History
For the past 41 years, we have been presenting High Holyday services open to the New York Jewish community, to introduce our synagogue for the unaffiliated and disconnected. We are the most celebrated High Holyday services in New York and people talk about their experience with us for months afterward. We invented the concept of “open door” services. Our rabbis are dynamic and relevant, presenting compelling and moving services that connect to your life. Thousands of people have attended our services and have been transformed; their Judaism renewed and revitalized.
Who Comes?
Our services are open to young professionals, singles (20s, 30s, 40s and above), empty-nesters, young families/couples, intermarried, the interfaith dating, beginners, people interested in Judaism, seniors, students, Russian Jews, or anyone else—everyone is invited! We especially welcome veteran worshipers who found past High Holyday experiences bland, boring, or lacking in meaning, and are looking for a fresh, new, and exciting way to experience Judaism!
Denomination
- Rosh Hashanah Services
- Yom Kippur Services
- Year-Round Services
East Side Synagogue
In the News
Celebrating Rosh Hashana With Less ‘Oy,’ More ‘Joy’
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The Gospel Sounds of Jewish New Year
Rabbis Perry and Leah Berkowitz hope to reawaken people of faith at the East Side Synagogue Reed More
