Rosh Hashanah observations slated in Glendale, Pasadena

Local synagogues and centers will celebrate Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, next week.

The celebration, from Sept. 4 through 6, marks the beginning of the High Holy Days. Yom Kippur, or the Day of Atonement, begins on the evening of Friday, Sept. 13.

Chabad Jewish Center in Glendale will hold a candle lighting and services on the evening of Sept. 4. A community dinner begins at 7:30 p.m. To RSVP to the dinner, email info@chabadcenter.org. Morning services will be held at Hilton Glendale Sept. 5 and 6. The center is located at 249 N. Brand Blvd., No. 594.

Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center will celebrate the first night of the New Year at 8 p.m. on Sept. 4. Events will continue over the next two days. For more information, call (626) 798-1161 or email info@pjtc.net.The temple is located at 1434 Altadena Drive.

Chabad of Pasadena’s evening services begin at 7 p.m. on Sept. 4. A community dinner is also available by reservation. Admission to the dinner is $30 per adult and $20 per child. Reserve a space online at www.chabadpasadena.com. Morning and evening services will also be held Sept. 5 and 6. The synagogue is located at 1090 Walnut St.

Temple Sinai of Glendale will celebrate the holiday with a meal on Sept. 4 at 8 p.m. Morning and afternoon events will be held the following day. The temple is located at 1212 N. Pacific Ave.

-- Tiffany Kelly, tiffany.kelly@latimes.com

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