The High Holidays are a time for reflection, connection, and renewal – but they don’t have to feel heavy or intimidating. This year, we’re creating spaces where young adults can celebrate authentically while building genuine friendships with peers who share similar life stages and experiences.

Whether you’re new to town, looking to deepen your Jewish practice, or simply want to meet like-minded people in their 20s and 30s, we have two beautiful opportunities coming up that blend tradition with the casual, meaningful connections our generation craves.

Break the Fast

Thursday, October 2 | 7:30-9:30 PM | FREE

After a day of reflection and fasting on Yom Kippur, there’s something deeply satisfying about sharing a meal with the community. Our Break the Fast gathering brings together 20s and 30s at a local Boulder restaurant for precisely that – good food and even better company.

This isn’t your typical synagogue reception. Think of it as the perfect blend of tradition and modern community building. You’ll meet fellow young professionals, graduate students, and other peers who are navigating similar life questions while honoring their Jewish identity. Whether you’re single, partnered, new to the area, or a longtime local, this is your chance to expand your circle in a relaxed, welcoming environment.

The event is entirely free to attend – you’ll just cover your own meal at the restaurant. 

Shabbat in the Farm Sukkah

Friday, October 10 | 5:30-8:30 PM | $25

Ready for something truly special? Celebrate Shabbat in the sukkah surrounded by harvest fields, with pomegranates ripening in a geodesic greenhouse dome and friendly goats wandering nearby. This is Judaism meets Colorado’s natural beauty.

At Milk and Honey Farm, we’re combining the ancient tradition of Sukkot with the kind of experiential, Instagram-worthy moment our generation loves – but with genuine spiritual meaning behind it. You’ll shake the lulav and etrog, share a catered meal under the sukkah’s open sky, and connect with your broader Jewish community in one of the most beautiful settings you can imagine.

This event perfectly captures what many of us are looking for: authentic Jewish experiences that don’t feel stuffy or obligatory, but instead feel alive, relevant, and connected to both tradition and the natural world.

Both events have limited spots and tend to fill up quickly – our community is growing, and people love these intimate, intentional gatherings.

Break the Fast requires registration (it’s free, but needs a headcount for the restaurant). Shabbat in the Sukkah at the farm is $25 and includes your catered meal under the sukkah. Prices go up to $30 on October 1.

Don’t wait to register – these are the kinds of experiences that remind you why community matters, especially during the High Holidays when we’re all thinking about the year ahead and the connections that ground us.

Your 20s and 30s don’t have to be a time when you drift away from Jewish life. Instead, they can be when you discover what Jewish community looks like when it’s built around your actual needs, interests, and the authentic connections you’re craving.