5784
Mekor High Holiday Schedule &
Other Information
Subject to change; last updated 8/29/23
Scroll down to see the complete Mekor High Holiday schedule.
High Holiday Class with Rabbi Hirsch
Tuesday Sept 5 @6:30pm
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. RSVP appreciated -- mekorhabracha@gmail.com
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RESERVATIONS for HH SERVICES
For safety reasons, no one will be given entry to services without a reservation. We deeply appreciate your understanding and patience!
As always, reservations for High Holiday seats will be free of charge to everyone who renews or joins for the 5784 year.
If you join or renew by Rosh Hashana (Friday, Sept 15), our Early Bird Special will apply, and your Membership rates will remain the same as last year.
All 5784 members may reserve tickets for their family guests at a deeply discounted rate.
Reservations will be final only upon payment of dues or guest rates.
The deadlines for finalizing your High Holiday reservations are Sunday September 10 for Rosh Hashana, and Wednesday September 20 for Yom Kippur.
RESERVE SEATS FOR THE HIGH HOLIDAYS
All membership information, including 5784 Membership Rates, can be found here.
JOIN or RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP
High Holiday rates for members' family guests & nonmembers may be found here.
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 mekorhabracha@gmail.com 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.
RESERVE SEATS FOR THE HIGH HOLIDAYS 5784
Mekor Habracha High Holiday Schedule
(Subject to change; last updated on 8/16/23)
For safety reasons, no one will be given entry to services without a reservation.
We deeply appreciate your understanding and patience!
RESERVE SEATS FOR THE HIGH HOLIDAYS HERE
Saturday night, Sept 9
10:00pm - Selichot Dessert Reception
10:45pm - Selichot (at shul & via Zoom audio)
Monday, Sept 11
6:30pm - High Holiday Class with Rabbi Hirsch
RSVP appreciated -- mekorhabracha@gmail.com
Monday Sept 11 - Fri Sept 15
6:45am - Shacharit
Friday Sept 15 Erev RH
6:15am - Shacharit, followed by Selichot & Hatarat Nedarim
6:45pm - Mincha/Ma’ariv
6:51pm - Candle lighting
Shabbat Sept 16 RH Day 1
9:00am-1pm - Morning services followed by kiddush
(No Shofar blowing; Tashlich is on Day 2)
6:45pm - Mincha/Ma’ariv
AFTER 7:48pm - Candle lighting
Sunday Sept 17 RH Day 2
9:00am - Morning services, followed by kiddush
10:15am - Shofar blowing (time approximate)
5:00pm - Tashlich at Schuylkill River Park w/ Center City Jewish Community
6:45pm - Mincha/Ma’ariv
7:48pm - Yom tov ends
Monday Sept 18 - Friday Sept 22
6:45am - Shacharit/Selichot
Monday Sept 18 Tzom Gedalia
5:32am - Fast begins
6:45am - Shacharit
6:45pm - Mincha/Ma’ariv
7:35pm - Fast ends
Tuesday Sept 19 - Deadline for ordering Arba'a Minim Through Mekor
Friday Sept 22
6:45am - Shacharit
6:40pm - Candle lighting
6:45pm - Mincha/Kabalat Shabbat/Ma'ariv
Shabbat Sept 23 Shabbat Shuva
9:15am - Morning Services, followed by Kiddush
6:30pm - Mincha/Third Meal/Ma'ariv
7:37pm - Shabbat ends
Sunday Sept 24 Erev Yom Kippur
6:55am - Morning Services
2:00pm - Early Mincha
6:36pm - Candle Lighting
6:45pm - Kol Nidrei
Monday Sept 25 Yom Kippur
9:00am - 1:30pm - Morning Services
10:15am - Yizkor (approximate time)
5:15pm - Mincha
6:15pm - Neila
7:34pm - Yom Kippur ends/Ma'ariv/light break-fast
Arba'a Minim pickup: after Yom Kippur services OR during morning services (7-7:30am) Tuesday-Friday Sept 26-29.
MEKOR'S AT-HOME DAVENING GUIDE for YOM KIPPUR
Rabbi Hirsch has prepared information to help you with your at-home davening on Yom Kippur – what to say and when, with page numbers from the Artscroll machzor.
VIEW & DOWNLOAD GUIDE
Best wishes for a sweet New Year ahead!