High Holidays

Everyone is invited to join us for the High Holidays! We are excited to welcome the new Jewish year together in community. Students – fill out the student info card to access the registration form for services and meals. 
Check out the quick links below to see the schedule and register. Look out for details about deadlines and holiday-related programming in our emails and on Instagram.
Rosh Hashanah: Friday, September 11 – Sunday September 13
Yom Kippur: Sunday September 20 – Monday September 21
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Student Info form
Community Member Registration

Services and Locations

Reform, Conservative and Orthodox services for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are held in locations across campus. Anyone is welcome in any service, though we ask that you register in advance, by first completing your student info card for this year. Please note the location and time for the service you register for, as they may vary. All meals hosted by Hillel will be in the Hillel building and are FREE for students!
If you are interested in having a role at any service, please email Rav Lisa at: lstella@umich.edu.

A Note About Missing Classes for Holidays:

Please note Yom Kippur Day is Monday, Septmeber 21st.

It is University policy for instructors to work with students to arrange assignment or exam accommodations for religious celebrations. It is the responsibility of each student to communicate with instructors in advance about making accommodations. Contact your instructors ASAP to plan for accommodations.

Please reach out to Rav Lisa if you have any concerns or need support navigating requirement conflicts.

Here is a link to more details about the University’s policies on religious exemptions.

Initiative on Jewish Holidays

Ready to get started?

First create or update your Student Info Card. Then, make sure to register for High Holiday services and meals. Please note that the meal registration deadline is September 4.

High Holiday Meals at Hillel!

Join us for dinners and lunches throughout the holidays. All meals are FREE to students. Please register by September 4th to help us prepare to host the community!

Host a Meal! 

You can host a meal in your house or apartment for the High Holidays, and Hillel will support you! Students are eligible for funding and ritual support for one meal over Rosh Hashanah, and either Pre-fast or Break Fast meal. Please reach out to Rav Lisa to learn more about hosting and register your meal.

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Featured Holiday Programming

High Holiday Meals

Our Hillel Cafe head chef is planning to cook for over 1,000 students to join us for holiday dinners, in addition to our multiple Break Fast events which will enable students to end their fasts among friends at our Hillel, in their homes, and at the many Greek houses where we provide catering.

Alternative Programs

Shofar Sunday Special! We are holding an abbreviated Shofar service on Sunday at 4:30pm in the Arboretum, followed by the tradition of tashlich. Its an extra opportunity to hear the shofar before the end of Rosh Hashanah