HIGH HOLIDAYS AT BURQUEST – 5787 / 2026

The High Holidays are coming soon, and our Burquest community is warmly invited to join us for the Days of Awe 5787 / 2026.

Our services are open to everyone , members, friends, families, and newcomers. We look forward to gathering for prayer, reflection, music, children’s activities, and shared meals as we welcome a sweet new year together.

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ROSH HASHANAH : Friday, Sept 11 – Sunday, Sept 13

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 Erev Rosh Hashanah :  Friday, Sept 11 Candle lighting, evening service, Apples & Honey

 Rosh Hashanah Day 1 : Saturday, Sept 12 Morning service, children’s activities, Kiddush Lunch

 Rosh Hashanah Day 2 : Sunday, Sept 13 Morning service, Kiddush Lunch 4:00 pm — Tashlich & Shofar at Lafarge Lake

YOM KIPPUR: Sunday, Sept 20 – Monday, Sept 21

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 Kol Nidre : Sunday, Sept 20 Music & assembly, candle lighting, evening service

 Yom Kippur Day : Monday, Sept 21 Morning service, children’s activities Yizkor, Healing Circle, Mincha, N’eilah Havdalah & communal Break - Fast

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SERVICE LEADERS CANTOR : FRANI GOODMAN & DAVE MEDZON

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Cantor Frani Goodman is excited to join us again on the bimah this High Holiday season. A native Vancouverite, she graduated from the Jewish Theological Seminary of America in New York in 2014. She teaches throughout the Lower Mainland and has led services in the US and Sweden. Cantor Frani looks forward to raising our voices together in sacred song for a sweet new year.

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Dave is a long‑time Burquest member and ritual committee member. He has co‑led High Holiday services in recent years with Cantor Frani, Rabbi Laura Duhan Kaplan, and Charles Kaplan. Dave teaches music in the public school system, and we are happy to have him back this year.