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Rosh Hashanah 2023: Come and Listen to the Sound of the Shofar!

Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year beginnings the evening of September 15, 2023

By Shula Bryski September 15, 2023

The shofar has a sound like no other instrument!

Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, will begin this Friday evening, September 15, 2023

Among the beautiful traditions of dipping apples in honey, symbolizing a sweet new year, and eating exotic fruit that puts us in touch with the newness of this brand new year, is the custom of hearing the shofar, a simple ram's horn, that is typically blown in the synagogue.




It's a moment in time that transcends words; it can only be captured by the primal sound of the shofar that tells a story of gratitude, regret for last year's mistakes, hope for better in the coming year, sorrow, and joy. It is a time to reflect not only on what we want this new year to bring to us, but on what we can contribute to this new year; filling G-d's desires and others' needs.

Our services are refreshingly casual, joyous, and uplifting. Services will be led by Rabbi Bryski who will accompany the prayer service with ongoing commentary interspersed with inspirational stories, humor, spiritual meditations and practices, it is sure to be a wonderful experience for both children and adults.

Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services will be held at Chabad of Thousand Oaks:  1515 El Monte Drive, Thousand Oaks, CA.

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Happy Rosh Hashanah 2023, may we all be blessed with a healthy, sweet new year!


Please join us for joyful and meaningful services!
Chabad of Thousand Oaks' High Holiday Services are uplifting and refreshing. Prayers are accompanied by moving anecdotes, stories, and humor. Participate in the traditional, modern, and stirring melodies. Prayer books are available in English and Hebrew.
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Calendar of Events for the High Holidays

Schedule of Services

Rosh Hashanah:
Friday, Sept. 15, 2023

  • 6:30 pm - Evening service followed by a Rosh Hashanah community meal. Please RSVP to: shula@jewishto.org
Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 16 - 17, 2023
  • 9:30 am - Morning service

Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023

  • 11:30 am - Mitzvah of Shofar - Three-course Kiddush Luncheon following morning service | 5 pm - Mincha followed by Tashlich walk and service at the library park

Yom Kippur:
Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023

  • 6:15 pm - Kol Nidrei

Monday, Sept. 25, 2023

  • 9:30 am - Morning service | 11:45 am - Yizkor service | 5 pm - Mincha | 6 pm - Neilah closing service | 7:30 pm - Shofar / Break Fast

Other notable Jewish holidays this season:

For information on additional Rosh Hashanah Services and offerings, please visit www.jewishto.org/highholidays - Click here to reserve today.







This article was provided to Macaroni KID Conejo Valley - Malibu - Calabasas courtesy of our guest writer:

Shula Bryski, co-director of Chabad of Thousand Oaks along with her husband Rabbi Chaim, teaches three ongoing adult education classes and enjoys exploring the deeper dimensions of life with her students. An accomplished pianist, her favorite pastimes include sweating through a new classical piece and laughing with her seven children. She has an editing and speech-writing business. She can be reached at shula@jewishto.org

Publisher's Note: This previously published article has been updated for Rosh Hashanah 2023