Step Out of the Noise
The High Holidays invite us to pause, reflect, and return to what matters most.
At The Maybourne Beverly Hills, Rabbi Mendel Simons and a live a cappella choir lead a deeply moving musical prayer experience—bringing timeless melodies, meaningful reflection, and the beauty of Jewish tradition to life.
Whether you join us every year or haven’t stepped into a synagogue in a long time, come as you are. Enter the new year with greater clarity, connection, and purpose.
Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur
THE SCHEDULE
The Maybourne Beverly Hills · Ballroom
ROSH HASHANAH
Friday, September 11
YOM KIPPUR
Sunday, September 20
6:30 PM
Evening Service
Candle Lighting 6:35 PM
Saturday, September 12
Sunday, September 13
9:30 AM
11:00 AM
1:30 PM
Morning Service
Shofar & Keynote
Morning Services Conclude
6:19 PM
6:30 PM
Candle Lighting & Fast Begins
Kol Nidrei & Keynote
Evening Service
Monday, September 21
9:30 AM
11:00 AM
2:00 PM
4:00 PM
Morning Service
Yizkor & Keynote
Morning Services Conclude
Ask Us Anything
A Candid Conversation
with Mendel & Rachey
5:00 PM
7:28 PM
Mincha & Neila
Shofar & Break-fast
HIGH HOLIDAY HONORS
Step Into The Sacred
On Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, a limited number of sacred honors are available—including opening the Ark, being called to the Torah, holding or raising the Torah, and several of the most significant honors of the day.
In Jewish tradition, these moments are channels for blessing—for health, livelihood, protection, forgiveness, and a sweet year ahead. By receiving an honor, you not only step into a sacred moment of the service; you also become a partner in YJP’s mission of creating meaningful Jewish experiences and strengthening Jewish life for the next generation.
Stay at The Maybourne
Make the High Holidays a complete experience.
To reserve, contact The Maybourne directly and mention YJP High Holidays.
310-860-7800 or email reservations@maybournebeverlyhills.com
MUSIC · PRAYER · COMMUNITY
The People Behind the Experience
Rabbi Mendel Simons
Founder of YJP Los Angeles and spiritual leader of the Hakim Synagogue, Mendel is known for bringing warmth, music, and relevance to Jewish prayer. For more than a decade, he has created experiences where Jews from every background can feel connected, inspired, and at home.
Rachey Simons
Co-founder of YJP Los Angeles, Rachey has spent more than a decade bringing warmth, hospitality, and life to Jewish community. From women’s gatherings and preparing brides for marriage to welcoming guests around her family’s Shabbat table, she has helped shape the sense of belonging at the heart of YJP.
Aron Niasoff
Musical Director Aron Niasoff composes and arranges the music that has become a signature of our High Holidays experience, blending timeless prayer with rich vocal harmony and extraordinary musicality.
The A Cappella Choir
An exceptional live a cappella choir brings the prayers to life through rich harmony, timeless melodies, and arrangements created exclusively for our High Holidays experience.
A High Holidays Experience for Them, Too
While adults are immersed in prayer, music, and reflection, children ages 3–12 enjoy their own warm and engaging High Holidays experience—with stories, songs, crafts, games, and plenty of time to connect and have fun.
The goal is simple: to give children a meaningful and joyful connection to the holidays while allowing parents to be fully present in the main service.
Children's Program · $125 per child
Advance pricing ends August 23.
Children under age 3 must remain under adult supervision at all times.
Frequently Asked Questions
Support The High Holidays
Your contribution helps make this experience possible — from the music and children’s programming to the many people in our community who are able to participate because of your generosity.
YJP Los Angeles is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Tax-deductible receipts will be provided as permitted by law.
If cost presents a barrier to attending, please contact admin@yjplosangeles.com