The High Holidays are here and SF Hillel is here to help you cultivate connection and make meaning this holiday season. Mark your calendars and get ready for 5782!
Rosh Hashanah (the Jewish New Year) begins Sept. 6th at sundown and goes until Sept. 8th. Yom Kippur (the Day of Atonement) begins Sept. 15th at sundown and ends on Sept. 16th at sundown.
Erev Rosh Hashanah Celebration - Monday, September 6th at SF Hillel
This celebration will include diner, reflections, fun conversations, and a sweet start to the new year.
Ctrl + Alt + Del Tashlique - Tuesday, September 7th from 5 PM - 7 PM at Ocean Beach
We'll join members of the San Francisco community for a tashlique ceremony at Ocean Beach. Then, if you'd like, join your friends from SF Hillel for dinner in the park.
Yom Kippur Bike Ride - Sunday, September 12
Yom Kippur is a solemn holiday in which Jews repent for their sins from the previous year. Interestingly enough, American Jews, even those who do not observe most holidays, will fast for Yom Kippur. Why is that? Even more interesting is how they celebrate Yom Kippur in Israel-by having a biking festival! SF Hillel will be honoring this tradition by providing bikes (for anyone who needs one) for students to enjoy a lovely Sunday ride in Golden Gate Park. We will stop for a picnic in the park, with food provided by Sunrise Deli.
Kol Nidre Intention Setting - Wednesday, September 15th at 5 PM over Zoom
Join us for an intentional start to Yom Kippur. We'll gather over Zoom for meaningful conversation and reactions and to set intentions for our Yom Kippur experience. Whether you're fasting from food, technology, or gossip, or looking to learn more about the Day of Repentance, we hope you'll join us.
Break the Fast Across the City - Thursday, September 16th, time and location TBA
Join your SF Hillel community across the city to break the fast. More details coming soon!