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: 9/9/24
Each year Rosh Hashanah is observed on different days, with the 2024 Rosh Hashanah celebrations beginning at sundown on October 2nd and ending at sundown on October 4th. 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 sundown on October 11th to nightfall on October 12th, the Jewish community will also celebrate 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 29, 2024
3pm - 4pm
kiddywampus
Join PJ Library Minneapolis and kiddywampus St. Louis Park for a Rosh Hashanah storytime and craft to celebrate the Jewish New Year! RSVPs are greatly appreciated by Thursday, September 29.
October 2, 2024
6:30pm
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.
October 4, 2024
6pm
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, vocktails, tapas and desserts!
October 3-4, 2024
October 11-12, 2024
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!
October 2-4, 2024
October 11-12, 2024
Chabad Minneapolis
Services are free, however advance registration is requested.
October 2-3, 2024
October 11-12, 2024
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.
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.
