High Holy Days
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Printable Rosh Hashanah/Yom Kippur Schedule
Selichot/Sukkot/Simchat Torah Schedule
About High Holy Days
This year, we will once again open our doors and welcome every member who wishes to attend in person. Being together as a community during this holy time of year is important and invaluable, and we want to welcome everyone into our sanctuary who wishes to join us.
There is only ONE MAIN SERVICE on Erev Rosh Hashanah, Rosh Hashanah morning, Kol Nidre, and Yom Kippur morning.
For members, REGISTRATION IS NO LONGER REQUIRED for our main services.
Each household is allowed up to 2 guest tickets.
All adult children 27 years or older must have a guest ticket (see form below).
Every individual person, including children, will check in by last name at the tent on East 79th Street.
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 Friday, September 19 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.
Due to space constraints, no strollers will be permitted inside the building or left outside unattended.
Questions?
Please call 212-535-8008 or email HHDhelp@tstnyc.org.
During the High Holy Days, we may especially feel the absence of those loved ones we’ve lost. We are privileged to offer the opportunity to remember them at this season with the support of your community through our Book of Remembrance. To provide new or updated information or to make a donation, please click on the link below. The deadline for all submissions and changes is Friday, August 29, 2025.
Submit or Update Your Entry for the 2025 Book of Remembrance
Click here to view the 2024 Book of Remembrance
If you have any questions, please contact Reginald Fayton by phone at 212-535-8008 x202 or email at rfayton@tstnyc.org.
Deadline: Friday, September 19
Members in good standing can purchase access for up to two (2) additional guests to attend in person on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Tickets are $180 per person per holiday.
Please fill out the form below and be sure to provide the first and last name of each guest and which holiday(s) they will attend. If you have an adult child 27 years or older who plans to attend services, a guest ticket must be purchased.
Purchase Guest Tickets
If you have any questions, we are available by phone at 212-535-8008 and email at HHDhelp@tstnyc.org.
Religious School Programming
Deadline: Friday, September 19
This year we are pleased to offer Religious School programming on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur day (September 23 & October 2) for children ages 5-12. 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
Once again we will offer babysitting for children between 20 months-5 years old during the main services on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur day (September 23 & October 2). In order to ensure proper staffing, Babysitting is not a walk-in program and pre-registration is required.
Register for Babysitting
If you have any questions, we are available by phone at 212-535-8008 and email at HHDhelp@tstnyc.org.
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.
Deadline: Friday, September 19
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.
Request Reciprocity
If you have any questions, we are available by phone at 212-535-8008 and email at HHDhelp@tstnyc.org.
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.
For those who are joining us for any of our High Holy Day services virtually, Mishkan Hanefesh Mahzor sets are available for purchase for $55 per set.
