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High Holy Days at Community Synagogue of Rye

Many Jews in Westchester County (NY) are seeking a synagogue in which to make a Jewish home. We would love to be that place! We welcome adults and families looking for a warm and inspiring Jewish community. High Holy Days question, please email info@comsynrye.org.

For more information, or to learn how to affiliate with our community. 
Please contact the synagogue office at 914-967-6262, and a representative of our Membership Committee will be in touch with you.

​Schedule of 2020/5781 High Holy Day Services 


High Holy Day Worship/Programming

Services for Families with Young Children

A dynamic service designed for children up to age 6, together with their family, will take place on Rosh Hashanah evening September 18 from 5:30-6:00 p.m. This service will invite young children to experience the meaning and symbols of these days.

Family Worship

We will again offer a Family Worship experience during Rosh Hashanah (September 19) and Yom Kippur (September 28) from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., designed for families with children in grades 3-6. This engaging and musical service will be led by Rabbinic Intern Lily Goldstein and Director of Youth Engagement, Leah Beck, with participation by Rabbi Daniel Gropper and Cantor Melanie Cooperman. 

Yizkor Memory Book & Updated Memory Information

A digital Memorial Book will be available online prior to the Yizkor Memorial Service on Yom Kippur afternoon. Additional information pertaining to the Memory Book can be found here. If you have purchased a plaque, the name of the deceased will be automatically listed in the Memory Book. We will also offer a printed version upon request.

Second Day Rosh Hashanah

On Sunday 19, we will offer an outdoor “Different Kind of Service” from 10:00 am – 11:30 a.m. (weather permitting). Meet at the parking lot of the Marshlands Conservancy in Rye, 220 Boston Post Rd, Rye, NY 10580. Please note: given the topography, this experience is not appropriate for those with mobility issues. Please carpool as parking is limited. Advance registration, masks and physical distancing are required. Space is limited.     

Participation and HHD Guest Request Form

The strength of our CSR community has always been drawn from you, our members. Now, amidst the challenges presented by the pandemic, we are especially grateful for your support. We welcome you — new and returning members — as we start this New Year. You matter to us. CSR would not be what it is without your involvement and ongoing commitment. Your individual affiliation statements have been sent to you via email. If you have already responded, thank you. If not, we would appreciate your prompt attention to this, now, more than ever. As always, we will do everything possible to ensure that everyone is able to remain an integral part of the CSR family.

High Holy Day services are open to congregants in good standing and their children, regardless of age. This year we are inviting extended family and all guests (regardless of current or past synagogue affiliation) to join us for worship. If you have a friend or neighbor who is not affiliated with a synagogue, please invite them to join you or let us know. For those not currently affiliated with CSR or another congregation, we are suggesting a donation of $250 for each adult. But all who wish to attend are welcome regardless of their level of donation.

Please complete our Guest Request form below so that we can share the links and other information with those who register in advance.

Machzorim (Prayer Books), Gift Bags & Food Drive Bags

So that you may more fully participate in services, we will
 provide prayer books for you to borrow. While we are encouraging you to pick them up at CSR if you are able, for those who cannot, we will arrange for them to be delivered. Please sign up on the enclosed form. At the same time, we will include a small gift bag with apples, honey and suggestions for creating a sacred atmosphere for your at-home services. Lastly, you will receive the bag to use for our High Holy Day Food Drive.

In addition, a link to a PDF of the portion of the services we will be conducting will be emailed to you. Should you prefer to own your prayer books, they may be purchased from the CCAR (Enter MHN2020 to receive a 25% discount. For large-print, scroll to the bottom of the page.)

5781/2020 Sermons

  • Kol Nidrei Sermon - "Loss and Meaning" by Rabbi Daniel Gropper
  • Yom Kippur Morning Sermon - "Everything is Connected, We are Responsible" by Rabbi Daniel Gropper
  • Yizkor Sermon - "Yom Kippur for Bob Rothman" by Rabbi Daniel Gropper
  • Erev Rosh Hashanah Sermon - by Lily Goldstein
  • Rosh Hashanah Sermon - "Who Do We Want to Be When We Emerge from Our Caves?" by Rabbi Daniel Gropper 

5780/2019 Sermons

  • Rosh Hashanah Morning Sermon - “Combating Hate with the Power of Love.” by Rabbi Daniel Gropper
  • ​President Susan Zeitlin's Rosh Hashanah Speech
  • ​ Rabbinic Intern Jeff Dreifus' Rosh Hashanah Sermon
  • Rabbi Gropper Yom Kippur Morning Sermon
  • ​​Rabbi Gropper Kol Nidre Sermon 
  • ​Rabbi Gropper Yom Kippur Yizkor Sermon

5779/2018 Sermons

  • Rosh Hashanah Morning Sermon - by Rabbi Gropper
  • ​Yom Kippur Morning Sermon - by Rabbi Gropper
  • ​Yizkor Drash - By Rabbi Gropper
  • Erev Rosh Hashanah Sermon -
  • by Rabbi Frankel
  • ​Kol Nidrei Sermon - By Rabbi Frankel
  • President's Address - By Sue Zeitlin

Archived Sermons


Prayer Books for HHD

Please click below for PDFs of prayer books:
Kol Nidrei Prayer Book
Yom Kippur Morning Prayer Book

Family Service Prayer Book
Healing Prayer Book
Yizkor Prayer Book
Neilah Prayer Book
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2020 Memory Book

Community Synagogue of Rye
200 Forest Avenue
Rye, NY 10580

Office: 914-967-6262
Fax: 914-940-6552
info@comsynrye.org

ECC: 914-967-7698
CJL: 914-967-7598

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