High Holidays
Reflect and renew. The High Holidays of Elul, Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are a time of reflection and introspection as one year comes to an end and another begins.
The last month of the Hebrew calendar, Elul offers us a chance to look back and review the passing year while making new commitments and resolutions for the year to come.
Elul: Begins at sunset, August 12, 2026 // Observed August 12 – 14, 2026
After this month of introspection, Rosh Hashanah – “the head of the year” or “the beginning of change” – is the first day to try out being the person we truly wish to be. With greater effort, awareness, and recommitting ourselves to repairing the world, we are told, we can celebrate the hope and possibility of a new year with a clean slate. This process is known as “doing teshuvah,” turning toward the best possible version of ourselves.
Rosh Hashanah: Begins at sunset, September 11 // Observed September 11 – 13, 2026
Yom Kippur, “the day of atonement” signals the finale of this reflection process with one final push toward reconciliation and release from feeling as though we have missed the mark. The goal is to make thoughtful resolutions that lead us to be better people.
Yom Kippur: Begins at sunset, September 20 // Observed September 20 – 21, 2026
Schedule
Shofar Shout-Out
Shofar Shout-Out
High Holidays Community Food Drive
Sweet Beginnings: Rosh Hashanah Family Festival
Shofar Shout-Out
The I & Thou Phone: Your Direct Line to the Divine
Shofar Shout-Out
60+ Jewish New Year Luncheon: Reflect & Renew
Annual Community Yizkor Memorial Service
Danubius: Eastern European Musical Performance at the JCCSF
Soul-Fi Sessions: Sounds of Elul
Tashlique by the Water
Trails & Traditions: Walking Into the New Year
Artist Talk: The Art of Sacred Conversation
Yoga for Renewal
Reverse Tashlich: Ocean Beach Cleanup
HIGH HOLIDAYS CATERING
Wise Sons is offering your holiday favorites – brisket, apricot chicken, round raisin challah, and noodle kugel – along with essentials like bagels, smoked fish, and cream cheese shmears. With convenient pick up and delivery options, planning for your holidays has never been easier! View the menu
Online ordering will be available starting Aug 25.
High Holidays Playlist
No holidays, especially High Holidays, are complete without music! Celebrate the sounds of a new year with our curated Spotify playlist.
Related Programs
The I & Thou Phone: Your Direct Line to the Divine
Jewish Family Life
