At this time, we are planning to gather in person (with a streaming option) for the following services: Rosh Hashanah Day 1, Kol Nidre, and Yom Kippur. In person services will be held in the auditorium at Ashland High School.
In order to effectively plan and support contact tracing should the need arise, we are asking that each household intending to participate in-person complete an online registration form. Please consider your plans and provide your information no later than Friday August 20.
Erev Rosh Hashanah – Monday 9/6/21 at 6:30pm – Virtual service
Rosh Hashanah Day 1 – Tuesday 9/7/21 at 10am – In-person service with virtual option
Rosh Hashanah Day 2 – No service this year
Kol Nidre – Wednesday 9/15/21 at 6:30pm – In-person service with virtual option
Yom Kippur – Thursday 9/16/21 at 10am – In-person service with virtual option
Ne’ilah (Concluding) Service – Thursday 9/16/21 at 6:30pm – Virtual service
Given the fluid public health situation, please check back here for periodic updates as the holidays approach.
Please review our High Holiday information packet: Download the 2021 HH information packet
Use this form to submit names for remembrance during the Yizkor service: Yizkor form
Suggested Donations, Not Tickets!
As is our custom, our services are open to the entire MetroWest community. Although we do not require membership or tickets to attend our services, for non-members we do have an expected donation to help cover our considerable costs. Sha’arei Shalom has always placed a high value on opening our services to all; we depend on these donations to help us keep this possible. Expected donations are:
Individuals: $275.00 Couples: $300.00 Families: $325.00
Please mail your contribution prior to the holidays to: Sha’arei Shalom, P.O. Box 454, Ashland MA 01721. If your situation allows for a larger contribution, we would greatly appreciate it.
Other helpful reference documents:
Guide to Making Our Homes our Sanctuaries
If you have additional questions, please contact us at president@shaareishalom.org