Come As You Are
No Experience Necessary
Our Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services offer 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 prior Jewish experience is needed to participate. Although our services include both Hebrew and English, you don't need to know Hebrew to feel welcomed.
Services for All
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.
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 2025 High Holiday Services
When: We offer Evening, Day, and Family services for both Rosh Hashanah (Monday, September 22 and Tuesday, September 23) and Yom Kippur (Wednesday, October 1 and Thursday, October 2). View the full schedule of services and activities here.
Where: We’re excited to welcome you to Epworth United Methodist Church in Berkeley, our new home for in-person High Holiday services. For those who prefer to join virtually, we also offer services live on Zoom. Learn more about our new location and what to expect from this year’s services here.
How: Jewish Gateways is an open community, which means no membership is required to attend our services. To cover the costs of facilities, materials, technology, and our dedicated staff, we rely on generous tax-deductible donations from attendees. We ask that you contribute as much as you are able so we can keep our services financially accessible to all. You will be able to indicate your donation amount when you register, and no one will be turned away for lack of funds.