Holidays
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High Holidays
Hillel holds High Holiday services on Rosh HaShanah and on Yom Kippur in the Norman M. Fain Hillel Center at 6 Fraternity Circle. Services are open to students and to the general public. No tickets are required, however, non-students are asked to make a meaningful donation to Hillel. Services are led by Hillel Executive Director, Amy Olson, who is a trained cantorial soloist. Dinner follows services on the evening of Rosh HaShanah and a break-the-fast is held at the conclusion of Yom Kippur.
Since Rosh HaShanah coincides with the first two days of classes for Fall Semester 2010, in addition to the morining service, there will be an opportunity to hear the shofar blown in the late afternoon on the first and second days of the holiday.
Wednesday, Sept. 8 at 6pm - Rosh HaShanah services & dinner
Thursday, Sept. 9 at 9:30am - Rosh HaShanah services and at 4:30pm - "A Taste of Rosh HaShanah"
Friday, Sept. 10 at 5:30pm - Rosh HaShanah/Shabbat service & Dinner
Friday, Sept. 17 at 6pm - Kol Nidre Service
Saturday, Sept. 18 at 9:30am - Yom Kippur service and at 6pm - Service & Breaking the Fast
Call (401)874-2740 or email Amy for more about the High Holiday schedule
Sukkot
Hillel builds and decorates its own Sukkah which is available for all to enjoy and use throughout the holiday. Hillel also has a lulav and etrog on hand during the holiday. Please check the calendar for special events in the Sukkah. Sukkot begins on the evening of Wednesday, September 22, 2010.
Hanukkah
Hanukkah begins this year on the evening of Wednesday, December 1. Hillel will host a variety of Hanukkah activities which will be updated on the Calendar of Events. Hillel is known for its amazing latkes. Students who live in the residence halls are sent Hanukkah goody bags complete with dreidels and chocolate gelt. Candles and hanukkiot (menorahs) are available at Hillel.
Purim
Purim falls on Saturday, March 19-Sunday, March 20 which is during URI Spring Break. We will celebrate the holiday in advance by baking hamentaschen and distributing Purim goody bags. Please check the events calendar in January for more details.
Passover
This year, Passover is April 18-26, 2011. Hillel will host a Seder on Monday, April 18. Hillel also makes arrangements for students who wish to enjoy seders with local families. Kosher for Passover lunches and dinners at Hillel are provided throughout the holiday by advance reservation.
Complete information about Passover and meals at hillel will be posted in March.
Area Synagogues
While there are no synagogues within walking distance of URI, students are welcome to attend services at any of the local congregations.