5786 · Eugene, Oregon

High Holy Days

Come share the spirit and wisdom of these Holy Days — a time of prayer, music, reflection, and learning. A time of return and healing, to realign our connection to self, others, and the world.

Renewal Services

Accessible, Inclusive, Uplifting

Our services are Renewal, accessible, and inclusive — in the tradition of our teacher Rabbi Hanan Sills z”l.

We draw from traditional, mystical, and contemporary sources. We invite new interpretations, spontaneous expressions, and powerful music to awaken the deeper truths. Ad Olam High Holy Days are uplifting, life‑affirming, and transformative — all are welcome, whatever your background.

Please Note All events are subject to change due to several factors — check back here before events. Please don’t attend if you have a fever, cough, or other symptoms.
Suggested Donation $30 and up for Rosh Hashanah, and $30 and up for each Yom Kippur day. Donations may be made online or at the services.
No One Turned Away Funds should never be a barrier to joining us for the Holy Days — please come regardless.
The Schedule

High Holy Days Dates

Colorful mixed-media painting of a woman blowing a shofar, surrounded by flowers and pomegranates.
Friday, September 11 · 7:00 pm

Erev Rosh Hashanah

Unity of the Valley · 3912 Dillard Road, Eugene

Join us as we welcome the New Year together with prayer, music, and reflection.

Jordan will offer a brief reflection on Odysseus, the Law of Zeus, and the Golden Rule — and what these ancient teachings may offer us in meeting today’s challenges.
Saturday, September 12 · 11:30 am

Rosh Hashanah Day: Morning Circle & Tashlich

Tugman Park

A time for song, sharing, reflection, Tashlich, and community.

  • 11:30 amSharing and song circle
  • 12:30 pmTashlich — the casting away of the old (birdseed provided)
  • 1:00 pmPotluck — bring food to share (biblically kosher: no pork or shellfish, please). Juice provided.
Metal tree-of-life wall art with colorful leaves, hearts, and two birds in flight.
Sunday, September 20

Kol Nidre / Erev Yom Kippur

Unity of the Valley

Join us for a meaningful Renewal-style evening service with music, prayer, and teachings.

  • 6:15 pmMeditation and seating
  • 6:30 pmService

Youme Amy Danziger playing cello With cello music from Youme Amy Danziger

Monday, September 21 · 10:30 am

Yom Kippur Morning & Memorial Service

Unity of the Valley

Please join us for a soulful, joyful, contemplative, and musical celebration. A Yizkor service will be incorporated into the center of the service. On this Day of A‑tune‑ment, may we each find the space to realign our neshama/souls with our highest and most loving potential — gracing ourselves, each other, and our world with compassion, forgiveness, and renewal.

Following the morning service, we hope to offer some Playshops — stay posted.
Monday, September 21 · Evening

Ne’ilah & Break-the-Fast Potluck

Jordan’s home

A light musical closing service followed by a community potluck. Details will follow.

A Note From the Wider Community

Rabbi Shefa Gold at Temple Beth Israel

We hope you’ll join members of the wider Eugene Jewish community for a special Elul weekend with Rabbi Shefa Gold — a Renewal rabbi, prayer-music composer, and longtime friend of Rabbi Hanan — leading “Doing the Sacred Work of Elul: Preparing Ourselves for the Renewal of the High Holy Days.”

  • Friday, August 28 · 7:30 pmRenewal Kabbalat Shabbat service led by Rabbi Shefa Gold — free
  • Saturday, August 29 · 7:00–9:00 pmHavdalah and workshop: Exploring the Landscape of Love through the Song of Songs
  • Sunday, August 30 · 6:00–9:00 pmWorkshop: Exploring the Magic and Medicine of the Psalms

Workshop fees: TBI members, $25 per workshop or $40 for both; non‑members, $35 per workshop or $50 for both. Learn more and register here.

Get Involved

Help Create Our Services

Ad Olam’s High Holy Days are created by the community. If you feel called to participate, offer your gifts, or help with practical support, we would love to hear from you. If you’d like to share a reading, prayer, music, teaching, or workshop — or can help with setup or takedown — please contact Jordan.

Contact Jordan

In this season of reflection and renewal, we ask: how can we show up more fully for one another, our community, and our world? Let us gather to release what no longer serves us, reconnect with what matters most, and enter the New Year with courage, compassion, and hope.

With blessings for a sweet, meaningful, and renewing New Year,
Jordan, for Ad Olam Synagogue Without Walls