Yom Kippur 2025

Join us for Yom Kippur Services.

Register early, space is limited.

When: Yom Kippur Eve - October 1, 2025 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm PT Yom Kippur Day - October 2, 2025 from 10:30 am - 6:15 pm PT

Where: Epworth United Methodist Church and online via Zoom. You do not need to be located in the Bay Area to attend. We encourage you to invite family and friends, both locally and across the country! Learn more about our new home for the High Holidays, read our full announcement here.

Who: We welcome all to our inclusive services: wandering Jews, wondering Jews, Jew-ish, cultural Jews, Jews by choice, non-Jews, seekers, LGBTQIA+ folks, people of color, families, single parents, adult children of interfaith families, low-income households, multiracial relationships, multicultural relationships, interfaith relationships, couples, singles, and older adults.

What to Expect: Our services are focused on creating an open environment for participants to connect with Jewish tradition in ways that are personal and meaningful. We encourage questions, present opportunities for learning, and require no previous Jewish experience to attend. Our High Holiday services include both Hebrew and English, and no knowledge of Hebrew is needed.

Donations: Our services are supported entirely by the generous tax-deductible donations of attendees. To help cover the costs of facilities, materials, and dedicated staff, we ask that each person donate $70 per evening or day they 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 Epworth United Methodist Church 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”). If you choose to attend Yom Kippur Day, you are invited to join us for all scheduled services and our group discussions.

Accessibility: Epworth United Methodist Church is ADA accessible. If you have concerns or need special accommodation, please email us in advance at highholidays@jewishgateways.org. For those concerned about COVID-19 who still wish to attend in person, we will provide masks and ensure extra space for social distancing.

Are you interested in joining us for Rosh Hashanah? Have children nine and under and want to join our Family Services? Register for all of our High Holiday events here.

Questions? Email highholidays@jewishgateways.org