The Jewish High Holidays of Rosh Hashanah (beginning September 18) and Yom Kippur (beginning September 27), will be celebrated in new ways this year. The pandemic will dramatically impact how the Jewish community “gathers” and observes these important holidays.  At JFCS, we understand it can be an overwhelming prospect and are providing a number of resources for you, your family, friends, neighbors and our entire Jewish community in Mercer County.

Together, Yet Apart: Holidays in the Time of COVID-19 for Those Who are Bereaved When so many traditions and observances are focused around the gathering of family and friends, it can be especially hard to celebrate when grieving the loss of a loved one. Wednesday, September 9 @ 6 PM | Fee $10 Register in advance.

Dealing with grief during a pandemic presents new challenges, for additional support and information for the bereaved, see our previous blog posts... Grieving in the Time of COVID-19 Handling the Holidays in Time of Crisis When Grieving

Holiness at Home: Observing the High Holidays Outside of the Synagogue This webinar was presented by Andrea Gaynor, LCSW and Beverly Rubman, Chaplain and explored the many ways in which Elul, the month preceding Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, presents opportunities to prepare both spiritually and psychologically. The webinar also discussed how to make High Holiday virtual services more personally meaningful and relevant. View the full recording here.

For more resources and information, visit our Celebrating the High Holidays During COVID-19 Post. The page will be updated with additional resources through the holidays.

While we cannot be together in person this year, let a loved one know they are with you in spirit during celebrations with a Virtual Tribute Card.

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