Rodef Sholom: A Reform Jewish Congregation in Marin County, California

The main festivals of Judaism are Sukkot, Pesach (Passover) and Shavuot.  Services are held on the first day of each festival and Yizkor (remembrance) services take place on the last day of each festival, both at 10:30 am in our sanctuary. Learn more about each festival by clicking on its title.

For study questions, children's activities, and other information about the Jewish festivals and holidays from the Union for Reform Judaism, click on each festival name:

Sukkot
Simchat Torah
Purim
Pesach (Passover)
Shavuot
Chanukah

For a complete list of all of the festivals and holidays, including a calendar of future dates, click here.  For additional resources, check out MyJewishLearning.com here.

Festival dates 5770 - 2009-10

Sukkot/SImchat Torah
• Erev Sukkot, Friday, October 2, 2009
6:15 pm Shabbat services followed by our first Friday congregational dinner
• Saturday, October 3, 2009
10:30 am Shabbat & Sukkot Festival services
• Simchat Torah, Friday, October 9, 2009
6:15 pm Shabbat & Simchat Torah services
The High Holy Days officially end with the joyous dancing on Simchat Torah. Mark this day on your calendar and plan to come with your whole family.
• Saturday, October 10, 2009
10:30 am Shabbat & Yizkor services

Pesach (Passover)
First night: March 29, 2010
Festival services, March 30, 2009, 10:30 am
Yizkor services, April 5, 2009, 10:30 am

Shavuot
Tikkun Leil Shavuot: May 18, 2009, evening until late
May 19, Festival & Yizkor services, May 19, 2009,10:30 am

Holiday dates 5769 - 2009

Chanukah
First night candle lighting:  December 11, 2009
Chanukah Shabbat service:  Friday, December 11, 6:15 pm

Purim
February 28, 2010

Yom HaShoah
April 11, 2010

Yom Ha'Atzmaut (Israel Independence Day)
April 20, 2009