Visiting Information

As of September 1, 2025, Stanford Memorial Church is available for Weddings or Renewal ceremonies for all, including members of the Stanford community and the general public.

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Jewish Religious Services

High Holidays at Stanford - 2025

Shana Tova - Happy New Year! During the fall semester, Jewish students, faculty, and staff will observe a series of holidays that mark the new year of 5786 in the Jewish calendar. Here’s how you can support them and promote a more inclusive campus community. 

High Holidays Schedule & RSVP

Observances for the 2025-2026 academic year

Meaning of Symbols
IconMeaning
A semicircle with three radiating lines
Observance begins at sundown on the first day listed
Crescent moon
Observance ends at nightfall on the last day listed
Open palm
Observance has significant work restrictions
Fork and spoon in a circle with a line crossed through
Observance involves fasting practices or food accommodations
Observances for the 2023-2024 Academic Year
DateHolidayIcons
September 22 - 24, 2025Rosh Hashanah
A semicircle with three radiating lines
Open palm
Crescent moon
October 2 - 3, 2025Yom Kippur
A semicircle with three radiating lines
Open palm
Crescent moon
Fork and spoon in a circle with a line crossed through
October 6 - 13, 2025Sukkot
Open palm
A semicircle with three radiating lines
Crescent moon
October 13 - 14, 2025Shemini Atzeret
A semicircle with three radiating lines
Open palm
Crescent moon
October 14 - 15, 2025Simchat Torah
A semicircle with three radiating lines
Open palm
Crescent moon
November 19 - 20, 2025Sigd
A semicircle with three radiating lines
Crescent moon
December 14 - 22, 2025Chanukah
A semicircle with three radiating lines
Crescent moon
February 1 - 2, 2026Tu B'shvat
A semicircle with three radiating lines
Crescent moon
March 2 - 3, 2026Purim
A semicircle with three radiating lines
Crescent moon
April 1 - 9, 2026Passover
A semicircle with three radiating lines
Open palm
Crescent moon
Fork and spoon in a circle with a line crossed through
April 13 - 14, 2026

Yom HaShoah

(Holocaust Remembrance Day)

A semicircle with three radiating lines
Crescent moon
May 4 - 5, 2026Lag Ba'Omer
A semicircle with three radiating lines

 

Crescent moon
May 21 - 23, 2026Shavuot
A semicircle with three radiating lines
Open palm
Crescent moon
July 22 - 23, 2026Tisha B'Av
A semicircle with three radiating lines
Fork and spoon in a circle with a line crossed through