High Holidays & Fall Festivals

New Hampshire High Holidays Service Guide 2023

Service Times by Synagogue

Rosh Hashanah: begins at sunset on Friday, September 15, ends at nightfall on Sunday, September 17

Yom Kippur: begins at sunset on Sunday, September 24, ends at nightfall on Monday, September 25

Sukkot begins at sunset on Friday, September 29, ends at nightfall on Friday, October 6

Shemini Atzeret & Simchat Torah begin at sunset on Friday, October 6, end at nightfall on Sunday, October 8

Bethlehem Hebrew Congregation, Bethlehem

Selichot – 9/9, 7:30pm

Rosh Hashanah (9/15-9/17)

  • Erev Rosh Hashanah Service  6:30pm
  • Rosh Hashanah Morning Service, Day 1  9:30am
  • Rosh Hashanah Morning Service, Day 2  9:30am

Shabbat Shuvah

  • Kabbalat Shabbat – 9/22, 6pm
  • Shabbat Shuvah – 9/23, 9:30am

Cemetery Visit – 9/24, 12pm (Maple Street Cemetery)

Yom Kippur (9/24-9/25)

  • Kol Nidre – 6:30pm
  • Yom Kippur Morning Service – 10am
    • Yizkor – 12:30pm
    • Afternoon Service/Ne'ilah – 6pm
    • Tekiah Gedola / Havdalah – 7:50pm

Sukkot (9/29 - 10/6)

  • Sukkah Building – 9/26, 9am
  • Kabbalat Shabbat (Erev Sukkot) – 9/29, 6pm
  • Shabbat Sukkot – 9/30, 9:30am
  • Kabbalat Shabbat – 10/6, 6pm

Shemini Atzeret & Simchat Torah (10/6 - 10/8)

  • Shabbat Shemini Atzeret Morning Service – 10/7, 9:30am
    • Yizkor – 12pm
  • Simchat Torah Service – 10/7, 6pm

Chabad Center for Jewish Living, Manchester

Rosh Hashanah (9/15-9/17)

  • Erev Rosh Hashanah Service  – 6:30pm
  • Rosh Hashanah Morning Service, Day 1  – 10am
  • Rosh Hashanah Morning Service, Day 2  – 10am
  • Shofar in the Park / Tashlich – 9/17, 5pm (Stark Park)

Yom Kippur (9/24-9/25)

  • Kol Nidre – 6:30pm
  • Yom Kippur Morning Service – 10am
    • Yizkor – 12:30pm
    • Yom Kippur Afternoon/Mincha Service – 5pm
    • Ne'ilah – 6pm
    • Yom Kippur Havdalah and Break Fast – 7:20pm

Sukkot (9/29 - 10/6)

  • Sukkot Service – 9/30, 10am
  • Sukkot Party - 10/3, 5:30pm

Shemini Atzeret & Simchat Torah (10/6-10/8)

  • Shemini Atzeret Service – 10/7, 10am
  • Simchat Torah Hakafot – 10/7, 7pm
  • Simchat Torah Service – 10/8, 10am

In-Person, Virtual, or Hybrid: In Person Only
Additional Information: www.Chabadofnh.com/services

Congregation Ahavas Achim, Keene

Rosh Hashanah (9/15-9/17)

  • Erev Rosh Hashanah Service - 7pm
  • Rosh Hashanah Morning Service, Day 1 - 9am
    • Rosh Hashanah Lunch: 9/16 at 1:15pm
  • Rosh Hashanah Morning Service, Day 2 - 9am
    • Tashlich: 9/17, 4pm

Yom Kippur (9/24-9/25)

  • Kol Nidre – 6:30pm
  • Yom Kippur – 9am
    • Yizkor – 1:15pm
    • Guided Meditation – 1:15pm
    • Yom Kippur Minchah – 4:30pm
    • Neilah – 6pm

Sukkot (9/29 - 10/6)

  • Sukkot Service with Yizkor – 9/30, 9:30am

Shemini Atzeret & Simchat Torah (10/6-10/8)

  • Simchat Torah Service – 10/7, 6pm

In-Person, Virtual, or Hybrid: Hybrid
Additional Information: www.keenesynagogue.org

Congregation Betenu, Amherst

Rosh Hashanah (9/15-9/17)

  • Erev Rosh Hashanah Service – 7:30pm
  • Rosh Hashanah Morning Service, 1st Day – 10:30am

Yom Kippur (9/24-9/25)

  • Kol Nidre – 7:30pm
  • Yom Kippur Morning Service – 10:30am
    • Yom Kippur Mincha Service – 5pm

Sukkot (9/29 - 10/6)

  • Erev Sukkot Service – 9/29, 7:30pm

Shemini Atzeret & Simchat Torah (10/6-10/8)

  • Simchat Torah Service – 10/5, 7:30pm

In-Person, Virtual, or Hybrid: Hybrid
Additional Information: Those new to Betenu and attending in person must show evidence of up to date COVID19 vaccination. See betenu.org or call 603-886-1633 for more information.

Etz Hayim Synagogue, Derry

Selichot – 9/9, 8pm

Rosh Hashanah (9/15-9/17)

  • Erev Rosh Hashanah Service – 7:15pm
  • Rosh Hashanah Morning Service, 1st Day – 9:30am
  • Tashlich – 1pm (9/16)
  • Family Service – 9/16 at 2:30pm: Families are welcome to participate in Rosh Hashanah services geared toward a younger crowd. 
  • Rosh Hashanah Morning Service, 2nd Day – 9:30am

Yom Kippur (9/24-9/25)

  • Kol Nidre – 7:15pm
  • Yom Kippur – 9:30am
  • Neilah services – 4pm

Sukkot (9/29-10/6)

  • Erev Sukkot Service – 9/29, 7:15pm

Shemini Atzeret & Simchat Torah (10/6-10/8)

  • Erev Simchat Torah Service – 10/6, 5:30pm Pizza in the Sukkah, followed by Family Service at 6:45pm. RSVP rabbi@etzhayim.org for pizza reservations.
  • Erev Simchat Torah Service – 10/6, 7:15pm

In-Person, Virtual, or Hybrid: Hybrid
Additional Information: Please contact office@etzhayim.org if you prefer to register to view services by Zoom.

Kehilat Har Lavan

Rosh Hashanah (9/15-9/17)

  • Erev Rosh Hashanah Service – 7pm
  • Rosh Hashanah Morning Service, 1st Day – 9:30am
  • Tashlich – 9/17, 12pm

Yom Kippur (9/24-9/25)

  • Kol Nidre – 6:15pm
  • Yom Kippur Morning Service – 10am
    • Yizkor – 12:30pm
    • Yom Kippur Afternoon/Mincha Service – 5pm
    • Neilah – 6:15pm 

Sukkot (9/29-10/6)

Shemini Atzeret & Simchat Torah (10/6-10/8)

In-Person, Virtual, or Hybrid: Hybrid
Additional Information: Email us at harlavancommunity@gmail.com for additional information. 

Kol Ha'Emek Upper Valley Jewish Community, Hanover

Rosh Hashanah (9/15-9/17)

  • Erev Rosh Hashanah Service – 7pm (Rollins Chapel)
  • Rosh Hashanah Morning Service, 1st Day – 9am (Rollins Chapel)
    • Rosh Hashanah Day 1 Family Service – 10am (Roth Center)
    • Rosh Hashanah Day 1 Tot Service –  10am (Roth Center)
  • Rosh Hashanah Morning Service, 2nd Day – 9am (Roth Center)
  • Tashlich – 9/17, 3pm (Occom Pond)

Yom Kippur (9/24-9/25)

  • Kol Nidre – 6:30pm (Rollins Chapel)
  • Yom Kippur – 9am (Rollins Chapel)
    • Yom Kippur Family Service – 10am (Storrs Pond, Byrne Pavilion)
    • Yom Kippur Tot Service – 10am (Roth Center)
    • Yizkor Service – 4pm (Rollins Chapel)
    • Yom Kippur Afternoon/Mincha Service – 5pm (Rollins Chapel)
    • Ne'ilah – 6pm (Rollins Chapel)

Sukkot (9/29-10/6)

  • Shabbat in the Sukkah – 9/29, 6pm (Roth Center)
  • Shabbat and Sukkot Day 1 – 9/30, 10am (Roth Center)
  • Sukkot Day 2 – 10/1, 10:30am (Roth Center)

Shemini Atzeret & Simchat Torah (10/6-10/8)

  • Shabbat, Shemini Atzeret and Yizkor – 10/7, 10am (Roth Center)
  • Simchat Torah Service – 10/8, 10am (Roth Center)

In-Person, Virtual, or Hybrid: Hybrid
Additional information: https://uvjc.org/high-holidays/ 

Seacoast Chabad Jewish Center, Newington

Rosh Hashanah (9/15-9/17)

  • Erev Rosh Hashanah Service – 6:30pm
  • Rosh Hashanah Morning Service, Day 1 – 10am
    • Children's Program – 10:30am
  • Rosh Hashanah Morning Service, Day 2 – 10am
    • Children's Program – 10:30am
  • Tashlich – 9/17, 5pm

Yom Kippur (9/24-9/25)

  • Kol Nidre – 7:30pm
  • Yom Kippur Morning Service – 10am
  • Neilah – 6:30pm

Sukkot (9/29 - 10/6)

Shemini Atzeret & Simchat Torah (10/6 - 10/8)

In-Person, Virtual, or Hybrid: In-Person Only
Additional Information: jewishseacoast.com/HH5784

Temple Adath Yeshurun, Manchester

Rosh Hashanah (9/15-9/17)

  • Erev Rosh Hashanah Service – 8pm
  • Rosh Hashanah Morning Service, 1st Day – 10am
  • Tashlich – 9/16, 5pm
  • Rosh Hashanah Morning Service, 2nd Day – 10am

Yom Kippur (9/24-9/25)

  • Kol Nidre – 8pm
  • Yom Kippur – 10am
    • Yom Kippur Afternoon/Mincha Service – 4pm
    • Ne'ilah – 5:30pm

Sukkot (9/29 - 10/6)

Shemini Atzeret & Simchat Torah (10/6-10/8)

  • Simchat Torah Service – 10/6, 6pm

In-Person, Virtual, or Hybrid: Hybrid
Additional Information: Tickets are required for both members and guests. Email office@taynh.org with questions.

Temple Beth Abraham, Nashua

Rosh Hashanah (9/15-9/17)

  • Erev Rosh Hashanah Service – 8pm
  • Rosh Hashanah Morning Service, 1st Day – 9:30am
    • ReNewYear – 10am
    • Family Service – 10:30am
  • Rosh Hashanah Morning Service, 2nd Day – 9:30am
    • Family Service - 10:30am
  • Tashlich – 9/17, 1:30pm

Yom Kippur (9/24-9/25)

  • Kol Nidre – 6:30pm
  • Yom Kippur – 9:30am
    • ReNewYear – 10am
    • Family Service – 10:30am
    • Yom Kippur Afternoon/Mincha Service – 5:30pm
    • Ne'ilah – 6:30pm

Sukkot (9/29 - 10/6)

  • Erev Sukkot Service – 8pm
  • Sukkot Service – 9/30, 10am
  • Sukkot 2nd Night – 9/30, 7:15pm (Contact office for location)
  • Sukkot 2nd Day – 10/1, 10am
  • Traveling Sukkah Potlucks in the area – Contact office for days and locations;
  • Sukkah in a Pickup – Tuesday 10/3 all day – check our website for stops in your area!

Shemini Atzeret & Simchat Torah (10/6-10/8)

  • Shemini Atzeret Service – 10/7, 10am
  • Simchat Torah Evening Service – 10/7, 7pm
  • Simchat Torah Service – 10/8, 9:30am

In-Person, Virtual, or Hybrid: Hybrid
Additional Information: www.tbanashua.org 

Temple Beth Jacob, Concord

Rosh Hashanah (9/15-9/17)

  • Erev Rosh Hashanah Service – 7:30pm
  • Rosh Hashanah Morning Service, 1st Day – 9:30am
    • Family Service – 1:30pm
  • Tashlich – 9/16, 2:15pm
  • Rosh Hashanah Morning Service, 2nd Day – 9:30am

Yom Kippur (9/24-9/25)

  • Kol Nidre – 7:30pm
  • Yom Kippur – 9:30am
    • Family Service – 1:30pm
    • Yom Kippur Afternoon/Mincha Service – 3:30pm
    • Yizkor – 5pm
    • Ne'ilah – 6pm

Sukkot (9/29-10/6)

  • Sukkot Yizkor Service – 10/6, 9:30am (In Person Only)

Shemini Atzeret & Simchat Torah (10/6-10/8)

  • Simchat Torah – 10/6, 6pm

In-Person, Virtual, or Hybrid: Hybrid
Additional InformationPlease call 603-228-8581, email office@tbjconcord.org or see tbjconcord.org.

Temple B'Nai Israel, Laconia

Rosh Hashanah (9/15-9/17)

  • Erev Rosh Hashanah Service – 7:30pm
  • Rosh Hashanah Morning Service, 1st Day – 10am
  • Tashlich – 9/16, 12pm
  • Rosh Hashanah Morning Service, 2nd Day – 10am

Yom Kippur (9/24-9/25)

  • Kol Nidre – 7:30pm
  • Yom Kippur – 10am
    • Yom Kippur Afternoon / Mincha Service - 4:30pm
    • Ne'ilah - 6pm

Sukkot (9/29 - 10/6)

Shemini Atzeret & Simchat Torah (10/6-10/8)

  • Shabbat and Holiday Service – 10/6, 7:30pm
  • Adult Ed Program and "Pizza in the Hut" – 10/7, 12pm

In-Person, Virtual, or Hybrid: Hybrid
Additional Information: Email info@tbinh.org to request Zoom links or visit www.tbinh.org.

Temple Israel, Manchester

  • September 10: Cemetery Visit - 10am

Rosh Hashanah (9/15-9/17)

  • Erev Rosh Hashanah Service – 6pm
  • Rosh Hashanah Morning Service, 1st Day – 9am
  • Rosh Hashanah Morning Service, 2nd Day – 9am
  • Tashlich – 1pm (9/17/23)

September 23: Shabbat Shuva - 11am

  • Study Session and Kiddush at Rabbi Marc's - 6pm, Registration Required 

Yom Kippur (9/24-9/25)

  • Kol Nidre – 6pm
  • Yom Kippur – 9am
  • Ne'ilah - 4pm

Sukkot (9/29-10/6) 

  • Erev Sukkot Deli Night in the Sukkah - 9/29, 6pm, RSVP required
  • Sukkot Day 1 - 9:45am

Shemini Atzeret & Simchat Torah (10/6-10/8)

  • Shemini Atzeret with Yizkor - 10/7, 9:45am
    • Erev Simchat Torah - 10/7, 6pm, RSVP required
  • Simchat Torah Morning - 10/8, 10am

In-Person, Virtual, or Hybrid: Hybrid
Additional Information: www.templeisraelmht.org

Temple Israel, Portsmouth

Rosh Hashanah (9/15 - 9/17)

  • Erev Rosh Hashanah Service – 7pm
  • Rosh Hashanah Morning Service, 1st Day – 9am
    • Babysitting begins at 8:30am
    • Tot storytime 9:30am
    • Youth service 10:15am
  • Rosh Hashanah Morning Service, 2nd Day – 9am
    • Babysitting begins at 8:30am
    • Youth service – 10:45am
  • Tashlich  – 9/17, 1pm (Portsmouth); 3:30pm (Dover & Exeter)

Yom Kippur (9/24-9/25)

  • Kol Nidre – 6:00pm
    Due to the solemn nature of this service, admittance will be limited at certain times. To ensure admittance, please arrive before the start of services.
  • Yom Kippur – 9:00am
    • Babysitting begins at 8:30am
    • Tot storytime – 9:30am
    • Youth service  – 10:15am
    • Yom Kippur afternoon service (Mincha/Jonah)  – 4:45pm 
    • Yom Kippur Neilah service – 6pm
    • Final shofar blowing & Havdalah – 7:18pm
    • Break the Fast meal –7:30pm, registration required

Sukkot (9/29 - 10/6)

  • Erev Sukkot Service – 9/29, 6:30pm at Strawbery Banke
  • Sukkot Service – 9/30, 10am at Temple Israel
  • Sukkot Service with Lulav & Etrog – 10/1, 10am at Temple Israel
  • Teen Program "Sushi in the Sukkah" – 10/1, 12pm at Strawbery Banke
  • Pizza in the Hut family program – 10/4, 6pm at Temple Israel Sukkah

Shemini Atzeret & Simchat Torah (10/6 - 10/8)

  • Shemini Atzeret Service – 10/7, 10am
  • Simchat Torah Service – 10/7, 7pm

​​In-Person, Virtual, or Hybrid: Hybrid
Additional Information: All High Holiday attendees must preregister for inperson services or to receive the Zoom link. Please see the Temple Israel website or contact the temple office for additional information including registration instructions.