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Rosh Hashanah Services in Port Washington

Local synagogue schedules celebrating the Jewish new year.

Rosh Hashanah marks the beginning of the Jewish New Year. It is the first of the High Holidays or Yamim Noraim ("Days of Awe"), and celebrated ten days before Yom Kippur.

The following synagogues in and near the Port Washington area are having services. Reservations are required for most, please call ahead for more information and to make reservations.


80 Shore Road, Port Washington
516-767-8672

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There is no charge for seats, and membership is not required. However, they do welcome your optional contribution.

Wednesday, Sept. 28  

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  • Light candles 6:25 p.m.
  • Evening services 6:30 p.m.  

Thursday, Sept. 29  

  • Morning Services 9:00 a.m.  
  • Junior Congregation 10:30 a.m.  
  • Blowing of the Shofar 11:00 a.m.  
  • Tashlich Services 1 p.m.  
  • Evening Services 6:30 p.m.  
  • Light Candles after 7:22 p.m.  

Friday, Sept. 30  

  • Morning Services 9:00 a.m.  
  • Junior Congregation 10:30 a.m.  
  • Blowing of the Shofar 11:00 a.m.  
  • Evening Services 6:30 p.m.  
  • Light candles by 6:22 p.m.


1 Temple Drive, Port Washington
516-767-1708

Please call synagogue for further information.

Wednesday, Sept. 28th

  • Erev Rosh Hashanah 6:45 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 29th

  • Shacharit 8:30 a.m.
  • Minchah-M'aariv-Tashlich 6:00 p.m. at Sunset Park

Friday, Sept. 30th

  • Shacharit 8:30 a.m.
  • Minchah-M'aariv 6:30 p.m.

Reconstructionist Synagogue of the North Shore
1001 Plandome Road, Plandome
516-627-6274

Complimentary for members, non-members can attend family services and Erev but must call for tickets.

Wednesday, Sept. 28

  • Erev Rosh HaShana 8:00 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 29

  • Services 8:45 a.m., 11:30 a.m.
  • Apples on the Bima (families with children 0-5)
  • Family Services 2:30 p.m. (families with older children)
  • Tashlik 4:10 p.m. (people of all ages and their dogs!) at the water across from Baxter Pond in Port Washington.

Friday, Sept. 30

  • Services 9:45 a.m. & 8:00 p.m.


160 Middle Neck Road, Port Washington
516-883-3144

All Are Welcome at No Charge - Please call Michelle at 883-3144 ext. 310 for free tickets.

Wednesday, Sept. 28

  • Erev Rosh Hashanah Service 8 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 29

  • Morning service 10 a.m.
  • Children’s service 3 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 30

  • Healing Service 9:00 a.m.
  • Services 10:00 a.m.
  • Evening Services 8:00 p.m.


20 Manorhaven Blvd., Port Washington
516-944-7202

Open to all, members and non-members, no tickets necessary. Only requirement is a prayer book, if you don't have one you can purchase one there.

Wednesday, Sept. 28

  • Erev Rosh Hashanah Services at the United Methodist Church (UMC), 35 Middleneck Road, Port Washington, 8:00 p.m.  

Thursday, Sept. 29

  • Rosh Hashanah Morning at UMC, 10:30 a.m.
  • Family Service at Port Jewish Center (PJC), 20 Manorhaven Boulevard, 3:00 p.m.
  • Tashlich Service at Manorhaven Landing. 4:30 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 30

  • Shabbat Service (Shabbat Shuvah), 8:00 p.m.

Temple Judea  
333 Searingtown Road, Manhasset
Phone:  516-621-8049
Details:
  Morning and afternoon services are open to all.

Wednesday, Sept. 28

  • Erev Rosh Hashanah services 8:00 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 29 (Special ticket for non-members please call)

  • Morning service 10 a.m.
  • Children’s Service 1:45 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 30

  • Morning service 10 a.m.
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