Welcome to the schedule of High Holy Day Services at Congregation Or Chadash.
The services will take place at the social hall of Trinity Episcopal Church, located at 139 Ocean Avenue in Cranston, Rhode Island. The services will be both in-person and via Zoom. Those participating in the service will include both those present in person and those present via Zoom.
Services will be led by Rabbi Joe Murray and cantorial soloist, Jana Schachter.
Security will be provided. All are welcome.
High Holiday Services
In-Person Attendance
There is only space for 50 people for those planning to attend in person. You must register in advance by calling Beth Veltri at (401) 418-1718.
Because there is limited seating, we cordially request that, if you register for an in-person service and your plans change, you notify us before services begin.
Rhode Island guidelines for in-person religious gatherings will be in place and enforced for all services. Mask are required for all in-person attendees.
Zoom Links
Contact Beth Veltri at (401) 418-1718 if you would like to attend virtually. You will be sent the link when it becomes available.
High Holiday Prayer books
The prayer book which will be used for our services will be the Conservative Machzor published by the Rabbinical Assembly. Copies are available to those attending virtually, as well as those attending in person. To pick up your copy, please contact Corey Fink at 401-585-0400
High Holiday Donations
There is no charge to attend any of the services listed below. However, donations are encouraged and welcomed. Please send a donation to:
Congregation Or Chadash
139 Ocean Avenue
Cranston, Rhode Island 03905
High Holiday Schedule
Erev Rosh Hashanah
Friday, September 18, 2020
6:30 p.m. Service
Services will be chanted by cantorial soloist Jana Schacter
Rosh Hashanah – First Day
Saturday, September 19, 2020
9:30 a.m. Service
Our Torah reading will be from Genesis 21, The Banishment of Hagar
The Haftorah will be chanted by Ed Fink
Rosh Hashanah – Second Day
Saturday, September 19, 2020
9:30 a.m. Service
Our Torah reading will be from Genesis 22, The Binding of Isaac
The Haftorah will be chanted by Mona Scheraga
Erev Yom Kippur/Kol Nidre
Sunday, September 27, 2020
7:00 p.m. Service
Kol Nidre will be chanted by cantorial soloist Jana Schacter
Yom Kippur
Monday, September 28, 2020
9:30 a.m. Yom Kippur Morning Service (including Yizkor)
The Torah reading will be from Leviticus 16
The Haftorah will be chanted by Murray Gereboff
4:00 p.m. Neilah/Concluding Service