We are so excited to gather with you for High Holy Days 5787!
Locations
To help us ensure that our venues have ample space for all who want to participate, please register ASAP. We will share the event locations in early September with all registered participants.
Rosh Hashanah Kol Nidre
Saturday, September 12
Now in our ELEVENTH year, Kesher Pittsburgh’s Rosh Hashanah will welcome 5787 with warmth, music, connection and celebration. Whether you are joining us for the first time, or you’ve been with us from the start, there is space for you in our circle.
10:00am ET Musical Shacharit (morning prayers), Torah service and Shofar blowing
Community Kiddush around 12:45pm, open to all
Sunday, September 20
Kol Nidre, the opening service on Erev Yom Kippur, is intended to help us soften our hearts and open to the possibility of being transformed by teshuvah.
7:30pm ET Kol Nidre candlelit gathering with a blend of traditional liturgy and heartfelt modern song
This year, we have made the decision not to offer Yom Kippur Day services. We recognize that this is a change from past years, and we ask for your understanding as we find the best way to meet our community well while also working within our capacity and resources. We recognize that our communal decisions may not be what you were hoping for. If you have other questions or concerns please be in touch directly.
Cost
Since Kesher Pittsburgh does not have membership fees, your financial support is critical to sustaining our community throughout the year. Your contribution not only enables the creation of our High Holiday gatherings, it ensures that we can continue to offer programming throughout the year.
This year, we are suggesting three different levels of minimum contribution for High Holiday attendance. This will help us to become more financially sustainable and also makes certain that no one is EVER turned away due to lack of funds.
Suggested High Holiday Contributions:
$360 per adult/$108 per child (with no upper limit!) — for folks with discretionary income, savings accounts, or inherited wealth
$108 per adult/$54 per child — for people on fixed incomes, without savings, or for whom $360 is prohibitive to attendance
$18 - $36 per person — community members with little to no monthly income or who would not otherwise be able to join us
If you have any questions about registration, ability to support KPGH with a monthly contribution, or cost-free registration, please don't hesitate to reach out to Brenna at brenna@kesherpittsburgh.org