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Rosh Hashana  Day 1

Celebrate the birthday of the world in nature! Connect with the autumnal changes in the natural world as we celebrate the ongoing creation of the world and work to change ourselves. 

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All of the walks and services on the first day of Rosh HaShanah will be held at an outdoor location on the Framingham / Sudbury line. The outdoor location has outhouses in good condition and potable water. Details will be in the confirmation email after registration. 

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If you are coming to the walks on the first day of Rosh Hashanah, we invite you to bring flowers from your garden for our bouquets. 

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If the weather is sufficiently inclement, we will meet at a nearby location with both indoor and outdoor options. Anyone who is registered will be notified if the location needs to be changed.

Walk and Service Leaders

Rabbi Katy Allen is the spiritual leader of Ma’yan Tikvah and delights in making connections between the land and its more-than-human occupants and Jewish themes and holidays, and making those connections accessible and meaningful for all ages.

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Rabbi Suri Krieger is a musical Renewal Rabbi, recently retired from her congregation, B'nai Or, and an occasional event leader at Ma’yan Tikvah. Rabbi Suri brings a love of music and observations of nature into relationship with the meanings of the New Year.

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Arielle Sabot is the new Program Coordinator for Ma’yan Tikvah and has a background in Earth-based Judaism and multigenerational programs. They bring their knowledge of ornamental and medicinal plants as well as a Jewishly inspired animism to the transitional time of the New Year.

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Rachel Kornreich holds a masters degree in early childhood education and teaches Pre-K at Schechter Boston. Rachel believes in using the world and materials around us to create meaningful connections, fostering an environment where education is fun and engaging and inspires a sense of wonder and natural inquiry in young learners.

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Change Themed Nature Walks, 9:30-11:00 

The word Shana, as in Rosh Hashana ~ the New Year, has the same root as the word Shinui, which means Change. On our walks, we will look for signs of Changes that happen in Nature. Recognizing that our growth and transformation comes out of our brokenness, we will also share Changes that have happened for us over the course of this past year and explore Changes we hope to make in the coming year. Choose the walk that fits you best. Walk groups are limited to 20.

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  • Rabbi Katy Allen 

    • This walk is geared for families with school age children.

  • Rabbi Suri Krieger 

    • This music-filled walk is geared for adults and teens.

  • Arielle Sabot

    • This walk is geared for families with school age children.

  • Rachel Kornreich

    • This active walk is geared for families with children under the age of eight.

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Outdoor Torah and Shofar Service with Discussion, 11:30-1:00

Enjoy a music-filled, Earth-connecting service under the sun and trees as ancient words of Torah and the blasts of the shofar, together with modern words and melodies, touch and inspire you. Raise your voice in song, join in the co-creation of sacred space, participate in a thoughtful discussion and allow the sounds of the shofar to touch your heart. 

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Rosh HaShanah Children’s Program, 11:30-12:15 

A concurrent children’s program with a story and activity will be available near the main service. Children will return in time for the shofar service.

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Rosh Hashanah Potluck Lunch 1:15-2:00

Bring a vegetarian dish to share, your own dishes, utensils and water bottle and enjoy a communal meal in the woods after the service. 

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