EVENTS AT TCS/NT
High Holiday Services Schedule 2025
ROSH HASHANAH SERVICES
Monday, September 22 — Erev Rosh Hashanah
- Ma'ariv service: 6:45 pm – 8:00 pm
Tuesday, September 23 — First Day of Rosh Hashanah
- Shacharit service: 9:30 am – 1:00 pm
- Children's Program: 10:30 am (ages 0-5, adult required) | 11:00 am (ages 6+)
Details are in the section below.
Wednesday, September 24 — Second Day of Rosh Hashashana
- Shacharit service: 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
- Children's Program: 10:30 am (ages 0-5, adult required) | 11:00 am (ages 6+)
Details are in the section below. - Taschlich at the Kinderhook Creek Bridge on Route 66: 12:45 pm (approximate)
YOM KIPPUR SERVICES
Wednesday, October 1 — Kol Nidre
- Musical Introduction by Alicia Jo Rabins: 6:00 pm
- Ma'ariv service: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Thursday, October 2 — Yom Kippur
- Shacharit service: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
- Children's Program: 10:30 am (ages 0-5, adult required) | 11:00 am (ages 6+)
Details are in the section below. - Yizkor: 12:00 pm – 12:15 pm
- Mincha & Zoom Study Session with Dr. Rabbi Avi Rose: 5:00 pm – 6:15 pm
- Neilah & Havdalah: 6:15 pm – 7:30 pm
- 'Grab and go' juice and challah. Break fast dinner follows Neilah.
Break Fast Dinner
When: 7:30 pm (lower level & outdoor patio)
Cost: $18 per person, payable by check in advance to The Chatham Synagogue at PO Box 51, Chatham, NY 12037
RSVP: By Thursday, September 25, to Len Grossman at leonardgrossman1@gmail.com
Include in RSVP: Number of people and names of attendees
Optional: Bring a dessert to share
High Holiday Children's Program Schedule 2025
We have a full schedule of fun and educational High Holiday programs for kids of all ages:
Rosh Hashanah Days 1 and 2:
10:30-11am / Ages 0-5
Story and Music with Bracha - Come learn about Rosh Hashanah and a sweet new Year with Bracha Louz. Children of all ages are welcome, however, this time will be geared towards our youngest TCS members and visitors, with an emphasis on learning through movement, singing, and dancing.
11-11:45am / Ages six+
Story, Craft, and Community
Come learn about Rosh Hashanah with the big kids! Bracha Louz will share a story and lead a learning discussion about the holiday, followed by a related craft activity. All children are welcome to participate, but the youngest kiddos may need adult hands to help.
Yom Kippur:
10:30-11am / Ages 0-5
Come learn about Yom Kippur with a story, music, and movement. Bracha Louz will lead our littlest attendees in a fun-filled session focused on the core values of Yom Kippur. All ages welcome, but this time will be most accessible to our youngest participants.
11-11:45am Ages six+
Older children will explore the values of Yom Kippur through story, discussion, and craft.
Women's Group
Meeting at TCS on the 1st Friday of each month at noon
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Tai Chi Classes
w/ Tai Chi instructor Fran Snyder
Classes will run on Wednesdays for 12 weeks at the Synagogue
September 10, 17, October 1 (at Spencertown Academy), 8, 15, 22, 29, November 5, 12, 19 (skipping 11/26), December 3, 10.
Tuition for each level: $240
TCS member and certified Tai Chi Instructor, Fran Snyder, is once again offering Tai Chi classes.
Click here to contact Fran for registration and payment info.
Virtual Sit/Stand/Breathe Exercise
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Virtual Yoga with Jamie Stiller
Our weekly Yoga classes are resuming, virtually. TCS/NT member, and dancer, choreographer, physician-assistant, Jamie Stiller, will be leading the classes. There is a $10 donation per class. Email Jamie and arrange payment (Venmo, checks, etc.).