A Message from Rabbi SaraLeya Schley:

“Only one thing I ask of You –
that I should dwell in Your house all the days of my life.”

 Our theme this year comes from these words from Psalm 27 which we chant during all of our High Holy Day services.  Led by our musicians and service leaders, and supported by staff and volunteers, together we create an abode for Divinity, a place of safety where the heart can open and we can experience spiritual renewal.  When the Sacred is apparent, transformation is possible.   

At Chochmat HaLev, meditation and deep engagement with sacred text are as integral to our practice as musical harmony and ecstatic dance.  Our community embraces the spiritual practice of opening the heart to each other, creating a loving and non-judgmental vessel for us all to worship together.  We share the highs of joyous moments and the depths of feeling and insight.   

Join us for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur 5771, a time of communal celebration, personal introspection and universal renewal.  Our House of the Divine becomes whole as we offer our unique gifts to each another. 

I look forward to spending these Days of Awe with you.

With blessing for Wisdom of Heart,
Rabbi SaraLeya Schley

 

 

Rosh Hashanah arrow September 8 - 10
Yom Kippur arrow September 17 - 18

Wednesday
September 8
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Rosh Hashanah Eve arrow
First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley
2407 Dana Street, Berkeley
Directions/parking

Thursday
September 9
arrow Rosh Hashanah
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First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley
2407 Dana Street, Berkeley
Directions/parking

Friday
September 10
arrow 2nd day Rosh Hashanah
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Chochmat HaLev
2215 Prince Street, Berkeley
Directions

Thursday
September 9

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Tashlich arrow

meet on the lawn at Oxford and University
@ Cal Campus entrance

Friday
September 17
arrow Erev Yom Kippur/ Kol Nidre arrow
First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley
2407 Dana Street, Berkeley
Directions/parking

Saturday
September 18
arrow Yom Kippur Day arrow

First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley
2407 Dana Street, Berkeley
Directions/parking

See Activities and Classes for all events
For parking info, please visit General Info

To reserve tickets on-line, please click here

 

Free Childcare!

This year, Chochmat HaLev is pleased to offer free child care and youth programming for children
ages 1 through 12.

For more information and to make a reservation, please visit the
Children & Youth Page

High Holy Day Financial Aid

Chochmat HaLev can only offer financial aid to those who apply in advance. No financial aid will be available at the door. If you need scholarship assistance to attend the services, please go to the Financial Aid Page and submit the scholarship form by September 6.