Rosh Hashanah in New York City
By Null / September 6, 2007
The Hippie: Dreadlocks and Bagels What: Vegan Rosh Hashanah dinner at Sacred Chow When: Friday, September 14, 7:30 PM Where: Sacred Chow, 227 Sullivan St Why: Join the NYC Jewish Veg*ns Meetup, a gathering place for those concerned with animal rights throughout the NYC Jewish community, for a “classic bohemian vegan” dinner. The family-style feast will include all manner of meat-free delights: apples and non-honey sweetener (agave or brown rice syrup) for a sweet and fruitful year, vegan challah, and at least two raw dishes, plus pitchers of kosher vegan cocktails and beer.
The Hipster: Way too Cool for Hebrew School What: “Hidden Melodies Revealed,” a show by the Sway Machinery When: Wednesday, September 12, 10 PM Where: The Angel Orensanz Foundation, 172 Norfolk St Why: Jewish music is a total snoozefest. Traditional High Holy Day services are so cliché, man, and the cantor at your childhood temple? What a bore. You need something different, something edgy, something that at least partially involves the Arcade Fire. The Angel Orensanz Foundation for the Arts and The Sway Machinery have got you covered. Members of the Sway Machinery have played with everyone from the Arcade Fire to Tom Waits. Using music, storytelling and the debut of an animated film (with puppets, no less), they will take Rosh Hashanah liturgy to undreamed of places in "Hidden Melodies Revealed.”
The Beshert Seeker: Something Old, Something Newish, Something Borrowed, Something Jewish What: The Third Annual Jewish New Year Party When: Saturday, September 8, 8 PM Where: Columbus 72, 246A Columbus Ave between 71st and 72nd St Why: No more of this dilly-dallying around: 5768 has got to be the year that you find your soulmate. You mean business, and that's why the best way to kick off the new year is this kosher meat market. Hundreds of single Jews will have the place themselves from 8 PM until 10 PM, at which point the gates will open to the general public—so get there early!
The Nouveau Jew: Better Late Than Never? What: Rosh Hashanah at the Waldorf-Astoria When: Wednesday, September 12, 7:30 PM through Friday, September 14 Where: The Waldorf-Astoria, 301 Park Avenue Why: Chabad knows how to organize a fabulously frum Rosh Hashanah. You'll enjoy your meals at The Prime Grill—possibly America’s best-known kosher restaurant—plus lakeside tashlich in Central Park, traditional services, and a renowned cantor.
The Nouveau Jew: Better Late Than Never? What: Seminar on traditional Jewish texts with Kehilat Hadar When: Tuesday, September 11, 7:30 PM Where: The JCC in Manhattan, 334 Amsterdam Ave at 76th St Why: Make up for the gaps in your Jewish knowledge by learning about Jewish interpretation, thought, and prayer. This is a continuing series taught by Rabbi Shai Held, Rabbi Elie Kaunfer, Andrea Schwartz and guest teachers who present texts ranging from the Bible to Hassidism.
The Super-Jew: You've Got Spirit, Yes You Do! What: Rosh Hashanah Israeli Dance Marathon When: September 8, 8:45 PM Where: The 92nd St Y, Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Why: You have a lot of sympathy for drug addicts, because for you, Israeli dance is like crack. Celebrate the sweetness of the New Year by circle dancing your way right into 5768. Yemenite left, and pivot, turn together…
The Intellectual: Smarter Than Jew What: I Have Never Forgotten You: The Life & Legacy of Simon Wiesenthal When: September 11, 7:30 PM Where: The JCC in Manhattan, 334 Amsterdam Ave at 76th St Why: Traditional services are well and good, but you're looking for something a bit more mentally stimulating, something timely and maybe a tad political. This film features interviews with longtime Wiesenthal associates, government leaders from around the world, friends and family members, and offers a comprehensive look at the life and legacy of the famed Nazi hunter and humanitarian. Taking place on the night before erev Rosh Hashanah, it's a perfect opportunity to reflect on the coming Days of Awe.
The Alterna-parent: Day Care and Dinner Parties What: Deb's Family Disco When: Sunday, September 16, 2 PM Where: Club LQ, 511 Lexington Ave between 47th and 48th St Why: Show the kids your old moves and maybe even pick up some new ones at Deb's Family Disco. Don't scoff—Deb's offers a full bar for adults, kids' snacks, professional dancers, disco ball necklaces, funky tattoos, and glitter. Sounds (ahem) like more fun than you've had in a while.
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I am a single 55 year old woman looking to join a book club/discussion group. I am new to this state and originally was given a lot of useful things from JFK Airport Information
I am not working and it is really hard to meet new people in the area. I am thinking about taking on a part time job at a New York City Discount Hotel just to meet people.
I love this site and have used many of the restaurant recommendations,
So far, so good!
Thank you!
Trina
Happy Passover everyone!!!
We are staying at the Marriott New York Hotel and they are having quite a celebration! Where better to be than New York during this time!!!!! I also heard that the other New York Hotelswere doing much of the same thing.
Enjoy!
Hello Everyone.
Hope this is helpful:
WHERE TO WORSHIP:
Kehilat Orach Eliezer (891 Amsterdam Ave between 103rd and 104th Sts, koe.org),
an “almost Orthodox” congregation, is exceptionally welcoming, and Kol
HaNeshamah, another upstart, hosts its services at the Stephen Gaynor
School (148 W 90th St between Amsterdam and Columbus Aves; 646-678-2084, kolhaneshamahnyc.org). R.S.V.P. required.Â
For the more liberal, check out http://www.storahtelling.org — they offer an incredible Jewish holiday experience that manages to be both very innovative and deeply spiritual at the same time.Includes Kiddush and dinner.
 NEW TO THE JEW? The East Side Synagogue is offering High
Holiday services for the unaffiliated and uninitiated. The liturgy is
presented in English and Hebrew, but the overall vibe is very 101 (with
music!). For more info, call 212-209-6801 or visit besthighholydayservices.com.
 FOR FOOD (at home):
According to NY MAG: "If you’re not quite confident in your rendition of grandmother’s brisket, Epicurious
has a good selection of recipes for modern and traditional Rosh
Hashanah meals; or you can just swing by Zabar’s or Russ &
Daughters and scoop up whatever liver and salmon might still be left
(if you’re lucky, you might even score tzimmes at one of the markets). Diner’s Journal
has a tempting recipe for Jerusalem Kugel (we’d opt for the Sephardic
Jerusalem version, with raisins, nutmeg, and brown sugar)"
what restaurants in the city will be serving a rosh hashana style dinner?
I am a single woman in her 60′s looking for a place to go for the high holidays in nyc-for services and meals-any suggestions?
Check the website for a schedule of high holiday services for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur:
http://www.manhattansynagogue.com
Where: Eldridge Street Synagogue
Description: If you’re in the Lower East
Side of Manhattan during the High Holiday Season, join us at all of our services
free of charge as we hold High Holiday Services in our magnificent, fully
restored sanctuary for the first time in approx. 60 years! Of course,
additionally, please feel free to join us for Shabbat and Holidays throughout
the year!
Check our web-site for a schedule of services at:
http://www.manhattansynagogue.com
Contact Information:
pray@manhattansynagogue.com | Call: 212.227.8780
Have you tried Romemu? Its an amazing experience on Amsterdam and 105th. The music is amazing, and the peopel are genuine and real, and it is literally the way Jewish prayer and experience should feel! I know they’re hving high holiday services, but not sure if they sold out yet – http://www.romemu.org
http://www.kolzimrah.info/minyanim/
lists many of the hip minyans around NYC; check websites listed on above page for hiho scheds, fees, etc. I know Ohel Ayala is free and doesn’t require pre-registration.
i am 39, single woman travelling to new york or business and wanted to know where i might go for Rosh hashanah services….young professionals from 30s and 40s, singles cool crowd…….etc….any suggestions
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