CSAIR High Holidays
Rosh Hashanah | Monday, September 22 - Wednesday, September 24
Yom Kippur | Wednesday, October 1 - Thursday, October 2
Sukkot | Monday, October 6 - Monday, October 13
Shemini Atzeret | Monday, October 13 - Tuesday, October 14
Simchat Torah | Tuesday, October 14 - Wednesday, October 15
Kol Nidre Donation
Order Lulav & Etrog
Livestream Services
Elul Channel
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
We are so glad you will be joining us for high holiday services this year in the sanctuary, at one of our tents, 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.
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Will There Be Printed Tickets?
No. Everyone’s name will be on a list with security.
I’m a CSAIR member, can I order tickets for guests?
Yes, request tickets here: Guest Tickets
I'm not a member, can I come to High Holiday services?
Yes, please reach out to Rabbi Katie Greenberg, at 718-543-8400 or engagement@csair.org for assistance.
Please email Rabbi Greenberg. She or a volunteer will get back to you and are happy to answer all questions. Or check out the High Holiday Portal.
Rosh Hashanah Services Schedule
Erev Rosh Hashanah
Monday, September 22
6:34 PM Candle lighting
6:30 PM Mincha/Maariv (Livestream)
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Rosh Hashanah Day I
Tuesday, September 23
9:00 AM-1:15 PM Shacharit (Livestream)
5:00 PM Tashlich with Shofar Blowing
6:30 PM Mincha/ Maariv
After 7:33 PM Light Candles (transfer flame)
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Rosh Hashanah Day II
Wednesday, September 24
9:00 AM-1:15 PM Shacharit (Livestream)
6:30 PM Mincha/Maariv
7:32 PM Holiday ends
Shofar Blowing Across Riverdale
Synagogues across Riverdale are partnering together to provide many opportunities to hear the shofar all over Riverdale. Watch for the full schedule of shofar blowings the second day of Rosh Hashanah.
Yom Kippur Services Schedule
Erev Yom Kippur
Wednesday, October 1
1:30 PM Early Mincha
6:19 PM Candle Lighting
6:20 PM Kol Nidre (Livestream)
8:20 PM Shira B'Kippur
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Yom Kippur
Thursday, October 2
9:00 AM-1:45 PM Shacharit (Livestream) - Sermons around 10:45
4:30 PM Mincha
6:10 PM Neilah
7:16 PM Maariv followed by Havdalah, Shofar
7:30 PM Service ends and Break Fast
Youth/Family Rosh Hashanah Day I & II Services Schedule
Tuesday, September 23 & Wednesday, September 24
Parent-supervised play area
Open 9:30 AM–10:30 AM
Ages 0-3 and their grownups
10:30 AM-Noon
Ages 4-6 and their grownups
10:30 AM-Noon
Children in grades 2-5 and their grownups
10:30 AM-Noon
A Rosh Hashanah service with age-appropriate guidance and explanations along with experiential activities.
Day One: Teen Shiur and Snack (Grades 9-12)
12:15 PM - 1:00 PM
Join Youth Coordinator Jeremy Kohler for learning and discussion on the topic of praying intentionally on the High Holidays.
Day Two: Middle School Learning and Nosh (Grades 6-8)
12:15 PM - 1:00 PM
Join Youth Coordinator Jeremy Kohler for learning and discussion on the topic of forgiveness.
Mass Blast of Rosh Hashanah at 1:00 PM
Note: For the Madrichim led events, all participating children must have a parent (or caregiver) in the building.
Erev Yom Kippur
Wednesday, October 1
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 Youth Coordinator Jeremy Kohler and Rabbi Katie Greenberg.
Yom Kippur Day
Thursday, October 2
Parent supervised play
Open 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Ages 0-3 and their grownups
10:30 AM-Noon
Ages 4-6 and their grownups
10:30 AM-Noon
Children in grades 2-5 and their grownups
10:30 AM– Noon
Yom Kippur Fun with the Madrichim
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.
SUKKOT | SHEMINI ATZERET | SIMCHAT TORAH
Monday, October 6
Erev Sukkot
Candle lighting - 6:11 PM
Mincha/Maariv - 6:11 PM
Tuesday, October 7
Sukkot 1
Shacharit - 9:15 AM / Lulav & Etrog (Livestream)
Mincha/Maariv - 6:11 PM
Light candles after 7:08 PM transfer flame
Wednesday, October 8
Sukkot 2
Shacharit - 9:15 AM / Lulav & Etrog (Livestream)
Mincha/Maariv - 6:08 PM
Yom Tov Ends - 7:06 PM
Thursday, October 9
Hol Hamoed Sukkot 1
Shacharit - 7:45 AM / Lulav & Etrog
Maariv - 7:30 PM
Friday, October 10
Hol Hamoed Sukkot 2
Candlelighting - 6:11 PM
Mincha/Maariv - 7:30 PM
Saturday, October 11
Shabbat Hol Hamoed Sukkot 3
Shacharit/Kohelet - 9:15 AM / No Lulav and Etrog (Livestream)
Mincha/Maariv - 6:05 PM
Shabbat ends - 7:02 PM
Sunday, October 12
Hol Hamoed Sukkot 3
Shacharit - 9:00 AM / Lulav & Etrog
Maariv - 7:30 PM
Monday, October 13
Hoshanah Rabbah/ Erev Shemini Atzeret
Shacharit - 7:00 AM / Last Lulav & Etrog / Hoshanot
Candle lighting - 6:00 PM
Mincha/Maariv - 6:00 PM
Tuesday, October 14
Shemini Atzeret/ Erev Simchat Torah
Shacharit 9:15 AM (Livestream)
Yizkor - 11:00 AM
Mincha/Maariv/Hakkafot/Dancing/Seudah - 6:00 PM
Candlelighting - 7:00 PM / transfer flame
Wednesday, October 15
Simchat Torah
Shacharit/Hakkafot/Dancing/Seudah - 9:15 AM
Mincha/Maariv - 5:56 PM
Yom Tov Ends - 6:56 PM
ORDER YOUR LULAV AND ETROG
Sukkot begins on Monday evening, October 6. Order your lulav and etrog by Friday, September 19th. 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.
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.
Simchat Torah Honorees - To Be Announced
Tue, September 9 2025 16 Elul 5785