Rosh Hashanah Day 2 continues our journey into the Jewish New Year, inviting us to reflect on where we’ve been, who we hope to become, and the choices that shape the year ahead. Join our community for a meaningful morning of prayer, Torah, and the powerful call of the shofar—an ancient instrument, traditionally made from a ram’s horn, whose stirring blasts have inspired generations of Jews to awaken their hearts, embrace renewal, and begin the new year with purpose.

The service includes Shacharit (the traditional morning prayer service), Torah reading, Musaf (an additional prayer service observed on Shabbat and Jewish holidays), and the sounding of the shofar. Because the first day of Rosh Hashanah falls on Shabbat this year, the shofar will be sounded on the second day of the holiday, making this service a particularly meaningful opportunity to experience one of Judaism’s most cherished High Holy Day traditions.

Multiple congregants will blow shofar during the service.

Children & Families
Families with young children are warmly invited to our Rosh Hashanah Day 2 Family Experience – Tots (Ages 0-5) and Rosh Hashanah Day 2 Family Service – Kids (Ages 6-12).

Snacks will be available for children throughout the morning.

After morning services, we invite everyone to continue the holiday at Rosh Hashanah by the Lake, where our community gathers at the Echo Center on Burlington’s waterfront for a joyful, musical family-oriented program,, followed by Tashlikh—a meaningful tradition in which we symbolically cast away the burdens of the past year as we begin the new one with hope.

Need a quieter place to worship or take a break? You’re welcome to use our Samuelson-Saiger Sanctuary, where the service is livestreamed, or visit our Library Sensory & Quiet Room.

How to Attend:
High Holiday services are open to everyone. Services are free for Ohavi Zedek members, young adults under 30, and children. Tickets are required for other adult guests. Please register in advance. Everyone who registers will receive a confirmation email with access to our digital Machzor (High Holiday prayer book) and, where available, a link to our livestream.

New Here? Whether it’s your first High Holiday or your first visit to Ohavi Zedek, our What to Expect guide will help you feel at home.