Synagogues gear up for the High Holy Days

Summer is winding down and we are gearing up for the High Holy Days. Our thoughts turn to the start of school and the bright promise of the Jewish New Year!

Jewish Rhode Island does not list information regarding specific services and schedules. This year, we contacted all the synagogues, temples and congregational groups and asked about in-person and virtual services as well as if tickets will be required. What follows is the current information from those who responded along with current contact information from all known synagogues, temples and groups in our coverage area.

For the most up-to-date information on service schedules, please contact the synagogues directly or visit their websites. Keep in mind that COVID-19 continues to influence openings and closings so direct contact is your best source of last-minute information.

ORTHODOX

Congregation Beth Sholom

office@bethsholom-ri.org

401-236-7536

bethsholom-ri.org

401 Elmgrove Ave. (@ the Dwares JCC), Providence

In-person worship services with no tickets required. Suggested donation for nonmembers.

Congregation Mishkon Tfiloh

mishkontfiloh@juno.com

401-421-5074

203 Summit Ave., Providence

In-person worship services with no tickets required.

Congregation Ohawe Sholam

dgpliskin@gmail.com

401-725-3886

671 East Ave., Pawtucket

In-person worship services with no tickets required.

Congregation Sha’arei Tefilla

shaareitefillaprov.org

450 Elmgrove Ave., Providence

In-person worship services with no tickets required.

Congregation Sons of Jacob

congsons@hotmail.com

401-274-5260

sonsofjacobsynagogue.org

Providence

Touro Synagogue (Congregation Jeshuat Israel)

cji@tourosynagogue.org

401-847-4794

tourosynagogue.org

85 Touro St. Newport

In-person services. Tickets required.

CONSERVATIVE

Congregation Beth David

eadler3@cox.net

401-789-3437

cbdri.org

102 Kingstown Road, Narragansett

In-person and Zoom services available, tickets required.

Temple Beth El of Fall River

templebethel@comcast.net

508-674-3529

frtemplebethel.org

385 High St., Fall River, Massachusetts

In-person and livestreamed services. Masks required for those not fully vaccinated.

Congregation B’nai Israel

synagogue@cbi.necoxmail.com

401-762-3651

shalom-cbi.org

224 Prospect St., Woonsocket

Some services will be held in-person at the American Legion Post in Cumberland, others will be held only on Zoom or in hybrid form.

Temple Emanu-El

info@teprov.org

401-331-1616

teprov.org

99 Taft Ave., Providence

Live-streamed and in-person worship services. Registration required.

In-person worship services with livestream available. Tickets are required. Cost is $100 and may be applied to temple membership. Deadline for tickets is Sept. 5.

Temple Shalom

templeshalomrhodeisland@gmail.com

401-846-9002

templeshalomrhodeisland.org

233 Valley Road, Middletown

Congregation Sharah Zedek

Email form on website

401-345-1544 or 401-596-9951

congregationsharahzedek.org

6 Union St., Westerly

Attendance is free and donations are accepted. To attend virtually over Zoom, visit the Sharah Zedek website.

Congregation Tifereth Israel

ti@tinewbedford.org

508-997-3171

tinewbedford.org

145 Brownell Ave., New Bedford, Massachusetts

In-person worship services with streaming available. Tickets are required. Contact Temple office for info.

REFORM

Newport Havurah, an association of Reform Jews

Newporthavurah1@gmail.com

401-423-0407

Newport

Contact for details about High Holy Days

Temple Beth-El

info@temple-beth-el.org

401-331-6070

temple-beth-el.org

70 Orchard Ave., Providence

In-person and virtual services. Tickets are required. Recommended donation for nonmembers.

Temple Habonim

office@templehabonim.org

401-245-6536

templehabonim.org

165 New Meadow Road, Barrington

In-person worship services with a virtual option available. Open-door policy at all services. No tickets required.

Temple Sinai

dottie@templesinairi.org, rabbigoldwasser@templesinairi.org

401-942-8350

templesinairi.org

30 Hagen Ave., Cranston

In-person worship services with a virtual option. Tickets are required. Call the temple office for deadline and cost information.

RECONSTRUCTIONIST

Congregation Agudas Achim

office@agudasma.org

508-222-2243

www.agudasma.org

901 N. Main St., Attleboro, Massachusetts

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

Brown RISD Hillel

info@brownrisdhillel.org

401-863-2805

brownrisdhillel.org

80 Brown St., Providence

Limited number of tickets available for community members. Info available on Brown/RISD Hillel website.

Hillel Foundation at the University of Rhode Island

amyolson@uri.edu

401-874-2740

urihillel.org

6 Fraternity Circle, Kingston

In-person worship services with no tickets required. No cost for students; suggested donation for non-students.

Chabad CHAI Center of West Bay

rabbi@RabbiWarwick.com

401-884-7888

RabbiWarwick.com

3871 Post Road, Warwick

Free and open to all. No reservation required.

Chabad of Northern RI

islandrabbi@gmail.com

401-499-2574

I1767 Old Louisquisset Pike, Lincoln

In-person worship services. No tickets required but an RSVP is appreciated.

Chabad of Rhode Island Jewish Hospitality Center

believeinprovidence@gmail.com

401-273-7238

chabadriprovidence.com

360 Hope St., Providence

Free and open to all. No reservation required.

Congregation Sons & Daughters of Ruth

401-466-2861

Block Island

United Brothers Synagogue

ubsbristol@gmail.com

401-253-3460

unitedbrotherssynagogue.org

205 High St., Bristol

In-person services are free and open to all, RSVPs encouraged. All services will be livestreamed.