Seasonal & Holidays

Rosh Hashanah Celebrations Planned With COVID In Mind For 2nd Straight Year

In the midst of the pandemic, some congregations are carefully planning to gather in person, while others will connect virtually.

September 4, 2021

Rosh Hashanah starts Monday night.

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In the midst of the pandemic, some congregations are carefully planning to gather in person, while others will connect virtually, CBS2’s Lisa Rozner reported Friday.

Photos from years prior to the COVID-19 pandemic show the thousands of people typically drawn to the Jacob Javits Center for free Rosh Hashanah services with Congregation Beit Simchat Torah, the world’s largest LGBTQ synagogue, which is based in Chelsea.

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