High Holidays art by Maria Cramer.
Will High Holiday services be held in person?
Yes! Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur services will be held both in-person (indoors) and online. We are also hosting an outdoor, in-person Tashlich ritual on the second day of Rosh Hashanah. Children’s services will be held in-person only.
Using this hybrid approach, each community member can access the spaces we create together in a variety of ways. Our goal is to make our services as accessible as possible, while also providing us diverse opportunities to gather, sing, and be in each other’s presence.
How can I register for services?
You can register for all of our High Holiday services via one registration form: Click here to register for High Holiday services.
Do I have to be a member of the New Synagogue Project to attend High Holiday services?
No! Everyone is welcome to join our services and programming, regardless of membership status. If you are not yet a member, we hope that you will consider joining! Learn more here.
How can I become a member of the New Synagogue Project?
Are services going to sell out?
We do not anticipate reaching capacity for the space in which we’ll be gathering for in-person services. However, we will close registration on September 19, so we encourage you to sign up soon! September 19 is an ACTUAL DEADLINE, so that we have enough time to prepare for the joyful and momentous task of putting on High Holidays programming for our entire community.
Are there deadlines to register for services?
Yes! Registration for in-person services will close on September 19. Please register early, and make sure your spot is saved before September 19! NOTE: Registration for Zoom services will remain open.
How much do tickets cost?
All NSP High Holiday programming is available free of charge to be as financially accessible as possible. You will have the option to make a suggested tax-deductible donation when you complete the registration form, and we ask community members with greater financial privilege and power to support our community and its diverse membership by providing what they can, proportional to income.
Are donations to the New Synagogue Project tax-deductible?
Yes. The New Synagogue Project is a 501(c)3, and as such, donations are tax-deductible. Our EIN is 83-0535790.
When can I expect to receive the locations and/or links for NSP High Holiday services?
Emails with locations, links, and other event details will be sent out to registrants one week before each event. If you have not received an email 48 hours before the event, reach out to highholidays@newsynagogueproject.org.
Will prayer books be provided?
Yes! For in-person services, we used the machzor (High Holiday Prayer book) Chadesh Yameinu as well as a printed supplement. For online services, a complete machzor, or prayer book, will be linked in the chat, along with a pdf supplement.
All materials will include full translation and transliteration of non-English text.
Can I volunteer to support High Holiday services and programming?
High Holidays at NSP is not possible without your generous contributions of time and skill! This year, we will need almost 100 volunteer roles filled; we are so grateful for everyone who has found their niche in our leaderful community and we’re looking forward to you finding yours!If you are interested in volunteering for any of our services or programming, please indicate your interest on the registration form.
Who should I contact with access needs that aren’t already being addressed?
If you have any access needs that aren’t met by the list on the access page, please email access@newsynagogueproject.org, so that we can work to meet them.
Will there be childcare at High Holiday Services?
Yes! Childcare will be provided for all adult services. If you have questions about childcare, please let us know at highholidays@newsynagogueproject.org.
What is the New Synagogue Project’s position on Israel?
As we say in our Values, we are on the journey of Yetziat Mitzrayim, leaving the narrow places of our world and our lives. The Exodus teaches us that transformation is possible, and that we can and must reject oppression and confront injustice, live with truth, and work for decolonization and the liberation of all people, equitable redistribution of resources and wealth, and the healing of our planet.
Many of us and our ancestors have felt the violence of displacement and colonization. We gather on stolen land, the traditional lands of the Piscataway and Nacotchtank tribes, who lived on and continue to live on and steward this land. We stand in solidarity with Palestinians and their demands for dignity, equality, and freedom. We do not mix our Jewish practice with any form of political nationalism.
We support a ceasefire in Israel/Palestine. NSP is proud to be a part of Rabbis for Ceasefire. We join Synagogues Rising in urging the U.S. government to use its influence to de-escalate and interrupt this cycle of violence in Israel/Palestine. Learn more about this action here.
To learn more about NSP’s values, click here. To read Rabbi Yosef’s open letter to the NSP community, click here.
What should I do if I have a question that’s not on this list?
Email our High Holidays Team at highholidays@newsynagogueproject.org