Your Guide to Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur in Minneapolis
Rosh Hashanah, which translates as "head of the year", is the Jewish New Year. A time for inner renewal and divine atonement, this holiday falls days before Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the year in Judaism and the official Day of Atonement. Just 10 days apart, Minneapolis has various resources and events available to those observing these holy holidays.
Last Updated: 9/8/23
Each year Rosh Hashanah is observed on different days, with the 2023 Rosh Hashanah celebrations beginning at sundown on September 15th and ending at sundown on September 17th. Traditional practices include High Holy Day services, Tashlich services, and the customary consumption of a new fruit - a symbol of newness. Just ten days later, from sunrise on September 24th to sundown on September 25th, the Jewish community will also be celebrating Yom Kippur. Customs of Yom Kippur include fasting and traditional services such as the Kol Nidrei and Neila services. Resources in Minneapolis include Jewish centers, synagogues and other holy day events.
Synagogues and Jewish Centers in Minneapolis and the Metro Area
Synagogues
Mayim Rabim Congregation | Reconstructionist
4401 York Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN 55410
Shir Tikvah | Reform
5000 Girard Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55419
Temple Israel | Reform
2324 Emerson Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN 55405
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Jewish Centers and Other Resources
Chabad U of M - The Rohr Center for Jewish Student Life
1121 University Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414
Sabes Jewish Community Center
4330 Cedar Lake Rd, St Louis Park, MN 55416
St. Paul Jewish Community Center
1375 St Paul Ave, St Paul, MN 55116
Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur Events
September 15, 2023
7:00pm
YJP Minneapolis
Enjoy the traditional Rosh Hashana foods and dine with fellow YJP’s as we usher in the Jewish New Year with a safe-distanced exquisite dinner outdoors in the YJP high holiday's tent.
September 15, 2023
8:15pm
Chabad Minneapolis
Please register by Thursday September 14. Registration will close Thursday evening.
September 17, 2023
5:00pm
YJP-Minneapolis
You’re invited to the sweetest event in town! A warm, inspiring, decadent Rosh Hashana Holy hour, exclusively for young Jewish professionals, in the heart of Minneapolis. Let's bring on this new year together with the ultimate unity and joy! Shofar Blowing, Cocktails, Tapas and Desserts
September 16 - 17, 2023
September 24 - 25, 2023
9:30am
Young Jewish Professional Minneapolis | 3017 James Ave S, Minneapolis
An uplifting participatory service for those who desire a High Holiday experience. Led by Cantor Yaakov Friedman and Rabbi Sholom Brook. The services are interactive and full of commentary, humor, stories, and contemporary messages blended with timeless melodies.
English/Hebrew books provided. FREE but Please RSVP in the form below to reserve your spot!
September 15-17, 2023
September 24-25, 2023
Chabad Minneapolis
Services are free, however advance registration is requested.
September 15-16, 2023
September 24-25, 2023
Sabes Jewish Community Center
Or Emet, the Minnesota Congregation for Humanistic Judaism, is celebrating this year’s High Holidays with services at the Minnesota JCC Sabes Center Minneapolis,4330 S. Cedar Lake Road, Minneapolis, along with the option to participate over Zoom. All services will be held in a large event space to allow for physical distancing.
Or Emet invites everyone to share in our High Holiday services. We are a secular congregation celebrating and honoring Jewish culture, history and values from a humanistic, inclusive perspective. You can join us for Rosh Hashanah, Tashlich, Kol Nidre and/or Yom Kippur services,
emphasizing the history and culture of the Jewish people and the values of each celebration.
