Rosh Hashanah and
Yom Kippur

Not going home for the High Holy Days? Hofstra Hillel proudly offers options for students.

Services are specifically geared towards a student population; however, everyone is invited. We aim to create an environment which is open, nonjudgmental, and inclusive. Students take leadership roles in running the services.  No public solicitations or appeals are made at services.

Rosh Hashanah
Hofstra Hillel provides students with FREE tickets to local synagogues.  In addition, Hofstra Hillel can arrange holiday meals with local families.  Email hillel@hofstra.edu or call 516.463.6922.

Register for Yom Kippur meals and services

Visit the Yom Kippur FAQ page for more information.

There are three services on campus for Yom Kippur:

Alternative Service
This will be a interactive discussion about Yom Kippur.

Conservative Service
Conservative services will be led by Sarah Gershuny this year and are conducted in Hebrew with English readings.  Explanations and guidance are provided.  All services take place in the Mack Student Center.

Reform Service
Reform services will be led by Alana Alpert.  The services are held in Hebrew and English.  All services take place in the Mack Student Center.

If you prefer to attend an Orthodox service, please contact Chabad.

Yom Kippur Schedule

Friday, September 17th
Pre-Fast meal: 5:00 pm - 6:15 pm, 142 Mack Student Center
RSVP strongly encouraged

Fast begins at 6:43 pm

Friday, September 17th
Conservative:  6:30 pm, 145 Mack Student Center
Reform:  6:30 pm, 143 Mack Student Center

Saturday, September 18th
Conservative: 10:00 am, 145 Mack Student Center
Reform:  10:00 am, 143 Mack Student Center

Community Yiskor Service (Memorial Service):
5:15 pm, 143 Mack Student Center

Mincha and Ne'ilah Service (Afternoon and Closing Service):
Alternative Discussion: 6:00 pm, 142 Mack Student Center

Conservative:  5:30 pm, 145 Mack Student Center
Reform:  5:30 pm, 143 Mack Student Center

Break-Fast
ALL services: 7:40 pm, 142 Mack Student Center
RSVP strongly encourged

The Mack Student Center is located on the North Campus of Hofstra University. View an interactive campus map.

Register for Yom Kippur meals and services