High Holiday Services
High Holidays: Information and Details
This year, we will hold 4 out of 5 of our in-person High Holidays services at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts, located at 98 Hayden Rowe St. in Hopkinton, with the exception of Ne’ilah, which will be held at Ashland Community Center, located at 162 W Union St, Ashland, MA.
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 – Monday, September 22, 2025, at 7:00 pm – Hopkinton Center for the Arts + Virtual option
Rosh Hashanah – Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at 9:30 am – Hopkinton Center for the Arts + Virtual option
Tashlich Service – About 30 minutes following the conclusion of services – Mill Pond, Ashland
Schedule of Services for Yom Kippur
Kol Nidre – Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at 7:00 pm – Hopkinton Center for the Arts + Virtual option
Morning Service – Thursday, October 2, 2025, at 9:30 am – Hopkinton Center for the Arts + Virtual option
Ne’ilah Service – Thursday, October 2, 2025, at 6:30 pm – Ashland Community Center + 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.