High Holy Days 5786 / 2025
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Shoresh David Tampa
2025 High Holy Days Schedule
AUG 26 – SEPT 22
Congregational Prayer & Fasting
29 Days of Congregational Prayer & Fasting during the month of Elul to prepare ourselves for the High Holy Days.
SUN, SEPT 7
12 PM
Mikvah Service & Testimonies
(Craig & Pam Vandiver’s home, 2408 Oak Landing Drive, Brandon FL)
All are invited to come dedicate, or rededicate, themselves to God. If you are attending and/or plan to be immersed, please click the link below to sign up. Wear modest swimming attire. Limited restroom facilities available for changing.
MON, SEPT 22
7 PM
Erev Rosh HaShanah Service
[Lev. 23:23-25] All are invited!
TUE, SEPT 23
11 AM
Rosh HaShanah Service
[Lev. 23:23-25] All are invited!
TUE, SEPT 23
1:30 PM
Tashlich Ceremony
Immediately following morning service, all are welcome to join us at Ballast Point Park (5300 Interbay Blvd, Tampa, FL) for a 15-min ceremony as we will “cast our sins into the water”.
WED, OCT 1
7 pm
Kol Nidre (Erev Yom Kippur) Service
[Lev. 23:26-32] This is a traditional Day of Atonement Eve Service and begins the traditional 24-hour fast (NO food this evening). All are welcome.
THU, OCT 2
11 am
Yom Kippur Services begin
As parking and seating are limited, for this important Service please plan to arrive extra early.
THU, OCT 2
11 am
Teaching, Testimonies and Prayer
Oct 6 – Oct 14
(Sunset)
Festival of Sukkot
[Leviticus 23:33-44] Build a home Sukkah and then invite guests over each evening for snacks and schmoozing! 🙂
SUN, OCT 5
5 PM
Sukkah Decorating
Bring the family (plus lots of palm fronds) and help us decorate our Congregational Sukkah! For all those attending, we will be roasting hot dogs and smores, as well as ordering pizza. There will also be a competition for the children.
Fri, Oct 10
6:30 PM
Family Shabbat & Sukkot Dinner
Our evening dinner will be will be Harvest Themed (ex: squash soup, stuffed peppers, eggplant lasagna, Israeli salad, baklava) and with child meal options (ex: mac n’ cheese, chicken nuggets). Sign up before Wed, Oct 3 @ noon and pay $12/adult and $5/child (age 10 and under with parent). Afterward cost goes up to $14/adult and $7/child. Registration closes Oct 7 @ 5pm.
SAT, OCT 11
11 AM
Morning Sukkot Service
Bring the entire family!
TUE, OCT 14
7 PM
Sh’mini Atzeret (8th Day) & Simchat Torah (Joy of the Torah) Celebration Service
Bring the entire family for this joyous Service as we celebrate the last day of Sukkot, roll our Torah scroll back to Genesis, and rejoice in the Lord giving us his Holy Scriptures!
Download Tampa HHD Schedule (PDF)
Where It’s At:
Shoresh David Messianic Synagogue of Tampa
4320 W. Bay to Bay Blvd, Tampa, FL
Shoresh David Wesley Chapel
2025 High Holy Days Schedule
SAT, SEPT 13
3 PM – 5 PM
Mikvah Service & Testimonies
(John & Kyung Kim’s home, 4493 Tour Trce, Land O’Lakes FL)
All are invited to come dedicate, or rededicate, themselves to God. If you are attending and plan to be immersed, sign up or talk to Rabbi Ed. Please wear modest swimming attire.
Sat, Sept 23
11 AM
Rosh HaShanah / Yom Teruah Service
This year our SDWC congregation will attend this at Shoresh David Tampa (4320 W Bay to Bay Blvd, Tampa FL).
[Lev. 23:23-25]
TUE, SEPT 23
1:30 PM
Tashlich Ceremony
Immediately following morning service, all are welcome to join us at Ballast Point Park (5300 Interbay Blvd, Tampa, FL) for a 15-min ceremony as we will “cast our sins into the water”.
Fri, Oct 1
7 pm
Kol Nidre (Erev Yom Kippur) Service
This year our SDWC congregation will attend this at Shoresh David Tampa (4320 W Bay to Bay Blvd, Tampa FL).
[Lev. 23:26-32] This is a traditional Day of Atonement Eve Service and begins a 24-hr fast. All are welcome.
THU, OCT 2
11 am
Yom Kippur “Day of Atonement” Services begin
This year our SDWC congregation will attend this at Shoresh David Tampa (4320 W Bay to Bay Blvd, Tampa FL).
As parking and seating are limited, for this important Service please plan to arrive extra early.
THU, OCT 2
11 am
Yiskor Service
This year our SDWC congregation will attend this at Shoresh David Tampa (4320 W Bay to Bay Blvd, Tampa FL).
Prayers and remembrances said in honor of deceased loved ones.
THU, OCT 2
11 am
Neilah (Closing) Service
This year our SDWC congregation will attend this at Shoresh David Tampa (4320 W Bay to Bay Blvd, Tampa FL).
THU, OCT 2
11 am
Break-the-fast Meal
This year our SDWC congregation will attend this at Shoresh David Tampa (4320 W Bay to Bay Blvd, Tampa FL).
We end our 24-hr fast together as a family. Dinner will be Shwarma. Sign up before Wed, Sept 24 @ noon and pay $12/adult and $5/child (age 10 and under with parent). Afterward the cost goes up to $14/adult and $7/child and registration closes Friday, Sept 30 @ 5pm.
Wed, Oct 6
5 PM-
Sukkah Decorating & Pizza Party
[Leviticus 23:33-44] Bring palm fronts and decorations.
Oct 6 – 14
(Sunset)
Festival of Sukkot
[Leviticus 23:33-44] Build a home Sukkah and then invite guests over each evening for snacks and schmoozing! If anyone at SDWC wants to host a Sukkah get-together, contact Rabbi Ed.
TUE, OCT 14
7 PM
Sh’mini Atzeret (8th Day) & Simchat Torah (Joy of the Torah) Celebration Service
Bring the entire family for this joyous celebration as we celebrate the last day of Sukkot, roll our Torah back to Genesis, and celebrate God giving us his Holy Scriptures!
Download Wesley Chapel HHD Schedule (PDF)
Where It’s At:
Shoresh David Wesley Chapel
7107 Boyette Rd., Wesley Chapel, FL
*** 2025 UPDATES COMING SOON! ***
Shoresh David St. Petersburg
2024 High Holy Days Schedule
SEPT 3 – OCT 2
Congregational Prayer & Fasting
29 Days of Congregational Prayer & Fasting during the month of Elul to prepare ourselves for the High Holy Days.
Fri, Oct 4
7 PM
Shabbat & Rosh HaShanah Service
[Lev. 23:23-25]
Fri, Oct 11
7 pm
Kol Nidre (Erev Yom Kippur) Service
[Lev. 23:26-32] This is a traditional Day of Atonement Eve Service and begins the traditional 24hr fast (NO food this evening). All are welcome.
Oct 16 – Oct 24
(Sunset)
Festival of Sukkot
[Leviticus 23:33-44] Build a home Sukkah and then invite guests over each evening for snacks and schmoozing! 🙂
Thu, Oct 17
6 PM
Sukkah Decorating, Pizza & Movie
Bring palm fronds and decorations to cover the Sukkah. We will provide the pizza and watch a movie.
Fri, Oct 18
7 PM
Shabbat & Sukkot Service
Bring the entire family, and bring a dish to share.
Fri, Oct 25
7 PM
Simchat Torah Service
Celebrating God giving us his Holy Scriptures.
Download St. Pete HHD Schedule (PDF)
Where It’s At:
Shoresh David St. Petersburg
6000 38th Av N, St Petersburg, FL
Who We Are
Shoresh David Messianic Synagogue is an inclusive community of Jewish people, interfaith families, and allies from diverse backgrounds. Together we embrace the rhythms of Jewish life and celebrate the good news that Yeshua (Jesus) is the Jewish Messiah. Because of Him, all of us can experience spiritual renewal and holistic transformation!
If you are looking for synergy between tradition, creativity, and diversity, then welcome home!



