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Adath Jeshurun Congregation
Denomination: Orthodox

Adath Jeshurun was established with the ideals and principles of traditional, Torah Judaism. It is with these principles that we will continue to grow and move forward. Traditional, however, does not mean boring. It is our mission to offer exciting and stimulating services, classes, and programs for the Newport News Jewish community and those visiting our congregation. Adath Jeshurun is for all Jews. It makes no difference what your level of observance is or how much you know about Judaism. AJ is an open, non-judgmental environment where Jews of all types can gather, pray, learn, and grow together. Adath Jeshurun offers Shabbos and holiday meals, Shabbos hospitality, as well as any other religious needs that you may have. Please contact us today for more information.

Address: 401 City Center Boulevard, Newport News, VA
Email: rabbi@ajshul.com
Website: https://ajshul.com/

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Chabad of Williamsburg
Denomination: Lubavitch

Our mission is to create a vibrant Jewish community that will promote and strengthen Jewish awareness, pride and community through educational, cultural and social activities for all Jewish individuals, Jewish students at William & Mary, and families living in the Williamsburg VA area, regardless of background or affiliation. We are dedicated to building Jewish life in Williamsburg VA. Join the movement to strengthen Jewish community, every day.

Phone: (757) 929-4999
Email: rabbi@jewishwilliamsburg.org
Website: https://www.chabadwilliamsburg.org/

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Congregation Emet V'Or
Denomination: Reform

Congregation Emet V’Or (CEVO) strives to be a supportive community and a meaningful place for Jewish people, their families and those who desire to learn about the Jewish faith. At CEVO we worship G-d in accordance with the faith of Judaism. We inspire and teach Jewish spiritual values and heritage; cultivate a love and understanding of the Jewish heritage; provide a joyous atmosphere in which these can be accomplished, and actively participate in Tikkun Olam (Repair the World). We're a welcoming, intimate Reform synagogue on the Virginia Peninsula. ​Join us for weekly Friday night Shabbat services​​, or at one of our special events.

Address: 101 Production Drive, Suite 101 Yorktown
Phone: (757) 952-3737
Website: https://www.emetvor.com/

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Rodef Sholom Temple
Denomination: Conservative

Rodef Sholom Temple is affiliated with Conservative Judaism and has been on the Virginia Peninsula since 1901, moving into our beautiful modern location on the campus of the J in 2018. Please join us with our egalitarian celebrations of Shabbat, weekday morning minyans, festivals, Holy Days, religious school, a lot of good food and many fun activities. We love and welcome all people and their paths to and through Judaism. Connect with us to feel seen, valued and invited into our diverse and inclusive family, including all races, ethnicities, nationalities, gender identifications, sexual orientations, family structures, abilities and perspectives. Our Rabbi David Eligberg is recognized for his wonderful teaching and guidance. Military personnel and families, as well as students are always welcome. We hope you will check out our exciting calendar and join us for an event soon.

Address: 401 City Center Boulevard, Newport News
Phone: (757) 826-5894
Website: https://www.rodefsholomtemple.org/

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Temple Beth El
Denomination: Unaffiliated

Temple Beth El is the central gathering place in the Greater Williamsburg region for Jewish worship, learning, life cycle commemoration, and Jewish social events. As the only synagogue in the area, we have chosen to be unaffiliated in order to best serve the needs of our diverse community. We embrace Jews of different backgrounds and welcome interfaith families.  We are a participatory community. Each member is encouraged to make a contribution to our TBE Jewish life. Our energetic congregation continues to launch new social and community-building activities. Some of our members have formed adult and youth klezmer bands, a book club, and Hevra Kadisha. We sponsor the Virginia Peninsula Jewish Film Festival. Monthly, we have a Shabbat Kulanu service designed to be accessible and fun for all ages, a shorter Shabbat Zakein service for the elderly, and celebrate many Jewish holidays with religious and social events.

Address: 600 Jamestown Road Williamsburg
Phone Number: (757) 220-1205
Website: https://tbewilliamsburg.org/

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Temple Sinai
Denomination: Reform

Temple Sinai is a warm and inclusive congregation and welcomes all guests, including Jews by heritage, Jews by choice, secular Jews, interfaith families, couples, singles, children, and LGBT+ members. Throughout the year, we enjoy celebrating Shabbat and other holidays, deepening our understanding of Judaism, and socializing when we gather for worship and special events. Our Religious School features innovative and fun programs in partnership with special institutions and educators.

Address: 11620 Warwick Blvd Newport News
Phone Number: (757) 596-8352
Website: https://templesinai-nn.org/

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Adath Jeshurun High Holiday Schedule

Rosh Hashanah:
Friday, Sept. 11th & Saturday, Sept. 12th
Services begin at 9:00 a.m.

Yom Kippur: Monday, Sept. 21st
Services begin at 9:00 a.m.

 

Chabad of Williamsburg High Holiday Schedule

Rosh Hashanah Community Dinner: Friday, Sept. 11th
6:30 p.m. Community Dinner (RSVPs required)
Chabad House, Williamsburg

Rosh Hashanah: Saturday, Sept. 12th
9:30 a.m. Morning Services Services followed by kiddush
Chabad House, Williamsburg

Rosh Hashanah: Sunday, Sept. 13th
9:30 a.m. Morning Services
Chabad House, Williamsburg
5:00 p.m. Shofar and Tashlich
Sunken Gardens, William & Mary
111 Jamestown Rd. Williamsburg

Kol Nidre: Sunday, Sept. 20th
Services begin at 6:30 p.m.
Chabad House, Williamsburg

Yom Kippur: Monday, Sept. 21st
Services begin at 9:30 a.m.
Chabad House, Williamsburg

Sukkot Community Dinner: Friday, Sept. 25th
6:30 p.m. Community Dinner (RSVPs required)
Chabad House, Williamsburg

 

Congregation Emet V'Or High Holiday Schedule

Location of services available upon RSVP

Erev Rosh Hashanah Services: Friday, Sept. 11th
Services begin at 7:00 p.m.

Rosh Hashana Services: Saturday, Sept. 12th
Services begin at 10:00 a.m.

Kol Nidre Services: Sunday, Sept. 20th
Services begin at 6:30 p.m.

Yom Kippur: Monday, Sept. 21st
Services begin at 9:30 a.m. followed by Yizkor

 

Rodef Sholom Temple High Holiday Schedule

Selichot: Saturday, Sept. 5th
8:30 p.m. Evening Service

Erev Rosh Hashanah: Friday, Sept. 11th
8:00 p.m. Evening Service

Rosh Hashana: Saturday, Sept. 12th & Sunday, Sept. 13th
9:30 a.m. Morning Service

Shabbat Shuvah: Friday, Sept. 13th
6:00 p.m. Evening Service

Shabbat Shuvah: Saturday, Sept. 14th
9:30 a.m. Morning Service

Tashlikh: Sunday, Sept. 20th
11:00 a.m. Morning Service at Buckroe Beach

Kol Nidre: Sunday, Sept. 20th
6:30 p.m. Evening Service

Yom Kippur: Monday, Sept. 21st
9:30 a.m. Morning Service - Yizkor will be recited
5:00 p.m. Study Session
5:30 p.m. Mincha/Neilah Service
7:44 p.m. Shofar Blowing
7:45 p.m. Maariv
8:00 p.m. End of Fast (followed by Break Fast)

 

Temple Beth El High Holiday Schedule

Erev Rosh Hashanah: Friday, Sept. 11th
7:00 p.m. Evening Service followed by a community potluck-style oneg (RSVPs required)
St. Martin's Episcopal Church
1333 Jamestown Rd. Williamsburg

Rosh Hashanah Day 1: Saturday, Sept. 12th
9:30 a.m. Morning Service (RSVPs required)
St. Martin's Episcopal Church
1333 Jamestown Rd. Williamsburg

Eco-Friendly Tashlich: Saturday, Sept. 12th
5:00 p.m. Please dress comfortably and bring something eco-friendly for tashlich (ex: frozen peas, bird seed, etc.) College Landing State Park
1070 S. Henry St. Williamsburg

Rosh Hashanah Day 2: Sunday, Sept. 13th
9:30 a.m. Morning service followed by a community potluck-style lunch
Temple Beth El
600 Jamestown Rd. Williamsburg

Kol Nidre: Sunday, Sept. 20th
7:00 p.m. Evening Service
St. Martin's Episcopal Church
1333 Jamestown Rd. Williamsburg

Yom Kippur: Monday, Sept. 21st
9:30 a.m. Morning Service
2:00 p.m. Yizkor
5:30 p.m. Afternoon and evening services followed bypotluck-style break the fast after sundown
St. Martin's Episcopal Church
1333 Jamestown Rd. Williamsburg

Sukkot: Friday,Sept. 25th
5:45 p.m. Shabbat Kulanu Family Service in the Sukkah followed by a pizza dinner
Temple Beth El
600 Jamestown Rd. Williamsburg

Simchat Torah: Friday, Oct. 2nd
7:00 p.m. Evening Service
Temple Beth El
600 Jamestown Rd. Williamsburg

 

Temple Sinai High Holiday Schedule

Erev Rosh Hashanah: Friday, Sept. 11th
7:30 p.m. Evening Service

Rosh Hashanah: Saturday, Sept. 12th
10:00 a.m. Morning Service followed by Tashlich

Shabbat Shuvah: Friday, Sept. 18th
7:30 p.m. Evening Service with guest speaker Dr. Vered Sakal

Erev Yom Kippur: Sunday, Sept. 20th
7:30 p.m. Evening Service

Yom Kippur: Monday, Sept. 21st
10:00 a.m. Morning Service
3:45 p.m. Yizkor Service
4:45 p.m. Ne'ilah Service followed by break-the-fast
Sukkot: Saturday, Sept. 26th
10:00 a.m. Morning Service

Simchat Torah: Friday, Oct. 2nd
7:30 p.m. Evening Service