From apples and honey to shofar-making workshops to family services, Brooklyn offers a wide variety of ways to celebrate Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. We’ve rounded up kid-friendly events and services from synagogues and community groups across the borough, with dates, times, recommended ages, costs, and RSVP details.
Chabad of DUMBO | DUMBO
Chabad of DUMBO will host High Holiday events and services throughout Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. All events are free; RSVP here for Rosh Hashanah events and RSVP here for Yom Kippur events.
Rosh Hashanah | Tuesday, September 23
- 11:00am | Kids Program (entertainment, crafts, shofar, apples in honey)
- 12:00pm | Shofar Blowing
- 1:00pm | Kiddush Lunch, followed by Tashlich in Brooklyn Bridge Park
- 4:00pm | Shofar Blowing at Jane’s Carousel
Yom Kippur | Wednesday, October 1 & Thursday, October 2
See the full schedule of all Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur services here.
Brooklyn Heights Synagogue | Brooklyn Heights
Brooklyn Heights Synagogue will host High Holiday services with childcare, youth programming, teen meet-ups, and a pre-Rosh Hashanah outing for families. Tickets required for services; childcare (ages 2½–Pre-K) requires pre-registration. Tickets for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur (purchased separately) are $250; when purchased for both holidays together, tickets are $250. Special pricing for ages 22-30: $75 for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur (purchased separately), and $175 for both holidays.
Apple Picking with BHS Parenting Center | Sunday, September 14
- 11:30am–2:00pm | Alstede Farms, Chester, NJ | Join for apple picking, wagon rides, a petting zoo, plus pizza, donuts, and crafts!
- $25/family | RSVP required
Rosh Hashanah | Tuesday, September 23
- 9:30am | Morning Services + Tashlich (childcare available)
- 9:30am | Teen Meet-Up + Bagel Breakfast (grades 8–12)
- 9:30–10:15am | Kindergarten–3rd Grade Service (with parents)
- 10:30–11:30am | 4th–7th Grade Service (parents optional)
- 2:00–2:45pm | Tot Community Service (ages 5 and under)
Yom Kippur | Thursday, October 2
- 9:30am | Morning Services (childcare available)
- 9:30am | Teen Meet-Up + Food Drive (grades 8–12)
- 9:30–10:15am | Kindergarten–3rd Grade Service (with parents)
- 10:30–11:30am | 4th–7th Grade Service (parents optional)
- 2:00–2:45pm | Tot Community Service (ages 5 and under)
See the full schedule and purchase tickets for both Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur services (and childcare) here.
Kane Street Synagogue | Cobble Hill
Kane Street Synagogue offers family and youth services for the High Holidays, including their Big Apple Bash in advance of Rosh Hashanah. Members are asked to register in advance, and non-members can purchase tickets here.
Big Apple Bash | Sunday, September 21
- 10:30–11:30am | Ages 0–3 | Tasting, singing, dancing
- 12:00–1:00pm | Ages 4–11 | Cooking, art, music, games
Rosh Hashanah: Day 1 | Tuesday, September 23
- 9:00–10:00am | Kinder Minyan 1 (K–2nd grade)
- 10:15–10:50am | Mini Minyan (ages 0–5)
- 10:15–11:15am | Minyan Noar 1 (grades 3–7)
- 11:15–12:10pm | Kinder Minyan 2 (K–2nd grade)
- 12:15–1:15pm | Minyan Noar 2 (grades 3–7)
- 12:15–1:15pm | Teen Experience (grades 8–12)
Rosh Hashanah: Day 2 | Wednesday, September 24
- 10:00–10:35am | Sensory Activities (ages 0–3)
- 10:45–11:20am | Kinder Minyan (K–2nd grade)
- 11:30–12:40pm | Minyan Noar (grades 3–7)
Yom Kippur | Thursday, October 2
- 9:00–10:00am | Kinder Minyan 1 (K–2nd grade)
- 10:15–11:15am | Minyan Noar 1 (grades 3–7)
- 10:15–10:50am | Mini Minyan (ages 0–5)
- 11:15–12:10pm | Kinder Minyan 2 (K–2nd grade)
- 12:15–1:15pm | Minyan Noar 2 (grades 3–7)
- 12:15–1:15pm | Teen Experience (grades 8–12)
See the full schedule for both Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur services here.
Dirah Brooklyn | Carroll Gardens
Dirah will host children’s services for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur at Senesh School (342 Smith St). Kids can enjoy songs, games, crafts, and special entertainment. An unsupervised games room will be available during services. No membership or fees required; free RSVP here. Additionally, Dirah will host a pre-Rosh Hashanah Shofar workshop for teens!
Shofar-Making Workshop for Teens | Sunday, September 14
- 6:30–8:00pm | Carroll Gardens home (address upon RSVP)
- For grades 9–12 | Pizza party + card-making for seniors
Rosh Hashanah: Day 1 | Tuesday, September 23
- 10:30am | Children’s Service
- 11:30am | Shofar Blowing
- 5:30pm | Tashlich & Shofar at Gowanus Canal | RSVP here
Rosh Hashanah: Day 2 | Wednesday, September 24
- 10:30am | Children’s Service
- 11:30am | Shofar Blowing
Yom Kippur | Thursday, October 2
- 10:30am | Children’s Service
See the full schedule of all Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur services here.
Romemu Brooklyn | Fort Greene
Romemu Brooklyn will host spiritual High Holy Day services at Brooklyn Music School Theater (126 St Felix St). Led by Hazzan Basya Schechter and Rabbi Annie Lewis, services will feature a full band with electrified sound. Along with the main services, there will be kids’ services for both 2-6 and 7-12 years old kids, led by Stav Meishar, as well as educational and experiential themed activities and child supervision. Romemu Brooklyn is a Renewal, Neo-Hasidic, dynamic, inclusive and egalitarian congregation, where all are welcomed. No need to be members in order to join their High Holy Days services. Tickets are $95–$125 per event ($285–$375 bundle); kids $30–$50 per service ($90–$150 bundle).
- Erev Rosh Hashanah | Monday, September 22 | 7:00–9:00pm
- Rosh Hashanah: Day 1 | Tuesday, September 23 | 9:00am–1:30pm
- Kol Nidrei | Wednesday, October 1 | 6:00–9:00pm
- Yom Kippur: Day | Thursday, October 2 | 9:00am–1:30pm
- Yom Kippur Mincha & Neilah | Thursday, October 2 | 5:00–7:00pm
Chabad of Fort Greene | Fort Greene
Join for High Holiday Services with Chabad of Fort Greene and a pre-Rosh Hashanah trip to Urban Farm. All services are held at 324 Grand Ave off of Greene Ave. To make a reservation, email in**@**********ad.com or call 718-974-9472. No membership or affiliation required! Yom Kippur service details to come!
Pre-Rosh Hashanah Trip to Urban Farm | Sunday, September 14
- 2pm | Apples, challah, and shofar sounds | Great for all ages
Rosh Hashanah: Day 1 | Tuesday, September 23
- 10:30am | Morning Service
- 11:30am | Shofar in Fort Greene Park (near Dekalb/S. Oxford)
- 4:00pm | Tashlich at John St. & Jay St. (near Manhattan Bridge)
- 5:30pm | Community Dinner | RSVP required
Rosh Hashanah: Day | Wednesday, September 24
- 10:30am | Morning Service
- 11:30am | Shofar
Yom Kippur | Wednesday, October 1 & Thursday, October 2
- Details TBA
Park Slope Jewish Center | Park Slope
Park Slope Jewish Center offers High Holiday programming for all ages, including tot tefillah, teen discussions, and community shofar blowing. Youth and family services are open to members and non-members, with a suggested donation of $36/family.
Rosh Hashanah: Day 1 | Tuesday, September 23
- 9:30am | Songs & Stories for the New Year (ages 0–7)
- 10:30am | Kulanu Service (all ages)
- 12:30pm | Teen Discussion
- 4:30pm | Taste of Tashlich (Prospect Park Lake)
Rosh Hashanah: Day 2 | Wednesday, September 24
- 9:30–10:15am | Tot Tefillah (ages 0–4)
- 10:30–11:15am | Stories & Songs for the New Year, Part 2 (preK–2nd grade)
- 11:00am–12:30pm | Games & Songs for the New Year (3rd–7th grade + shofar service)
- 5:30pm | Shofar on the Stoop (PSJC stoop)
Yom Kippur | Thursday, October 2
- 9:30–10:15am | Yom Kippur Stories & Songs (up to age 7)
- 10:30am–12:15pm | Kulanu Service (all ages)
- 12:30pm | Teen Discussion (8th+)
See the full schedule of all Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur services here.
Pre-Rosh Hashanah Celebration at Prospect Park Carousel | Prospect Park
Sunday, September 14 | 9:30-11:30am | FREE | RSVP here
Join Tkiya and PJ Library for a pre-New Year and school year kickoff celebration at the Prospect Park Carousel! There will be snacks, crafts, music, movement, bubbles, puppets, and and unlimited rides on the carousel.
Rosh Hashanah Family Service at The Moxy Hotel | Williamsburg
Tuesday, September 23 | 10am-1pm | $36/adult, $18/child | Tickets here
Join The Neighborhood, B’nai Brooklyn, and Fig Tree at The Moxy Hotel in Williamsburg, alongside meditation teacher Alison Laichter for a Rosh Hashanah Family Service. Expect kid-friendly meditation, music, storytelling, and spiritual play. Alongside the service, there will be a PJ Library book corner for quiet reading and sensory play. No Hebrew or meditation experience is necessary! Tickets include a pita and falafel lunch with vegan and gluten-free options available (vegetarian, not kosher certified).
Rosh Hashanah Musical Celebration at Brooklyn Bowl | Williamsburg
Tuesday, September 23 | 10am-1pm | All ages | $25-$50 | Tickets here
Celebrate Rosh Hashanah with Rabbi Daniel Brenner, Jeremiah Lockwood, and musicians at Brooklyn Bowl. The family-friendly service with Torah reading, shofar, and procession. Jane Tuv will lead a guided meditation while educator, healer, artist and activist Sarah Chandler will lead a special interactive Shofar experience. The 10am service will be followed by a 12:30pm Blue Ribbon lunch.
Updated: September 9, 2025. Main Image: Rosh Hashanah at Chabad of DUMBO.
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