Ma’yan Tikvah’s High Holiday services are unique because they are primarily outdoors. This year, there will be varied opportunities for walks and services. Specific times are listed below.

Guided walks will focus on connecting to the natural world and the themes of the day. On Rosh HaShanah, they will include shofar blowing and on the second day tashlich. Some walks will be geared to families and others more toward adults. Walk leaders include Rabbi Katy Allen, Education Director Stephanie Kennedy, and teacher Lizzy Cantor.

A short outdoor service will include Torah reading, key traditional prayers, and a discussion. On Rosh Hashanah there will be a shofar service, and on Yom Kippur there will be Yizkor.

On Rosh HaShanah there will be a communal picnic. You are asked to bring your own food and drink and to pack out what you pack in.

All ages are welcome to both walks and services.

The size of groups for the walks will be limited, so you will be asked to provide your first and second choice of times when you register. Because everything is outdoors, Ma’yan Tikvah’s High Holiday plans are subject to change due to weather. You will be informed of contingency plans after registering and will be notified of any changes.

A food drive will benefit the Grow Clinic at Boston City Hospital.

For more information, contact Rabbi Katy Allen at rabbi@mayantikvah.org.
To register go to https://www.mayantikvah.org/high-holidays/. Scroll down for information about suggested donation amounts and click on the High Holiday registration link to register.

Rosh HaShanah Day 1 , Tuesday, September 7
Nobscot Scout Reservation,  1 Nobscot Road, Sudbury
9:30-11:00 AM  Walks
11:30-12:45 Torah and Shofar service
1:00-2:00 Communal lunch
2:30-4:00 PM Walks

Rosh HaShanah  Wednesday, September 8 Locations TBD
10:00-11:30 AM Walks

Yom Kippur Day, Thursday, September 16
Nobscot Scout Reservation, 1 Nobscot Road, Sudbury
9:30-11:00 AM  Walks
11:30-1:00 Outdoor service
2:30-4:00 PM Walks