Sholom! This weekend is Rosh Hashanah! Find out where you can celebrate the Jewish New Year without having to leave the neighborhood. Scroll down to view full schedules of local Jewish places of worship.

Where to Eat

Bittersweet Bakery

Bittersweet is serving up some great pastries as well as Matza Ball soup in honor of Rosh Hashanah Preorder for pick up or delivery Wednesday, September 13th – Sunday, September 24th.

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The Bagel

Although they serve some of the BEST bagels in town, The Bagel also serves up some great entrees! Try golden bowls chicken soup studded with enormous, fluffy matzo balls, mammoth corned beef sandwiches, and other Ashkenazi Jewish classics.

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Milt’s BBQ for the Perplexed

Serving only the highest quality kosher meats, Milt’s assures a delectable experience. From the on-site smoked meats to vegetarian options, you will be tempted by a variety of mouth-watering choices. They avoid trans-fats, tree nuts, peanuts, dairy, and offer many gluten-free and celiac-friendly options. Although they are closed on September 17th, they offer kosher BBQ that can be enjoyed every day!

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Places of Worship

Temple Sholom

High Holy Days Service Schedule

Friday, Sept. 15
7:30 PM – Erev Rosh Hashanah Congregational Service mixed-presence

 

Saturday, Sept. 16
9:00 AM – Family Service mixed-presence
11:00 AM – Congregational Service mixed-presence
4:00 PM – Tashlich (lakefront) in person

 

Sunday, Sept. 17
10:30 AM – Second Day Rosh Hashanah Congregational and Community Service mixed-presence

Chabad of Lakeview East

Friday, September 15:
• Candle Lighting: 6:22 pm
• Evening Service: 7:00 pm
• Community dinner: 7:30 pm (RSVP required at JewishLakeview.com/RHDinner ).
Shabbat, September 16 (Day 1):
• Shachris (morning) Service: 9:00 am – 12:30 pm (No Shofar blowing on Shabbat)
• Kids Program Service: 9:45 am -12:30 pm
• Kiddush Lunch Approx 12:30 pm
• Mincha 6:40 pm
• Mariv (evening) Service: 7:45 pm
• Candle Lighting after 7:40 pm (from pre excising flame)
Sunday, September 17 (Day 2):
• Shachris (morning): 9:00 am – 12:45 pm (Shofar at 11:30)
• Kids program & service: 9:45 am – 12:45 pm
• “Shofar in the street” around Lakeview: 1:30 pm – 6:30 pm (see schedule here)
• Mincha Service 3:30 pm at boat Park Playground near the Lake (Tashlich location)
• Tashlich service & Shofar blowing at Boat Park Playground by Roscoe near the Lake at 4:00 pm
• YJP Rosh Hashanah Holy Hour – Happy Hour at 6:15 – 7:15 pm
• Chassidic melodies, final evening Services and Havdalah: 7:15 pm – 7:37 pm
Please note – schedule is subject to change.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15: Erev Rosh Hashanah

MAIN SANCTUARY
6:42 PM – Candle Lighting
6:50 PM – Mincha, followed by Ma’ariv
Approx. 7:45 PM – Services End

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16: Rosh Hashanah Day 1

MAIN SANCTUARY
8:30 AM – Start Pesukei D’Zimra
Approx. 8:50 AM – HaMelekh and Shacharit
10:30 AM – Sermon by Rabbi Finkelstein
1:15 PM – Services End
Festive snacks will be served in the Beit Midrash & Library at the end of services.
6:40 PM – Mincha, followed by Ma’ariv
After 7:41 PM – Candle Lighting, Prep for 2nd Day & Kiddush
SOCIAL HALL / HASHKAMA
7:30 AM – Shacharit
9:00 AM – Sermon by Rabbi Finkelstein
11:30 PM – Services End
CAMP SHANA TOVA (CST)
9:00 AM – CST Babysitting Begins (For ages 1 – 5)
10:00 AM – CST Programming Begins (For age 3 – 5th grade)
10:45 – 11:30 AM – Tot Rosh Hashanah (For ages 3 & under, accompanied by a parent)
1:00 PM – CST Babysitting/Programming Ends

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17: Rosh Hashanah Day 2

MAIN SANCTUARY
8:30 AM – Start Pesukei D’Zimra
Approx. 8:50 AM – HaMelekh and Shacharit
10:30 AM – Sermon by Rabbi Finkelstein
11:00 AM – First Shofar Blasts (please arrive early)
1:15 PM – Services End
Approx. 1:30 PM – Shofar Blowing in the Parking Lot
Festive snacks will be served in the Beit Midrash & Library at the end of services.
4:00 PM – Tashlich (in partnership with Chabad of Lakeview) – meet at the Boat Park at Roscoe & Lake Shore
6:40 PM – Mincha, followed by Ma’ariv
7:39 PM – Ma’ariv followed by Havdalah
SOCIAL HALL / HASHKAMA
7:30 AM – Shacharit
9:00 AM – Sermon by Rabbi Finkelstein
9:30 AM – First Shofar Blasts (please arrive early)
11:30 PM – Services End
CAMP SHANA TOVA (CST)
9:00 AM – CST Babysitting Begins (For ages 1 – 5)
10:00 AM – CST Programming Begins (For age 3 – 5th grade)
10:45 – 11:30 AM – Tot Rosh Hashanah (For ages 3 & under, accompanied by a parent)
1:00 PM – CST Babysitting/Programming Ends

Anshe Emet Synagogue

EREV ROSH HASHANAH Friday, September 15 Doors open 5:30PM ASSIGNED SEATING IN SANCTUARY (Candle lighting at 6:24PM) 6:15PM – KOL NIDRE Sunday, September 24 Shacharit (Sanctuary; open seating) 1st-5th Grade Classrooms Open Torah Service begins, followed by Sermon and Musaf (ASSIGNED SEATING) 6th-12th Grade Programs (Location TBD) 8:30AM 9:30AM – 9:45AM – 10:45AM – ROSH HASHANAH DAY 1 Saturday, September 16 Shacharit (Sanctuary; open seating) 1st-5th Grade Classrooms Open Torah Service begins, followed by Sermon and Musaf (Sanctuary; open seating) 6th-12th Grade Programs (Location TBD) Mincha and Tashlich (Clock Tower at Waveland Park)