​​​High Holy Day season schedule of services, events & gatherings (subject to change):

 

Elul Mindfulness Retreat:

• Sunday, August 16, 10am - 1pm

• Join Malkhut for an Elul retreat to prepare our hearts for the Days of Awe. As the Hebrew month of Elul begins and we move towards Rosh Hashanah, we will gather for a morning of meditation, gentle mindful movement, journaling, mindful speech and deep listening, and community. The practices and activities we engage in together will help us to sit with our hearts, cultivate stillness and compassion, and explore our theme of Tefilot haDerech – Prayers for the Way. Led by Rabbinic Intern Emily Herzlin and Rabbi Goldenberg.

• More information & register HERE

 

Pre-High Holy Day Song Circles: 

• 3 Sundays in Jackson Heights (and on Zoom): August 9, 23, 30, from 3 - 4:30pm

• The Days of Awe (Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur) feature special music that we only sing once or twice a year. Come and learn and/or warm up the melodies in a fun and informal space so that you're prepared to leave it all on the sanctuary floor when the High Holy Days roll around. All ages welcome.

• More information & register HERE

 

Kabbalat Shabbat: Friday, September 4, 6:30 - 8:30pm at Renew Queens (small space, 47-20 11th St, LIC)

• More information & register HERE.

 

Erev Rosh Hashanah potluck picnic: Friday, September 11:

• 5:30 - 7:30pm in Astoria Park: 

• More information & register HERE

 

Rosh Hashanah Day 1: Saturday, September 12, 9:30am at CUNY Law and livestreamed:

• 9:30am: Rosh Hashanah Morning Services: Prayer, singing, Torah reading, shofar, and sermon from Rabbi Goldenberg. 

• 9:15am: Children’s Programming: Youth programming (space limited, pre-registration required HERE).

• Register for Rosh Hashanah services on our main High Holy Day registration page HERE.

 

Rosh Hashanah Day 2: Sunday, September 13:

• 10am - 12pm: Rosh Hashanah day 2 gathering at a Malkhunik Martha Sparks' home in Jackson Heights. Capcity limited.

  • Register on our main High Holy Day registration page HERE.

  1 - 3pm: Tashlich at Peninsula Park at Gantry State Park on the Long Island City, Queens waterfront

  • Register on our main High Holy Day registration page HERE​.

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Malkhut & Me in LIC: Saturday, September 19, 11am - 12:30pm:

• It’s the Jewish New Year -- Let’s sing and dance about it in this special edition of Malkhut & Me! This program is designed for ages 0-5 and their grownups/families.

• More information & register HERE.

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Kol Nidre: Sunday, September 20, 7:30pm at CUNY Law and livestreamed:

• Kol Nidre Services: Chanting of the Kol Nidre prayer, our first round of confessions and prayers for forgiveness, and sermon by Student Rabbi Emily Herzlin.  

• Register on our main High Holy Day registration page HERE.

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Yom Kippur: Monday, September 21 at CUNY Law and livestreamed:

• 9:30am: Yom Kippur Morning Services: Prayer, singing, Torah reading, shofar, and sermon from Rabbi Goldenberg. 

• 9:15am: Youth Programming (space limited, registration separately HERE) 

• 2pm: Two options for learning break out sessions, Meditation or a discussion lead by LGBTQIA+ affinity group

• 3:30pm: Art-making break out session 

• 3:30 - 5pm: Rabbis for Ceasefire Yizkor livestream

• 5pm: Contemplative musical Mincha led by Kris Wettstein

• 5:30pm: Yizkor (memorial service)

• 6:15pm: Neilah (concluding service)

• 7:15pm, Havdalah & Break the Fast​

  • Register for all Yom Kippur services on our main High Holy Day registration page HERE.

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High Holy Day Youth programming:

We've expanded our High Holy Day Youth Programming this year with flexible options for Malkhutniks ages 3–15. From fully staffed childcare for our youngest community members (ages 3–7), including joyful musical prayer programming with Tkiya, to welcoming, staffed spaces where our 8–11 year olds can take a break from services, play, create, and connect, there's something for every age. Tweens and teens will also have dedicated spaces to relax and spend time together. We're especially excited to introduce brand-new educator-led programming for ages 8–11 and 12–15 on Yom Kippur. More information and register HERE.

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Accessibility Information:

Malkhut welcomes everyone to our services. CUNY Law is a fully accessible location. There is a gender neutral single-stall bathroom on the floor of the building where we will be holding services. There is also a lactation room on the same floor. Transcription will be available for livestreamed services. Malkhut has a scent-free policy for everyone's comfort. Please refrain from using any of the following prior to Malkhut gatherings: perfume, cologne, body sprays, aftershave, scented lotion, scented hair products, scented deodorants, and similar products. Thank you. Please contact us if you have other accommodation needs.

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COVID information:

• When the CDC Level of Respiratory Illness Activity for NYC is low or medium:

  • Indoors: masking is optional but encouraged

  • Please do not attend with COVID symptoms

• When the CDC Level of Respiratory Illness Activity for NYC is high or very high, we will implement further safety measures. Please view our COVID safety policy HERE.

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Questions about the High Holy Days? Please contact us HERE.