High Holy Days
Join our Shaar family as we usher in 5786 in a meaningful and inspirational way.
We look forward to gathering as a community during this beautiful period of meditation, music, and study.
Schedule of Services
Erev Rosh Hashanah – Monday, September 22, 2025
S’lichot/Shacharit – 7:20 AM
Candles – 6:33 PM
Mincha/Kabbalat Yom Tov – 6:30PM
Rosh Hashanah Day 1- Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Shacharit - 7:30 AM
Torah Reading – 8:45 AM
Shofar – 9:30 AM
Musaf – 10:10 AM
Sermon – 12:15 PM
Tashlich – 5:30 PM
Mincha/Ma’aariv – 6:30 PM
Candles AFTER – 7:34 PM
Rosh Hashanah Day 2 - Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Shacharit – 7:30 AM
Torah Reading – 8:45 AM
Shofar – 9:30 AM
Musaf – 10:10 AM
Sermon – 12:15 PM
Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat – 6:30 PM
Havdalah – 7:32 PM
Erev Yom Kippur – Wednesday, October 1, 2025
S’lichot/Shacharit – 7:20 AM
Mincha – 1:30 PM
Candles – 6:16 PM
Kol Nidre – 6:20 PM
Yom Kippur - Thursday, October 2, 2025
Shacharit – 8:45 AM
Torah Reading – 11:00 AM
Yizkor/Sermon – 11:45 AM
Musaf – 12:45 PM
Mincha – 3:15 PM
Teach in – 3:45 PM
Neilah – 5:45 PM
Ma’ariv – 7:05 PM
Havdalah/Shofar – 7:16 PM
Main Sanctuary Services
We look forward to worshipping together in our magnificent sanctuary. Services will be led by Rabbi Adam Scheier, Rabbi Yehoshua Ellis, Rabba Briah Cahana and Yosi Even-Hen, featuring Cantor Gideon Zelermyer with the Shaar Hashomayim Choir conducted by Conor O'Neil, Director of Music.
All members are welcome to book seats. Call Sheri Berkovic at 514.937.9474 ext. 136 or by email sberkovic@theshaar.org for more information.
Parallel Services
The Shaar’s Parallel Service is a space to join together in prayer, song and spirituality during the High Holy Days. Led by the charismatic team of Rabbi Yonah Berman and Cantor Michael Moshkovitz, the service will be a joyful and participatory experience offering the complete service and emphasizing congregational singing. Seating will be intimate and conducive to participation, with no assigned seats. Members, non-members, and students are welcome to reserve spots by contacting Sheri Berkovic at sberkovic@theshaar.org or by phone at 514-937-9474 ext. 136.
Please click here to familiarize yourself with the melodies and the tunes of the reimagined Parallel Service.
High Holy Day Family Experience
Join us for an interactive, energetic, and music-filled service led by Marnie Stein, Co-Head of School at JPPS-Bialik.
Registration is required. Space is limited.
Members - complimentary. Please call the office to register.
Non-members - $180 per household
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