How to observe Jewish New Year in South Florida

Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, begins at sundown Oct. 2 and concludes at nightfall Oct. 4.

South Florida, particularly Boca Raton and the nearby suburban gated and 55+ communities, has a large and diverse Jewish diaspora. So, most houses of worship offer advance tickets and can only accommodate members. But others welcome visitors and newcomers and may offer you seating for children’s services that still has room.  

South Florida has temples, synagogues and Chabads for people who identify as Reform, Conservative, Modern Orthodox, Orthodox or Reconstructionist.  

You can do a search for your own denomination’s houses of worship nearby and in your new location and call for availability.

If you can’t find a seat in a house of worship here, Jewish Learning has a list of High Holy Day services to stream for free: Where to Stream Rosh Hashanah Services for Free

And Chabad.org offers nine ways to celebrate at home: 9 Tips for an Amazing Rosh Hashanah at Home

Here’s links to High Holiday services at a few houses of worship here:

• Anshei Emuna Congregation (Modern Orthodox, suburban Delray Beach)

https://www.ansheiemuna.org/form/high-holiday-seats-for-2024

• B’nai Torah Congregation (Conservative, Boca Raton) 

https://www.btcboca.org/hhd/

• Chabad Central-Boca

https://www.chabadcentralboca.com/templates/section_cdo/aid/6564004/jewish/High-Holidays.htm

• Chabad of East Delray 

https://www.jewisheastdelray.com/event-details/high-holidays-2024

• Temple Beth El Boca Raton (Reform)

https://tbeboca.org/high-holy-days-2024/