Join KI for our Community HHD Experience
Kehillath Israel, in the heart of Brookline’s Coolidge Corner, invites you into our Ever-Widening Circle this Elul season. We are expanding our spiritual and lay-led offerings to include a community-wide and family friendly services that are free of charge.
Whether you have joined us before or are seeking a new and meaningful place to reflect, celebrate, and deeply connect with and to the Elul season, our community offers a space filled with warmth. Come be part of a tradition that honors the spirit of the holidays while embracing everyone—families, young professionals, empty nesters, and beyond—who walks through our doors. You do not need a membership to join us—simply register to reserve your spots and come as you are.
Before viewing our options, please note:
- Pre-registration is required with valid physical mailing address
- Valid government ID required for entry
- No large bags or oversized coats
- Security wristband required for entry (KI will mail tickets and wristbands in advance
Here is what you can expect for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur:
YOUTH PROGRAMS
At KI, we want your children to have meaningful and spiritual high holiday experiences. We will be offering youth programming for several ages/grades, plus provide drop-off childcare. Click here to see the breakdown of options.
THE NIGHT BEFORE ROSH HASHANAH
When: Monday, September 22; 5:30PM in the Sanctuary
Led by Rabbi Rachel Silverman and Lanne Sherry, our Erev Rosh Hashanah program is all about sweet beginnings and is family friendly. There will be an immersive Tashlich exercise, candle lighting and the blessing of children, a story about balancing the scales, the Amidah, and much more. | SIGN UP HERE
ROSH HASHANAH DAY 1
When: Tuesday, September 23
- 8:00AM-9:20AM: Morning service led by Ariana Weinstock
- 9:20AM-10:35AM Torah Service led by Rabbi Rachel Silverman
- 10:35AM-12:30PM: Musaf led by Ira Kirschner. Musaf will be traditional, lay led, and participatory.
- During Musaf, Bruce Weinstock will lead a Prayer Discussion. This specialized service will focus on communal learning, prayer, and participation in a way that makes the holiday accessible and engaging. This will be a supportive environment, inviting companionship and togetherness as a community.
- Kiddush will follow services.
ROSH HASHANAH DAY 2
When: Wednesday, September 24
- 10:00AM-11:15AM Prayer Exploration Service led by Bruce Weinstock. Like Rosh Hashanah Day 1, this service is communal-driven and invites participation in a comfortable, welcoming atmosphere. This service will also carry a modern take on tackling today’s challenges, providing a look into the problem solving skills that will guide us into the New Year. It will interweave elements of traditional prayer with meaningful discussion. It targets both those new to tradition and those experienced who seek more from their prayer.
YOM KIPPUR
When: Thursday, October 2
Come get more out of your Yom Kippur this year at KI. We invite you to the following programs, and please note there are dual service options in the 10:00AM slot on this day.
- 10:00AM-10:45AM: Family Program in Mishkan Tefila Space (on KI’s Campus); led by KI’s Ariel Wyner and Rabbi Rachel Silverman
- 10:00AM-10:45AM: Prayer Exploration Service led by Bruce Weinstock
- 11:00 PM-1:00PM: Musaf Service led by Annie Davis
- 4:30PM-5:30PM Creative Jonah Storytelling led by Chuck Weiss. This learning will surface new and timely ideas based on Yom Kippur’s most interesting Prophet.
