Experience
Rosh Hashanah
Monday Eve, September 22 - Wednesday, September 24
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Holiday Meals, including dinner for students and their families
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Rosh Hashanah in an Hour For Students
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Full Rosh Hashanah services with commentary stories and songs.
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Shofar and Sweets at the Dorms
Note: There is no cost to attend services at Chabad.
Rosh Hashanah Schedule
Monday, September 22, 2025
6:30PM
Evening services
Chabad House
Enter the Days of Awe in style with strikingly soulful melodies shared by a communal voice.
7:00pm
Festive New Year Dinner
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UChicago Students and their families only
RSVP Required Above
Tuesday - Wednesday, September 23 and 24, 2025
9:30 - 11:00AM
Morning Reflection and Torah Reading
Chabad House
Description: Start your day in inner contemplation, gently peppered with the inspiring words of King David’s psalms, all delicately wrapped around the Hear O Israel meditation. Continue with a course of Total Awe for the Silent Prayer.
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Recommendation: Use this time for reflection and contemplation. Read whatever works for you from the prayer book, but don’t miss saying Hear O Israel with the community.
11:00 - 12:00PM
SPECIAL FOR STUDENTS: Crash Service
Chabad House
Description: Can't sit through the whole service?
Experience 60 minutes of discussion, prayer and reflection.
11:00 - 1:00PM
Shofar Sounding
Melodious Musaf, Discussion and Songs
Chabad House
Description: The shofar takes central stage as verses of royalty and remembrance punctuated with neatly ordered shofar soundings culminate in select passages mentioning the shofar itself. Familiar melodies are sung by all, creating an ambiance of community.
1:30pm
New Year Lunch
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A delicious lunch following the service
4:30PM Tuesday
Tashlich
The Point
Description: Fresh water fish in their native habitat provide a pleasant ambience for a brief petition for forgiveness.
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Recommendation:
Get to know the community in a pleasant outdoor setting. Great event for the entire family.
7:30pm
Festive New Year Dinner
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UChicago Students and their families only
RSVP Required