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. Rosh Hashanah 2026 begins at sundown on the eve of Tishrei 1 (Sept. 11, 2026) and ends after nightfall on Tishrei 2 (Sept. 13, 2026).
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. 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 inspirational. This year we are honored to be doing a joint service with the historic Park East Synagogue in the main sanctuary.
High Holidays Schedule 2026
Erev Rosh Hashana the Mikvah is open for Men 6:30 am - 1:00 pm
$25 for non Mikvah members
Services will be Park East Synagogue's Main Sanctuary
Rosh Hashana Eve
Friday, September 11
Candle Lighting 6:53 pm
Evening Services 6:30 pm
Followed by beautiful Holiday Dinnner
Rosh Hashana Day
Shabbos, September 12
Shacharit 8 am
Childrens program 11 am
Followed by beautiful Kiddush
Mincha / Maariv 6:30 pm
Candle lighting after 7:51 pm from a pre-existing flame
2nd Day Rosh Hashana
Sunday, September 13
Services 8 am
Blowing of the Shofar approximately 10 am
Children's Program 10 am
4:45 pm Tashlich 61st and the East River
Mincha 7:00 pm followed by farbrengen
Maariv 7:40 pm
Holiday ends: 7:49 pm
High Holidays Services Donation: $180 per person
Holiday Dinner First night of Rosh Hashana $75
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