Holiday Celebrations

Holiday Celebrations

Celebrate the Jewish year through meaningful worship, joyful traditions, lifelong learning, and community gatherings for every generation.

Celebrate Every Season

Each holiday offers its own traditions, stories, and opportunities to gather as a community. Whether you’re joining us for the High Holy Days, lighting Chanukah candles, celebrating Purim, or welcoming Shabbat throughout the year, there’s always a place for you at Am Yisrael.

🍂 Fall

High Holy Days • Sukkot • Simchat Torah

A season of reflection, renewal, gratitude, and joyful celebration as we begin a new Jewish year together.

❄️ Winter

Chanukah

Celebrate light, hope, music, and community with festive programs for children, adults, and families.

🌸 Spring

Purim • Passover • Yom HaShoah • Yom HaAtzmaut • Shavuot

Experience storytelling, freedom, remembrance, celebration, and lifelong learning throughout spring.

☀️ Summer

Tisha B'Av & Community Gatherings

Summer brings opportunities for reflection, outdoor community events, and meaningful connections.

What You'll Experience

Worship

Beautiful, meaningful services that blend tradition with warmth and thoughtful engagement.

Learning

Guest speakers, holiday classes, family programs, and opportunities to explore Jewish traditions together.

Community

Shared meals, celebrations, music, volunteering, and festive gatherings throughout the year.

Featured Traditions

Beloved Ways We Celebrate

Throughout the Jewish year, Am Yisrael comes together for meaningful traditions that blend worship, learning, celebration, and community. These special experiences invite people of every age to connect more deeply with the holidays and with one another.

Selichot

As the High Holy Days approach, our community gathers for a morning of reflection, music, prayer, and spiritual preparation on the beach. Selichot offers a meaningful opportunity to pause, look inward, and enter the new year with intention.

Chanukah

Celebrate the Festival of Lights with candle lighting, music, festive treats, and joyful activities for the whole community. Our Hanukkah celebrations bring every generation together to share in the warmth, hope, and light of the season.

Passover

Celebrate the story of freedom through meaningful worship, engaging learning opportunities, and community gatherings. From family-friendly experiences to opportunities for reflection and connection, Passover at Am Yisrael brings generations together to honor this timeless tradition.

Purim

Purim at Am Yisrael is filled with costumes, laughter, storytelling, and plenty of fun. From hearing the Megillah to enjoying festive activities and treats, it is a joyful celebration for children, adults, and families alike.

Shavuot

Mark Shavuot with  Torah study, thoughtful discussion, and community as we celebrate the giving of the Torah. Surrounded by learning, tradition, and fellowship, our special gatherings offer a meaningful way to conclude the holiday together.

Stay Connected

From joyful festivals to meaningful moments of reflection, we invite you to celebrate every season with the Am Yisrael community. Check our calendar or reach out to learn more about upcoming programs and services.