Join us in experiencing the spirituality of the High Holy Days. We observe the service of Selichot at the start of Rosh Hashanah, before the beginning of the ten day period of penitence and introspection ending on the fast day of Yom Kippur. In our services, we use the Gates of Repentance: The New Union Prayerbook for the Days of Awe , the text of which reflects our interest in gender-sensitive language. Membership in Bet Aviv includes admission to High Holy Day services. As a gesture of hospitality, tickets include immediate family.

Last year, a trio of congregants called us to worship with the sound of the shofar. A special highlight of our Yom Kippur service is hearing the haunting melody of the Kol Nidre played by a professional cellist. After the final blast of the shofar, Bet Aviv continues its annual tradition of celebrating the new year together with a Break-the-Fast meal.

As a reminder, please bring your Gates of Repentance prayer books with you to services, as we have only a limited number for guests.  Also, please bring your tickets with you as you will need to show them at the security desk before entering the sanctuary.

For more information or to purchase tickets, please contact us.

The Union for Reform Judaism suggests, where space allows, that those members in good standing at Union congregations who will be in another community during the High Holy Days be welcomed to worship. If you will be traveling during the holidays and wish to attend services at a URJ member synagogue, please call the Bet Aviv office and ask for a “High Holiday Courtesy Seating Request.” This form will be completed and mailed to your destination congregation.

Bet Aviv's High Holiday services with the exception of the Second Day of Rosh Hashanah at the Meeting House and the Tashlich Service at Wilde Lake Dam, are held at the Wilde Lake Interfaith Center. Please see Directions for details on how to get there.  Click on the purple links below for details.