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, our Rabbi’s inspiring sermons, and music that lifts our hearts and elevates our voices.
Embracing 5784 with open hearts, we look forward to coming together for High Holy Day services at the Danforth Multifaith Commons with our esteemed clergy: Rabbi Ilyse Glickman, Director of Music David Gershon, and Kohenet Annie Matan. Experience the warmth of our unique and heartfelt prayer and learning experiences, where tradition and innovation intertwine to create a truly harmonious community!
As we come together this year at High Holy Days, we are planning a multi-access experience with both online and in-person options.
Rosh Hashanah
Friday September 15 | Erev Rosh Hashanah | 7:30 – 9 PM
Saturday, September 16 | Rosh Hashanah Day 1
Dawn Service @ Evergreen Brick Works | 6:30 – 7:30 AM
Family Service | 8:30 – 9:15 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 (ASL accommodation available upon request)
Join us for a delightful post-service mingling and connection with our clergy, staff, and fellow community members. This is an open invitation to come together, share warm wishes, and usher in a sweet new year collectively!
Sunday, September 17 | Rosh Hashanah Day 2
Learning + Discussion | 10 AM – 12 PM
Yom Kippur
Sunday, September 24 | Kol Nidre Service | 7:30 – 9 PM
Monday, September 25 | Yom Kippur
Family Service | 8:30 – 9:15 AM
Youth Programming | 10 AM – 12:45 PM
Youth Service (ages 9-13) | 10 – 10:45 AM
Yom Kippur Main Service and Yizkor | 10 AM – 1 PM
Teen Discussion | 11 AM – 12 PM
Community-Led Afternoon Sessions (Various Options) | Starting at 2 PM
Music and Meditations I 4 – 6 PM (ASL accommodation available upon request)
Ne’ilah Service | 6 – 7 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
OR PWYC
Rosh Hashanah Day Single Service Ticket
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Kol Nidre Single Service Ticket
OR PWYC
Yom Kippur Single Service Ticket
OR PWYC
Family Service Tickets – Rosh Hashanah
OR PWYC
Family Service Tickets – Yom Kippur
OR PWYC
Student/ 30+ Under
Free OR PWYC
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*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 info@djctoronto.com
*Important Information – The intersection of Broadview and Danforth is under construction, and traffic is being diverted. Please plan your trip accordingly.