High Holidays

Q: Are Park Avenue Synagogue High Holiday services in person or virtual this year? 

A: Both! Park Avenue Synagogue is offer all members who worship in the Sanctuary, Lower Level and Fifth Avenue in-person worship. Members must be in good standing to participate during in-person services. Vibrant virtual experiences will continue to be offered for all services. 

Q: Will I need to register to attend services?

A: Yes. This year, a key part of these protocols is the need for advance planning and thus registration is required for all services.  By mid-July, members will receive a registration form to attend High Holiday services.  All members – no matter which service you usually attend – must complete the registration form by Monday, August 9.

Q: Will Park Avenue Synagogue offer youth services? 

A: Yes! Youth and Family services will also be offered in-person and virtually.  

Q: Who can participate in Park Avenue Synagogue High Holiday services? 

A: Many of our virtual experiences will be open to everyone with internet access! For in-person experiences, due to safety protocols, only members in good financial standing who are vaccinated against COVID-19 will be able to register to receive tickets for in-person services. A full schedule of offerings will be available here later in the summer. 

Q: What are Park Avenue Synagogue's plans for COVID-19 testing and vaccine verification? 

A: All members eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine entering any Park Avenue Synagogue service space will have to provide proof of vaccination.  

Q: Am I able to purchase a guest or reciprocal ticket for my family member or friend who is not a current Park Avenue Synagogue member? 

A: No. Unfortunately, as we aim to accommodate current resident members first, we are unable to accommodate requests for reciprocal and guest tickets this year. We understand that this is a hardship for many and look forward to being able to reinstate our previous policy next year. If you would like to become a member, please complete our online membership form by August 13, 2021. 

Q: I’d like to become a member and partake in in person services! 

A: We’re always happy to welcome new members to the community! While priority for High Holiday tickets will be given to current resident members, we accept new Aleph (unreserved seats) members throughout the year. Only new members who have joined and completed their membership payments by August 13, 2021 will be able to request participation for in-person experiences.

Q; How can I make sure my membership is in good financial standing? 

A: All Park Avenue Synagogue members receive a monthly invoice for their account. The first statements of the new Park Avenue Synagogue membership year arrived on May 19. PAS asks that all members either make payments or other financial accommodations with us by August 20, 2021.  

Q: How can I submit a payment or make a financial accommodation? 

A: Payment information can be found with your billing statement.  If you have questions, please contact our accounting office at 212-369-2600 or pas-billing@pasyn.org. 

We understand that this has been a challenging time for many. To make private financial accommodations, please contact Rachel Zorbaron, Director of Membership by August 20, 2021.