Yom Kippur

When

October 2, 2025    
9:00 am - 9:00 pm

Yom Kippur services will be held at the First Unitarian Society of Ithaca (306 N Aurora St)

Registration is required for in-person attendance.

Contact highholidays@tikkunvor.org for registration information or the Zoom link

 

Morning Service Thursday, Oct. 2,  9 am – 12 pm

Led by Michael Margolin, w/ singing by Miranda Phillips and Azameira

And concurrently:

*  10:30 am    Family Service – for children age 6 and under and caregivers.

Led by Jennie Lavine

*  10:30 am    Youth Service – For school-aged children

(Just for the children, but caregivers must remain in the building)

Led by Kenny Berkowitz

 

Yom Kippur Afternoon and Evening:  Thursday Oct. 2

12:00-1:30 pm  Break

1:30-2:15 pm   Meditation led by Ira Kamp – in person only

2:30-3:45 pm   Isaiah Challenge: Dr Peyi Soyinka-Airewele, Chair of the Tompkins County Human Rights Commission, Professor of African and Comparative / International Politics at Ithaca College 

4:00 pm Avodah Service Led by Jeff Bercuvitz

5:30 pm  Yizkor Led by Lauren Korfine, Diana Levy and Judy Saul

6:15 pm  Closing service (Neilah) and Havdalah  Led by Lauren Korfine

7:30 pm  Break the Fast