כְּעֵ֣ץ שָׁת֣וּל עַל־מַ֗יִם
Like a Tree Planted by the Water 

Jeremiah taught that a tree planted by the water grows deep, expansive roots—ever connected to the Source of Life. Even in scorching heat, its leaves stay lush, fresh, and green; even in drought or storm, it can survive and bear fruit.

During the Days of Awe, we hope you will gather with us to nurture our roots as a community, letting them grow deeper, stronger, and more connected to the Source. Together we are moving through a time of truly terrifying storms. But planted by the water, strengthened by our connection, we can find a way to live with openness, love, and justice; to renew our commitment to caring for ourselves, our neighbors, and the world.  

ALL are welcome, regardless of NSP membership status or ability to pay, and we hope you will be able to join us, in person or online. 

Registration Information

Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur main services will be held both in person and online. We will also be offering children’s services and school-age kids’ programming; learning programming; an outdoor, in-person Tashlich ritual; and outdoor events with our Kaleidoscope/Jews of Color Space.

We are honored to welcome back Batya Levine, who will be co-leading all main services with Rabbi Yosef. Read more about Batya and Rabbi Yosef here.

Our services and programming are open to everyone, but advance registration is required. Registration for in-person services will CLOSE on September 1. You can sign up for the virtual livestream at any time.

NSP High Holiday programs are free of charge to be as financially accessible as possible. We ask those who are able to support our programs by making a sliding scale donation when reserving your High Holidays ticket. NSP is a volunteer-driven, non-profit organization, and your support allows us to continue to serve our community and keep our services open and affordable to all.

All location details and Zoom links will be emailed to registered participants. Below is the quick summary of NSP’s full schedule of events. Find more information on each event here!

All services are in person, with livestream options where listed. All in-person programming is indoors unless otherwise noted.

Location for in-person High Holiday services: We will gather indoors in a wheelchair-accessible building in Petworth, DC. It is one block away from bus stops on the D50 and D5X (formerly 52, 54, and 59) bus lines and two blocks from stops on the D40 and D4X (formerly 70 and 79) bus lines. It is one mile from the Georgia Ave/Petworth Metro Station on the Green line.

Rosh Hashanah

Yom Kippur

• • Wednesday, October 1
    
    
    •      Childcare provided 6:15-8:30pm
      
      
      • 6:30-8:30pm ET | Kol Nidre (Yom Kippur Evening) Service | Livestream available
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• • Thursday, October 2
    
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            Childcare provided 9:15am-1:30pm and 6:00-7:30pm
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    • • 9:30am-1:30pm ET | Main Morning Service | Livestream available
    • • 9:30-10:30am | Family Service (for kids ages 0-5 and parents/caregivers) 
      • 9:30-10:30am | Kollel Children’s Program (for Grades K-3, parents/caregivers welcome but not required) 
    • • 9:30-10:30am | Youth Service (for Grades 4-7, parents/caregivers welcome but not required) 
    • • 9:30am-6:30pm | Quiet Space Available
      • 2:00-6:15pm | Afternoon Learning Workshops | Outdoor options available
      • 6:10-7:30pm ET | Ne’ilah (Closing) Service | Livestream available
    • • 7:30-9:00pm | Break-fast | Outdoors

Additional Offerings

Save the Date for Upcoming Holidays!

• • • • October 6-13, 2025 | Sukkot | Join an NSP justice workshop, hang out in the sukkah, or schedule a meal to host in the NSP sukkah! More details coming soon. 
      • Saturday, October 11, 2025 | Sukkot Lunch | Enjoy a Sukkot and Shabbat potluck lunch in NSP’s sukkah. More details coming soon.
      • Tuesday, October 14, 2025 | Simchat Torah Service and Celebration | More details coming soon.

Songs for the Days of Awe

Music is at the heart of NSP. Musical playlists will be available for you to listen and sing along to during this year’s High Holiday journey. Check here for new playlists as the High Holidays approach.

Volunteer Opportunities

NSP is a volunteer-driven community, and participation from our community is an essential part of making High Holidays run smoothly. If you are interested in volunteering for any of our services or programming, please indicate that when you register, or email us at hhdvolunteers@newsynagogueproject.org. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Have a question? Find the answer here!