Sept. 10. A year after the Hamas terror attacks in Israel, Lake Norman’s Jews are planning to gather for the High Holidays of Rosh Hashanah – the Jewish New Year – and Yom Kippur – the Day of Atonement. Chabad of Lake Norman is hosting High Holiday services that will feature inspiring sermons, singing, holiday foods and the sound of the shofar.

“Over the past year, Jews around the country have responded to rising antisemitism by embracing their faith and their heritage,” said Rabbi Chaim Greenberg, director of Chabad of Lake Norman.

Chabad of Lake Norman will host Rosh Hashanah services and events from Wednesday, Oct. 2 through Friday, Oct. 4. These include a traditional Rosh Hashanah Dinner, communal services, children’s programs at the Chabad Center and a public “Shofar in the Park” gathering at Walter Henderson Park on Oct. 3. Yom Kippur, the Jewish Day of Atonement, will be observed at the Chabad center on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 11 – 12.

High holiday recap

Rosh Hashanah: Oct 2-4 @ Chabad of Lake Norman

Community Dinner: Oct 2 – 7pm @ Chabad of Lake Norman – 19701 Bethel Church Rd st. 101, Cornelius NC

Shofar in the Park: Oct 3 – 5:30pm @ Walter Henderson Park, 20214 Tailwind Ln, Cornelius, NC 28031

Yom Kippur: Oct 11-12 @ Chabad of Lake Norman

Since opening in 2018, Chabad of Lake Norman has served the Jewish communities of Huntersville, Cornelius, Davidson, Mooresville, Troutman, Statesville and Denver. In February of 2024, the Chabad moved into a multipurpose center which serves as the synagogue and community center.