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SCHEDULE
Rosh Hashanah
9/22 - 9/24
Yom Kippur
10/1 - 10/2
• All services are free to attend
• No signup required
• Childcare provided
There will also be a Sefardi Minyan on Yom Kippur in the Gilston Chapel. See details here.
יהיה מניין ספרדי ביום הכיפורים בבית תפילה גילסטון. ראו פרטים כאן.
Thank you to Linda and David Gilston for sponsoring flowers for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.
OUR CHAZAN
Rabbi Jonah Sieger is a sought-after Chazan from Highland Park, NJ. He studied at the Belz School of Jewish Music, where he received instruction from Cantor Joseph Malovany and Cantor Sherwood Goffin. During his time there, he acquired a deep understanding of the art and nuances of the Nusach Hatefilah.
Originally hailing from Los Angeles, Rabbi Sieger completed two years of Yeshiva at Yeshivat Har Etzion. He is a graduate of Yeshiva University, where he studied under Rav Michael Rosensweig, Rabbi Mayer Twersky, and Rabbi Daniel Feldman, among others, and received his Semicha from RIETS.
Rabbi Sieger completed his master's degree at the Azrieli School of Jewish Education and is currently a 4th-grade Rebbe at Yavneh Academy in Paramus, NJ.
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HONORS LIST
To contribute any of the honors available below, either for yourself or someone else, please contact David Rosenberg at dmr964@yahoo.com
Honors are available for Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and Simchat Torah.
The list below is updated regularly.
MIKVAH EREV YOM TOV
There is a widespread minhag (custom) to immerse in a mikvah before Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. The Drs. Miriam & Felix Glaubach Mikvah will be open for men on Monday, Erev Rosh Hashanah (9/22) until 3:00 PM, and on Wednesday, Erev Yom Kippur (10/1) until 3:00 PM.
Please enter through the Dor Tikvah Lobby and the office hallway. The outside Mikvah entrance will remain locked for security.
• Recommended donation $18 - pay at dortikvah.org/mikvah/donate.
• Bring your own towel.
• No appointment needed.
🕯️CANDLE LIGHTING GUIDE🕯️
• Erev Rosh Hashanah - Monday 9/22
Light candles between 6:02pm and 6:59pm. Light a 24+ hour candle prior (for use tomorrow night).
Recite the following berachot:
בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה אַדֹנָ-י אֱ-לֹהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם אֲשֶׁר קִדְּשָׁנוּ בְּמִצְוֹתָיו וְצִוָּנוּ לְהַדְלִיק נֵר שֶׁל יוֹם טוֹב.
בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה אַדֹנָ-י אֱ-לֹהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם שֶׁהֶחֱיָנוּ וְקִיְּמָנוּ וְהִגִּיעָנוּ לִזְּמַן הַזֶּה.
• Second Night Rosh Hashanah - Tuesday 9/23
Light candles a) only after nightfall (7:53pm) and b) from an existing flame.
Recite the following berachot (when reciting Shehechiyanu tonight, have in mind a new fruit that one should eat after Kiddush):
בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה אַדֹנָ-י אֱ-לֹהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם אֲשֶׁר קִדְּשָׁנוּ בְּמִצְוֹתָיו וְצִוָּנוּ לְהַדְלִיק נֵר שֶׁל יוֹם טוֹב.
בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה אַדֹנָ-י אֱ-לֹהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם שֶׁהֶחֱיָנוּ וְקִיְּמָנוּ וְהִגִּיעָנוּ לִזְּמַן הַזֶּה.
• Erev Yom Kippur, Wednesday 10/1
Light candles between 5:52pm and 6:47pm. (If you will be making Havdalah at home, leave a 24+ hour candle lit over Yom Kippur.)
Recite the following berachot:
בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה אַדֹנָ-י אֱ-לֹהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם אֲשֶׁר קִדְּשָׁנוּ בְּמִצְוֹתָיו וְצִוָּנוּ לְהַדְלִיק נֵר שֶׁל יוֹם הַכִּיפּוּרִים.
בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה אַדֹנָ-י אֱ-לֹהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם שֶׁהֶחֱיָנוּ וְקִיְּמָנוּ וְהִגִּיעָנוּ לִזְּמַן הַזֶּה.
TASHLICH
Tashlich this year will be on the first day of Rosh Hashanah (Tuesday, 9/23) at 6:00pm at the Ashley Hall Plantation Rd Bridge (between Arabian Way and Sandcroft Drive). Copies of the text will be provided.
The full text of Tashlich can be found here
T'ZOM GEDALIA - FAST OF GEDALIA
On the third of Tishrei, we observe a fast day commemorating the murder of Gedalia ben Achikam, governor of the Jews in the holy land after the Babylonians destroyed the first temple. His passing in year 3338 (423 BCE) led to the exile of the remaining Jews and to the subsequent death of thousands.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
5:57am - Fast Begins
6:30am - Selichot
7:00am - Shacharit
6:40pm - Mincha / Maariv
7:50pm - Fast Ends
KAPPAROT - כפרות
Kapparot is an important traditional ritual, which has been performed between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur throughout the Jewish world for over 1400 years.
Whilst for many this ritual consists of the use of a chicken, many others have the custom of doing this with charity money that amounts to the value of a chicken (some use multiples of 18 - Chai), which is then donated in its place with the same result achieved.
This custom should ideally be performed at home, find the instructions and text HERE
For those who won't otherwise be performing this custom, we are offering to do this on your behalf on Erev Yom Kippur, visit www.dortikvah.org/kapparot to sign up.
THE LAWS OF YOM KIPPUR
All activities that are forbidden on Shabbat are forbidden on Yom Kippur.
All adults over the age of Bar/Bat Mitzvah are also biblically obligated to abstain from the following five activities from 6:47 pm on Wednesday 10/1, until 7:46 pm on Thursday 10/2:
1. All eating and drinking. Those with a medical condition that could deteriorate and endanger their lives as a result of fasting are exempt from fasting on Yom Kippur. If eating or drinking is necessary, it should be done in measured amounts at specific intervals. Consult the Rabbi for detailed guidance and advice.
We offer FastAid slow-release caffeine, ibuprofen, and acetaminophen (Tylenol) tablets. The pills begin releasing after 10-12 hours and continue for 12 hours. Suggested donation $10 per dose, all proceeds benefit the Kollel of Toronto. Visit or contact the office to purchase.
2. Any washing for pleasure (we wash only until our knuckles for Netilat Yadayim), soiled hands may be rinsed in cold water
3. Wearing leather footwear
4. The application of oils and creams to the body
5. Marital relations (the restrictions of niddah are observed)
KOL NIDREI & YIZKOR APPEAL
As we enter Yom Kippur, we ask for your partnership in sustaining Dor Tikvah.
Your Kol Nidrei pledge supports our programs, security, youth, Torah learning, and the new mikvah. Please make a meaningful gift today at dortikvah.org/kn to help our community grow in strength, spirit, and connection.
Every gift counts - we are aiming for 100% participation!
The complete list of contributors will be published after Sukkot.
During Yizkor on Yom Kippur, we ask that in the merit of the charity we will give (or have given) in memory of our loved ones, their neshama should be elevated.
Your Kol Nidrei donation (of any amount) also fulfils your Yizkor pledge!
The next Dor Tikvah Yizkor Booklet will be printed for Shavuot 5786/2026.
If you would like to list the names of loved ones in the upcoming edition, please note them in the donation comments or email info@dortikvah.org.
The current edition of the booklet can be viewed here.
We are grateful to Marcie and David Rosenberg for sponsoring the 2025-2026 edition of the Yizkor Book in memory of Ira Rosenberg and Michael Cohan.
SUKKOT & SIMCHAT TORAH 5786
Visit our Sukkot and Simchat Torah page at dortikvah.org/sukkot for the schedule, Torah Tours information, Yizkor details, and all you to know about our events including;
The Sukkah Hop, Candy Sukkah Building, Sukkah BBQ Shindig, our Simchat Torah Extravaganza with sushi and pizza, and more!
Simchat Torah marks the yahrzeit of those tragically murdered in the terror attacks on Simchat Torah 5784. As we celebrate the joy of our Torah, we will include a special, slow kumzits hakafah in memory of the victims.
LULAV & ETROG ORDERS
OPTIONS: • Standard Set - $62 • Premium Set - $80 • Extra Aravot - $8
Visit dortikvah.org/lulav to order your set
Order Deadline: September 18 (Thursday before Rosh Hashanah).
Home Delivery Option: For added convenience, our supplier offers home delivery at an additional cost of approximately $22 for UPS Ground shipping. If you're interested in this option, you can visit their website, Esrog Headquarters. You can also purchase a pop-up Sukkah and Schach there or at www.sukkah.com.
(We are not affiliated with these websites and do not make any commission from your purchase.)
