HIGH HOLIDAYS 2024
High Holiday services with the Narberth Havurah are filled with prayer, introspection, the joyous music of our own Havurah band, discussion, and interaction designed to fill this holy time of year with personal and communal meaning.
We will meet again this year at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. We offer separate children and adult services, and care for children during some adult services.
The Narberth Havurah is a membership-based community dependent on donations to carry out programs and spiritual gatherings. Everyone is invited to attend our High Holidays events; non-members are requested to make a tax-deductible donation. We suggest a donation ranging from $36 to $540 depending on how many services you attend, the number of guests who come with you, and your financial means. We are so grateful for your contribution!
dates & Times
Rosh Hashanah
Wednesday, October 2nd
Erev Rosh Hashanah Service: 6:45-8 pm
Thursday, October 3rd
Rosh Hashanah Children’s Service: 9:30-10:15 am
Rosh Hashanah Morning Service: 10:30 am-12:30 pm (childcare available – see below)
Shofar Service and Tashlich in person at Shortridge Park: 3:30-4:30 pm
Yom Kippur
Friday, October 11th
Kol Nidre Service: 6:45-8:15 pm
Saturday, October 12th
Yom Kippur Children’s Service: 9:30-10:15 am
Yom Kippur Morning Service: 10:30 am-12:30 pm (childcare available – see below)
Yizkor: 4:30 pm / Neilah Service: 5pm
Break-the-Fast: 6:15pm Sign up here
high holiday theme
On erev Rosh HaShanah and Kol Nidre we’ll hear from members, and on Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur mornings from Rabbi Simcha, about this year’s theme Vav Consciousness: The Power of "AND". We will explore living into and embracing life’s complexities and build on the tradition of our Sages who teach: “Elu v’elu divrei Elohim Hayyim- these AND these are the ways of the Source of All Life. The ability to hold multiple perspectives and realities, to balance diverse views, and to respect both majority and minority opinions, has been a core value and compassionate perspective of our tradition.
"Vav consciousness" stands in contrast to the in/out, with us/against us polarities of much of the religious, political, and cultural discourse that dominates our world today, including our own Jewish and broader community. Religion, race, privilege, responsibility, blessing, challenge, gender constructs and identities, continuum of ability needs and capacities, particular, universal- these AND more offer us opportunities to grow, change, and connect with ourselves, each other, and the world.
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMMING
Children age 10 and under can join in the songs, stories, and prayers of Rosh HaShanah kid-style! Our children’s service is led by Havurah volunteer parents who create a service that their children, and yours, will enjoy being part of! For children’s services, please enter on the Woodbine Ave. side of the church, up the stairs over the pre-school entrance.
Childcare will be offered after the children’s service on Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur mornings, so parents and caregivers can attend services. Please email Amy Goldman to sign up in advance! Please include the names and ages of your children.
LOCATION & PARKING
All services (with the exception of Tashlich) will be held at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church located at 196 Woodbine Avenue in Narberth.
Please enter the sanctuary from the corner of Woodbine and N. Narberth Avenue (near the giving garden).
HLTC doesn't have its own parking lot. You can park at St. Margaret's on Erev Rosh Hashanah, Kol Nidre, and Yom Kippur. You CANNOT park there on Rosh Hashanah (10/3).
The St. Margaret's parking lot is just a block away on Narberth Avenue. Alternatively, please arrive early to find street parking. Another good option is the Narberth Public Parking lot, which is only three blocks away on Haverford.
Taschlich: We will meet at Shortridge Park at the bridge in the middle of the park. Street parking is available on Shortridge Drive. There is a path to the bridge. We encourage members to walk or bike to services when possible.
ACCESSIBILITY
There are steps to enter the church. If anyone would like some support we have accessibility ushers who can help, and there is a stair lift. Please email Ranit Leiberman to arrange for support. The path to the bridge at Shortridge Park is paved and a gentle slope.
COVID GUIDELINES
Masking is optional. However, masking is needed if you: tested positive for COVID-19 less than 10 days ago; OR were in direct or close contact (i.e. household) with someone positive for COVID-19.
If you have tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 5 days or currently show any symptoms, please stay home.
