High Holidays with Jewish Life at Duke
Each year, all members of Duke community are invited to celebrate the High Holidays with Jewish Life at Duke. For Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, both Reform and Conservative-style services are offered at the Freeman Center for Jewish Life and are open to all students, faculty, staff, and community members, regardless of background or religious affiliation.
We also offer Tashlich at Duke Gardens. Additionally, we offer free holiday meals for students including Rosh Hashanah dinner, kiddush lunches, and Yom Kippur pre-fast dinner at the Freeman Center. Pre-registration for meals is required, but all holiday meals are free for students.
Celebrations, programs and observances are open our Duke colleagues and student groups of all identities and faith traditions.
Students: Didn't get a chance to register for meals before the deadline? Don't worry! Email us at jewishlife@duke.edu with the following info, and we'll make sure you have a seat at the table! Your name, email address, specific meal(s) you wish to attend, preference for meat or vegetarian entree, and any allergies.
Check out this year's schedule:
High Holiday Schedule 2025/ 5785
Coming Soon
Rosh Hashanah
Stay tune for updated information.
Yom Kippur
Stay tune for updated information.
Duke University Religious Observance Policy
Students are permitted to be absent from class to observe a religious holiday.
For religious observance policy details, visit: trinity.duke.edu/undergraduate/academic-policies/religious-holidays
Need help advocating for class absence? The Jewish Life at Duke team is here for you. Reach out to Campus Rabbi Elana Friedman.
