Celebrate a Sweet new year

Join Iowa Hillel House for our high holiday events series

for rosh hashanah and yom kippur

High Holiday Event Series

Celebrate the High Holidays with your Iowa Hillel Hawkeye family!

Enjoy student-led services, festive meals, and meaningful moments with your community.

  •  Rosh Hashanah: Begins at sundown September 22 and ends at sundown September 24

  • Yom Kippur: Begins at sundown October 1 and ends the evening of October 2

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Rosh Hashanah Events

Apple Picking @ Wilson’s Orchard

Come apple picking with Iowa Hillel House at Wilson’s Orchard right here in Iowa City! Pizza dinner will be provided, sponsored by AEPi!

Rosh Hashanah Services

Join us for student led services and meditation time! More information can be found below.

Monday, September 22 - Night 1 of Rosh Hashanah

  • 5:00-6:00 PM - Rosh Hashanah Student Led Evening Service

Tuesday, September 23 - Day 1 of Rosh Hashanah

  • 12:00-1:00 PM - Rosh Hashanah Meditation, Tashlich & Shofar Blowing

Rosh Hashanah Meals

Join us for some yummy community meals to welcome in the sweet new year! More information can be found below.

  • Monday September 22 (Night 1) - 6:00-7:00 PM - Rosh Hashanah Dinner

  • Tuesday September 23 (Day 1) - 1:00-2:00 PM - Rosh Hashanah Deli Lunch

Yom Kippur Events

Yom Kippur

Join us for student led services.

Wednesday, October 1

  • 4:00 PM - Kol Nidre Student Led Service

  • 5:00-6:00 PM - Pre-Fast Dinner

Thursday, October 2

  • 7:15 PM - Break-Fast Dinner

Additional services are available at Agues Achim Synagogue in Coralville. Click [here] to explore their website for more information .

Are you interested in attending services at the synagogue with a group from Hillel? Text Alyssa or email her at alyssa@iowahillel.org!