The High Holy Days are a time to take stock of the past year, look forward, and recommit ourselves to living in line with our values and our deepest potential individually and collectively.

New DJC members often comment on how warm and musical our services are. With a unique balance of tradition and innovation, DJC High Holy Day services are relaxed, participatory, and spiritually moving regardless of your knowledge or background.

Our services include community aliyot where dozens of us stand on the bimah together sharing in the common joys and challenges of life. We also include wisdom and personal reflections shared by community members from the pulpit (kavanot), Rabbi Miriam’s inspiring sermons, and music that lifts our hearts and elevates our voices.

As we come back together this year at High Holy Days, we are planning a multi-access experience with both online and in-person activities.

High Holy Day Services + Programs 2022

Check out our calendar to see what we have planned for 5783, or have a look at the quick overview below!

Rosh Hashanah

Sunday, September 25 | Erev Rosh Hashanah | 7:30 – 9 PM
Monday, September 26 | Rosh Hashanah Day 1
Dawn Service @ Evergreen Brick Works | 6:30 – 7:30 AM
Family Service | 9 – 9:45 AM
Youth Programming | 10 AM – 12:45 PM
Youth Service (ages 9-13) | 10 – 10:45 AM
Main Service | 10 AM – 12:45 PM
Teen Discussion | 11 AM – 12 PM
Tashlich @ Evergreen Brick Works | 3:30 – 4:30 PM
Tuesday, September 27 | Rosh Hashanah Day 2
Learning + Discussion | 10 AM – 12 PM
Shofar blowing and kiddush | Time TBD

Yom Kippur

Tuesday, October 4 | Kol Nidre Service | 7:30 – 9 PM
Wednesday, October 5 | Yom Kippur
Family Service for Ages | 9 – 9:45 AM
Youth Programming | 10 AM – 12:45 PM
Youth Service (ages 9-13) | 10 – 10:45 AM
Teen Discussion | 11 AM – 12 PM
Yom Kippur Main Service and Yizkor | 10 AM – 1:15 PM
Community-Led Afternoon Sessions (Various Options) | Starting at 2 PM
Community Ritual of Loss and Comfort with Rabbi Miriam | Time TBD
Ne’ilah Service | 6 – 7:30 PM

Interested in attending our High Holy Day services? We encourage you to go a step further, and join us as a member of the Danforth Jewish Circle.

Your Membership pays for so much more than High Holy Day services. It makes it possible for us to sustain and grow our vibrant Jewish community dedicated to diversity and inclusion, social justice and climate action, and inspiring Jewish living and learning for these challenging times.  No one is turned away, regardless of ability to pay. For more information about membership and fees, head over to our membership page.

Erev Rosh Hashanah Single Service Ticket

$200-500

OR PWYC

Rosh Hashanah Day Single Service Ticket

$200-500

OR PWYC

Kol Nidre Single Service Ticket

$200-500

OR PWYC

Yom Kippur Single Service Ticket

$200-500

OR PWYC

Family Service Tickets – Rosh Hashanah

$150-450

OR PWYC

Family Service Tickets – Yom Kippur

$150-450

OR PWYC

*Please note, we do not accept money transactions at the door during High Holydays for tickets or membership purchases. If you have any questions, please contact Kathy at info@djctoronto.com