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About Our Services:

We are so excited to come together to celebrate the Jewish High Holidays with you. 

The services at the WJC (Wesleyan Jewish Community) are meant to be inclusive, interactive, welcoming, as well as innovative.  With our wonderful Chazan Sharon McCord, we look forward to coming together for song, ritual, and sweetness. We incorporate elements and melodies from both traditional and liberal Jewish communities. This page updates frequently, so stay tuned for more information.

Rosh Hashanah

Monday, September 22

6:00 pm:    Rosh Hashanah Eve Service |  DDC Courtyard CFA (rain location Beckham Hall, adjacent to Usdan)

Following services (approx 7:15 pm):  Rosh Hashanah Festive Meal  |  DFC Usdan Campus Center, Third Floor 

Tuesday, September 23

11:00 am:  Rosh Hashanah Morning Services Day 1  |  Location TBA

Join the Wesleyan Jewish Community for a 60-minute service featuring all the Rosh Hashanah highlights! Hear the Shofar, enjoy some live music, and connect with the community!

Following services (approx 12:15 pm): Rosh Hashanah Festive Meal  |  Usdan Campus Center Room 108

7pm: World Premiere of Jewish Soundcape Project | CFA World Music Hall

What sounds move your soul? 

Students from the Wesleyan Soundscape Committee have been working hard all summer to create an immersive Jewish soundscape which will be premiered on the second night of Rosh Hashanah, September 23rd, in the World Music Hall. Come submerge yourself in sound and join us for this unique, inspiring experience. Desserts will be served!

Wednesday, September 24

If you’re interested in attending a Conservative Jewish traditional service, for the second day of Rosh Hashanah, or for other holidays, check out Adath Israel’s 8:30 am morning services on September 24th. https://adathisraelct.org/

If you are interested in joining a group of Wesleyan students to walk over to Adath Israel together, please email Rabbi David (dleipziger@wesleyan.edu) by noon on 9/19.

Friday, September 26

4:15 pm: Tashlikh | The Bayit (157 Church St)

Tashlikh - Our annual eco nature walk to the Connecticut River (12 min walk from campus). This is a contemplative ritual in which we let go of experiences from the past year and continue the process of returning to our deepest selves, the path of Teshuvah. All are welcome. 

4:15 pm at the Bayit (157 Church St)

Yom Kippur

Wednesday, October 1

5:15 pm: Pre-Yom Kippur Fasting Meal | Usdan Campus Center: Second floor, Quiet side (Mink)

6:15 pm (Promptly): Erev Yom Kippur Kol Nidre | Beckham Hall, Usdan Campus Center

Thursday, October 2

10:00 am: Yom Kippur Morning Service  | Location  TBA

1:45 pm: Fasting Friendly Hang-out  | The Bayit, 157 Church St

2:00 pm: Contemplative Walk to Indian Hill Cemetery  | Meet at the Bayit

5:30 pm: Yom Kippur Afternoon Services: Jonah and Neilah | Location TBA

6:45 pm: Musical Havdalah | CFA Courtyard 

7pm: Havdalah

7:11 pm: Tekiah Gedola

Following services: Lox and Bagel Break the Fast  |  DFC Usdan Campus Center, Third Floor

To get involved or if you have any questions, please contact Rabbi David at the address below.

Shanah Tova!

Rabbi David       dleipziger@wesleyan.edu