Most synagogues and alternative institutions in New York are planning to have at least some in-person options.
Now with the surge of the COVID-19 Delta variant, rabbis and lay leaders are back to planning services that mark the holidays in meaningful ways while keeping congregants safe. Last year, synagogues and other institutions had little choice but to celebrate Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur remotely, in small “backyard” (or outdoor) minyans or under strict occupancy guidelines. If you have a synagogue or service to add, please email information to New York Jewish Week via JTA) - No one expected a guide to virtual High Holiday services to become an annual thing.