HIGH HOLIDAYS 2026
High Holiday services with the Narberth Havurah are filled with prayer, introspection, the joyous music of our own Havurah band, discussion, and interaction designed to fill this holy time of year with personal and communal meaning.
We will meet again this year at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. Sign up here to be a Host or Greeter.
The Narberth Havurah is a membership-based community dependent on donations to carry out programs and spiritual gatherings. Everyone is invited to attend our High Holidays events; non-members are requested to make a tax-deductible donation. We suggest a donation ranging from $36 to $540 depending on how many services you attend, the number of guests who come with you, and your financial means. We are so grateful for your contribution!
dates & Times
Rosh Hashanah
Friday, September 11th
Erev Rosh Hashanah Service: 6:45-8 pm
Saturday, September 12th
Rosh Hashanah Morning Service: 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Shofar Service and Tashlich in person at Shortridge Park: 3:30-4:30 pm
Yom Kippur
Sunday, September 20th
Kol Nidre Service: 6:45-8:15 pm
Monday, September 21st
Yom Kippur Morning Service: 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Yizkor: 4:30 pm / Neilah Service: 5pm
Break-the-Fast: 6:15pm Sign up here
high holiday theme
Every year the Havurah focuses on a particular theme to highlight in addition to the traditional themes of new beginnings, change, forgiveness and transformation. This year, we'll turn towards the well known idea of L'Dor vaDor, often translated as Generation to Generation. But Generation TO Generation implies a "one way street" in which elders impart wisdom and the chain of tradition to those who come after them. But there is a vav - the Hebrew letter meaning AND - placed between the two words for generation, and this gives us a different idea. The real translation is generation AND generation; implying that there is a collaborative, two way dynamic that ideally describes the relationship between generations. Our theme of L'Dor vaDor: Inheritance and Legacy, will have us taking a look at several core questions: What have we received that is life-enhancing? What have we received that still needs repair? How can the generations truly speak and listen, teach and learn from one another? And finally. what can be created by generations working together?
LOCATION & PARKING
All services (with the exception of Tashlich) will be held at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church located at 196 Woodbine Avenue in Narberth.
Please enter the sanctuary from the corner of Woodbine and N. Narberth Avenue (near the giving garden).
HLTC doesn't have its own parking lot. You can park at St. Margaret's. The St. Margaret's parking lot is just a block away on Narberth Avenue (PARKING WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE AT ST. MARGARET’S ON YOM KIPPUR 9/21). Alternatively, please arrive early to find street parking. Another good option is the Narberth Public Parking lot, which is only three blocks away on Haverford.
Taschlich: Come hear the shofar and join us in "Tashlich" - the ritual of symbolically "casting off" our regrets and mistakes of the year that has passed, by scattering breadcrumbs, leaves, or pebbles in the creek and watching them disappear. This beautiful ritual is meant to help us clear our hearts and minds to begin anew. All ages welcome! We will meet at Shortridge Park at the bridge in the middle of the park. Street parking is available on Shortridge Drive. There is a path to the bridge. We encourage members to walk or bike to services when possible.
ACCESSIBILITY
There are steps to enter the church. If anyone would like some support we have accessibility ushers who can help, and there is a stair lift. Please email Ranit Leiberman to arrange for support. The path to the bridge at Shortridge Park is paved and a gentle slope.
