High Holidays at Bowdoin College, Fall 2025/5786

Jewish students will mark two of the most important holidays in the Jewish calendar over the next few weeks. Rosh Hashanah marks the start of the Jewish New Year and the beginning of a 10-day period of repentance; the traditional greeting is shanah tovah or “happy new year!” The 10 day period, known as the “Days of Awe,” concludes with Yom Kippur, a day of strict fasting known as “the Day of Atonement.”

All are welcome to attend these upcoming holiday events sponsored by Bowdoin Hillel. Note: RSVP required for meals; seating is limited and RSVPs are due Monday September 15.

ROSH HASHANAH
Monday, September 22
5:30 pm – Erev Rosh Hashanah Services, Daggett Lounge, Thorne Hall
7:00 pm – Dinner in Main Lounge, Moulton Union
Tuesday, September 23
10:30 am – Morning Services in Daggett Lounge, Thorne Hall
12:30 pm – Lunch in Main Lounge, Moulton Union
2:00pm – Student-led Tashlich Service, Meet at the Polar Bear Statue



Wednesday, October 1
5:00pm – Dinner in Main Lounge, Moulton Union
6:30pm – Kol Nidre Services in Daggett Lounge, Thorne Hall
Thursday, October 2
10:30am – Morning Services in Daggett Lounge, Thorne Hall
6:00 pm –Neilah Service in Daggett Lounge, Thorne Hall
6:45pm – Break-Fast snack in Daggett Lounge, Thorne Hall
7:00pm – Break-Fast dinner in Main Lounge in Moulton Union

Jewish students: if you have questions about academic accommodations during High Holidays, please reach out to Connor Dedrick at [email protected].

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Sukkot – September 6 ‑ October 13
Shmini Atzeret – October 13‑15
Simchat Torah – October 14‑15