Jewish High Holidays

The Jewish High Holidays includes Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur and are observed by students, staff, and faculty at Emory. Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year and the anniversary of the creation of the world in the Jewish tradition. Rosh Hashanah is the first of the Ten Days of Awe. Yom Kippur is the conclusion of the Ten Days of Awe and is the holiest and most solemn of all days in the Jewish year. It is characterized by fasting, seeking forgiveness and atonement.

There are a number of ways to observe the Jewish High Holidays at Emory University. See below for updated programming and email Emory Jewish Chaplain Jordan Braunig at jordan.braunig@emory.edu for more information or questions.

Hillel at Emory

Join Emory Hillel for Rosh Hashanah. Together, we'll bring in the new year with delicious meals, meaningful prayer services, and the opportunity to be together and celebrate the year ahead.

Staying in town for Yom Kippur over Fall Break? While Hillel won't be offering pre- or post-fast meals or services, we're happy to connect you with a local synagogue—reach out to staff for more information.

RSVP and learn more here. 

Chabad at Emory

All services located at the Chabad at Emory location (1500 N Decatur Rd, Atlanta, GA 30307)

To RSVP (required), please text "JOIN" to 404-999-7787. For questions, please contact Chabad through their webpage here: https://www.chabademory.org/. 

To view the Chabad at Emory Rosh Hashanah schedule, please click here.

Meor at Emory

Join Meor at Emory for the High Holidays. For more information, please follow the MEOR at Emory instagram or their Linktree here. You can also email Rabbi Fleshel here.