Welcome! The Aish Center’s High Holiday program is truly special and unique! However, seating is very limited and WILL sell out, so please reserve today. This page is for reserving Non-Member High Holiday seats. Please consider starting or renewing your Aish Center Membership here, which includes complimentary High Holiday seats for you, your family and even your guests!
- Members: High Holiday seating is included in your paid Membership.
- If you’re not a Member and this is your first time joining us for the High Holidays, thank you for checking us out; there is no charge!
- If you’re not a Member and you have joined us for the High Holidays before, tickets are $150 per adult (14+) and $75 per youth (9-13) for Rosh Hashanah (children 8 and under are free), and $100 per adult (14+) and $50 per youth (9-13) for Yom Kippur (children 8 and under are free).
- There is no charge for either day of the Rosh Hashanah Kidz Camp, but at least one parent or guardian must remain on the premises. Don’t worry, there will be special, free workshops for adults led by our exciting guest speakers (check out their bios below).
Offerings to satisfy your tastes, with new and engaging speakers, workshops and classes to develop your connection to your Jewish heritage and open your mind to all the possibilities for the new year.
Lower Ticket Prices
Thanks to generous donors and our successful June fundraising campaign, we’re pleased to offer low-priced High Holiday ticket prices again this year.
CommUNITY Dinner
Join us for the first-ever Aish Center CommUNITY Rosh Hashanah Dinner on Wednesday night, Oct. 2nd. Register early because space is very limited.
Rosh Hashanah Kidz Camp
Both days again this year! We’ll engage your children with games, edible crafts, shofar blowing and so much more. Meanwhile, you’ll enjoy a fun, interactive workshop led by Coach Daniel Ratner exploring and learning how to achieve personal greatness this year! Advance registration is required. Click here.
User-Friendly Services
Our prayer services include short, inspiring bits of wisdom from our Rabbis and community leaders and lots of English. They’re geared for those who want to deepen their connection to God through the words of the prayers, the familiar songs and melodies, and the relaxed pace.
Ignite the Best You this Rosh Hashanah with Coach Daniel Ratner
Coach Daniel Ratner
Maryland native and Jerusalem resident Coach Daniel Ratner is a highly-successful entrepreneur, sought-after speaker and author of six books on applying Jewish wisdom in the modern-day world. He uses his expertise, energy and good humor to inspire and motivate audiences to sow the seeds of their potential and cultivate greatness. Transform your new year with his unique insights in personal growth, relationships and spirituality.
Rabbi Steve Baars
A long-time leader of Aish Greater Washington, Rabbi Steve Baars is a regular speaker at Fortune Magazine Summits and he speaks to groups worldwide, from the U.S. Senate to Los Angeles Improv. He is also author of BLISS: The Marriage and Parenting Book and The Worst Marriage Advice in the World and the creator of the motivational seminar Think Like a Winner. Rabbi Baars is known for imparting important, meaningful ideas with creativity and humor.
Rebbetzin Ruth Baars
Ruth Baars is an accomplished Jewish educator and Certified Life Coach with lifetimes’ worth of experience as proud mother of seven adult children and many gorgeous grandchildren. She studied Jewish thought and philosophy in Jerusalem, served as Director of Programs and Chief Operating Officer for 15 years at Momentum, and was co-director of the Aish Center of Greater Washington for 25 years. Ruth’s passion lies in building people and fostering creative, collaborative teams.
Thanks to generous donors and our successful matching-funds campaign in June, we’re pleased to offer our low-cost High Holiday ticket prices for 2024:
Returning Attendees
Adults (14+): Rosh Hashanah $150, Yom Kippur $100
Youth (ages 9 – 13): Rosh Hashanah $75, Yom Kippur $50
Children 8 and under: FREE
First-Time Attendees
Adults: FREE
Youth (ages 9 – 13): FREE
Children 8 and under: FREE
While you are starting or renewing your membership or reserving your High Holiday seats, please make sure to register your children for the Rosh Hashanah Kidz Camp with games, edible crafts, sports, shofar blowing, and so much more. Advanced registration is required!