Rosh Hashanah- September 11-13, 2026
HIGH HOLIDAY SERVICES & MEALS
Chabad of CMU warmly invites you to celebrate the High Holidays with us!
All services and meals are free of charge. No affiliation necessary — join us for traditional, meaningful, and heart-centered services, plus delicious holiday meals.
📅 Rosh Hashanah: September 11–13, 2026
Services will take place both at Chabad (5120 Beeler St.) and on campus (Highmark Center, Well-being Lab). Multiple opportunities to hear the Shofar will also be available throughout campus.
👉 RSVP for meals at Click Here or text the bold code below to 412-214-7791.
🕯️ First Night Rosh Hashanah — Friday, Sept 11
- 6:30 PM – Services at Chabad
Text code: NIGHTSERVICES - 7:00 PM – Brisket Dinner at Chabad
Text code: BRISKET
📖 Rosh Hashanah Day 1 — Saturday, Sept 12
- 9:30 AM – Services, JCC Sq. Hill
- 2:00 PM – Lunch at Chabad
Text code: RHLUNCH - 8:45 PM – Family Dinner at Chabad
Text code: RHDINNER2
📖 Rosh Hashanah Day 2 — Sunday, Sept 12
- 9:30 AM – Services, Highmark Center (Well-being Lab)
Text code: SERVICES - 2:00 PM – Grand BBQ, Apples and Honey Tasting, Meat Boards, Shofar and more...
Text code: RHBBQ - 5:30 PM – Shofar + Apples & Honey at The Fence
- Tashlich – Following shofar blowing at The Fence
✨ Come for services, join for meals, or stop by to hear the Shofar.
Let’s celebrate together and start the new year with warmth, inspiration, and community!
Yom Kippur- September 20-21
You're covered for the holiday with Chabad! Meals will be offered before and after the fast, and you can join us for welcoming and meaningful services.
Meals
Pre-fast meal: Sunday, 4:30-5:30 pm @ Chabad of CMU
RSVP is required for the pre-fast meal. www.chabadofcmu.com/register or text "PREFAST" to 412-214-7791
Services Locations
Services will be taking place in the Well-Being Lab, Highmark Center, Carnegie Mellon University
Fast Begins: Wednesday, 7:02 PM
Kol Nidrei Service: 6:45 PM- Highmark Center, Well-Being Lab, Carnegie Mellon University
Morning Service: 10 AM (Located at Chabad of Pitt)
Mid-day Service: 12:45 PM (Located at Chabad of Pitt, 220 Meyran Ave.)
Neilah Service: 6:15 PM- Highmark Center, Well-Being Lab, Carnegie Mellon University
Fast Ends: Monday, 7:46 PM
Break-Fast: Monday, 7:50 PM @ CMU AEPI House and Grad students at Chabad.
For more information email [email protected] or call 412-390-5078