For those seeking to celebrate the Jewish High Holidays in Hudson Heights, there are several congregations to consider.
Temple Beth Am
551 Fort Washington Ave @ 185th (Social Hall at Hebrew Tabernacle)
Reform and progressive yet traditional; very family friendly. Led by Rabbi Wenig who is known for her erudite and entertaining sermons. You can read a profile of her in the New York Times (2009) here. The congregation also has a lovely choir led by Cantorial Soloist Beverly Myers, and Pianist David Deschamps. [These are the services that I attend].
Erev Rosh Hashana - 6:30PM, Wednesday 9/28Hebrew Tabernacle
Rosh Hashana - 9:30AM, Thursday 9/29 followed by a pot-luck lunch @ 1:30PM
Kol Nidrei - 6PM, Friday 10/7
Yom Kippur - 9:30AM, Saturday 10/8, with Mincha/Yizkor/Nei'lah at approx. 4PM
551 Fort Washington Ave @ 185th (Sanctuary)
Reform synagogue. Full calendar here.
Erev Rosh Hashana - 7PM, Wednesday 9/28
Rosh Hashana - 9:30AM, Thursday 9/29 followed by Tashlich at 3PM (181st & Cabrini) Tot-Hashanah at 5PM, Erev Rosh Hashanah - Family Service at 6:30PM
Kol Nidrei - 7PM, Friday 10/7
Yom Kippur - 9:30AM, Saturday 10/8, with Mincha/Yizkor/Nei'lah at approx. 4PM
Chabad of Washington Heights
Side Entrance, 50 Overlook Terrace Suite BBCC
High Holidays schedule here.
Washington Heights Congregation
815 West 179th Street - (212)-923-4407
"The Bridge Shul"
Rosh Hashana - 7:45AM, Thursday 9/29 followed by Tashlich at 6PM
Kol Nidre – 6:15 PM, Friday 10/7
Yom Kippur - 8:00AM, Saturday 10/8, with Yizkor at 11:30AM
There is also the Fort Tryon Jewish Center located on Ft. Washington across from Bennett Park, but they are undergoing construction and according to their website, are also meeting at Hebrew Tabernacle.
For those interested, there's an article on the Jewish community of Washington Heights & Inwood.
Do you know of other congregations in the neighborhood? If so, please feel free to share information in the comments section.
Happy New Year! / L'shana Tovah!
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