The High Holidays schedule is as follows  Click to join by Zoom

Wednesday, October 16th Erev Sukkoth. 6.00 pm

Thursday, October 17th Sukkoth 10 am

Wednesday, October 23rd Erev Simchat Torah 6pm

Thursday, October 24th Yizkor 10am

Thursday, October 24th Simchat Torah Shacharit 1030am (approximately)

Friday, October 25th Shabbat, Simchat Torah celebration + dinner 6pm

Yom Kippur Break Fast Saturday October 12 after services

Join us for a delicious break the fast meal immediately following the conclusion of services. The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children under 12. RSVP by emailing Carol (click her name to email) before October 9.
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Welcome to your Jewish spiritual home, serving our community since 1905.  We welcome all to Jewish prayer, study and community.  The Shabbat and festival prayer services use traditional and contemporary music, and the community is deeply involved in Social Justice and Social Action throughout our region.  Our lifelong learning program extends from Religious School to Adult Education, while our diverse events and programs bring people of all backgrounds together.  Join us as we celebrate in peace and song!

 

Welcome!

Welcome to Congregation Sons of Abraham!  No matter what brings you to La Crosse, we are your Jewish home.  We want our programs and services to have meaning for you and your family personally, and we want to help you achieve the level of spirituality you desire.  See our schedule of events, and come celebrate with us!  We also welcome those who want to learn more about Judaism.  Our congregation makes a special effort to welcome our diverse population, including those who define themselves as LGBTQIA+.   

PROGRAMS

Congregation Sons of Abraham offers a full range of  activities for the Jewish community, in addition to Shabbat worship services. Our religious school serves students from preschoolers to teenagers, our adult education offers several engaging courses throughout the year, and our social action committee engages our members in activities that benefit the surrounding community. 

CELEBRATIONS!

Our Jewish Community League (JCL) helps to plan and host holiday celebrations, Kiddush lunches, guest speakers, musical programs and other community events, bringing our members together for fun and fellowship.  Our Chanukah celebration and Purim Carnival and Tikkun Leil Shavuot were well attended this year!

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From the Union For Reform Judaism / Reform Movement

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Resources for Marking the Anniversary of October 7th

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