High Holidays - Chabad East DC Jewish Center
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Shanah Tovah!

Celebrate the High Holidays among friends and connect with your inner self. Services will be interspersed with explanations and page guidance. In short, you will feel at home. Wishing you and yours a very happy and sweet new year!

Service Schedule
Rosh Hashanah Dinner
Rosh Hashanah in Lincoln Park
Rosh Hashanah Children's Service
Yom Kippur Children's Service
Yom Kippur Break the Fast
Sukkot Party in Eastern Market Park!
Order Lulav & Etrog
What Are the High Holidays?
The two-day holiday of Rosh Hashanah is the head of the Jewish year, the time when G‑d reinvests Himself in creation as we crown Him king of the universe through prayer, shofar blasts, and celebration. A week later, the High Holidays reach their crescendo with Yom Kippur (the Day of Atonement). Like angels, we neither eat nor drink for 25 hours. Dressed in white, we pray in the synagogue—united as one people, children of One Father.
Upcoming events
May. 21, 2026
We’ll hear from four community members, each sharing a fascinating Torah Talk on the following topics, while enjoying a curated dessert selection. From Palace to Purpose: The Fascinating Saga ...
May. 22, 2026
Adults and kids alike will enjoy the Dairy Dinner Buffet - non-dairy options are available as well! We will then gather to hear the 10 commandments read from a Torah scroll, continuing the ...
Jun. 05, 2026
Every First Friday of the Month.

For Children:
5:30 pm - Kabbalat Shabbat
6:00 pm - Shabbat Dinner

For Adults:
7:00 pm - Kabbalat Shabbat
7:30 pm - Shabbat ...
Jun. 13, 2026
10:00 AM - Shabbat Services 11:30 AM - Kiddush Brunch Every Second Saturday of the Month. Please join us for Shabbat Services & Kiddush Brunch! Let’s come together in prayer to bring ...
Jul. 03, 2026
Every First Friday of the Month.

For Children:
5:30 pm - Kabbalat Shabbat
6:00 pm - Shabbat Dinner

For Adults:
7:00 pm - Kabbalat Shabbat
7:30 pm - Shabbat ...
Jul. 11, 2026
10:00 AM - Shabbat Services 11:30 AM - Kiddush Brunch Every Second Saturday of the Month. Please join us for Shabbat Services & Kiddush Brunch! Let’s come together in prayer to bring ...
Aug. 07, 2026
Every First Friday of the Month.

For Children:
5:30 pm - Kabbalat Shabbat
6:00 pm - Shabbat Dinner

For Adults:
7:00 pm - Kabbalat Shabbat
7:30 pm - Shabbat ...
High Holiday Appeal
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Increase your generosity of tzedakah (charity) during the High Holiday season. “Repentance, prayer, and charity take away the severity of the decree”.