High Holiday Services
High Holidays: Information and Details
This year, we will hold each of our in-person High Holidays services at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts, located at 98 Hayden Rowe St. in Hopkinton.
As we get closer to the High Holidays, Zoom links will be provided via our email newsletter and on our website to access streamed services. Email info@shaareishalom.org to sign up for the email newsletter.
Schedule of Services for Rosh Hashanah
Erev Rosh Hashanah – Friday, September 11, 2026, at 7:00 pm – Hopkinton Center for the Arts + Virtual option
Morning Service – Saturday, September 12, 2026, at 9:30 am – Hopkinton Center for the Arts + Virtual option
Tashlich Service – About 30 minutes following the conclusion of the morning service – Mill Pond, Ashland
Schedule of Services for Yom Kippur
Kol Nidre – Sunday, September 20, 2026, at 7:00 pm – Hopkinton Center for the Arts + Virtual option
Morning Service – Monday, September 21, 2026, at 9:30 am – Hopkinton Center for the Arts + Virtual option
Ne’ilah Service – Monday, September 21, 2026, at 6:30 pm – Hopkinton Center for the Arts + Virtual option
We will not hold services for Rosh Hashanah Day 2 this year.
Prayer books for virtual attendees: If you’d like a prayer book to use from home, email president@shaareishalom.org to arrange to pick up a book.
Please review our High Holiday information packet:
Download the High Holidays information packet
Use this form to submit names for remembrance during the Yizkor service:
Yizkor Remembrance Form
Suggested Donations
As is our custom, our services are open to the entire MetroWest community. Although we do not require membership to attend our services, we do request a 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: $300.00 Couples: $325.00 Families: $350.00
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.