High Holy Days 5787

Join us as we welcome the New Year and celebrate the High Holy Days together.

The High Holy Days, the Days of Awe, are a sacred time of reflection, renewal, and return. Beginning with Rosh Hashanah and continuing through Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Shemini Atzeret, and Simchat Torah, this season calls us to examine our lives, seek forgiveness, and recommit to the values of our tradition. Together, as a community, we enter these days with intention, reflecting on the year that has passed and preparing ourselves spiritually for the year to come.

Whether you’re a long-time member or joining us for the first time, First Congregation Sons of Israel welcomes anyone who wishes to pray with us on the High Holy Days. Tickets are not required at First Congregation Sons of Israel, but donations are always welcomed and greatly appreciated.

For our members who are not able to attend services in-person, all High Holy Day services will be streamed on Zoom. Members will receive an email with Zoom details in early September.

High Holy Day Schedule

    • Erev Rosh Hashanah - Friday, September 11th at 6:30 p.m.

    • Rosh Hashanah Day 1 - Saturday, September 12th at 10:00 a.m.

    • Rosh Hashanah Day 2 - Sunday, September 13th at 10:00 a.m.

    • The custom of visiting the graveside of parents or relatives between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur and reciting Mourner’s Kaddish along with other prayers.

    • Sunday, September 20th at 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. at the Sons of Israel Cemetery, 111 Evergreen Avenue, St. Augustine, Fl 32084

    • Yarmulkes and rocks will be available at the cemetery.

    • Erev Yom Kippur, Kol Nidre - Sunday, September 20th at 6:30 p.m.

    • Yom Kippur - Monday, September 21st at 10:00 a.m.

The St. Augustine Police Department will be providing security for all Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services.