Shabbat and Holidays

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Our communal celebrations of Shabbat and Jewish holidays bring our traditions to life! These Jewish experiences are warm, welcoming, educational, and joyful! All of our JCP Shabbat and holiday experiences are designed for individuals and families of all ages and stages. Learn about Jewish holidays and celebrations below or visit our calendar to join us at our next gathering!

Shabbat & Tot Shabbat

On Friday nights, we gather to unwind and reflect on the week as we greet Shabbat together. Our hour-long services are meaningful, relaxing, and filled with song. Read More

High Holy Days

One of the most sacred times of the year, the High Holy Days include Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, and Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. During these holidays, we reflect on the past year, take stock of our lives, and recommit to our values for the year to come. Read More

Passover

Passover commemorates the formative Jewish narrative of the Exodus from Egypt and the journey from slavery toward freedom. During Passover, we hold seders, or ritual meals, during which we tell this story and contemplate its meaning in our lives today. We eat matzah, or unleavened bread, for the duration of the week-long festival, since the Torah teaches that the Israelites left Egypt in such a hurry, that they did not have time for their bread to rise. Read More