5785 / 2024 High Holidays at Texas Hillel

We are excited to present a variety of opportunities for meaningful prayer, reflection, and engagement during the High Holiday Season. 

Thanks to our generous donors, meals and programming are available at no cost to current undergraduate and graduate students. Advance registration is required for meals. Pricing information for services and meals for community members can be found here.

Rosh HaShanah October 2-4

EREV ROSH HASHANAH | Wednesday, October 2
7:15pm Musical Services*
7:15pm Traditional-Egalitarian Services**
8:00pm Dinner

ROSH HASHANAH DAY 1 | Thursday, October 3
10:00am Traditional-Egalitarian Services**
11:00am Musical Services*
1:00pm Lunch
2:15pm Tashlich (meet at Hillel)
6:00pm Jewish Learning
7:15pm Traditional-Egalitarian Services
8:00pm Dinner

ROSH HASHANAH DAY 2 | Friday, October 4
10:00am Traditional-Egalitarian Services
1:00pm Bagel Brunch

Yom Kippur October 11-12

EREV YOM KIPPUR | Friday, October 11
5:30pm Pre-Fast Meal
6:45pm Traditional-Egalitarian Kol Nidre Services**

YOM KIPPUR | Saturday, October 12
10:00am Traditional-Egalitarian Services**
3:00pm Jewish Learning
4:00pm Gentle Stretch & Meditation
4:30pm Communal Yizkor Service
5:00pm Traditional-Egalitarian Mincha & Neilah Services
7:30pm Communal Havdalah & Sounding of the Shofar
7:45pm Break-the-Fast

*Musical Services with Rabbi Stephanie Max & Benjamin Beal: This service will feature musical instruments and contain a nice balance of Hebrew and English prayer. We will use the Gates of Repentance Machzor (High Holiday Prayerbook) and focus on the “Greatest Hits” of Rosh Hashanah. This service will meet on the first evening and first morning of Rosh Hashanah only.

** Traditional Egalitarian Services with Rabbi Andy: This service will take place primarily in Hebrew, with translations and explanations. We will pray with the traditional Rosh Hashanah liturgy using the Lev Shalem Machzor (High Holiday Prayerbook), sing familiar and new easy-to-learn tunes, and enjoy inspirational English readings.

Both service offerings are inclusive of all genders and will include a sermon. We understand that students & faculty are balancing class and other commitments, so feel free to come & go as needed. If you are interested in participating in services, reach out to Rabbi Andy.