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Mekor High Holiday Schedule &
Other Information
(Updated on 9/27/24; check back for updates)
Scroll down to see the complete Mekor High Holiday schedule.
HIGH HOLIDAY CLASSES
(Rsvp is appreciated for all classes, to [email protected])
~ Class with Rabbi Hirsch:
Book of Life 2024
Tuesday Sept 24 @7:30pm (note the new time)
Based on Rabbi Hirsch's book, The Book of Life: A Transformative Guide to the High Holidays, this class will upend common misconceptions and provide fresh insights to make your holidays a more powerful and meaningful experience.
Click here for class Source Sheet.
Click here for Zoom access.
~ New 3-Part Class Series with Rabbi Gotlib:
Energizing Elul: Spiritual Reflections on Teshuvah,Tefillah,&Tzedakah
Wednesdays @7:30pm; Sept 11, 18 & 25
The 9/11 class source sheet can be found here.
Rsvp is appreciated: Energizing Elul at Mekor (google.com)
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RESERVE SEATS FOR THE HIGH HOLIDAYS
~ As always, reservations for High Holiday seats will be free of charge to everyone who renews or joins for the 5785 year. If you join or renew by Rosh Hashana (Oct 3), our Early Bird Special will apply.
~ All 5785 members may reserve tickets for their family guests at a deeply discounted rate.
~ Nonmember rates for HH seats may be found here.
~ Reservations will be final only upon payment of dues or guest rates. The deadlines for finalizing your High Holiday reservations are Sunday, September 22 for Rosh Hashana, and Sunday, September 29 for Yom Kippur.
~ For safety reasons, no one will be given entry to services without a reservation.
~ We never turn away anyone for lack of funds, so if you are unable to pay the full membership fee or High Holiday guest/nonmember rate for any reason, please email [email protected] or call (215) 525-4246, or contact a Board member or Rabbi Hirsch, to request a flexible payment plan or reduction. All requests will remain confidential.
HIGH HOLIDAY KIDDUSH SPONSORSHIPS
We welcome sponsors for kiddush on Rosh Hashana and the break-fast after Yom Kippur. Please email the shul if you'd like to be a sponsor, and include the dedication you wish us to announce. for For information about member & nonmember rates for kiddush sponsorship, visit this page.
Mekor Habracha High Holiday Schedule
(Updated on 9/27/24; check back for updates)
For safety reasons, no one will be given entry to services without a reservation.
We deeply appreciate your understanding and patience!
Tuesday Sept 24
6:30pm -- Book of Life Class with Rabbi Hirsch
Saturday night, Sept 28
9:30pm -- Chinese buffet & dessert reception
RSVP to [email protected]
10:00pm -- Musical Kumzitz
10:45pm -- Selichot Services
Sun Sept 29
8:00am -- Shacharit
6:30pm -- Mincha/Ma'ariv
Mon Sept 30
6:40am -- Shacharit
6:30pm -- Mincha/Ma'ariv
Tues Oct 1
6:45am -- Shacharit
6:30pm -- Mincha/Ma'ariv
Wed Oct 2 Erev RH
Eruv tavshilin is needed to allow cooking on Friday for Shabbat.
6:30am -- Shacharit, followed by Selichot & Hatarat Nedarim;
6:30pm -- Mincha/ma’ariv
6:22pm -- Candle lighting
Thurs Oct 3 RH Day 1
9:00am-1:00pm -- Morning services, followed by kiddush
11:00am -- Shofar blowing (time approximate)
5:00 pm -- Tashlich at Schuykill River Park w/ Center City Jewish Community
6:00pm- Mincha/ma’ariv
AFTER 7:20pm -- Candle lighting
Fri Oct 4 RH Day 2
9:00am-1:00pm -- Morning services, followed by kiddush
11:00am -- Shofar blowing (time approximate)
6:00pm - Mincha/ma’ariv
6:19pm -- Candle lighting
Shabbat Oct 5 Shabbat Shuva
9:15am -- Morning Services, followed by Kiddush
6:00pm – Mincha/Third Meal/Maariv
7:18pm – Havdalah/Shabbat ends
Sun Oct 6 Tzom Gedalia
5:50am-- Fast begins
8:00am – Shacharit
6:10pm - Mincha/Ma’ariv
7:04pm-- Fast ends
Mon Oct 7
6:35am -- Shacharit
6:15pm –- Mincha/Ma’ariv
6:45pm -- Commemoration program: "One Year Later"
Tues Oct 8 Deadline for ordering Arba'a Minim through Mekor - Order Now!
6:45am -- Shacharit
6:45pm -- Mincha/Ma'ariv
Wed Oct 9
6:45am -- Shacharit
6:45pm -- Mincha/Ma'ariv
Thurs Oct 10
6:35am -- Shacharit
6:00pm -- Mincha/Ma'ariv
Erev Yom Kippur Fri Oct 11
6:55am – Morning services
2:00pm -- Early Mincha
6:08pm – Candle lighting
6:15pm – Kol Nidrei
Shabbat Oct 12 Yom Kippur
9:00am – Morning Services
11:00am -- Yizkor (approximate time)
5:00pm – Mincha
6:00pm -- Neila
7:07pm-- Yom Kippur ends/Ma’ariv/light break-fast, sponsored by Rachel Glyn
Pick up 4 Minim after Yom Kippur services or during morning services (7:00-7:30 am) Sun-Wed Oct 13-Oct 16
Best wishes for a sweet New Year ahead!
6:30pm -- Book of Life Class with Rabbi Hirsch
Saturday night, Sept 28
9:30pm -- Chinese buffet & dessert reception
RSVP to [email protected]
10:00pm -- Musical Kumzitz
10:45pm -- Selichot Services
Sun Sept 29
8:00am -- Shacharit
6:30pm -- Mincha/Ma'ariv
Mon Sept 30
6:40am -- Shacharit
6:30pm -- Mincha/Ma'ariv
Tues Oct 1
6:45am -- Shacharit
6:30pm -- Mincha/Ma'ariv
Wed Oct 2 Erev RH
Eruv tavshilin is needed to allow cooking on Friday for Shabbat.
6:30am -- Shacharit, followed by Selichot & Hatarat Nedarim;
6:30pm -- Mincha/ma’ariv
6:22pm -- Candle lighting
Thurs Oct 3 RH Day 1
9:00am-1:00pm -- Morning services, followed by kiddush
11:00am -- Shofar blowing (time approximate)
5:00 pm -- Tashlich at Schuykill River Park w/ Center City Jewish Community
6:00pm- Mincha/ma’ariv
AFTER 7:20pm -- Candle lighting
Fri Oct 4 RH Day 2
9:00am-1:00pm -- Morning services, followed by kiddush
11:00am -- Shofar blowing (time approximate)
6:00pm - Mincha/ma’ariv
6:19pm -- Candle lighting
Shabbat Oct 5 Shabbat Shuva
9:15am -- Morning Services, followed by Kiddush
6:00pm – Mincha/Third Meal/Maariv
7:18pm – Havdalah/Shabbat ends
Sun Oct 6 Tzom Gedalia
5:50am-- Fast begins
8:00am – Shacharit
6:10pm - Mincha/Ma’ariv
7:04pm-- Fast ends
Mon Oct 7
6:35am -- Shacharit
6:15pm –- Mincha/Ma’ariv
6:45pm -- Commemoration program: "One Year Later"
Tues Oct 8 Deadline for ordering Arba'a Minim through Mekor - Order Now!
6:45am -- Shacharit
6:45pm -- Mincha/Ma'ariv
Wed Oct 9
6:45am -- Shacharit
6:45pm -- Mincha/Ma'ariv
Thurs Oct 10
6:35am -- Shacharit
6:00pm -- Mincha/Ma'ariv
Erev Yom Kippur Fri Oct 11
6:55am – Morning services
2:00pm -- Early Mincha
6:08pm – Candle lighting
6:15pm – Kol Nidrei
Shabbat Oct 12 Yom Kippur
9:00am – Morning Services
11:00am -- Yizkor (approximate time)
5:00pm – Mincha
6:00pm -- Neila
7:07pm-- Yom Kippur ends/Ma’ariv/light break-fast, sponsored by Rachel Glyn
Pick up 4 Minim after Yom Kippur services or during morning services (7:00-7:30 am) Sun-Wed Oct 13-Oct 16
Best wishes for a sweet New Year ahead!