Rosh Hashanah
As we bid farewell to the Jewish Year 5784 and embrace the new beginnings of 5785, Rosh Hashana beckons us to come together. Amidst the vibrant tapestry of Amsterdam, Chabad on Campus extends a warm invitation to you. Whether you’re a local, an exchange student, or an expat seeking connection, Chabad on Campus in Amsterdam is your destination for an extraordinary Rosh Hashana celebration alongside fellow Jewish students and young professionals. Join us in welcoming the new year with joy and unity.
Step into a realm of enchantment at the heart of Amsterdam’s South. As we gather around the table, you’ll find yourself immersed in the company of a diverse assembly of Jewish students and young professionals. Representing 25 different nationalities – from cities as varied as Rotterdam, The Hague, Maastricht, Eindhoven, and Utrecht, and countries spanning the globe such as the USA, Canada, Brazil, Chile, and France – we unite under the banner of Jewish celebration. Delight in a delectable dinner featuring traditional Rosh Hashana delicacies and, above all, the warmth of companionship. We are looking forward to celebrate with you.
Halachic times
- Rosh Hashanah begins on October 2nd at 6:56 PM.
- Conclusion of the first day and beginning of the second day: October 3rd at 7:54 PM.
- Conclusion of the second day and beginning of Shabbat: October 4th at 6:51 PM.
- Conclusion of Shabbat: October 5th at 7:49 PM.
- Sunday, October 6th, is the Fast Day of Gedalia, which begins at 6:10 AM and ends at 7:49 PM.
Rosh Hashanah dinner
For Jewish Students and young Professionals
Tuesday October 2nd – 6:30 pm
2nd Rosh Hashanah Dinner with sounding of Shofar
Tuesday October 3rd – 6:30 pm
Yom Kippur
Yom Kippur encompasses various customs, such as refraining from eating, drinking, and wearing leather shoes. We will gather for the most solemn day on the Jewish Calendar: Yom Kippur. We do not eat, drink or engage in pleasureful activities and spend the 25 hours of the holiday in prayer and reflection. These synagogue services are thoughtfully designed to be accessible, featuring explanation in English and enriched with beautiful melodies. To learn more about this significant day, please visit: https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/4687/jewish/Yom-Kippur.htm
Yom Kippur: Pre-fast meal and Kol Nidre service
Friday October 11th
Times:
5:30 – 6:30 pm: Pre-fast meal
6:30 – 7:30 pm: Meditation & Shiur
7:30 – 9 pm: Kol Nidre service
9:30 pm – 12 am: Optional hangout/games and round table discussions (give your topics in advance)
Yom Kippur: Ne’ilah service and post-fast meal
Saturday October 12th
Times
5 pm – Optional hang out
6pm – Ne’ilah service
7:42 pm – Fast ends
7:50 – Break fast buffet
Shacharit and Musaf
For Shacharit and Musaf, we will be attending the RAS Synagogue (Big Ashkenazi Synagogue of Amsterdam), Heinzestraat 3, Amsterdam.
Yom Kippur
Dinner in the Sukkah for students and YP’s
For Jewish Students and young Professionals
Tuesday October 2nd – 6:30 pm
Sukkot
The seven days of Sukkot – celebrated by dwelling in the sukkah, taking the Four Kinds, and rejoicing – are followed by Simchat Torah. Sukkot is when we expose ourselves to the elements in greenery-covered huts. It commemorates G‑d sheltering our ancestors as they traveled from Egypt to the Promised Land. The Four Kinds express our unity and our belief in G‑d’s omnipresence. Coming after the solemn High Holidays, Sukkot is a time of joy and happiness.
Dinner in the Sukkah for students and YP’s
Wednesday October 16th – 7 pm
Second Dinner in the Sukkah for students and YP’s
Thursday October 17th
Benching Lulav – 6:35 pm
Start dinner – 7 pm
Shabbat in the Sukkah
Friday October 18th – 7 pm
Kleinblatt in the Sukkah
Tuesday October 22nd – 6 pm
Simchat Torah
Friday October 25th – 10 am
