Visiting Information

Stanford Memorial Church is closed to visitors during maintenance from June 15–October 31, 2026.

Religious services, weddings, and ORSL programs will continue as scheduled. 

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Jewish Religious Services

High Holidays at Stanford - 2026

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 5787 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 2026-2027 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 2026-2027 Academic Year
DateHolidayIcons
September 11 - 13, 2026Rosh Hashanah
A semicircle with three radiating lines
Open palm
Crescent moon
September 20 - 21, 2026Yom Kippur
A semicircle with three radiating lines
Open palm
Crescent moon
Fork and spoon in a circle with a line crossed through
September 25 - October 02, 2026Sukkot
Open palm
A semicircle with three radiating lines
Crescent moon
October 02 - 03, 2026Shemini Atzeret
A semicircle with three radiating lines
Open palm
Crescent moon
October 03 - 04, 2026Simchat Torah
A semicircle with three radiating lines
Open palm
Crescent moon
November 08 - 09, 2026Sigd
A semicircle with three radiating lines
Crescent moon
December 04 - 12, 2026Chanukah
A semicircle with three radiating lines
Crescent moon
January 22 - 23, 2027Tu B'shvat
A semicircle with three radiating lines
Crescent moon
March 22 - 23, 2027Purim
A semicircle with three radiating lines
Crescent moon
April 21 - 29, 2027Passover
A semicircle with three radiating lines
Open palm
Crescent moon
Fork and spoon in a circle with a line crossed through
May 03 - 04, 2027

Yom HaShoah

(Holocaust Remembrance Day)

A semicircle with three radiating lines
Crescent moon
May 24 - 25, 2027Lag Ba'Omer
A semicircle with three radiating lines

 

Crescent moon
June 10 - 12, 2027Shavuot
A semicircle with three radiating lines
Open palm
Crescent moon
August 11 - 12, 2027Tisha B'Av
A semicircle with three radiating lines
Fork and spoon in a circle with a line crossed through