CSAIR High Holiday Portal 5785
Erev Yom Kippur | Friday, October 11
Yom Kippur | Saturday, October 12
Erev Sukkot | Wednesday, October 16
Sukkot | Thursday, October 17 – Wednesday, October 23
Shemini Atzeret | Thursday, October 24
Simchat Torah | Friday, October 25
Kol Nidre Donation
Order Lulav & Etrog
Live stream Services
Book of Remembrance
.........
FAQs
Elul Channel
Kol Nidre and Book of Remembrance
Thank you to everyone who has made their Kol Nidre contributions so far. We have raised over $31,000 towards our goal of $50,000.
Kol Nidre contributions are an important part of the CSAIR annual operating budget and every pledge counts! Click here to donate to our 5785 Kol Nidre campaign.
When making your Kol Nidre contribution, remember that a meaningful way to honor our deceased friends and family is to include their names in the CSAIR 5785 Book of Remembrance. Click here to include your loved ones. Thank you and Shana Tova!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
We are so glad you will be joining us for high holiday services this year in the sanctuary, the Taub Room, Baum Library, or via our live stream. Please see below for answers to questions you might have.
Should you still have questions after reviewing the FAQ below, please contact Rabbi Greenberg or 718-543-8400 x1.
...................
Note, that when a button is clicked, the content for that question is revealed. To close the response, just click again.
When viewing on a mobile phone, the page is best displayed in horizontal/landscape mode.
...................
No. Everyone’s name will be on a list with security.
Yes, request tickets here: Guest Tickets.
Yes, please reach out to Shane Dolch, CSAIR Director of Operations at 718-543-8400 or operations@csair.org for assistance.
No. Please note, if you want to sit with your friends please come to the service together. For those who need special seating accommodations, please see the site coordinator for assistance. They will be at the entrance of the sanctuary, library, and tent.
There will be services in:
- The Main Sanctuary primarily led/coordinated by Rabbi Katz, Rabbi Greenberg and Cantor Stevens.
- The Taub Room led by by Rabbi Ethan Linden and Shaliach Tzibur Nahum Binder.
- The Baum Library led by Dr. Yehuda Kurtzer and others.
Yes, please feel free to attend multiple services.
Yes. Click here for more information.
Please email Rabbi Greenberg or Shane Dolch. Rabbi Greenberg, Shane Dolch or a volunteer will get back to you and are happy to answer all your questions you may have.
Erev Yom Kippur
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11
Kol Nidre Family Service, ages 5 - 10
Following Cantor Stevens recitation of Kol Nidre in the Main Sanctuary, kids ages 5 -10 will meet in the Beit Midrash for a special recitation of Kol Nidre by Cantor Stevens followed by services led by Rabbi Greenberg and Mason Voit.
Yom Kippur Day
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12
Parent supervised play - Beit Midrash
Open 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Ages 0-3 and their grownups - HaMoadon
10:30 AM-Noon
Ages 4-6 and their grownups - Pinat Yeladim
10:30 AM-Noon
Children in grades 2-5 and their grownups - Beit Midrash
10:30 AM– Noon
A Yom Kippur service with age-appropriate guidance and explanations along with experiential activities.
Yom Kippur Fun with the Madrichim - Beit Midrash
Noon-1:00PM
For kids ages 5-10. Fun activities led by our CSAIR Madrichim.
Note: For the Madrichim led events, all participating children must have a parent (or caregiver) in the building.
CSAIR Kids Madrichim led experience for kids ages 5-10
Neila at 6:20 PM
Maddrichim will lead activities during the Neila service in the Beit Midrash. The group will join the service in the main sanctuary for the conclusion of Neila, the sounding of the shofar and Havdallah.
Play and Pray, All Day
There will be a small area at the back of the sanctuary for parents - supervised quiet play and reading.
SUKKOT | SHEMINI ATZERET | SIMCHAT TORAH
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16
Erev Sukkot
Candle lighting - 5:54 PM
Mincha/Maariv - 5:54 PM
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17
Sukkot 1
Shacharit - 9:15 AM / Lulav & Etrog
Shabbat Shelanu - 10:45 AM
Tefilat Yeladim - 10:45 AM
Mincha/Maariv - 5:54 PM
Light candles after 6:54 PM transfer flame
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18
Sukkot 2
Shacharit - 9:15 AM / Lulav & Etrog
Sukkot Family Service 10:00-10:45 AM in the Beit Midrash
This service will unpack and review the highlights of the liturgy and customs of Sukkot and prepare participants to join the service in the Main Sanctuary for the Hoshanot.
Mincha/Maariv - 5:51 PM
Light candles- 5:51 PM, transfer flame
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19
Hol Hamoed Sukkot 1
Shacharit - 9:15 AM
Minha/ Maariv - 5:51 PM
Sunday, OCTOBER 20
Hol Hamoed Sukkot 2
Shacharit, 9:00 AM
Maariv - 7:30 PM
MONDAY, OCTOBER 21
Hol Hamoed Sukkot 3
Shacharit - 7:30 AM / Lulav & Etrog
Maariv - 7:30 PM
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22
Hol Hamoed Sukkot 4
Maariv - 7:30 PM
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23
Hoshanah Rabbah/ Erev Shemini Atzeret
Shacharit - 7:00 AM / Last Lulav & Etrog
Candle lighting - 5:44PM
Mincha/Maariv - 5:44 PM
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24
Shemini Atzeret
Shacharit 9:15 AM / Kohelet
Yizkor - 11:00 AM
Shabbat Shelanu - 10:45 AM
Tefilat Yeladim - 10:45 AM
Erev Simchat Torah
Mincha/Maariv - 5:44 PM / Hakafot & Dancing
Light candles after 6:44 PM transfer flame
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25
Simchat Torah
Shacharit - 9:15 AM
Hakafot & Dancing - 10:15 AM
Mincha/Maariv - 5:41 PM
Yom Tov Ends - 5:41 PM
Candlelighting- 5:41 Pm transfer flame
ORDER YOUR LULAV AND ETROG
Sukkot begins on Wednesday evening, October 16. Order your lulav and etrog by Tuesday, October 1 by noon. Click here.
Reserve A Mealtime in a CSAIR Sukkah
Individuals or groups can reserve one of three sukkot at CSAIR for their use at times throughout the afternoon and evening of the holiday and Hol Hamoed. Those reserving the space should bring their kosher food and utensils, and the shul will provide disposable tablecloths. Our custodial staff will be on-site to monitor clean-up. Bathrooms will be open in the synagogue.
Each individual or group should sign up for no more than THREE meal times. If you'd like more, put yourself on the waitlist by the mealtime you would like. The suggested donation for using one of the CSAIR sukkot is $36 a meal to help us cover security and custodial costs. Sign up here and donate here.
Tue, October 8 2024 6 Tishrei 5785