-Rosh Hashanah Pop-up in The Park

An outdoor event for young families. Come sing, hear the shofar, do holiday crafts, and eat apples and honey with Rabbi Hannah and Laurie Solnik!  Bring blankets, chairs, friends, and family. Recommended for little kids and those who love them!
 
 

Erev Rosh Hashanah Service

Welcome the New Year with Rabbi Hannah, Student Rabbi Lev, Michael Allen, and the Havurah Ensemble. Sermon given by Student Rabbi Lev.
 
 

Rosh Hashanah Morning Service

Welcome the New Year with Rabbi Hannah, Michael Allen, and the Havurah Ensemble. Babysitting will also be available during the service (registration required). Sermon given by Rabbi Hannah. Join us after the service for light refreshments and an opportunity to connect with community! ✸ Note: our Family Service and Morning Service take place at the same time. When registering, we ask that you choose one to attend. If you plan to participate in the Morning Service and have young children, babysitting is available during the service with advance registration.
 
 

Rosh Hashanah Family Service

Welcome the New Year with other young families! Led by Student Rabbi Lev for PreK through mid-elementary schoolers together with their grown ups. Join us after the service for light refreshments and an opportunity to connect with community!✸ Note: our Family Service and Morning Service take place at the same time. When registering, we ask that you choose one to attend. If you plan to participate in the Morning Service and have young children, babysitting is available during the service with advance registration.
 
 

High Holidays for Tots/Babysitting

During Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur morning services, Hill Havurah offers a special High Holiday experience for children ages 6 months to 5 years old — exclusively for Hill Havurah members. 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 can understand.
 

Tashlich 

Sing, reflect, and symbolically let go of the past year at the Anacostia River with Rabbi Hannah and Michael Allen. Sermon given by Rabbi Hannah.
 
 

Kol Nidre

Move into the Day of Atonement with Rabbi Hannah, Student Rabbi Lev, Michael Allen, and the Havurah Ensemble.
 
 

Yom Kippur Morning Service

Observe the Day of Atonement with Rabbi Hannah, Michael Allen, and the Havurah Ensemble. Babysitting will also be available during the service (registration required). Sermon given by Hill Havurah member Joanna Kreiselman. ✸ Note: our Family Service and Morning Service take place at the same time. When registering, we ask that you choose one to attend. If you plan to participate in the Morning Service and have young children, babysitting is available during the service with advance registration.
 
 

Yom Kippur Family Service

Observe the Day of Atonement with other young families!  Led by Student Rabbi Lev for PreK through mid-elementary schoolers together with their grown ups. ✸ Note: our Family Service and Morning Service take place at the same time. When registering, we ask that you choose one to attend. If you plan to participate in the Morning Service and have young children, babysitting is available during the service with advance registration.
 
 

Afternoon Meditation

Join Rabbi Hannah for some mindfulness in the middle of Yom Kippur. We’ll take time for guided meditation, silence, and sharing in an effort to support our teshuvah, our return to our best selves.
 
 

Afternoon Learning: Book of Jonah Experience

Join Student Rabbi Lev for some learning in the middle of Yom Kippur. We’ll explore the Book of Jonah and reflect as a group.
 
 

Yizkor & Ne'ilah

Join Rabbi Hannah, Student Rabbi Lev, Michael Allen, and the Havurah Ensemble to lift up the memories of our loved ones with Yizkor at 5:30, followed by Ne’ilah, our final service of Yom Kippur, at 6pm. Sermon given by Student Rabbi Lev. Join us for a community break-fast following the service!
 
Thu, August 21 2025 27 Av 5785