High Holy Days 2026 | 5787
High Holy Day Schedule
At the WJC, not only is our spiritual foundation a source of strength and holiness for us but we are also reminded that wherever we are, that space has the capacity to house holiness.
The Lev Shalem School 2026-27
School dates available, registration now open!
Our Lev Shalem School offers a warm, inclusive, and vibrant environment where children of all ages can embark on a joyful journey of Jewish exploration together.
Selichot
Saturday, September 5, 10:30pm ET
We will gather in our sanctuary, for introspection and for setting our direction for the New Year.
Contemplating Our Lives for the Coming New Year
Friday, September 4 – Sunday, September 6
During this weekend retreat we will learn a variety of practices including contemplative prayer and chant, using Shabbat observance as a portal into sacred space/time. Rabbi Jeffrey Roth will be our guide to the possibilities of perception that can further open spiritual engagement as we enter a new Jewish year.
This Is Real and You Are Completely Unprepared: Preparing for the High Holy Days with Rabbi Karen
3 Wednesdays, 4:30–6pm, IN PERSON beginning on August 19 or 3 Thursdays, 12-1:30pm ET, ONLINE beginning on August 20
Join Rabbi Karen as we prepare for the transformative journey toward the 5787 High Holy Days.
Let My People Go: A Jewish and African American Celebration of Freedom
Sunday, August 30, 4pm
Celebrated Black singer-songwriter and activist Reggie Harris and Rabbi Jonathan Kligler, accompanied by Robert Bard, perform their uplifting concert of Black and Jewish freedom songs.
Challah Baking Workshop
Sunday, September 6, 2:pm
Diane Colello will once again lead this hands-on class which you leave with 2 loaves of ready to bake challah and the skills to make more. People of all ages can happily participate, kneading and schmoozing and having a good time.
FIRST Friday Intergenerational Shabbat Community Service and Dinner
Friday, September 2, 6pm ET
40 minutes of kid-friendly, intergenerational prayer followed by a community Shabbat dinner.
A Jewish Book Club! with Rabbi Ellen Triebwasser
Tuesdays, 1-2:00pm ET ONLINE
Our current book selection is: Tales of Spirit Rising and Sometimes Falling: An Activist Life , by Rabbi Arthur Ocean Waskow. The group meets on Tuesdays, 1pm-2pm.