Worship
Jewish Holidays & Lifecycle
We live by the Jewish calendar—the weekly gift of Shabbat, the Jewish holidays (moadim) of the year, and the milestones of a life lived with God. Every celebration is open to the whole community.
“These are the designated times of Adonai, the holy convocations you are to proclaim at their designated times.”
The Jewish Holidays
A year at Sha'arei Shalom
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Tishrei · Fall
The Days of Awe
Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, and Simchat Torah—the season of turning, dwelling, and rejoicing in the Torah.
Sept 11 – Oct 4, 2026
Kislev · Winter
Chanukah & Purim
Eight nights of light with a community chanukiah lighting, and the joyful reading of the Megillah—costumes encouraged.
Chanukah Dec 4–12 · Purim Mar 22–23
Nisan · Spring
Pesach & Shavuot
The community seder, the counting of the omer, and Shavuot—the giving of the Torah and the outpouring of the Ruach.
Pesach Apr 21–29 · Shavuot Jun 10–12
Every Week
Shabbat
The first and greatest of the Jewish holidays—candles Friday evening, worship together Saturday at 10:00 AM, havdalah at nightfall.
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All services and events are free and open to the public, and most are livestreamed—guests are always welcome.
Full schedule & detailsSEP
5
Selichot
Saturday evening service of preparation
8:00 PM
SEP
11–13
Rosh Hashanah
Erev service Friday · Shofar service Saturday · Tashlich & picnic at Falls Lake Sunday
7 PM · 10 AM
SEP
20–21
Yom Kippur
Kol Nidrei Sunday evening · Day services, Yizkor, and Ne'ilah Monday · Break fast follows
6:30 PM · 10 AM
SEP
25
Sukkot
Erev Sukkot Shabbat community dinner · Morning service and youth night Saturday
6:30 PM · 10 AM
OCT
3–4
Shemini Atzeret & Simchat Torah
Dancing with the Torah—the year's most joyful night
7:00 PM
Lifecycle
Milestones of a life with God
Our rabbi and community walk with families through every season of life. Reach out early—we'll help you plan something meaningful.
Brit Milah & Baby Namings
Welcoming children into the covenant and the community, with joy.B'nai Mitzvah
Preparation through our Dorot youth program—Hebrew, Torah reading, and a drash of their own.Weddings
Chuppah, ketubah, and the seven blessings—celebrated in the sanctuary or a venue of your choosing.Funerals & Shiva
Care and presence in loss—service planning, Mourner's Kaddish, and shiva support from the community.