Explore the 2024/5785 High Holiday services and observances happening across the greater Charlotte area. Whether you’re looking for a spiritual home or a moment of reflection, you’ll find community, connection, and celebration. (Organized alphabetically)
Wishing you a Shanah Tova – a year of sweetness and renewal
Ballantyne Jewish Center
October 2 (Wednesday)
Erev Rosh HaShanah Service, 6:30 p.m.
October 3 (Thursday)
Rosh HaShanah Morning Service, 9 a.m.
Children’s Program, 11 a.m.
Rabbi’s Sermon & Shofar Sounding, 11 a.m.
Kiddush lunch following morning service
October 4 (Friday)
Rosh HaShanah Morning Service, 9 a.m.
Children’s Program, 11 a.m.
Rabbi’s Sermon & Shofar Sounding, 11 a.m.
Kiddush lunch following morning service
October 11 (Friday)
Kol Nidre: Yom Kippur Evening Service, 6:30 p.m.
October 12 (Saturday)
Yom Kippur Morning Service, 10 a.m.
Children’s Program, 11 a.m.
Yizkor Memorial Service, noon
Ne’ilah Closing Service, 6:15 p.m.
Break Fast, 7:29 p.m. (following the end of the fast)
October 20 (Sunday)
Sukkot Family Event, 5 p.m.
Location: Ballantyne Jewish Center Sukkah, 8632 Bryant Farms Rd.
October 24 (Thursday)
Simchat Torah Celebration
In loving memory of those we lost on Simchat Torah 5784
Dinner, 6:15 p.m.
Dessert & Celebration, 7:15 p.m.
Main Location for Rosh HaShanah: South Charlotte Banquet Center, 9009 Bryant Farms Rd.
Main Location for Yom Kippur: Courtyard Waverly, 6319 Providence Farm Ln
There is no charge for High Holiday programs; however, reservations are appreciated.
Sukkot Family Event: Non-Partners: $20 per person or $60 per family; Partners: $15 per person or $50 per family. Simchat Torah Celebration is open to the community free of charge.
To register or learn more: www.JewishBallantyne.com/HH2024
Questions? Visit: www.JewishBallantyne.com
Chabad Lake Norman
19701 Bethel Ch. Rd. #101, Cornelius, NC
October 2 (Wednesday)
Erev Rosh HaShanah Service, 6:30 p.m.
Community Holiday Dinner, 7 p.m.
October 3 (Thursday) Rosh HaShanah Day 1
Morning Service, 10 a.m.
Children’s Program, 11 a.m.
Shofar Sounding, 11:30 a.m.
Shofar in the Park, 5:30 p.m., Walter Henderson Park
October 4 (Friday) Rosh HaShanah Day 2
Morning Service, 10 a.m.
Children’s Program, 11 a.m.
Shofar Sounding, 11:30 a.m.
October 11 (Friday)
Kol Nidre: Yom Kippur Evening Service, 6:30 p.m.
Candle lighting, 6:30 p.m.
October 12 (Saturday)
Yom Kippur Morning Service, 10 a.m.
Children’s Program, 11 a.m.
Yizkor, noon
Afternoon Service, 5:30 p.m.
Break Fast, 7:29 p.m.
Main Location: Chabad Lake Norman (except where noted)
No affiliation necessary and services are free of charge. For more information or to RSVP, please contact Chabad Lake Norman.
Chabad Young Professionals (Uptown Charlotte)
October 2 (Wednesday)
Erev Rosh HaShanah Service, 6:45 p.m.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charlotte – South End, 1617 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28203
October 3 (Thursday)
Rosh HaShanah Day 1 Morning Service, 10 a.m.
Kiddush and Deli Lunch, 1 p.m.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charlotte – South End, 1617 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28203
Rosh HaShanah Dinner, 6 p.m.
Embassy Suites Uptown Charlotte, 401 E MLK Jr Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28202
October 4 (Friday)
Rosh HaShanah Day 2 Morning Service, 10 a.m.
Kiddush and Deli Lunch, 1 p.m.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charlotte – South End, 1617 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28203
October 11 (Friday)
Kol Nidre: Yom Kippur Evening Service, 6:15 p.m.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charlotte – South End, 1617 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28203
October 12 (Saturday)
Yom Kippur Morning Service, 10 a.m.
Yizkor, 11:30 a.m.
Yom Kippur Evening Service, 5:30 p.m.
Break Fast, 7:40 p.m.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charlotte – South End, 1617 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28203
Connect with your soul and Creator with services conducted in English and Hebrew. Enjoy simultaneous insights and explanations into the prayers, practices, and rituals.
Join us for intimate Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur services exclusively for young adults. Location to be confirmed.
To register or learn more: Email [email protected] or visit theuptownchabad.com.
Congregation Emanuel of Statesville
206 Kelly Street, Statesville, NC
October 2 (Wednesday)
Erev Rosh HaShanah Service, 7 p.m.
October 3 (Thursday)
Rosh HaShanah Morning Service, 9:30 a.m.
Rosh HaShanah Evening Service, 7 p.m.
October 4 (Friday)
Rosh HaShanah Morning Service, 9:30 a.m.
Potluck dairy or pareve covered dish, 6 p.m.
Shabbat Service, 7 p.m.
October 5 (Saturday)
Maariv service, 7:30 p.m., followed by Havdalah and an entertainment program (TBD)
October 11 (Friday)
Kol Nidre: Yom Kippur Evening Service, 6:30 p.m. (Please be seated by 6:15 p.m.)
October 12 (Saturday)
Yom Kippur Morning Service, 10 a.m.
Yizkor Service, 11:45 a.m.
Yom Kippur Afternoon Mincha Service, 4:45 p.m.
Blowing of the Shofar, 7:20 p.m.
Break Fast, 7:40 p.m.
Services will also be provided on Zoom.
To register or learn more: Contact synagogue president, Beverly Maurice at [email protected].
Congregation Ohr HaTorah, Chabad of Charlotte
6619 Sardis Road, Charlotte, NC
September 28 (Saturday)
Selichot Service, 12 a.m. (just after midnight)
October 2 (Wednesday)
Erev Rosh HaShanah Service, 6:45 p.m. (Candle lighting at 6:47 p.m.)
Erev Rosh HaShanah Dinner, 7:30 p.m.
October 3 (Thursday)
Rosh HaShanah Day 1 Morning Service, 9 a.m.
Children’s Program, 10:30 a.m.
Shofar Service, 11:30 a.m.
Rosh HaShanah Day 1 Mincha and Evening Service, 7 p.m. (Candle lighting after 8:07 p.m.)
October 4 (Friday)
Rosh HaShanah Day 2 Morning Service, 9 a.m.
Children’s Program, 10:30 a.m.
Shofar Service, 11:30 a.m.
Candle lighting, 6:44 p.m.
Rosh HaShanah Day 2 Mincha and Evening Service, 7 p.m.
October 6 (Sunday)
Fast of Gedaliah
Fast begins at 6:03 a.m.
Fast ends at 7:25 p.m.
October 11 (Friday)
Kol Nidre: Yom Kippur Evening Service, 6:45 p.m.
Candle lighting and beginning of fast at 6:34 p.m.
October 12 (Saturday)
Yom Kippur Morning Service, 9 a.m.
Children’s Program, 10:30 a.m.
Yizkor Service, 11:30 a.m.
Yom Kippur Mincha Service, 5 p.m.
Ne’ilah Service, 6 p.m.
Fast ends at 7:29 p.m., followed by communal Break Fast
To register or learn more: www.ChabadNC.org
Questions? Contact: [email protected] or (704) 366-3984
Havurat Tikvah
2821 Park Rd., Charlotte, NC 28209
October 3 (Thursday)
Rosh HaShanah Day 1 Morning Services, 10 a.m.
Tashlich Service, 3 p.m.
Location: Latta Park (Dilworth), gathering on the east side
October 11 (Friday)
Kol Nidre: Yom Kippur Evening Service, 6:45 p.m.
October 12 (Saturday)
Yom Kippur Services, 10 a.m.
Yizkor, 1 p.m. (approximate)
Healing Service, 5:45 p.m.
Ne’ilah/Concluding Service, 6:30 p.m.
Break Fast, 7:30 p.m.
Main Location: Avondale Presbyterian Church, MacLean Fellowship Hall
2821 Park Rd., Charlotte, NC 28209
– Concurrent Zoom services are available for those unable to attend. Links will be provided in late September.
– There is no charge for first-time guests, college students, and active military personnel. Contributions are welcome.
– Bring your own shofar for the Yom Kippur concluding service.
To learn more: www.havurattikvah.org
Questions and to reserve a seat, contact: Lainey Millen, congregational administrative liaison, at [email protected].
The Ruach
October 3 (Thursday)
Rosh Hashanah Experience, 10 a.m.
October 11 (Friday)
Kol Nidre: Yom Kippur Evening Service, 7 p.m.
Join The Ruach Community for the Days of Awe Experience, modern High Holy Days services build on Jewish tradition. All are welcome and there is no cost to attend. For more information email [email protected].
Temple Beth El
5101 Providence Rd, Charlotte, NC
September 28 (Saturday)
S’lichot Teen Pizza and Paint: Dinner, Havdalah, and Artistic Expression, 6 p.m.
Together In Faith: Selichot Study and Service, 7:30 p.m., Temple Israel
October 2 (Wednesday)
Erev Rosh HaShanah Service, 7:30 p.m.
October 3 (Thursday)
Rosh HaShanah Morning Service for families with young children, 8:30 a.m., Shalom Park main building entrance
Rosh HaShanah Morning Service for families with school-age children, 8:30 a.m.
Rosh HaShanah Morning Service, 11 a.m.
Tashlich Across Charlotte, 4:30 p.m., Various locations – Arboretum or Freedom Park
October 4 (Friday)
Shabbat Shuvah Evening Service, 6:13 p.m.
October 11 (Friday)
Kol Nidre: Yom Kippur Evening Service, 7:30 p.m.
October 12 (Saturday)
Yom Kippur Morning Service for families with young children, 8:30 a.m., Shalom Park – Gorelick Hall
Yom Kippur Morning Service for families with school-age children, 8:30 a.m.
Yom Kippur Morning Service, 11 a.m.
STUDY. REFLECT. MOVE. MEDITATE., 1:30 p.m.
Healing, Yizkor, Ne’ilah, and Havdalah, 3:30 p.m.
October 16 (Wednesday)
SPICE Lunch in the Sukkah, noon
Sukkot Adult Sip and Paint, 6 p.m.
October 17 (Thursday)
Brotherhood in the Sukkah, 6:30 p.m.
October 18 (Friday)
Shabbat Experience and Picnic in the Sukkah, 6 p.m.
October 19 (Saturday)
Shabbat Sukkot Sojourn: In the Footsteps of Our Ancestors, 9 a.m., James Boyce Park
LIBERTY Fall Fest, 6 p.m.
October 20 (Sunday)
New Member Sukkah Event, 5 p.m.
October 23 (Wednesday)
Simchat Torah Service featuring Recent B’nei Mitzvah, 6:13 p.m.
Simchat Torah Dinner and Dance Party, 7:15 p.m.
October 24 (Thursday)
Tot Simchat Torah, 9:30 a.m.
Festival Morning Service with Yizkor, 10:30 a.m.
October 26 (Saturday)
TBE Jam Simchat Torah Cookout, 6 p.m., Home of Rabbi Erdheim and Charlie Cox
To register or learn more: www.templebethel.org/highholydays
Questions? Contact: Temple Beth El’s main office at (704) 366-1948 or email [email protected]
Temple Emanuel
320 S South St, Gastonia, NC
October 2 (Wednesday)
Erev Rosh HaShanah Service, 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
October 3 (Thursday)
Rosh HaShanah Service, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
October 11 (Friday)
Kol Nidre: Yom Kippur Evening Service, 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
October 12 (Saturday)
Yom Kippur Morning Service, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Study Session, 1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Afternoon Service, 3:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Yizkor, 4 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Ne’ilah, 4:45 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Break Fast, 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
October 18 (Friday)
Sukkot Services, time TBA
Location: In the sukkah at a member’s house (call for details)
Temple Emanuel, the Reform synagogue in Gaston County, has seats available for unaffiliated Jews and their families — no need to buy tickets or commit to membership. A donation is customary. Services will be conducted by Dr. Charlie Brown, spiritual leader emeritus, who has been leading the Temple in prayer for the Days of Awe since 2001.
Temple Israel
4901 Providence Road, Charlotte, NC
September 28 (Saturday)
Together in Faith: A Selichot study and service
7:30 p.m. – Dessert & Study Session with Rabbi Wolk & Rabbi Knight
8 p.m. – Havdalah & Selichot Service led by Temple Israel & Temple Beth El Clergy
October 2 (Wednesday)
Erev Rosh HaShanah Service, 6 p.m.
October 3 (Thursday)
Traditional Shacharit Service, 9 a.m.
Rosh HaShanah Family Service, 9 a.m. (geared towards K-5th grade)
Main Service beginning with Torah Service, 10:15 a.m.
Tashlich, 1 p.m., Meet in the Temple Israel courtyard
Rosh HaShanah Afternoon Service, 6 p.m.,
October 4 (Friday)
Young Families Rosh HaShanah Service, 9 a.m. (geared towards 0-6 years old)
Traditional Shacharit Service, 9 a.m.
Main Service beginning with Torah Service, 10:15 a.m.
Rosh HaShanah Afternoon Services & Kabbalat Shabbat, 5:45 p.m.
October 11 (Friday)
Kol Nidre: Yom Kippur Evening Service, 6:15 p.m.
Please be seated by 6 p.m.
October 12 (Saturday)
Traditional Shacharit Service, 9 a.m.
Yom Kippur Family Service, 9 a.m.(geared towards kids of all ages)
Main Service beginning with Torah Service, 10:15 a.m.
Rabbi’s Sermon & Yizkor, 11:15 a.m.
Living with a Lev Shalem, 2 p.m.
Walk and Reflect with Rabbi Wolk, 3:30 p.m.
Mincha Service, 5 p.m.
Ne’ilah, 6:15 p.m.
Break Fast, 7:30 p.m.
October 13 (Sunday)
Sukkah decorating and lunch, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
October 16 (Wednesday)
Erev Sukkot Service, 6:15 p.m.
Featuring Guest Speaker and author, Abigail Pogrebin: “My Amazing, Demanding, Indelible Jewish Year” followed by dinner in the sukkah
October 17 (Thursday)
Sukkot Service, 9:30 a.m.
Kiddush in the Sukkah, noon
Afternoon Sukkot Service, 7 p.m.
October 18 (Friday)
Sukkot Service, 9:30 a.m.
Kiddush in the Sukkah, noon
Kabbalat Shabbat Service, 6:15 p.m.
October 24 (Thursday)
Shmini Atzeret Service with Yizkor, 9:30 a.m.
Kiddush, noon
Mincha, 5:30 p.m.
Festive Service & Dancing with the Torahs, 6 p.m.
Southern Fried Simchat Torah Dinner, 6:45 p.m.
October 25 (Friday)
Simchat Torah Service, 9:30 a.m.
Simchat Torah Family Service, 9:30 a.m.
Kabbalat Shabbat Service, 6:15 p.m.
To purchase High Holiday tickets or for any questions: Please call the Temple Israel office at (704) 362-2796
Registration: Available on the calendar page of our website at www.templeisraelnc.org/calendar
Temple Kol Ami
Philadelphia United Methodist Church, 1691 SC-160, Fort Mill, SC
October 2 (Thursday)
Erev Rosh HaShanah Service, 7 p.m.
October 3 (Friday)
Rosh HaShanah Junior Congregation Service, 9 a.m.
Rosh HaShanah Morning Service, 10 a.m.
Tashlich, approximately 1 p.m., Pump House at Riverwalk, 575 Herrons Ferry Road, Rock Hill
October 10 (Friday)
Kol Nidre: Yom Kippur Evening Service, 7 p.m.
October 11 (Saturday)
Yom Kippur Junior Congregation Service, 9 a.m.
Yom Kippur Morning Service, 10 a.m.
Yizkor Service immediately following morning service
Ne’ilah Service, 4 p.m.
Break Fast, 6 p.m.
To register or learn more: www.templekolamisc.org
Questions? Contact: [email protected]
Temple Kol Tikvah of Lake Norman
605 South St. Davidson, NC 28036 (Service locations vary)
October 2 (Wednesday)
Erev Rosh HaShanah Service, 7 p.m., Davidson College
October 3 (Thursday)
Children’s Program, ages 0-5, 9 a.m., Davidson College
Rosh HaShanah Service, 10 a.m., Davidson College
Youth Service, grades K-3, 10 a.m., Davidson College
Tashlich, 12:30 p.m., Roosevelt Wilson Park
October 11 (Friday)
Kol Nidre: Yom Kippur Evening Service, 7 p.m., Davidson College
October 12 (Saturday)
Children’s Program, ages 0-5, 9 a.m., Davidson College
Yom Kippur Morning Service, 10 a.m., Davidson College
Youth Service, grades K-3, 10 a.m., Davidson College
Healing Service, 2 p.m., TKT
Afternoon Service, 3:30 p.m., TKT
Yizkor, 4:30 p.m., TKT
Ne’ilah, 5:30 p.m., TKT
Break Fast, 6 p.m., TKT
October 16-22
Sukkot Events, various times, TKT
October 25 (Friday)
Simchat Torah Celebration and Shabbat, 7 p.m., TKT
To register or learn more: https://www.templekoltikvah.org/highholydays
Questions? Contact: [email protected] or (704) 987-9980