Rosh Hashanah calls us to pause, reflect, and begin again with hope.
At a time when so many individuals and families are facing uncertainty, we are reminded of the strength found in community—and of our responsibility to care for one another with compassion, dignity, and courage.
Together with our collaborative partners, we are helping older adults remain safe and connected, supporting families through times of crisis, providing assistance to immigrants, and ensuring that our neighbors have the resources and opportunities they need to move forward.
May 5787 be a year of healing and renewal, a year in which every person feels seen, supported, and that they belong.
L’Shanah Tovah U’Metukah—wishing you and those you love a healthy, peaceful, and sweet New Year.
The Board and Staff of JFS of Metrowest
Photos above, clockwise: Youth Board Member Talia Frieze helps a youngster find the perfect-fit boots at a distribution event with Yale Appliance, the Yale Appliance Foundation and Framingham Public Schools (photo: Axie Breen); Temple Aliyah members in Needham assemble food boxes for families experiencing food insecurity across Metrowest; Volunteers pack 300 backpacks during the 15th annual Build-A-Backpack events; I Love You Everywhere, developed with JFS and available in multiple languages, reassures children experiencing separation from a parent or caregiver. From left: author Deborah Farmer Kris and illustrators Julia Diaz and Emma Varteresian; JFS/Rashi Learning and Leadership Council students participate in a service project supporting families in need; As Haitian and Syrian families face uncertainty surrounding the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS), JFS remains committed to providing trusted information, practical support and compassionate guidance; Families select seasonal clothing from the JFS/FPS Resource Room during a pop-up event at Daniel’s Table; Sponsored by CJP, JFS coordinates the distribution of more than 1,500 Kosher for Passover meals to low-income community members across Massachusetts; The Rashi School students pack backpacks with essential school supplies for local children; JFS community members gather after a Conversations & Coffee discussion of In Berlin. Top row, from left: Runa Islam, Jennifer Drucker, Eric Silberstein, Stephanie Elkind, Mara Sherman, Helene Gelber and Michelle Bearak. Bottom row: Jessica Myers and Jodi Bring (photo: Axie Breen).
Join the JFS team in the New Year as a supporter or volunteer and make a difference in the lives of people who need help the most.
Learn more about how to support JFS or get involved.
CELEBRATE THE NEW YEAR WITH FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS!
See below for the holiday schedules of our partner synagogues,
please note that pre-registration may be required.
Congregation Beth Elohim, Acton:
https://www.bethelohim.org/high-holidays-5787
Congregation Sha’arei Shalom, Ashland:
https://shaareishalom.org/high-holiday-services/
Temple Beth Am, Framingham:
https://www.tempbetham.org/events/categories/holidays/
Temple Beth Sholom, Framingham:
https://www.beth-sholom.org/calendar/
Temple Etz Chaim, Franklin:
https://temple-etzchaim.org
Beth Tikvah Synagogue, Grafton:
https://www.bethtikvahsynagogue.org/
Temple Beth Torah, Holliston:
https://www.bethtorah.org/worship/high-holidays/
Temple Emanuel, Marlborough:
https://templeemanuelma.org/
Chabad House Jewish Center, Milford:
https://www.gotchabad.com/
Temple Beth Shalom, Milford:
Schedule of Services
Chabad Center, Natick:
https://www.chabadnatick.com/templates/section_cdo/aid/7449896/jewish/High-Holidays.htm
Temple Israel, Natick:
https://www.tiofnatick.org/pray/high-holidays/high-holidays-general-information/
Chabad Jewish Center, Needham:
https://www.jewishneedham.com/high-holidays
Temple Aliyah, Needham:
https://www.templealiyah.com/worship/high-holidays-5787/
Temple Beth Shalom, Needham:
https://www.tbsneedham.org/holidays
Chabad Center, Sudbury:
https://www.chabadsudbury.com/templates/section_cdo/aid/4457646/jewish/High-Holidays-2022.htm
Congregation Beth El, Sudbury:
https://www.bethelsudbury.org/jewish-living/jewish-holidays/
B’nai Torah MetroWest, Wayland:
https://bnaitorahmetrowest.org/
Congregation Or Atid, Wayland:
https://www.congregationoratid.org/high-holidays
Temple Shir Tikva, Wayland:
https://www.shirtikva.org/high-holy-days/
Temple Beth Elohim, Wellesley:
https://tbewellesley.org/
Wellesley Weston Chabad Center, Wellesley:
https://www.wwjewish.org/templates/articlecco_cdo/aid/7479482/jewish/High-Holidays-57872026.htm
Congregation B’nai Shalom, Westborough:
https://www.cbnaishalom.org/
Temple Beth David, Westwood:
https://www.templebethdavid.net/high-holy-days-5787/2026.html