Days of Awe

Programs & Services

Selichot | During the month of Elul, the shofar is sounded each weekday morning, awakening us to the period of reflection on the past year and helping us to begin the process of teshuvah (returning) as the New Year approaches. The Selichot service on Saturday night, September 9, extends that period of reflection. 

Tashlich | Tashlich will be held on the first day of Rosh Hashanah, Monday, September 26 at 5 pm. The term, Tashlich, is the first word of Micah 7:19, You (O God) will hurl (tashlich) all our sins into the depths of the sea. Join us at 51st St Beach at 5 pm. We will provide bird seed to throw into the water to symbolize our desire to cast away our sins (in an environmentally-friendly way!). 

Masorti Service | Uplifting music, thoughtful prayer, and opportunities for learning and reflection. Rabbi David Minkus, Jonathan Miller, and the High Holy Day Choir will daven on Yom Kippur. Cantor Rachel Rosenberg will join Rabbi David Minkus on the second day of Rosh Hashanah, on Yom Kippur, and throughout the holidays. 

Na'aseh V'Nishma | The first day of Rosh Hashanah features the more contemporary Na'aseh V'Nishma service with musical instruments, readings, and other approaches to the season. Led by Cantor Rachel Rosenberg and accompanied by a superb ensemble of musicians, including talented members of our community, we will raise our voices in communal singing and prayer as we expand upon our High Holiday experience in different ways. Geared toward adults, teens, and older children. 

For Our Youth

Minyan Katan | Songs, prayer, and stories geared toward children 0-5 years old and their families. 

Minyan Gesher | Our new service offering for children 5-9 years old and their families, led by our Executive Director, Aaron Frankel.

Minyan Gadol | On Yom Kippur morning we offer an experience especially designed for families with school-aged children. If your children would like to participate through a reading, leading a prayer, or a Torah reading, please email Cantor Rachel Rosenberg at cantor@rodfei.org before September 1. All ages are welcome to join us! 

Teens | Rabbi Minkus will meet with our Rodfei teen cohort for an engaging learning session and discussion based on the themes of the season. 

Kids' Ne'ilah | We encourage families to join us for a special Kids’ Ne’ilah service before the conclusion of Yom Kippur! Songs, Jonah and the Inflatable Whale, and more! Our entire community comes together as our children proceed to the bimah with electric candles, and we all join together for Havdalah and the final Shofar blast with Cantor Rachel Rosenberg, Jonathan Miller, and Rabbi David Minkus as our children proceed to the bimah with electric candles!