High Holiday Family Services

Join us for High Holiday Family Services.

Register early, space is limited.

When: The Rosh Hashanah service is on October 3, 2024 and the Yom Kippur service is on October 12, 2024. Both services are from 9:00 - 9:45 am PT, with hands-on activities to follow.

Where: Jewish Community Center of the East Bay and online via Zoom.

Who: Our family services are tailored to children under 9 and their families. We welcome all: interfaith, intercultural, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, neurodiversity, low-income, single parents, grandparents, Jew-ish, Jews by choice, non-Jews, cultural and secular Jews.

You do not need to be local to the Bay Area to attend. We encourage you to invite out-of-town family to join us online.

What To Expect: Both of our family-focused services include stories, fun songs, and simple prayers. No knowledge or Jewish experience required! Following services, we offer hands-on activities and crafts for children of all ages. 

Donations: Our services are supported entirely by the generous tax-deductible donations of attendees. To help cover the costs of the facilities, materials, and dedicated staff, we ask that each family donate $35 per family service you wish to attend. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. It’s important to us that our services are financially accessible, so this suggested donation does not fully cover our expenses. We ask that you contribute as much as you are able so we can continue to welcome all.

Registration: Your registration offers you the option to attend our in-person services at the JCC East Bay and/or our virtual services. You do not need to decide in advance, although we ask for your preference as part of our registration process. A link to our virtual services will be emailed to all who register. Look for this link two weeks ahead of services.

Schedule: Please view the full schedule below (be sure to click “see all”) for all services, events, and family-friendly activities.

Accessibility: The JCC East Bay is ADA accessible. If you have concerns or need special accommodation, please email us in advance at admin@jewishgateways.org. For those concerned about COVID but would still like to attend in person, we will offer masks and have seating in the outdoor covered courtyard.

Are you interested in joining us for our evening or day Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services? Please register to join us here.

Questions? Email highholidays@jewishgateways.org.