High Holy Days
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About High Holy Days
We look forward to welcoming all of our members into our sanctuary for the High Holy Days. For members who prefer to join us from home, all services will be livestreamed. Being together as a community during this holy time of year is an important and invaluable experience, and we want to welcome every member into our sanctuary who wishes to join us.
On Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur mornings, we return to two morning services, and are offering two different worship experiences that will create a meaningful High Holy Days for all.
- Our Traditional Reform Service will incorporate all the touchstones of our Rosh Hashanah (September 12) and Yom Kippur (September 21) morning services. This service begins at 8:45am and runs approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes on both holidays.
- The Essentials Service will highlight the core prayers, music, and teachings of Rosh Hashanah (September 12) and Yom Kippur (September 21). This service begins at 12:30pm and runs approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes on both holidays. It is thoughtfully abridged without losing depth or intensity and includes a full sermon. It is ideal for worshippers seeking a moving experience in a shorter, more accessible format.
- On Yom Kippur day, both the Traditional Reform Service and the Essentials Service will include Yizkor.
Important Information:
- We no longer issue paper tickets. Upon arrival, please check in with a member of our staff at the entrance on East 79th Street.
- We encourage you to arrive on time. Doors will open 30 minutes before services begin.
- All adult children 27 years or older must have a guest ticket (see form below).
- Tot Family Services on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur will take place at 3:30pm for families with children ages 0-5.
- Due to space constraints, no strollers are permitted inside the building or left outside unattended.
Members must be in good standing (paid in full or with a payment plan in place) to have access to all our High Holy Days services and programs – both in-person and online broadcasts. To be in good standing, your dues, security assessment, building assessment, and tuition payments must either be paid in full by Tuesday, September 1 or current with an arrangement or payment plan. Visit the Member Portal today to check your account balance.
For members who are not able to join us in person, livestream of our services will be available and the links will be emailed to you the day before the holiday begins.
Book of Remembrance
Deadline for Submissions: Friday, August 21
During the High Holy Days, we may especially feel the absence of those loved ones we’ve lost. We offer the opportunity to remember them at this season with your community through our Book of Remembrance. To provide new or updated information or to make a donation, please click on the link below.
Submit or Update Your Entry for the 2026 Book of Remembrance
Click here to view the 2025 Book of Remembrance
If you have any questions, please contact us at (212) 535-8008 or email at development@tstnyc.org.
Guest Registration
Deadline: Wednesday, September 9
Members in good standing can register up to four (4) additional guests to attend in person on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur for $200 per person per holiday.
If you have an adult child 27 years or older who plans to attend services, guest registration is required.
Guest Registration (includes fee)
If you have any questions, we are available by phone at (212) 535-8008 and email at HHDhelp@tstnyc.org.
Religious School Programming & Babysitting
Religious School Programming
Deadline: Wednesday, September 1
This year we are pleased to offer Religious School programming on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur day for children in Kindergarten-6th Grade. Religious School programming will take place during our Traditional Reform Service only on Rosh Hashanah (September 12) and Yom Kippur (September 21) from 8:30-11:30am.
Registration is required for your child(ren) to participate, it is not a walk-in program.
Please fill out the form below and be sure to provide the first and last name, and age/grade of all participating children (including children of any guests attending with your family).
Register for Religious School Programming
Babysitting
Deadline: Monday, August 17
We offer babysitting for children between 20 months-5 years old on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur day. Babysitting is open to attendees of our Traditional Reform Service only on Rosh Hashanah (September 12) and Yom Kippur (September 21) from 8:30-11:30am.
In order to ensure proper staffing, pre-registration is required. Spaces are limited and will be on a first come, first served basis.
Please note at least one parent must be in the building at all times and accessible while your child is with us.
If you have any questions, we are available by phone at (212) 535-8008 and email at HHDhelp@tstnyc.org.
Register for Babysitting
Adult Child Access
Do you have a child age 26 or younger on your member account who’s living away from home? Your grown-up kids and college students can still join us online for the High Holy Days! Livestream viewing information will be sent to all members in good standing prior to the start of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Please feel free to share this information with your adult child(ren).
If you have any questions, we are available by phone at (212) 535-8008 and email at HHDhelp@tstnyc.org.
Reciprocity
Deadline: Wednesday, September 9
If you are a member of Shaaray Tefila in good standing and will be spending the High Holy Days with another Reform congregation outside of the tri-state area, please fill out the form below and the hosting congregation will be in contact. Requests are granted based on availability and at the discretion of the host congregation.
Please have your congregation complete this form and return it to Elisa Blank at eblank@tstnyc.org.
Download Reciprocity Request Form
If you have any questions, we are available by phone at (212) 535-8008 and email at HHDhelp@tstnyc.org.
Ushering Team
We like to think that Shaaray Tefila is already the most welcoming congregation in the city, and you can help make it even more audaciously hospitable! Join us as we explore transforming the mundane task of ushering into something holy. Each person has an important role and contribution to make as part of our team to welcome our community and ensure a smooth and elevating High Holy Days for all.
Join the Ushering Team
If you have any questions, we are available by phone at (212) 535-8008 and email at HHDhelp@tstnyc.org.
Purchase a Mahzor
For those who are joining us for any of our High Holy Day services virtually, Mishkan Hanefesh Mahzor sets are available for purchase for $56 per set.
If you have any questions, we are available by phone at (212) 535-8008 and email at HHDhelp@tstnyc.org.
Questions?
If you have any questions, we are available by phone at (212) 535-8008 and email at HHDhelp@tstnyc.org.
