High Holy Days 5787 (2026)
Experience the warmth, humor, erudition and empathy of the celebrants and the open arms of The Shul of New York, where all people – from Atheists to Zoroastrians – are welcome. Whether you’ve been with us before or not, please join us this holiday season for the power of community, to take inspiration from the words of our service leaders, and be uplifted by the music of the amazing Shul Band.
High Holiday Service Schedule
Erev Rosh Hashanah
Location:
All Souls NYC
1157 Lexington Ave
New York, NY 10075
Friday | September 11, 2026
7:00 PM (Doors open 6:00 PM) in the Sanctuary
Rosh Hashanah
Location:
All Souls NYC
1157 Lexington Ave
New York, NY 10075
Saturday | September 12, 2026
10:00 AM (Doors open 9:00 AM) in the Sanctuary
Our Kids Rosh Hashanah Program begins at 10:00 AM.
Tashlich in The Park
3:30 PM in Central Park
We observe this ritual to cast away that which we long to release in preparation for the new year. Led by Reb Ezra and Hazzan Adam. This event is free and weather permitting. Registration is required to receive the exact meetup location. Register
Kol Nidre / Erev Yom Kippur
Location:
Angel Orensanz Foundation
172 Norfolk St
New York, NY 10002
Sunday | September 20, 2026
7:00 PM (Doors open 6:00 PM) in the Sanctuary
Yom Kippur
Location:
Angel Orensanz Foundation
172 Norfolk St
New York, NY 10002
Monday | September 21, 2026
10:00 AM (Doors open 9:00 AM) in the Sanctuary
Our Kids Yom Kippur Program begins at 10:00 AM on the lower level.
Break
2:00 – 4:00 PM
During the break we will offer several activities including the Circle of Memories. Exact program details coming soon.
Circle of Memories
3:00 PM in the Sanctuary
This Shul tradition provides an opportunity to speak briefly in community about a loved one you have lost.
Yizkor (Including the showing of our Roll of Remembrance)
4:00 PM in the Sanctuary
Musical Meditations
5:15 PM in the Sanctuary
Ne'ila, Torah visitation, Shofar, Havdalah
5:45 – 7:00 PM in the Sanctuary
Community members are encouraged to bring and join in blowing their own shofars! Yom Kippur services end at sundown.
Our Co-Celebrants
Rebecca Bellingham
Rebecca is in her final year at Claremont School of Theology where she is completing her MDiv in Interfaith Chaplaincy. For many years she sang with The Shul Band before moving to California with her husband and twins.
Rebecca is an educator, artist and author who has spent more than 25 years helping young people and educators deepen their connection to themselves and one another through an artful approach to instruction. She is the author of The Artful Read Aloud and co-author of The Artful Approach to Exploring Identity and Fostering Belonging. Rebecca partners with schools, districts, universities and nonprofit organizations to cultivate community, creativity and belonging through arts-based professional learning and curriculum design.
Hazzan Adam Feder
Hazzan Adam Feder, brings a unique blend of musical, spiritual, joyful and compassionate presence to each and every service at the The Shul of New York, the community he helped create. Whether through music, The Shul Band, prayer, meditation, or simply showing up with presence and compassion, Hazzan Adam Feder remains a guiding force in our mission to be an uplifting, inclusive, and healing community.
Adam holds a Master’s degree in Social Work from the Hunter College School of Social Work and spent many years working at Calvary Hospice, offering support to individuals and families during some of life’s most profound transitions. His work there continues to inform the depth of empathy and care he brings to his spiritual leadership.
Reb Ezra Hurvitz
Reb Ezra says, "I am so looking forward to welcoming 5787 with The Shul of New York. It's been such an honor to be welcomed into this community for the Shabbat of Love and our PRIDE Shabbat earlier this year. I'm now in my third year of rabbinical seminary at Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion, where I am immersed in coursework in medieval philosophy and performing life-cycle events.
My wife Sam and I are joyfully looking forward to spending these Yamim Noraim, these Days of Awe, together with you, apples, honey and the sound of the shofar!"
Kids High Holiday Programs
Our Kids High Holiday Programs feature fun, educational, and age-appropriate experiences for kids 12 and younger. While services are in progress for the grown-ups, kids engage in a hands-on project to learn about the traditions, rituals, and music of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Then kids and teachers go upstairs to join the Torah service and procession.
FAQ
The Recommended Donation is $200 per ticket. If you can give more than the recommended amount, there is a place on the bottom form for additional donations. We are deeply grateful for your support! The EARLY BIRD Recommended Donation was $180 per ticket and ended on August 17th.
For Ticket Donations less than the recommended amount, please email board@theshulofnewyork.org or you may get tickets at the door.
A ticket is required for each person 13 & older for each service. There are four services, so if you wish to attend all 4 services, you need 4 tickets per person.
Kids 12 & under DO need a ticket for the Kids Programs on the lower level. The recommended donation is $36. Kids 12 & under DO NOT need a ticket for services in the Sanctuary. Kids must be accompanied by an adult in the Sanctuary at all times.
Pick up your tickets at the Will Call desk during any service. We do not mail tickets to you.
Seating is first come, first serve.
We are proud to offer accessible services. We are working on having live American Sign Language interpretation. The venues are wheelchair accessible.
Help out by making an additional donation:
In Memory of Rabbi Burt z"l – Remembering our dear R'Burt Aaron Siegel
High Holiday Appeal – Ensure the future survival of the Shul
Music Fund – Support The Shul Band
Roll of Remembrance – Memorialize a loved one
2026 High Holiday Services (5787) will be held at TWO LOCATIONS
Rosh Hashanah @ All Souls NYC
1157 Lexington Ave
New York, NY 10075
Yom Kippur @ Orensanz Foundation
172 Norfolk Street,
New York, NY 10002
High Holiday Accessibility Information
Each Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur service will be wheelchair accessible. We are working on providing American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation.
We're all volunteers! Would you like to volunteer to help during this year's services? Contact The Board at Board@theshulofnewyork.org to volunteer.
Fine Print: We are required to strictly adhere to FDNY occupancy regulations for the safety of all. While we expect to accommodate everyone, we are required stop admitting people when occupancy limits are reached. If you arrive after the scheduled start of any service, you may not find a desired seat. Anyone attending a service may be photographed and/or videoed. By attending any of the High Holiday Services you are giving permission for these pictures and/or videos to appear on the Shul website, social media, and/or other Shul publications. ... Lawyers, feh!