Mon 22 Sept
|Location will be provided after validation.
Rosh HaShana
Join us for a warm and inclusive Rosh HaShana celebration, where the whole family can come together as one. Our prayers and songs will be uplifting and easy to follow, making the experience meaningful for everyone – including those attending for the first time or less familiar with Hebrew.
Time & Location
22 Sept 2025, 17:30 – 19:00
Location will be provided after validation.
About the event
Shirat HaYam Community in Limassol is Welcoming the New Jewish Year!
We are delighted to welcome Rabbi Talia Avnon-Benveniste, a leading figure in Jewish thought, who will guide our services together with Gal Adir Stern, bringing music and spirit to our celebration.
📅 Rosh HaShana Eve – September 22 | 17:30–19:00
We will begin with a festive family service, combining familiar Jewish and Israeli holiday songs. Children will then enjoy dedicated activities, while adults continue with the traditional and poetic parts of the prayers.
The service will be held in Hebrew and English, with clear explanations for those experiencing it for the first time.
We will conclude with a festive Kiddush – apple or challah dipped in honey.
📅 Community Holiday Dinner – September 22 | 19:00–20:30
A warm, festive community dinner (by advance registration), including traditional blessings, songs, and a joyful holiday atmosphere.
📅 First Day Rosh HaShana Morning Service – September 23 | 10:30–12:00
A special Shaharit service - reading the Torah along prayers, and songs of faith, renewal, and inspiration. The service will conclude with the moving sound of the shofar, shared by the entire community.
📅 Second Evening of Rosh HaShana – September 23 | 18:00–18:30
Join us for the traditional Tashlich ceremony by the water – a meaningful ritual of casting away the old, releasing worries, and opening our hearts to new hopes for the coming year. The ceremony will be accompanied by live music and is open to the whole family.
✨ Participation Fee
Since we are just starting out, we kindly ask for a small symbolic contribution that helps us cover the costs of the holiday events:
€30 per adult (max €60 per family) – covers all Rosh HaShana services and activities.
🍽️ Meal Cost (separate, for those joining the dinner)
Adult – €35
Teen/Child (5–18) – €20
Under 5 – Free
Once your reservation is confirmed, we will send you an email with the exact location and provide tickets for the event.