Preparing for the High Holy Days
High Holy Day Schedule
Selichot
Saturday, September 28
7:15 PM
In Person at Westchester Reform Temple
Getting ready for the Days of Awe with guest scholar, Alan Morinis, founder of the Mussar Institute.
7:15 PM Teaching
8:15 PM Dessert Reception
8:30 PM Service
Kever Avot / Memorial Service
Sunday, September 29
10:00 AM
In Person at the Synagogue Plot at Sharon Gardens, Valhalla, NY
& on Zoom on request. To request zoom, please email clergyassistant@comsynrye.org.
Rosh Hashanah
Space is limited. RSVPs are required to guarantee seating.
Erev Rosh Hashanah
Wednesday, October 2
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Evening Service
In Person & livestream
Rosh Hashanah Day 1
Thursday, October 3
8:45 - 10:30 AM
Early Morning Service*
In Person ONLY
9:00 - 9:45 AM
Young Children Service
For parents & their children through age 6
In person at Midland School
Rye, NY
11:30 AM - 1:15 PM
Late Morning Service*
In Person & livestreamed
Childcare available
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Family Service
Grades 2-5
For parents & their children
In Person at Midland School
Rye, NY
This interactive and musical service will be led by our Rabbinic Intern Morgan Tobey and musician Hannah Gundersheim.
1:30 - 2:30 PM
CSR Teens Bagel Brunch
All teens from the CSR community in 7th-12th grade can join us for a bagel brunch. We’d love to see you there!
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Tashlich
In Person
Oakland Beach, Rye, NY
Rosh Hashanah Day 2
Friday, October 4
10:15 - 11:45 AM
"A Different Kind of Service"
In Person at the Edith G. Read Natural Park and Wildlife Sanctuary, Rye, NY
Meet at the parking lot of the Edith G. Read Natural Park and Wildlife Sanctuary located at 1 Playland Pkwy, Rye, NY. As Rosh Hashanah celebrates the Creation of the World, the outdoors will be our sanctuary. Walking in the woods and meadows, we will connect with the earth, with each other, and with ourselves. This outdoor experience is perfect for all ages.
Note: given the topography, this experience is not appropriate for those with mobility issues. Please carpool as parking is limited.
*Early and late morning services are the same. Each has the same content and are 90 minutes long.
All services are at 200 Forest Avenue, Rye, NY unless otherwise noted
Yom Kippur
Space is limited.
RSVPs are required to guarantee seating.
Kol Nidrei / Erev Yom Kippur
Friday, October 11
8:00 - 9:30 PM
Evening Service
In Person & livestreamed
Yom Kippur Day
Saturday, October 12
8:45 - 10:30 AM
Early Morning Service*
In Person
9:00 - 9:45 AM
Young Children Service
For parents & their children through age 6
In Person at the Midland School, Rye, NY
11:30 AM - 1:15 PM
Late Morning Service*
In Person & livestreamed
Childcare available
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Family Service
Grades 2-5
For parents & their children
In Person at the Midland School, Rye, NY
This interactive and musical service will be led by our Rabbinic Intern Morgan Tobey and musician Hannah Gundersheim.
2:00 - 3:00 PM
Learning Opportunities
In Person
Option 1
Marty Edelman, a long time congregant, will be joined by one of the key architects of emerging Israeli leadership with whom he has worked for years. They will focus on Israeli politics & discuss this relative to the Arab countries. There will be time for Q&A.
Option 2
Therapeutic Sound Baths with Gary Posner
Sound baths are a deeply-immersive, full body listening experience that intentionally uses sound to nurture your mind and body. They reduce stress, enable deep relaxation, strengthen the immune system, promote healing, and enhance creativity. Limited to the first 22 registrants.
3:30 - 4:30 PM
Afternoon Service
In Person & livestreamed
4:30 - 5:30 PM
Yizkor Memorial Service
In Person & livestreamed
5:30 - 6:30 PM
Neilah - Concluding Service
In Person & livestreamed
*Early and late morning services are the same. Each has the same content and are 90 minutes long.
All services are at 200 Forest Avenue, Rye, NY unless otherwise noted
Sukkot & Simchat Torah
Community-wide celebrations that you won't want to miss!
Build the Sukkah with Achim (Brotherhood)
Sunday, October 13
9:00 AM
It’s that time of year again. The Men’s Club invites adults and teens to help build the sukkah. No experience necessary. We will provide the tools and delicious cider and donuts.
For questions call or email the synagogue office at 914-967-6262.
Sukkah-Fest - A CJL Sukkot Celebration for
K - 7th Graders
Wednesday, October 16
4:00 PM
Achim/Brotherhood Dinner with Guest Speaker Mike Hollander "Israel: A year after the Black Sabbath"
Wednesday, October 16
7:00 PM
Sushi under the Stars
Sunday, October 20
6:00 PM
Please join us for a special Sukkot gathering for women of all ages (including teens)! We welcome all women & gender-nonconforming congregants and guests 13 and up.
We'll enjoy sushi and other delicious fare as we celebrate the fall harvest festival together. We'll also raise a glass--of sake or cider—and toast to the New Year. This is a great opportunity to join all Women of CSR.
CSR Teens Sukkot
Monday, October 21
6:00 PM
Yizkor Service
Friday, October 25
10:00 AM
Family Shabbat Service & New Learner Consecration with Simchat Torah Celebration
Friday, October 25
6:00 PM Preneg
6:30 PM Service