We look forward to ushering in the High Holidays with the Beth El community. This is a time for reflection, prayer, and connection, and we hope that you will feel inspired and renewed by these sacred days. Below is some important information.
Tickets
At this point, you should have received your High Holiday tickets, or made arrangements to pick them up in the front office. Every adult will be required to present a ticket upon entering the building. Your Rosh Hashanah ticket will be used on both days of the holiday, as will your Yom Kippur ticket. If you have not received a ticket, please call (914) 235-2700. Security
Your safety and security, along with preserving a healthy environment, are our priorities. We take extra precautions for the High Holidays and thank you in advance for your cooperation. Security guards and New Rochelle Police will be situated throughout the property. Please do not bring any large bags, and note that Beth El reserves the right to check all bags. Please allow extra time to enter. Please make sure to pick up your name tags in the upper lobby on the first day you come to High Holiday services. The name tags help us create community and are also a safety measure.
Please acquaint yourself with relevant exit signs and publicized evacuation routes located in the back of each seat. Ushers, greeters, board members, and Beth El staff will be available to answer any questions you may have. Livestream & Machzor Pickup
For those participating in the High Holiday services by livestream, Machzors will be available for pick-up at the Beth El security desk until Monday at 3:00pm.
While we hope you will be together with us in person, we are aware that not everyone is able to do so. We will be offering a livestream of our Sanctuary Services through the entirety of the holidays.
There is no parking allowed in the Wykagyl (CVS) parking lot, they will boot or ticket people who park in their lot.
Dropoff access at the front of our building is available.
All parking spaces available in the front of Beth El will be reserved for those displaying a handicap sticker. Additional parking will be available in the middle parking lot.
Parking is available at designated areas in the neighborhood. Please read the parking signs carefully, and be respectful of our neighbors by avoiding driveways and keeping roadways clear for traffic.
Childcare
Childcare will be available 10:45am–12:30pm on both days of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, and from 6:15pm until the end of service on Kol Nidrei.
Childcare will take place in the Nursery School wing.
Children ages 2–5 can be dropped off for childcare. Children under 2 years old are welcome to join with an adult only.
Nursing Room The Nursing Room will be available during all services, and is located in Room 4 throughout the holidays.
Quiet Space & Buddy Program Room 102 is reserved as a quiet room throughout the holidays. Children must be accompanied by an adult when using this space. There will be couches to relax on, books to read, and games to play. This room is designed by our Keruv Committee to ensure a comfortable space for those that need a break from the holiday bustle. In addition to the Quiet Room, for parents with a developmentally disabled child, Keruv will arrange for a "buddy” to stay with your child to enable parents to attend services. Please reach out to the main office if you would like more information.
