NEW: Area Congregations Conduct Yom Kippur Services; Here’s a Summary

September 17, 2010
by John Ehrlich

Tonight at sunset Yom Kippur observance begins for thousands of Northern Westchester residents.  Yom Kippur is the “Day of Atonement” and refers to the annual Jewish observance of fasting, prayer and repentance. This is considered to be the holiest day in the Jewish calendar.

Here is a brief summary and schedule of holiday services and ticket policies for the unaffiliated. (If tickets are required please note that offices may close early on Friday.)

New Castle/Chappaqua/Millwood and Pleasantville

Temple Beth El of Northern Westchester (Reform)
220 South Bedford Road, Chappaqua NY 10514
(914) 238-3928
Due to construction please contact the office before 3:00PM Friday regarding the availability of tickets and service times.

Pleasantville Community Synagogue (Non-denominational)
215 Bedford Road, Pleasantville NY
(914) 769-2672
Yom Kippur Services at Rosenthal JCC of Northern Westchester located at 600 Bear Ridge Road, Pleasantille NY
Kol Nidre - 6:30PM
Yom Kippur - 9:00AM
Children’s (Grades K to 6) - 11:30AM
Yizkor - 12:00PM (with violin)
Closing - 5:00PM
Tickets - Suggested Donation inclusive of all high holday services - Seniors 65+ and Children - $135 - Adults $295

Armonk

Congregation B’nai Yisrael (Reform)
2 Banksville Road, Armonk NY 10504
(914) 273-2220
Kol Nidre - 8:00PM
Yom Kippur - 10:00AM
Muslim, Christian, Jewish Dialogue - 12:30PM
Family Services (Ages 2 to 13) - 2:30PM
Afternoon Service - 3:30PM
Memorial and Closing - 4:30PM
No passes are required for Family and Memorial Services.

Bedford/Katonah

Temple Shaaray Tefila (Reform)
89 Baldwin Road, Bedford Corners NY
(914) 666-3133
Yom Kippur - 11:00AM (Baldwin Road Sanctuary)
Yizkor/Neilah - 4:15PM (Caramoor-Katonah NY)
Suggested donation $36 per adult/$72 family

Chabad of Bedford (Orthodox)
133 Railroad Road, Bedford Hills
(914) 666-6065
High Holiday services conducted at Holiday Inn, 1 Holiday Drive, Mt. Kisco
Kol Nidre - 7:00PM
Yom Kippur - 9:30AM
Children’s - 10:30AM
Yizkor - 11:30AM
Neilah/Closing - 5:30PM
All services are free.  Call for reservations.

Briarcliff Manor

Congregation Sons of Israel (Conservative)
1666 Pleasantville Road, Briarcliff Manor NY
(914) 762-2700
Kol Nidre - 6:30PM
Yom Kippur - 11:45AM - Yizkor
Mincha/Concluding - 5:00PM
These services are open to the public without charge.

Chabad of Briarcliff-Ossining (Orthodox)
11 Orchard Road, Briarcliff Manor
Holiday Services at Maison Lafitte, 25 Stdio Hill Road, Briarcliff Manor
Kol Nidre - 7:00PM
Yom Kippur - 9:30AM
Children’s - 10:30AM
Yizkor - 11:30AM
Neilah/Closing - 5:30PM

Pound Ridge/ South Salem

Pound Ridge Jewish Community (Reform)
Services at Stevens Memorial - Rt. 123 and Shady Lane in South Salem
(914) 234-6635
Kol Nidre - 8:00PM
Children’s - 9:30AM
Yom Kippur - 10:30AM
Study Group - 3:00PM
Yizkor, Neilah, Concluding 4:30PM
High Holiday services are free - there are no tickets or reservations required.

Please note that times for services are subject to change.