Chabad Of Roosevelt Island Invite You To Celebrate High Holidays Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur Services With Meaning And Melody Beginning October 2 - Shana Tovah, Have A Happy And Sweet New Year 5785

The Chabad Of Roosevelt Island invite you to Rosh Hashanah services Wednesday October 2 - Thursday October 5 and Yom Kippur services Friday October 11- Saturday October 12 at the Roosevelt Island Cultural Center Large Studio (548 Main Street).

Celebrate High Holidays 5785

Inspiring High Holiday Services with Meaning and Melody!

No Affiliation Necessary

Traditional and Inspirational Services

Warm and Friendly Atmosphere

Special Children's Program

For more info and to RSVP for Rosh Hashanah Dinner

E-mail: nechama@RIJewish.org

www.RIJewish.org

There is no charge for seats: Your donation is greatly appreciated. 

Advance registration is greatly appreciated.

Click here for more info on the Chabad Of Roosevelt Island High Holiday services.

Enjoy the new Rosh Hashanah song from NYC a capella vocal band 613.

Shana Tova, have a happy and sweet New Year - 5785.

Roosevelt Island Jewish Congregation Invites Neighbors To Celebrate Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur High Holiday Services Beginning Tomorrow Night - Welcome The New Year 5785, L'Shana Tovah

According to the Roosevelt Island Jewish Congregation (RIJC):

ROOSEVELT ISLAND JEWISH CONGREGATION

Nina Lublin, President

Marna Sapsowitz, Guest Rabbi

L’SHANAH TOVAH !!

As we begin the New Year, 5785, the Roosevelt Island Jewish Congregation wishes you a healthy, happy and peaceful New Year.

We are the oldest, longest-serving community congregation on the island, with over 40 years of service to more than one generation of Islanders.

We are excited to welcome our Guest Rabbi, Marna Sapsowitz, from Olympia, WA, a very long-time friend of RIJC members Angela Santamaria & Howard Schwartz. Rabbi Sapsowitz will be joined by returning Cantor, Sandra Goodman. Long-time RIJC members Amber Levanon Seligson & Michal Melamed have been instrumental in assisting Rabbi S with the Order of Services, recruiting Torah readers and other key service participants and more.

All Services will be conducted in the Small Studio/RIJC Sanctuary or in the Howe Theatre, both located in the RI Cultural Center, 548 Main Street. Additional details, Special video & print directions & more information can be found at RIJC.org as well as our RIJC Zoom link.

OUR SCHEDULE

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2nd

6:00 pm — First Night Services / Rosh Hashanah

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3rd

9:30 am — First Day Services / Rosh Hashanah

11:00 am — Children’s Service

2:00 pm (approx) — Tashlich at the Meditation Steps

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4th

9:30 am — Second Day Services / Rosh Hashanah

COMING SOON —

RIJC’s updated schedule for Yom Kippur, Friday October 11th & Saturday October 12.

Chabad Of Roosevelt Island High Holiday Services Begin For Rosh Hashanah Friday September 15 & Yom Kippur Sunday September 24, Inspiring High Holiday Service With Meaning And Melody - Shana Tovah, Have A Happy And Sweet New Year 5784

The Chabad Of Roosevelt Island invite you to Rosh Hashanah services Friday September 15 - Sunday September 17 and Yom Kippur services Sunday September 24 - Monday September 25 at the Roosevelt Island Cultural Center (548 Main Street).

Click here for more info on the Chabad Of Roosevelt Island High Holiday services.

Enjoy the new Rosh Hashanah song from NYC a capella vocal band 613.

Shana Tova, have a happy and sweet New Year - 5784.

Roosevelt Island Jewish Congregation Invites Neighbors To Celebrate Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur High Holiday Services - Welcome The New Year 5783, L'Shana Tovah

According to the Roosevelt Island Jewish Congregation (RIJC):

L’Shana Tovah!!

As we welcome 5783, and start our 2022 - 23 year, you are invited to join Rabbi Joel and the RIJC to celebrate, rejoice, and reflect on the New Year with friends, family, and neighbors, long-timers and newcomers alike. We’ve been welcoming the New Year here on Roosevelt Island for over 40 years.

We will celebrate Rosh Hashanah a little differently this year, as we will not be in our usual space in the Cultural Center, but rather in the Rivercross Community Room, 531 Main Street, where we have met many times before, as well as outdoors too.

We appreciate your RSVP to us in advance if possible, so we can plan appropriately for both in-person and remote participation. With regard to up-to-the-minute Covid requirements and guidance, the Honor System will prevail for indoors — if you are vaccinated & boosted, masks/face coverings are optional; if you are not, they are required.

Please visit RIJC.org to access our Rosh Hashanah services via Zoom, as well as links to obtaining our prayer books & readings.

Our Yom Kippur information for October 4 & 5 will be available early next week. We look forward to seeing you in just a few days. Suggestions & Questions are always welcome.

ROSH HASHANAH

*** FIRST NIGHT: Sunday, September 25th, 6:30 pm - Outdoors, By the Picnic Tables & Benches by Good Shepherd Chapel

Welcoming Meet & Greet 

Opening Evening Services / Evening Prayers with Rabbi Joel 

Kiddush Apples and Honey 

(In case of rain, we will be in the Rivercross Community Room, 531 Main Street, just south of the Chapel & Tables) 

 *** FIRST DAY: Monday, September 26th, Rivercross Community Room / 531 Main

9:30 am — Morning Services, led by Rabbi Joel

11:00 am — Children’s Service, led by Amber Levanon Seligson, 531 Main Street

1:00 pm — Families’ Meet-up, Discussion & Conversation with Rabbi Joel

2:00 pm — Tashlich, outdoors, at the Meditation Steps (Just south of Rivercross, facing west)

Joel Shaiman, Rabbi. Nina Lublin, President.

Click here for more info about the RIJC.

Chabad Of Roosevelt Island Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur High Holiday Services Begins Sunday September 25, Traditional Challah Bake September 22 Too - Shanah Tovah, Have A Happy And Sweet New Year 5783

The Chabad Of Roosevelt Island invite you to Rosh Hashanah services Sunday September 25 - Tuesday September 27 and Yom Kippur services Tuesday October 4-5 at the Roosevelt Island Cultural Center (548 Main Street).

Here's the schedule.

 According to the Chabad of Roosevelt Island:

All programs will be held at the Cultural Center. The Small Studio, 548 Main Street unless otherwise noted). For more info: Chabad of Roosevelt Island.

Nechama Duchman adds:

We are having a round Challah Bake for women and girls - traditional Rosh Hashanah foods

Shana Tova, have a happy and sweet New Year - 5783.

Chabad Of Roosevelt Island Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur Big Tent High Holiday Services Begins Monday September 6 -Shanah Tovah, Have A Happy And Sweet New Year 5782

The Chabad Of Roosevelt Island invite you to Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur High Holiday Services beginning Monday evening September 6 at the Big Tent on the Queens side across from 425 Main Street.

The schedule.

For more info contact the Chabad of Roosevelt Island.

A brief explanation of Rosh Hashanah.

 From The Maccabeats.

Shana Tova, have a happy and sweet New Year - 5782.

Chabad Of Roosevelt Island Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur Schedule, Socially Distanced High Holidays Services With Meaning And Melody - Shofar Blowing Sunday September 20 At Eleanor's Pier

The Chabad Of Roosevelt Island invite you to Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur High Holiday Services:

Socially Distanced High Holiday Services with Meaning And Melody.

No Affiliation Necessary/Traditional and Inspirational Services/

Warm and Friendly Atmosphere/Special Children's Program/

Masks required/ Indoor and Outdoor space available

Location Roosevelt Island Cultural Center, 548 Main Street use the red stairs behind Pup Culture

Below is the Chabad of Roosevelt Island Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services schedule including the Shofar blowing 5 pm Sunday, September 20 at Eleanor's Pier.

For more info, email nechama@RIJewish.org or visit the Chabad of Roosevelt Island web site.

Nechama Duchman adds:

If anyone needs anything specific to enhance their High Holiday celebrations, feel free to contact us.

Shana Tovah!

Chabad Of Roosevelt Island Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur High Holiday Services 2019 - 5780 Schedule, L'Shanah Tova - Enjoy Maccabeats Book Of Good Life Video

The Chabad Of Roosevelt Island wish their Roosevelt Island friends and neighbors a happy, healthy and Sweet New Year. Below is the Chabad of Roosevelt Island Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur High Holiday Services schedule.

Join us for traditional services blende with contemporary messages in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

NO MEMBERSHIP NECESSARY! NO TICKETS NECESSARY!

All programs and prayers will be held at The Roosevelt Island Community Cultural Center, Renwick Room & Lighthouse Room - 548 Main Street.

Click here for more info on Chabad of Roosevelt Island and to RSVP for High Holiday Services

La Shana Tova - Have A Good Year.

Roosevelt Island Jewish Congregation Invites Neighbors To Celebrate Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur High Holiday Services

According to the Roosevelt Island Jewish Congregation (RIJC):

SHANAH TOVAH !!

It is that time of the year -- time for the Days of Awe, time to reflect on the year now ending and to celebrate the year to come. It's been an exciting first year with Rabbi Joel Shaiman from start to finish, leading our services and shaking them up a bit, bringing new ideas to our festivals, holidays and activities, and engaging long-timers and newcomers to our congregation, serving RI for nearly 40 years.

Rabbi Joel and the RIJC invite you to celebrate Rosh Hashanah beginning this Sunday night at 7:00 pm September 29th, and continuing Monday the 30th & Tuesday October 1st.

All services & activities are held in our Sanctuary in the Cultural Center**
548 Main Street, unless otherwise noted.
Our Rosh Hashanah schedule:
Sunday September 29 - First Evening
7:00 pm -- Evening services

Monday September 30 - First Day
9:30 am -- Morning Services
10:15 am -- Children's Service in the Theatre
1:15 pm ( approximately) -- Tashlich at the Meditation Steps
No Evening Service

Tuesday October 1 - Second Day
9:30 am -- Morning Services

> Child Care will be available in the Blackwell Room,

Additional information & updates for Yom Kippur (October 8 & 9) and for Sukkot (October 13 - 21) are on our website, RIJC.org and will be sent out next week.

Questions? Suggestions? Help Us Set Up This Sunday?
Please Contact Nina at 212-688-0003.

Access the Cultural Center through the Breezeway next to 540 Main Street and then down the "Red Staircase". Follow signs to RIJC.

Disability, wheelchair & stroller access to the Center is through the Breezeway at 556 Main Street & then turn right, walking along rear of Roosevelt Landings Management & Public Safety offices to double doors with RIJC sign. Press buzzer for doors to open & take elevator down to 1st floor. Turn right for Center entrance & follow signs to RIJC.

Chabad Of Roosevelt Island Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur High Holiday 2018 - 5779 Schedule, L'Shanah Tova

The Chabad Of Roosevelt Island wish their Roosevelt Island friends and neighbors a happy, healthy and Sweet New Year. Below is the Chabad of Roosevelt Island Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur High Holidays schedule.

NO MEMBERSHIP NECESSARY! NO TICKETS NECESSARY!

All programs and prayers will be held at The Roosevelt Island Community Cultural Center, Renwick Room & Lighthouse Room - 548 Main Street.

Click HERE to make a donation

To dedicate a Machzor click HERE

Schedule

Rosh Hashanah Eve, Sunday, Sept. 9

6:57pm Candlelighting

7:30pm Maariv, evening prayers

8:00pm “The Tastes of the New Year”

Rosh Hashanah First Day, Monday, Sept. 10

10:00am Shacharis and children’s program

11:30am Shofar followed by light Kiddush and Tashlich

Shofar House calls available

6:30pm Community Rosh Hashanah Dinner (RSVP)*

AFTER 7:54pm Candlelighting

8:00pm Maariv*

Rosh Hashanah Second Day, Tuesday, Sept. 11

10:00am Shacharis and children’s program

11:30am Shofar followed by Kiddush

Shofar House calls available

6:30pm Mincha followed by Farbrengen (RSVP)*

7:53pm Havdallah and Rosh Hashanah ends

* At 425 Main Street


Yom Kippur eve, Tuesday, September 18

6:45pm Kol Nidrei and evening prayers

(candle lighting is at 6:42pm – if you are coming to Shul, please try to come a few minutes early to light there, or light a few minutes early at home)

Yom Kippur day, Wednesday, September 19
10:00am Shacharis and Children’s Program
11:30am Yizkor
Mincha – to be determined
6:30pm Neilah
7:30pm Shofar blowing
7:39pm Break fast and light snack.

Click here for more info on Chabad Of Roosevelt Island.

La Shana Tova.

Roosevelt Island Jewish Congregation Invites Neighbors To Celebrate Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur High Holiday Services - Meet New Rabbi Joel Shaiman

According to the Roosevelt Island Jewish Congregation (RIJC):

... RIJC is an egalitarian, progressive, friendly and fun synagogue founded in 1976. Our congregation is dedicated to providing Jewish spiritual support and renewed Jewish knowledge to all who seek it, as well as a strong Jewish community in and for the neighborhood.

Everyone in the community is welcome to join us at our High Holiday, Shabbat and Festival Services and social events. Our members include singles and couples, seniors and families with young children, people of many national origins and religious backgrounds....

RIJC President Nina Lublin adds:

Image Of Ms. Lublin and Rabbi Joel Shaiman

Our New Year & holidays are here at last.

We look forward to the next few days as our new Rabbi, Joel Shaiman, leads our Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur services in our Sanctuary at the Cultural Center. This is our great opportunity to reflect & renew, soul search & celebrate. Many of you have already met Rabbi Joel. These next few days are your opportunity to welcome him and his family to our RIJC family & community. Additional High Holy Day information is available on our website, RIJC.org.

Our schedule:

Rosh Hashanah

Sunday, September 9th at 7:30 pm - Evening Service

Monday September 10th at 9:30 am - Morning Service

Children's Service at 11 am in the Theatre

Tashlich at 1:15 pm at the Meditation Steps (time approximate)

Tuesday September 11th at 9:30 am - Morning Service


Yom Kippur

Tuesday, September 18th at 6:30 pm sharp -- Kol Nidrei

Wednesday September 19th

9:15 am -- Morning Service

11:00 am Children's Service in the Theatre

5:00 pm -- Afternoon Service w. Ne'ilah & Havdalah

7:39 pm -- Blowing of the Shofar & End of Fast

All Services are held in the Sanctuary at the RI Cultural Center (548 Main Street). Child Care will be available in the Classroom each day.

There is no evening service on September 10th.

The Staircase entrance to the Cultural Center is through the Breezeway next to 540 Main & down the Red Staircase. The Elevator entrance is accessed through the Breezeway at 556 Main, then turning right to the double doors behind the Public Safety office. Press the white button for the doors to open & take the elevator down to 1. Directional signage will be posted.

To those of you who have already made donations, renewed your membership or joined the RIJC for the first time, Thank You. Your thoughtful & generous financial support is most welcome & appreciated right now. Please use the PayPal link at RIJC.org or send your check made out to the Roosevelt Island Jewish Congregation, to RIJC P.O.Box 241 Island Station. New York, NY 10044.

More info about RIJC available at their web site and here's a message from new RIJC Rabbi Joel Shaiman.

La Shana Tova.

Chabad Of Roosevelt Island Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur High Holiday Schedule - L'Shanah Tova

The Chabad Of Roosevelt Island wish their Roosevelt Island friends and neighbors a happy, healthy and Sweet New Year. Below is the Chabad of Roosevelt Island Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur High Holy Day schedule.

For more information,

Image From Chabad Of Roosevelt Island

contact Chabad of Roosevelt Island



L'shanah tova.

Roosevelt Island Jewish Congregation Invites Neighbors To Celebrate Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur High Holiday Services

The Roosevelt Island Jewish Congregation reports:

Celebrate Rosh Hashanah with your neighbors at the Roosevelt Island Jewish Congregation’s High Holiday services.

At the RIJC, the oldest and longest-serving Jewish congregation on the Island, you will find members of all generations worshipping as a progressive, egalitarian and friendly community. Our spiritual leader, Rabbi Leana Moritt, has established a special warmth and, after 10 years here, knows every member and their family.

Erev Rosh Hashanah services will be held on Wednesday evening, September 20th at 7:30 pm in the sanctuary at 548 Main Street, down the stairs marked Main Street Theatre & Dance Alliance. Access via elevator is also available through the breezeway at 556 Main Street.

Morning services will be held on Thursday, September 21 at 9:15 am, followed by tashlich at 1:30 pm; we will gather to symbolically relieve ourselves of the past and toss bread into the East River.

Child care is available for children ages two to ten. There will be a children’s service on Thursday, September 21 at 11:00 am.

Second day services will be held on Friday, September 22 at 9:15 am.

As part of Selichot and the preparation for the High Holy Days, Rabbi Moritt dedicated the new white Torah mantles and Ark curtain, which were donated by three congregant families.

 Image From Roosevelt Island Jewish Congregation

(Donors of White Torah Mantles and Ark Curtain. Left to right: Steve and Rita Meed, Rabbi Leana Moritt, Jamie Silverstein, Aviva Diamant and Steve Kaufman.)

For more information about the High Holidays and Yom Kippur services on Friday, September 29 and Saturday, September 30, worship services and programs throughout the year, please visit RIJC.org for details. You may call Nina Lublin, RIJC president, at 212-688-0003.

We look forward to seeing you for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Shanah tovah u’metukah.

More information available at the RIJC web site.

UPDATE - The Maccabeats 2017 Rosh Hashana video.

Roosevelt Island Jewish Congregation Celebrates New Year - Rosh Hashannah Services Begin Sunday October 2, Yom Kippur October 11 - Check Out Full Schedule

Roosevelt Island Jewish Congregation (RIJC) President Nina Lublin reports:

ROOSEVELT ISLAND JEWISH CONGREGATION
Leana Moritt, Rabbi
Nina Lublin, President

L'Shanah Tovah !!
The RIJC, the first & oldest Jewish Congregation on Roosevelt Island wishes everyone a very healthy, sweet & happy new year !!

Please join Rabbi Moritt, and welcome Hazzan Rabbi Leslie Schotz, for services this coming Sunday, Monday & Tuesday, October 2, 3 & 4,

In the Sanctuary / Studio at the Cultural Center, 548 Main Street

Rosh Hashanah Schedule:

Sunday 10/2 -- 7:30 pm -- 1st night Rosh Hashanah Evening Service

Monday 10/3
9 am -- 1st day Rosh Hashanah Services
9 am -- Child Care - Blackwell Room
11 am -- Children's Service in the Theatre
1:30 pm -- Tashlich at the Meditation Steps ( time approximate )
7:30 pm -- 2nd night Rosh Hashanah Evening Service

Tuesday 10/4
9 am -- 2nd Day Rosh Hashanah Services
9 am -- Child Care - Blackwell Room ( if needed )

Our Yom Kippur schedule for October 11-12 is on the RIJC website.

Please visit our RIJC website to learn more about High Holiday information, our full schedule for the new year, Hebrew School, & our Torah fund. You can also contact us at ninalublin1@gmail.com or 212-688-0003.

Access to the Cultural Center is via the Staircase entrance through the Breezeway between 540 & 546 Main Street.

Barrier-free / Elevator access is available through the Breezeway at 556 Main Street, turning right, & entering through the double doors behind the RI Public Safety Office.

In the words of Rabbi Moritt, "...blessings for shalom, justice, good health, prosperity, & strength in the coming year..."

More information available at RIJC web site.

Roosevelt Island Jewish Congregation And Chabad Lubavitch Of Roosevelt Island Yom Kippur Services September 22 And September 23 At The Cultural Center

The Jewish Holiday of Yom Kippur begins this evening September 22. According to History.com:

According to tradition, the first Yom Kippur took place after the Israelites’ exodus from Egypt and arrival at Mount Sinai, where God gave Moses the Ten Commandments. Descending from the mountain, Moses caught his people worshipping a golden calf and shattered the sacred tablets in anger. Because the Israelites atoned for their idolatry, God forgave their sins and offered Moses a second set of tablets.

... According to tradition, God judges all creatures during the 10 Days of Awe between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, deciding whether they will live or die in the coming year. Jewish law teaches that God inscribes the names of the righteous in the “book of life” and condemns the wicked to death on Rosh Hashanah; people who fall between the two categories have until Yom Kippur to perform “teshuvah,” or repentance. As a result, observant Jews consider Yom Kippur and the days leading up to it a time for prayer, good deeds, reflecting on past mistakes and making amends with others.

Yom Kippur is Judaism’s most sacred day of the year; it is sometimes referred to as the “Sabbath of Sabbaths.” For this reason, even Jews who do not observe other traditions refrain from work, which is forbidden during the holiday, and participate in religious services on Yom Kippur, causing synagogue attendance to soar. Some congregations rent out additional space to accommodate large numbers of worshippers....

Click here for more from History.com on Yom Kippur.

Roosevelt Island Jewish residents can attend Yom Kippur services with either the Roosevelt Island Jewish Congregation (RIJC) or the  Chabad Lubavitch of Roosevelt Island.

The RIJC Yom Kippur schedule is as follows:

Yom Kippur

Tuesday, September 22

6:15 pm Sharp Kol Nidrei Service

6:00 pm Child Care

Wednesday, September 23

9:15 am Morning Service

9:00 am Child Care

10:30 am Children’s Service (in the Theater)

5:00 pm Afternoon Service, with Ne’ilah & Havdalah, followed by Break-the-Fast

5:00 pm Child Care

Note: All 2015 High Holy Day Services and Child Care will be held at the Cultural Center – 548 Main Street.

The entrances to Cultural Center can be accessed thru the Breezeway next to 540 Main Street, at the staircase behind the old Hardware Store @ 548 Main Street, or through the elevator entrance behind the Public Safety Office, located thru the Breezeway @ 556 Main Street & turning right.

The Chabad Lubavitch of Roosevelt Island Yom Kippur schedule is as follows:

Yom Kippur Eve, Tuesday, Sept. 22

6:35pm Candlelighting and Fast begins

6:45pm Kol Nidrei and evening prayers


Yom Kippur Day, Wednesday, Sept. 23

10:00am Shacharis and children’s program

6:00pm Neilah

7:32pm Shofar blowing and break fast buffet

All programs and prayers will be held at The Roosevelt Island Community Cultural Center, Renwick Room & Lighthouse Room - 548 Main Street (unless otherwise noted)

Here's more information on the RIJC and Chabad Lubavitch of Roosevelt Island.

L'Shana Tova. Have an easy fast.

Roosevelt Island Jewish Congregation Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur Services Starting Sunday Evening September 13 - Happy New Year, L'Shana Tova

Roosevelt Island Jewish Congregation (RIJC) President Nina Lublin reports:

We are back in our home !! After 3 years away, we have moved back to the Cultural Center. During those 3 years we accomplished many things -- celebrating Shabbat & festivals, 3 High Holidays at Manhattan Park, and many other regular & special events. We just celebrated our return with a rededication celebration on Sunday August 30th with Rabbi Moritt and 30 members & friends.

You are invited to continue this rededication with your return to the RIJC for the High Holy Days, led by our Rabbi, Leana Moritt, starting this Sunday, September 13th at 7:30 pm, and continuing on Monday & Tuesday the 14th & 15th. A full schedule of services, the calendar for the coming year, Yiskor & yahrzeit information, and membership & donation forms are on our website.

I hope you will consider making an additional donation when you renew your membership or join us for the first time. You can now make those contributions using the PayPal link on the RIJC website (www.rijc.org). Your membership dues only cover a small portion of our actual costs of operating the synagogue, conducting our holiday & festival events, and expenses of rebuilding our Bimah & refurbishing the space (and our new chairs!!).

Thank you so much for your participation & support as we begin our new year back in our newly rebuilt & renovated home. See you Sunday! L'Shanah Tovah!!

5776 / 2015 - 2016 High Holy Days Schedule

Rosh Hashanah

Sunday, September 13 7:30 pm – Rosh Hashanah Evening Service

Monday, September 14
9:15 am 1st Day Rosh Hashanah – Morning Service
9:15 am Child Care
11:00 am Children’s Service – With Music (in the Theater)
1:30 pm Tashlich (time approximate)
7:30 pm Evening Service

Tuesday, September 15
9:15 am 2nd Day Rosh Hashanah – Morning Service
9:15 am Child Care

Yom Kippur

Tuesday, September 22 6:15 pm Sharp – Kol Nidrei Service
6:00 pm – Child Care

Wednesday, September 23
9:15 am Morning Service
9:15 am Child Care
10:30 am Children’s Service (in the Theater)
5:00 pm Afternoon Service, with Ne’ilah & Havdalah
5:00 pm Child Care

Note: All 2015 High Holy Day Services will be held at the Cultural Center – 548 Main Street

History.com explains Rosh Hashanah:

Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is one of Judaism’s holiest days. Meaning “head of the year” or “first of the year,” the festival begins on the first day of Tishrei, the seventh month of the Hebrew calendar, which falls during September or October. Rosh Hashanah commemorates the creation of the world and marks the beginning of the Days of Awe, a 10-day period of introspection and repentance that culminates in the Yom Kippur holiday, also known as the Day of Atonement. Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are the two “High Holy Days” in the Jewish religion...

Click here for the entire article.

More information on the RIJ at their web site.

Happy New Year 5776, L'Shana Tova

Roosevelt Island Chabad Lubavitch Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur Services Schedule - Shofar House Calls Available Too

According to the Chabad Lubavitch Of Roosevelt Island:

The Rosh Hashanah schedule is as follows:

All programs and prayers will be held at The Roosevelt Island Community Cultural Center, Renwick Room & Lighthouse Room - 548 Main Street (unless otherwise noted)

Rosh Hashanah Eve, Sunday, Sept. 13

6:51pm Candlelighting

7:00pm Maariv, evening prayers

8:00pm “The Tastes of the New Year”

Rosh Hashanah First Day, Monday, Sept. 14

10:00am Shacharis and children’s program

11:30am Shofar followed by Kiddush and Tashlich

Shofar House calls available

6:00pm Family Rosh Hashanah Dinner (RSVP) - 425 Main Street

AFTER 7:48pm Candlelighting

7:50pm Maariv - 425 Main Street

Rosh Hashanah Second Day, Tuesday, Sept. 15

10:00am Shacharis and children’s program

11:30am Shofar followed by Kiddush

7:46pm Rosh Hashanah ends

Yom Kippur Eve, Tuesday, Sept. 22

6:35pm Candlelighting and Fast begins

6:45pm Kol Nidrei and evening prayers


Yom Kippur Day, Wednesday, Sept. 23

10:00am Shacharis and children’s program

6:00pm Neilah

7:32pm Shofar blowing and break fast buffet

More information on the Chabad Lubavitch of Roosevelt Island available at their web site.

Happy New Year 5776, L'Shana Tova.

Roosevelt Island Jewish Congregation Yom Kippur High Holy Day Services Start Tonight - Have An Easy Fast

A message from the Roosevelt Island Jewish Congregation:

ROOSEVELT ISLAND JEWISH CONGREGATION

Leana Moritt, Rabbi Nina Lublin, President

Steve Kaufman, Treasurer Scot Bobo, Secretary Julia Chang, Communications

www.rijc.org

Our High Holy Days observances continue this week led by our Rabbi, Leana Moritt and our Hazzan, Jacob Agar at Manhattan Park Theatre, 8 River Road

If you have already joined as a member, thank you.

If you have not joined, please consider membership. See our website for details.

The Roosevelt Island Jewish Congregation

542 Main Street, Roosevelt Island, NY 10044

www.rijc.org Information@RIJC.org 917-375-1139

According to History.com:

Yom Kippur—the Day of Atonement—is considered the most important holiday in the Jewish faith. Falling in the month of Tishrei (September or October in the Gregorian calendar), it marks the culmination of the 10 Days of Awe, a period of introspection and repentance that follows Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. According to tradition, it is on Yom Kippur that God decides each person’s fate, so Jews are encouraged to make amends and ask forgiveness for sins committed during the past year. The holiday is observed with a 25-hour fast and a special religious service. Yom Kippur and Rosh Hashanah are known as Judaism’s “High Holy Days.”

More on Yom Kippur from History.com.

Hilarious Jewish Food Taste Test Video - Try Some Gefilte Fish, Matzo Ball Soup, Rugelach, Chopped LIver And Don't Forget The Manischewitz Wine, You Might Like It

Image From Buzz Feed Jewish Food Taste You Tube Video

For those celebrating the Rosh Hashanah New Year with traditional Jewish food of Gefilte Fish, Kugel, Chopped Liver, Matzo Ball Soup, Rugelach and Manischewitz Wine, this very funny Buzz Feed Video is for you. For those who have never tasted these traditional Jewish foods, Try It, You'll Like It.



My favorite Matzo Ball Soup is from Katz's Deli and Fresh Direct has some very good Sweet Potato Kugel.

Eat up.

Roosevelt Island Chabad Go Apple Picking In Preparation For Sweet Rosh Hashanah - Services On Wednesday, Thursday And Friday

Roosevelt Island Chabad Rabbi Zalman and Nechama Duchman share pictures from their pre Rosh Hashanah apple picking trip

Image From Nechama Duchman

last Sunday and report:

In preparation for Rosh Hashanah, the community here on Roosevelt Island

Image From Nechama Duchman

got together and rented a bus

Image From Nechama Duchman

 to go apple picking at Outhouse Orchards in Croton Falls, NY.

Image From Nechama Duchman

A grand time was had by all! Wishing all our friends and neighbors a Shana Tovah, a happy and healthy sweet New Year.

The Duchman's invite you to take the Rosh Hashanah Honey Bucket Challenge



and send the following Roosevelt Island Chabad Rosh Hashanah schedule

Wednesday, Sept. 24

7:30pm Maariv, evening prayers

Thursday, Sept. 25

10:00am Shacharis and children’s program

11:00am Shofar followed by Kiddush

7:30pm Maariv, evening prayers

Friday, September 26

10:00am Shacharis and children’s program

11:00am Shofar followed by Kiddush

Best wishes for a Shana Tovah umesukah, a happy, sweet New Year

For exact location, email us at Nechama@RIJewish.org. Free, no membership, no Hebrew reading required.

Reported earlier today on the Roosevelt Island Jewish Congregation Rosh Hashanah services.