The High Holidays are right around the corner, and this year Metro Chicago Hillel and Base have amazing offerings! Click on the links below to view our offerings and register for services and meals. Advanced registration is required to attend our HHD programming. Holiday services will be led by our fabulous rabbis and are offered on campus, at Metro Chicago Hillel, at our Base locations, as well as around Chicago! The services will feature a mix of traditional prayers, singing, readings and learnings. Our programming is meant to help us connect, honor, reflect, and set our intentions for the year in a way that feels most authentic to ourselves. Email info@metrochicagohillel.org if you have any general questions about our HHD 2026 programming. Please note that, with the exception of our Rosh Hashanah service at DePaul, our HHD programs are restricted to our young adult and student communities. If you are looking for HHD offerings, please visit chitribe.org/holiday-guide for other programs around Chicagoland.
Programming is open to both students and young adults unless otherwise specified. Online registration for Rosh Hashanah will close at 4pm on Thursday, September 11 and online registration for Yom Kippur will close at 4pm on Thursday, September 17. If you missed the online registration deadline but would like to see if space is still available, please email info@metrochicagohillel.org.
NOTE: We don’t have registration ready for all of our High Holiday offerings just yet. If you see something that you’d like to attend, email info@metrochicagohillel.org with the service/dinner/program you are interested in and we will be sure to reach out to you once registration is available.
Rosh Hashanah
Erev Rosh Hashanah: Friday, September 11, 2026
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Join Rav Jonathan and Hannah for a traditional, home-cooked Rosh Hashanah dinner.
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Rosh Hashanah I: Saturday, September 12, 2026
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Join Rav Jonathan and Hannah, alongside prayer and song leader Joey Becker for spirited and songful davening (prayer) at their home. We will use the traditional Rosh HaShanah liturgy to welcome in the New Year! Afterwards, join us for a casual lunch.
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The High Holidays (HHD) are right around the corner, and for the fifth time, part of the Metro Chicago Hillel offerings will include a Reform service on the morning of Rosh Hashanah (day 1), and for the fourth time we will be hosted by DePaul University and DePaul Jewish Life!
Whether this is your first HHD season away from home or you've been coming to this service for the past three years, there's a place for you to join us. Led by Rabbi Nicole, this service incorporates traditional prayers and melodies, interpretive readings, interactive text study, and explanations of the service as we move along to create a holiday experience that is accessible for everyone, engaging, and meaningful.
There is no charge for students, faculty or staff. Tickets for community members are $50.
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Rosh Hashanah II: Sunday, September 13, 2026
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Come together for an afternoon of mindful song to help us cast off all that no longer serves us from 5786. Following communal singing we will walk together to Foster Beach for Tashlich.
2:30pm-3:30pm communal singing at Base ANVL
3:45pm Tashlich at Foster Beach.
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Yom Kippur
Erev Yom Kippur: Sunday, September 20, 2026
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Join Rav Jonathan and Hannah for the soul-stirring beginning of Yom Kippur. This service will combine contemplative practices with a songful recitation of the traditional liturgy.
Yom Kippur: Monday, September 21, 2026
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Elevate your neshama (soul) with Rav Jonathan and Hannah, prayer and song leaders Joey Becker and Emily Feder this Yom Kippur. This service will combine contemplative practices with a songful recitation of the traditional liturgy.
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The High Holidays (HHD) are right around the corner, and for the last five years, part of the Metro Chicago Hillel offerings have included a Reform service on Yom Kippur morning at our very own MCH office.
Whether this is your first HHD season away from home or you've been coming to this service every year, there's a place for you to join us. Led by Rabbi Nicole, this service incorporates traditional prayers and melodies, interpretive readings, Torah, and explanations of the service to create a holiday experience that is accessible for everyone, engaging, and meaningful.
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Join Rav Jonathan, Hannah and song and prayer leader Joey Becker for the dramatic and exuberant end of Yom Kippur! This service will combine contemplative practices with a songful recitation of the traditional liturgy.
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