Information for 2023/5784 Coming Soon

Ma'yan Tikvah's High Holiday services are always unique because they are primarily outdoors. We have created varied opportunities, so choose what works best for you and your family!

Most events are held outdoors, except for the Kol Nidre service, and will take place at a conservation area in the Framingham/Sudbury area. The Kol Nidre service will be held indoors in Weston.

Registration is now open and required for all events. When you click the appropriate registration link, you will see a list of all the options and will be able to check those events you wish to attend. At the bottom of this page you will find suggested donation amounts.

Because everything is outdoors, Ma'yan Tikvah's High Holiday plans are subject to change due to extreme weather. You will be informed of our contingency plans upon registration, and will be notified of any changes.

Specifics of locations and additional details will be sent after registration. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Rabbi Katy Allen.

The information below is for 2022.

Rosh HaShanah, Day 1 Monday, September 26

9:30-11:00 AM Walks

11:30-12:45 Torah and Shofar service

1:00-2:00 Potluck lunch

Walks will focus on connecting to the natural world and themes of Rosh HaShanah, with shofar blowing.

Some walks will be geared to families and others more toward adults. Walks will be led by Rabbi Katy and members of the Ma'yan Tikvah community.

The outdoor service will include Torah reading, traditional prayers, discussion, and shofar blowing

All ages are welcome.

Potluck lunch: Bring a dish to share, your own plates and utensils and drinks and we'll share a meal together outside.

Rosh HaShanah, Day 2 Tuesday, September 27

10:00-11:30 AM

Guided walk with themes of Rosh HaShanah, shofar blowing and tashlich

The walk will focus on connecting to the natural world and themes of Rosh HaShanah and will include tashlich. This walk will be led by Educator Nina Katz.

All ages are welcome.

Kol Nidre, Erev Yom Kippur Tuesday, October 4

6:45-8:15 PM

This service will be mostly indoors, though we'll begin outdoors. It will include Kol Nidre and other traditional prayers and a discussion.

Yom Kippur Day Wednesday, October 5

9:30-11:00 AM Walks

11:30-1:00 Outdoor service

Walks will focus on connecting to the natural world and themes of Yom Kippur. Some walks will be geared to families and others more toward adults. Walks will be led by Rabbi Katy and Educators Lizzy Cantor and Danielle Smith.

The outdoor service will include Torah reading, traditional prayers, discussion, and Yizkor.

All ages are welcome.

Learn about joining Ma'yan Tikvah here. (High Holidays are included.)

Non-Member Suggested High Holiday Donations
	All events	One event only
Single person	$200	$100
Couple	$300	$150
Family of four	$400	$200
Student	$36	$36

The amounts listed are suggested donations for attending Ma'yan Tikvah's unique outdoor High Holiday services. We invite you to give more if you can and understand if you need to give less. We appreciate your support; please know that your donation helps Ma'yan Tikvah stay open all year long.

If you decide later in the year to join, your High Holiday donation will be credited toward membership.

You may make your donation online here (please add 3% to cover processing) or send a check to Ma'yan Tikvah, c/o Steve Garone, 179 Lakeshore Drive, Wayland, MA 01778.

For more information, email Ma'yan Tikvah or call 508-358-5996.

Learn about joining Ma'yan Tikvah here. (High Holidays are included.)