Come As You Are
No Experience Necessary
Our Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur 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 no previous Jewish experience is necessary in order to participate. Our High Holiday services include both Hebrew and English, and no knowledge of Hebrew is needed.
Services for All
We welcome all to our inclusive services:
wandering Jews, wondering Jews, LGBTQIA+ folks, Jew-ish, interfaith relationships, people of color, singles, couples, families, multiracial relationships, single parents, adult children of interfaith families, Jews by choice, non-Jews, seekers, low-income households, multicultural relationships, cultural Jews, and older adults.
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We have options for everyone:
We hold accessible services in person and virtually for families and adults. You don't need to be located in the Bay Area to attend. We encourage you to invite family and friends locally and across the country!
Services are led by Rabbi Bridget Wynne and Rabbi Steph Kennedy, accompanied by our High Holidays musician, Joel Siegel.
Join Us for Our 2024 High Holiday Services
When: The Rosh Hashanah evening service is Wednesday, October 2 and daytime services are Thursday, October 3. The Yom Kippur evening service is Friday, October 11 and daytime services are Saturday, October 12. View the full schedule of services and activities here.
​Where: This year, the Jewish Community Center of the East Bay has invited us to hold services in their auditorium and courtyard. Attendees will have the option to sit indoors or outdoors in the adjacent covered courtyard. We also offer the option of joining our services live on Zoom. Family activities will take place in the backyard of the JCC.
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How: Jewish Gateways is an open community, which means no membership is required to attend our services. To cover the costs of facilities, materials, and our dedicated staff, we rely on generous tax-deductible donations from our attendees. We ask that you contribute as much as you are able so we can ensure our services are financially accessible to all. You will be able to indicate your donation amount when you register. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.