The Jewish High Holidays begin this Friday September 11 with Rosh Hashanah
followed by Yom Kippur starting Sunday September 20.
Roosevelt Island has two active Jewish congregations, the Chabad of Roosevelt Island and the Roosevelt Island Jewish Congregation.
According to the Chabad of Roosevelt Island:
The Chabad Of Roosevelt Island invite you to Rosh Hashanah services Friday September 11 (Please contact us for the location) – Sunday September 13 and Yom Kippur services Sunday September 20- Monday September 21.
Unless otherwise noted in the flyer above (Friday evening services and Community Dinner), all activities will take place at the Cultural Center 548 Main Street, Large Studio.
Joyful. Meaningful. Engaging. All Are Welcome.
Children’s Program. Hebrew English Prayer Books. Warm Inspiring Atmosphere. No Membership Fee.
For more information, visit Chabad of Roosevelt Island website.
According to the Roosevelt Island Jewish Congregation (RIJC):
L’Shanah Tovah!
The Roosevelt Island Jewish Congregation, led by Cantor Sarah Myerson, invites you to welcome the New Year, 5787, beginning this Friday evening, September 11 at 7:00 PM, with Rosh Hashanah services in its Sanctuary in the Cultural Center (548 Main Street). The full Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur schedule
and additional information are on its Website, RIJC.org.
The RIJC is the oldest, longest-serving egalitarian congregation on the Island, & welcomes everyone of all generations, ages, abilities, and more.
Contact us at information@rijc.org for more details.
Meet RIJC Cantor Sarah Myerson who I spoke with in March 2025.
La Shana Tova, Happy New Year!



