Yamim Nora'im

CBST is the world's largest LGBTQ+ synagogue for people of all sexual orientations and gender identities. We warmly welcome you to the Yamim Nora'im — High Holidays 5786.

CBST has been proud of our Open Door policy since our founding in 1973. This means that no one is turned away from CBST High Holiday services.

We strongly recommend pre-registration, and ask that all who attend contribute meaningfully in support of our services for the Yamim Nora'im. 

We depend on generous support from CBST members and the wider community to keep our Open Door open for everyone.

Registration Details

Members of CBST had priority access to High Holidays registration from July 22 to July 29. Registration is now open to the wider community.


To add additional registrant(s), click “add a participant” at the bottom of the "Participant Information" section below. Please use this function to register only those who are part of your household; if you would like to register someone outside your household, please complete a separate form for them or send them the link to register directly.

Registration Details

To remove prefilled members of your household who are not attending any High Holidays services, click the "Remove" link at the top right of the "Participant Information" section for the person you wish to remove.


To add additional registrant(s) who did not prefill, click “add a participant” at the bottom of the "Participant Information" section. Please use this function to register only those who are part of your household; if you would like to register someone outside your household, please complete a separate form for them or send them the link to register directly.

Service Locations

Location Details for Main Services

For the full service schedule, please visit this page.


Rosh Hashanah

  • Evening 1 (9/22): Masonic Hall, 46 West 24th Street (at 6th Avenue). Accessibility entrance: 71 West 23rd Street.
  • Day 1 (9/23): Masonic Hall, 46 West 24th Street (at 6th Avenue). Accessibility entrance: 71 West 23rd Street. Closed Captioning.
    • Tashlich, following Day 1 Main Services: Pier 64 at Hudson River Park (north of the West 24th Street entrance).
  • Evening 2 (9/23): No services.
  • Day 2 (9/24): at CBST, 130 West 30th Street.

Yom Kippur

  • Kol Nidre Night (10/1): Jacob Javits Center, 429 11th Avenue (at 35th Street)
  • Yom Kippur Day (10/2): Jacob Javits Center, 429 11th Avenue (at 35th Street). Open Captioning.

Location Details for Families with Children Services

Running concurrently with main services


Rosh Hashanah

  • Day 1 (9/23): CBST, 130 West 30th Street
  • Day 2 (9/24): No families with children programming

Yom Kippur

  • Kol Nidre Night (10/1) and Jacob Javits Center, 429 11th Avenue (at 35th Street). 
  • Yom Kippur Day (10/2): Jacob Javits Center, 429 11th Avenue (at 35th Street). 
    • If you are signing up a participant up for the Teen Conversation Circle, please select Family Services below.


Livestreamed Services

  • All Main Services will be livestreamed. All registrants (in person and online) will receive the livestream link for all services.
  • Families with Children services will not be livestreamed.
Questions

Accessibility
At CBST, our community strives to have a thoughtful approach to access that is welcoming, inclusive, egalitarian, and reflective of our values as an LGBTQ+ synagogue. We recognize that there are many kinds of disabilities, seen and unseen. Note that high quality, live captioning will be provided in-person and online for the Main Services and that each site has an accessible entrance and restroom available.

Selecting the "I have accessibility needs I would like to note" checkbox below will open up a text box below where you can indicate your accessibility request. If you are attending services with a caregiver or assistant, please ensure they are also registered for those services.
 Participant Information







Please select your attendance type for each service below.

Service end times are all approximate.




Please note there will be no Rosh Hashanah Evening II services for 5786.





Please share below any accessibility needs you have (for example, “I am hard of hearing and need to sit near live captions,” “Sometimes, I get overstimulated. Please seat me close to an exit,” or “I will be sitting in my wheelchair at services” ) so we can try to best serve you:

If you are attending services with a caregiver or assistant, please ensure they are also registered for those services by adding them using the "Add a Participant" link at the bottom right corner of this section. Please note their name above so we can seat you together (please note that this does NOT register them for services; you must add them as a participant in addition to this).

2025 Production Parent Campaign IDs

You will not be able to submit the form until you register at least one adult.
PLEASE NOTE: You have not registered for any in-person or online services.
Michael E. Levine, z''l, Open Door Fund

Thank you for your support of CBST. It is only through your generosity that our doors remain open.


It costs an average of $360 per attendee to maintain our Open Door. 

The Michael E. Levine, z”l, Open Door Fund ensures that all may share in High Holiday services — as well as Shabbat, Jewish festivals, and learning throughout the year — regardless of financial means.



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If you’re able to reconsider, know that every contribution, no matter the amount, truly helps sustain CBST and keeps our community open and welcoming to all. Your support means the world to us.


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Michael E. Levine, z''l, Open Door Fund

Thank you for your support of CBST. It is only through your generosity that our doors remain open. 


It costs an average of $360 per attendee to maintain our Open Door. 

The Michael E. Levine, z”l, Open Door Fund ensures that all may share in High Holiday services — as well as Shabbat, Jewish festivals, and learning throughout the year — regardless of financial means.


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Additional Giving Opportunities

Thank you for considering additional support for CBST through the other giving opportunities listed below.

Book of Remembrance
Please select the number of names you wish to add or relist, and a donation level.

Please email development@cbst.org to donate at a different level than those suggested below and/or if you wish to donate via a Donor-Advised Fund (DAF).

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Annual Appeal
Your gift funds CBST's bold social justice, uplifting services, community connection, and deep Jewish learning.


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High Holidays Yizkor Appeal
Remember the blessing of your loved ones with the traditional act of tzedakah.


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Membership
Something magical happens when you join CBST. Being a member makes you an integral part of a community of love and support, a leading voice for progressive Judaism, LGBTQ+ life, and social justice. Learn more about membership at cbst.org/membership.

CBST is a 501(c)(3) Religious Organization. Consider a gift via Donor-Advised Fund, Required Minimum Distribution, stock transfer, foundation/trust, employer match, or other sources. Questions about donation? Contact us at development@cbst.org or 212-929-9498 x818.
Please make sure that you have registered at least one adult and selected at least one service to attend.