The Boston Synagogue

On the High Holy Days, we transform ourselves from a small intimate congregation to a group of over 200 people. However, we still try hard not to lose our basic warmth, friendliness and unpretentious atmosphere. Many of our High Holy Day worshippers come back year after year, and we value them as friends and members.

Our High Holy Day services will be led by Rabbi Ben Lanckton, Jewish chaplain at Mass General Hospital and our old friend, Dr. David Fishman, who is professor of Jewish History at Jewish Theological Seminary in New York. He's been associated with the shul since his student days at Harvard. Ben and David will be assisted by Noah Weingarten, who will also be runing a childrens' service.

We're also pleased to announce that Michael Maleson, our shofar blower extraordinaire, will be back again this year. Hearing Michael blow shofar is an amazing experience!

Free High Holidays parking will be avaiable at the 4 Emerson Place Garage (vouchers available at the synagogue).

As at most shuls, fees for High Holy Day tickets help maintain the synagogue on a year-round basis. We encourage people to become members of the shul, which includes a High Holy Day ticket for single membership (two for family memberships). We also sell additional tickets to members and tickets to non-members.

The details for membership and for High Holy Day tickets can be found on the membership page.

For High Holiday and Sukkot/Simchat Torah Schedule

Rosh Hashanah/Yom Kippur Dates and Times

Wed Sep 28	6:30 PM	Erev Rosh Hashanah
Thu Sep 29	9:30 AM Shaharit	Rosh Hashanah Day 1
Thu Sep 29	Late Afternoon	Tashlich by the Charles River , followed by evening services
Fri Sep 30	9:30 AM Shaharit	Rosh Hashanah Day 2
Fri Sep 30	6:30 PM	Friday Evening Service
Sat Oct 1	9:30 AM	Shabbat Shuvah
Fri Oct 7	6:00 PM	Kol Nidre
Sat Oct 8	9:30 AM Shaharit	Yom Kippur
Sat Oct 8	11:00 AM	Yizkor
Sat Oct 8	5:00 PM	Mincha/Maftir Jonah, followed by Neilah and BreakFast (for ticket holders only)