Let’s Fill Our House as we come together to welcome 5783 and worship in meaningful prayer and reflection during the High Holidays. Let’s join with old friends, introduce ourselves to new faces, and together as one community, gather and pray in our sacred space.
A Schedule of Services can be found here. Services will be streamed online through PAS CONNECT and our website.
For all Rosh Hashanah services, doors open 15 minutes before services begin. For Erev Rosh Hashanah, doors open 30 minutes.
High Holiday Resources
Yachad ("Together") Service
Tue / Sep 27 / 9:30 am–12:30 pm / 87th Street, Lower level / 6th Grade and Up
On the second day of Rosh Hashanah, in addition to our traditional services, a new and innovative service, Yachad ("Together"), will be held. It will join worshippers across generations in a warm and welcoming environment.
High Holiday Locations
Service locations for Rosh Hashanah, Kol Nidrei, and Yom Kippur
Click here to view a downloadable locations guide for all of our High Holiday services.
Tashlich Guide 5783
For the afternoon of Rosh Hashanah Day 1
Click here to view our Tashlich Guide 5783
Your High Holiday Journey
CALENDAR OF HOLIDAYS
- Selihot – Sat evening / Sep 17
- Erev Rosh Hashanah – Sun / Sep 25
- Rosh Hashanah, First Day – Mon / Sep 26
- Rosh Hashanah, Second Day – Tue / Sep 27
- Erev Yom Kippur/Kol Nidrei – Tue / Oct 4
- Yom Kippur – Wed / Oct 5
- Sukkot – Sun / Oct 9 – Sun / Oct 16
- Simchat Torah – Mon / Oct 17 – Tue / Oct 18
SCHEDULE OF SERVICES
Doors open 15 minutes before services begin on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Doors open 30 minutes before services begin on Kol Nidrei.
| Erev Yom Kippur / Kol Nidrei Tue / Oct 4 ~ 10 Tishrei, 5783 |
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| 6:00 pm | Mincha Service | Fifth Avenue | |
| 6:30 pm | Kol Nidrei | 87th Street Sanctuary, Lower level, and Fifth Avenue Service will be livestreamed on PAS CONNECT |
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| 6:32 pm | Fast begins | |
| Yom Kippur Wed / Oct 5 ~ 10 Tishrei, 5783 |
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| 8:30 am | Traditional Shacharit Service | 87th Street 3rd Floor Chapel, and Fifth Avenue Service will be livestreamed on PAS CONNECT |
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| Family Service | 87th Street Lower Level | ||
| 9:30 am | Torah Service | Fifth Avenue | |
| 9:40 am | Torah Service | 87th Street Sanctuary, and Lower Level Service will be livestreamed on PAS CONNECT |
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| 9:45 am | 20s and 30s Service | 87th Street 3rd Floor Chapel | |
| 10:30 am | Sermon | 87th Street Sanctuary, 3rd Floor Chapel, and Fifth Avenue | |
| Hineni | 87th Street Lower Level | ||
| 11:00 am | Sermon | 87th Street Lower Level | |
| Hineni | 87th Street Sanctuary, 3rd Floor Chapel, and Fifth Avenue | ||
| 1:00 pm | Yizkor Service | 87th Street Sanctuary, Lower Level, and Fifth Avenue Livestreamed on PAS CONNECT |
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| 2:00 pm | Yanover Family Visit | 87th Street Sanctuary Livestreamed on PAS CONNECT |
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| 2:15 pm | Dialogue with Dr. Richard Haass | 87th Street Sanctuary Service will be livestreamed on PAS CONNECT |
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| 4:00 pm | Mincha and Ma'ariv Services | 87th Street Sanctuary Service will be livestreamed on PAS CONNECT |
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| 5:30 pm | Ne'ilah | 87th Street Sanctuary Service will be livestreamed on PAS CONNECT |
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| 6:00 pm | Ne'ilah | 87th Street Lower Level, and Fifth Avenue | |
Times for sermons and for shofar will be approximate. There will be no seating during sermons and the chanting of Kol Nidrei.
COVID-19 SAFETY PROTOCOLS
To continue to keep our community safe and healthy, please see below our current COVID-19 protocols, which are informed by the latest guidelines from the state, the city, and the CDC as well as the expertise of our COVID-19 Advisory Group.
YOUTH AND TEEN SERVICES & PROGRAMMING
We are offering special services for all our youth and teens. Our hope is that the youngest along with their parents and siblings all the way up to our teens will gather together at PAS for services that are geared toward their respective age groups. We will not be Livestreaming our Youth and Teen services this year.
Starting with Rosh Hashana Day 1 and Day 2 to Kol Nidrei and Yom Kippur we have Young Family Services for 0-2.5 years old, youth programming for K – 8th grade, and Teen Programming for 9th – 12th grade. We cannot wait for them to Fill Our House to help sweeten the high holidays.
Erev Yom Kippur
TUE / OCT 4 ~ 9 Tishrei 5783
6:00–8:45 pm / Grades 5–12 / Eli M. Black Lifelong Learning Center
Parents can drop off their children for programming broken down for each grade that will include opportunities for community building, holiday prayer, and learning connected to Yom Kippur. Older students as well as our high school students are also invited to join us to help with planning programming.
Yom Kippur
WED / OCT 5 ~ 10 Tishrei 5783
8:30–9:10 am / Family Yom Kippur Service / Grades K–3 / 87th Street Lower Level
Join us for a music- and story-filled service for parents and children (and their siblings) featuring the PAS clergy.
9:45–10:30 am / Young Family Service / Up to 2.5 years old / Darlington Hall
Joanie Leeds, well known to PAS families for her engaging music and family services, will lead this service for our youngest children and their parents.
9:45 am–1:00 pm / Youth Programming / Grades K–8
Parents can drop off their children for programming broken down for each grade that will include opportunities for community building, holiday prayer, and learning connected to Yom Kippur.
- Grades K–2 – 87th Street 5th Floor
- Grades 3–6 – Eli M. Black Lifelong Learning Center
- Grades 7–8 – Darlington Hall Gym
9:45 am–1:00 pm / Teen Programming / Grades 9–12 / 87th Street Roof
Our high school students are invited to join us and help us plan programming that will include opportunities for community building, holiday prayer, and learning connected to Yom Kippur.
11:30 am–12:15 pm / Young Family Service / Ages 2.5–Pre-K / Darlington Hall
Joanie Leeds, well known to PAS families for her engaging music and family services, will lead this service for our youngest children and their parents.
TICKETS AND SEATING
Tickets are required for all in-person services for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. All tickets this year will be electronic. More information surrounding ticket release dates are coming soon.
We will issue the following types of tickets:
- Bet member tickets for reserved seats in the Sanctuary (50 East 87th Street).
- Bet member tickets for reserved seats in the Lower level (50 East 87th Street).
- Aleph member tickets for unreserved seats at Fifth Avenue (Fifth Avenue at 90th Street).
The last day to make a membership payment or make a financial accommodation in order to guarantee members receive their High Holiday tickets is Wednesday, September 7. Payments will still be accepted for membership after September 7, but will only apply for yearly membership and participation. Payment information can be found within your billing statement. If you have questions, please contact our accounting office at 212-369-2600 or pas-billing@pasyn.org.
If you have any questions about tickets, or ticket reservations, please email Ross Abelow.
WILL CALL
If you do not have an email address on file with PAS, tickets will be printed and held at will call for collection ahead of services. Will call will only be holding tickets of members who are in good financial standing. If you are a member collecting a will call ticket, on the first day of your in-person attendance, please head to your service location for collection of your tickets. Aleph members (unreserved seat holders) can collect tickets at the Fifth Avenue location (Fifth Avenue at 90th Street). Bet members (reserved seat holders) can collect tickets at 50 E. 87th Street. Please note that your tickets are good for the entire High Holiday season.
COLLEGE-AGE TICKETS
If you need a ticket for your college-age child, please fill out this form by Friday, September 16.
GUEST TICKETS
A limited number of guest tickets for High Holidays services are now available for members. For more information, please click here.
- Tickets are $500.
- Each guest ticket will include access to the following services:
- Fifth Avenue: Rosh Hashanah Day 1 and 2, Kol Nidrei, and Yom Kippur.
- 87th Street: Erev Rosh Hashanah and Yachad (“Together”) service in the lower level on Day 2 of Rosh Hashanah.
- Each family will be permitted one transaction to receive a maximum of two tickets, if available.
- Payment by credit card is required upon submission of the form.
If you have any questions, please email us.
Proof of vaccination will be required for all when entering the building.
Mahzor Pick-Up
If you would like to borrow a Mahzor, they will be available for pickup in the 87th Street lobby on the dates and times listed below. Upon your arrival at the building, please notify the receptionist that you are here to pick up your Siddur and your book will be brought down to you.
Dates and Times for pickup
- Wednesday, September 21 from 3:00–5:00 pm
- Thursday, September 22 from 10:00 am–12:00 pm
Alternatively, you may:
- Purchase the Mahzor for $18 and gain access for one user. The user gets online access and a watermarked PDF that can be downloaded and viewed offline.
- Lease the Mahzor for $5 for the months of the High Holidays 5783. It will expire at the end of October 2022. The lease is good for online viewing only.
- Purchase a digital Mahzor HERE.
- For additional questions about Mahzorim, please email us.
STREAMING
Park Avenue Synagogue Sanctuary services are livestreamed through this website. Please note: By participating on the bimah in the Sanctuary, you are consenting to your image appearing on the live stream of the service. We invite you to view our services on PAS CONNECT or Livestream.
For the livestream schedule you may follow the Sanctuary service schedule.
FAQS: SERVICES AND PROGRAMMING
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. Members must be in good standing to participate during in-person services. Vibrant virtual experiences will continue to be offered for all services with the exception of Youth and Teen services and programming.
Q: Will I need to register to attend services?
A: No. Registration will not be required to attend services.
Q: Will Park Avenue Synagogue offer youth services?
A: Yes! Young Family Education and the Family Service will be offered in-person. A detailed schedule of services will be available soon.
Q: Who can participate in Park Avenue Synagogue High Holiday services?
A: Only members in good financial standing and who are vaccinated against COVID-19 will be eligible to receive tickets for in-person services. A full schedule of offerings will be available here later in the summer. Many of our virtual experiences will be open to everyone with internet access through PAS CONNECT!
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. Full vaccination, including boosters, are required.
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: A limited number of guest tickets for High Holidays services is now available via this link!
Q: Which mahzor do you use on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur?
A: The mahzor we use during High Holidays is called Mahzor Lev Shalem, and it’s published by the Rabbinical Assembly. You can purchase through their website.
FAQS: MEMBERSHIP
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 September 7, 2022 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 Sep 7, 2022.
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 submit an Application for Membership Assistance or contact Ross Abelow by Aug 15, 2022. Forms may be submitted by emailing pasmembership@pasyn.org.
HIGH HOLIDAY EMAILS
If you missed our prior emails, don't worry! You may review all of our correspondence below:
- Jul 27 - Let's Fill Our House
- Aug 10 - Prepare for the High Holidays
- Aug 17 - Guest Ticketing & 20s and 30s Service
- Aug 24 - Youth and Teen Services
- Aug 31 - Mahzorim Pick-Up and 20s & 30s Services
- Sep 7 - All Information
- Sep 14 - Ticketing Information and More