High Holidays

Join a meaningful High Holidays with the Jewish Community of Iceland!

Services are free of charge.

Services are easy to follow even for the beginner; interspersed with uplifting traditional melodies and thought provoking explanations.

Please RSVP for meals. No one will be turned away due to lack of funds.

Reservations must be made at least 48 hours in advance.

Please contact us for location.

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Rosh Hashana

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Sunday, 29 September
First Night Rosh Hashana
Candle lighting - 18.46

Evening services – 19.00
Rosh Hashana Dinner – 19.30

Monday, 30 September
First Day Rosh Hashana
Morning services – 10.00
Shofar blowing – 11.30
Kiddush/Lunch - 13.00

Monday, 30 September

Second Night Rosh Hashana
Rosh Hashana Dinner & Shofar Blowing – 17.30

Tuesday, 1 October
Second Day Rosh Hashana
Morning services – 10.00
Shofar blowing – 11.30

Kiddush/Lunch - 13.00

Holiday ends - 19.45

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Yom Kippur

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Tuesday, 8 October
Yom Kippur Eve
Fast Begins - 18.15

Kol Nidrei Service – 18.45

Wednesday, 9 October
Yom Kippur Day
Morning services – 10.00
Yizkor Memorial Service - 11.30
Mincha Afternoon Service – 17.45
Neilah Closing Service – 18.30

Shofar Sounding & Fast Ends - 19.40
Break Fast