Rosh Hashanah
The Jewish New Year
Rosh Hashanah is the birthday of the universe, the day G‑d created Adam and Eve, and it’s celebrated as the head of the Jewish year. It begins at sundown on the eve of Tishrei 1 (September 22) and ends after nightfall on Tishrei 3 (September 24, 2025).
The central observance of Rosh Hashanah is blowing the shofar (ram’s horn) on both mornings of the holiday (except on Shabbat), which is normally done in synagogue as part of the day’s services.
Rosh Hashanah feasts traditionally include round challah bread (studded with raisins) and apples dipped in honey, as well as other foods that symbolize our wishes for a sweet year.
Other Rosh Hashanah observances include candle lighting in the evenings and desisting from creative work.
Together with Yom Kippur (which follows 10 days later), it is part of the Yamim Nora'im (Days of Awe, or High Holidays).
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Welcome to Chabad Upper East Side High Holiday Services. Join us for inspiring and uplifting services filled with melody, insights, and warmth. Our services are open to all Jews, regardless of affilitation. No synagogue membership required. The prayer book is hebrew and english, with many of the prayers sung in english. The Rabbi shares meaningful insights and explanations, making the service relevant, enjoyable and inspirtional.
PLEASE NOTE: LOCATIONS ARE NOT IN THE SAME PLACE. READ INFORMATION CAREFULLY
$180 donation includes all services (Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.) RESERVE NOW
SCHEDULE
High Holidays 2025 Schedule:
Erev Rosh Hashana the Mikvah is open for Men 6:00 am - 1:00 pm
$20 for non members
Rosh Hashanah
Rosh Hashana Daytime Services will be held at Ramaz High School, 60 East 78th Street
Evening services and Dinner will be at Chabad UES, 419 East 77th Street.
Erev Rosh Hashanah
Monday, September 22
Candle lighting: 6:34 pm
Services at Chabad UES 6:40 pm
Followed by dinner RSVP
Tuesday, September 23
Services at Ramaz High School, 60 East 78th Street 9:00 am
Children's Program 11:00 am
Shofar blowing Approx. 11:45 am
Kiddush Lunch following services
Mincha 3:30 pm
Tashlich 4:00 pm - at Central Park Conservatory Water, entrance either at 72nd or 76th Street
Light Candles after 7:31 pm
(from a pre-existing flame)
Maariv at Chabad UES 7:15 pm
Wednesday, September 24
Services at Ramaz High School, 60 East 78th Street 9:00 am
Children's Program 11:00 am
Shofar blowing Approx. 11:45 am
Followed by Kiddush lunch
Mincha at Chabad UES 6:00 pm
Followed by farbrengen, Maariv & Havdala
Holiday ends 7:30 pm
Shabbos Shuva
Friday, September 26
Candle lighting: 6:28 pm
Mincha and Kabbalat Shabbos 6:40 pm
Shabbos Day, September 27
Services at Chabad 9:30 am
Followed by Kiddush
Mincha 1:40 pm
Maariv 7:20 pm
Havdala and the Living Torah
Shabbos ends 7:25 pm
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High Holidays Services Donation: $180 per person
Holiday Dinner $75
