Rosh Hashanah Events in Westchester
Rosh Hashanah, or the Jewish New Year, is a special holiday that involves the blowing of the shofar during a Tashlich ceremony. Participants cast away their sins and last year’s baggage as well as attend services.
Typically, this involves singing, prayer, reflection, and readings. Below, we are sharing a collection of Rosh Hashanah events and services in Westchester where you and your family can celebrate, connect, and reflect.
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Sunday, September 10th from 12:00pm-2:00pm
Come Walk with Me: A High Holiday Meditative Hike
Enjoy a mediative walk in nature in honor of Rosh Hashanah. Led by Adamah, the walk is hosted by Shames JCC on the Hudson. Rockwood Hall, Rockefeller State Park, Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591
Friday, September 15th at 6:30pm
Humanistic Rosh Hashanah Service
Attend services at the Community Unitarian Universalist Congregation led by Rabbi Frank Tamburello. Admission is free, but donations are welcome. Community Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 468 Rosedale Ave, White Plains, NY 10605468 Rosedale Ave, White Plains, NY 10605.
Friday, September 15th-Sunday, September 17th
Rosh Hashanah Services at Temple Beth El
Enjoy a range of services, starting with an informal musical service, led by Rabbi’s Jaffe, Linzer, Cantor Sternlieb and Rabbinic Intern Madeleine Fortney. Additional services include a preschool family service; a Rosh Hashanah morning late service; a Tashlich goat feeding; a picnic lunch with an ice cream truck at Gedney Park; and more. 220 South Bedford Road, Chappaqua, NY 10514.
Friday, September 15-Sunday, September 17, various times
High Holy Day Services & Events
Families can participate in a range of services and events at Congregation Emanu-el of Westchester. This includes an in-person and livestreamed event on Friday, September 15th and a youth services for grades 3-6 and children through grade 2 on Saturday, September 16th.
Additionally, there are two off-site trips on Sunday, September 17th. The first is a Rosh Hashanah Nature Walk at the Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary. The second is a Tashlich at the Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary Beach. 2125 Westchester Avenue East, Rye, NY 10580.
Friday, September 15th-Sunday, September 17th, various times
Rosh Hashanah Services at Temple Beth Abraham
Temple Beth Abraham is offering a range of service options. This includes a conservative service, reform service, family and tot service, and Tashlich. 25 Leroy Avenue, Tarrytown NY 10591.
Friday, September 15th-Sunday, September 17th, various times
Rosh Hashanah Services
The Westchester Reform Temple is hosting services for families throughout Rosh Hashanah. This includes an adult service, family service, and tot service. Additionally, they are hosting an apple picking event at Wilkens Farm on September 17th at 10:30am. 255 Mamaroneck Road, Scarsdale, NY 10583.
Friday, September 15th-Sunday, September 17th, various times
Services at Pleasantville Community Synagogue
The Pleasantville Community Synagogue is hosting services throughout the weekend! The programming ends with a Tashlich service on Sunday, September 17th. 219 Bedford Road, Pleasantville, NY 10570.
Friday, September 15th-Sunday, September 17th, various times
Rosh Hashanah Services at Chabad of White Plains
Attend services at the Chabad of White Plains, starting on Friday at 7:00pm. There will be children’s programming on Saturday, September 16th and Sunday, September 17th at 10:45. Additionally, families can enjoy a shofar sounding on Sunday, September 17th. 309 W Post Rd, White Plains, NY 10606.
Friday, September 15th-Sunday, September 17th, various times
Rosh Hashanah Services
Children ages 4-13 are invited to learn about Rosh Hashanah, along with a special children’s prayer, game, craft, and a story. Chabad of Yorktown, 2629 Old Yorktown Road, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598.
Erev Rosh Hashanah on Friday, September 15th at 6:30pm via Zoom; Saturday, September 16th at 9:30am; and Rosh Hashanah Sunday, September 17th at 9:30am
Services at First Hebrew Congregation
Families are invited to participate in Rosh Hashanah services via Zoom. To participate, RSVP to [email protected]. In addition, in-person services will be held on Saturday, September 16th and Sunday, September 17th at 9:30am. 1821 Main Street, Peekskill, NY 10566.
Friday, September 15th at 7:00pm
Rosh Hashanah Services with Chabad of White Plains
Families can enjoy Rosh Hashanah services with the Chabad of White Plains at the Sonesta. Firstly, this includes traditional prayers and listen to inspiring sermons. Secondly, you will experience the sounding of the shofar. Finally, the services are free and welcome to all. Sonesta White Plains Downtown, 66 Hale Avenue White Plains, NY 10601
Friday, September 15th at 7:00pm
Erev Rosh Hashanah Services
Participate in an evening of services at the Westchester Jewish Center. Palmer & Rockland Avenues, Mamaroneck, NY 10543.
Friday, September 16th from 8:00pm-9:30pm
Rosh Hashanah Evening Service
Attend an evening sermon led by Rabbi Jaech. Additionally, enjoy music from Rabbi/Cantor Sklar, Eddie Pleasant, Dina Pruzhansky, and their adult choir, Hallel B’Shir. This service is for adults but children are welcome as well. Temple Israel of Northern Westchester, 31 Glengary Road, Croton on Hudson, NY 10520.
Saturday, September 16th at 9:00am
Tot Service & Activity
Families with kids ages five and under are invited to enjoy music and stories. Temple Israel of New Rochelle 1000 Pinebrook Boulevard, New Rochelle, NY 10804.
Saturday, September 16th from 1:00pm-2:00pm
Story Service
Join Rabbi Jaech for an engaging and insightful story that touches upon themes related to the High Holy Days. Enjoy upbeat music led by Cantor Fogelman, along with Dina Pruzhansky on piano. Temple Israel of Northern Westchester, 31 Glengary Road, Croton on Hudson, NY 10520.
Saturday, September 16th from 3:00pm-3:30pm
Tot Program at Senasqua Park
Families are invited to join Rabbi Jaech, Cantor Fogelman and Laura Copel at Senasqua Park for a day of music and celebration. Bring your shofar to experience the ritual of Tashlich as the group releases their sins into the Hudson River, along with songs. In addition, bring a chair and/or a blanket. Senasqua Park, 2 Elliott Way, Croton-On-Hudson, NY 10520.
Saturday, September 16th 2:30pm
Family Service
Families with kids ages six and up are invited to enjoy a musical, engaging, family-friendly Rosh Hashanah service. Additionally, the program includes songs, a story, and opportunities for creation and reflection. Temple Israel of New Rochelle 1000 Pinebrook Boulevard, New Rochelle, NY 10804.
Sunday, September 17th at 10:00 am
Family Apple Picking
Celebrate the second day of Rosh Hashanah with apple picking! Held at Maskers Orchards, families can also enjoy a corn maze and pony rides. For questions, please contact Rebecca at [email protected]. 45 Ball Rd, Warwick, NY 10990.
