We welcome our whole community whether in-person or online.
Please read these descriptions of each of the services to determine which one you would like to attend. Members will be able to register for two in-person services on a first come, first served basis. Non-Members and guests are invited to join us for the Contemplative Service and/or online. Anyone 12 years or older must be fully vaccinated to attend in-person services.
Sanctuary Services Led by Rabbi Lauren Grabelle Herrmann and Cantor Lisa Arbisser Inspiring, musical High Holiday Services with a blend of traditional liturgy, contemporary music and poetry, moments of meditation, and congregant participation Rosh HaShanah Day 2 Service including Hiddur Band with Naomi Less, Glenn Grossman, Shy Kedmi and David Meer Family Services and programs designed for Babies - 3rd grade and their grown-ups Led by Debra Fricano, Director of Education and Family Engagement Services for Families and Community Building Programs for Children Family Services and programs designed for Children 4th - 7th grade and their grown-ups Led by Debra Fricano, Director of Education and Family Engagement Services for Families and Community Building Programs for Children Teen Program Teens who are vaccinated (8th-12th grade) should come to in-person services on Erev Rosh HaShanah and Kol Nidre, in the Social Hall. These experiential services will be led by Debra Fricano, Director of Education and Family Engagement and will involve teen participation. Contemplative Service (in person only) Led by Rabbi Emeritus Michael Strassfeld located at St Michael's Church, 225 W 99th St, New York, NY 10025
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Family Services and Programs
The Sanctuary Service will be projected in the Social Hall for families to watch after their in-person service. Babies - 3rd grade and their grown-up/s: In person Services: Rosh Hashanah Day 1, Tuesday, September 7 Led by Debra Fricano, Director of Education and Family Engagement The same in-person service held in a tent on the SAJ roof is offered two different times:
10:00 - 11:00AM Session 1 11:30AM - 12:30PM Session 2
Online Only Program: Yom Kippur, Thursday, September 16
9:00 - 10:00AM Pela Program 11:30AM - 12:30PM Youth Program with Lee Cohen of the Bible Players
Children 4th - 7th grade and their grown-up/s: Online Only Program: Rosh Hashanah Day 1, Tuesday, September 7
10:00—11:00AM Session 1 11:30AM—12:30PM Session 2
In person Services: Yom Kippur, Thursday, September 16 Led by Debra Fricano, Director of Education and Family Engagement The same in-person service held in a tent on the SAJ roof is offered two different times:
If your not able to come in person we invite you to this online program: Yom Kippur, Thursday, September 16
11:30AM - 12:30PM Youth Program with Lee Cohen of the Bible Players
Teen Program Teens who are vaccinated (8th-12th grade) should come to in-person services on Erev Rosh HaShanah and Kol Nidre, in the Social Hall. These experiential services will be led by Debra Fricano, and will involve teen participation. Also please note that Parents should not register for the Teen Services - they are meant to be a teen-only experience.
Registering for in-person services will also give you access to online programs & services
Please select your service options from:
“Location” gives you the choice of online services or the type of in-person services available. “When” allows you to choose multiple services. Please click on the box to make your selection of services. For Sanctuary seating, please limit to selecting only 2 in-person services. If you are registering children for Families services, please also select their online sessions.
The In-person Contemplate Service for Kol Nidre and Yom Kippur are now filled. Please join us online. Registering for in-person services will also give you access to online programs & services
