High Holy Days Online

Join us for BJ’s High Holy Day 5785 services online. After the success of last year’s deeply meaningful experience for those online, we will come together—whether near or far—to usher in the new year through our BJ livestream.

Current members have now been sent information about how to join our High Holy Day services online*.

For the first time, we are introducing a modest fee for non-members to help cover the rising costs of providing a high-quality and accessible online experience everyone in our global community has come to know. All options include access to all online services throughout both Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, but you can choose a level of support that feels right for you. You will also have the option to add an extra donation.

  • High Holy Days Online ($36)
  • High Holy Days Online Supporter ($72) 
  • High Holy Days Online Sustainer ($180)

Your participation and contribution helps us continue to offer the spiritual, engaging, and inclusive services that our community values.

* IMPORTANT NOTE FOR MEMBERS: Access to the High Holy Day livestream (plus member-only Zoom) is included in your membership. Members do not need to register separately for online access, you will be sent a link with all the information you need to join services online. If you have not yet renewed your membership for this year, you will receive this information upon renewal. Contact 5785@bj.org with any questions.

Membership Includes Access to All High Holy Day Services

Did you know that about 25% of BJ members live outside of the five boroughs of NYC? We would be delighted to welcome you as a member of our community, giving you access to our High Holy Day livestream, member-only Zoom, as well as in-person services throughout the High Holy Days, along with many other benefits.

Livestream FAQ

Which BJ High Holy Day services will be livestreamed?

All services from the BJ Sanctuary will be livestreamed (everything from the first morning of Rosh Hashanah through Ne’ilah on Yom Kippur), as well as services that will only take place at SPSA (the first evening and second morning of Rosh Hashanah, and Seder Ha-Avodah), in addition to family services and the mindfulness service on the second day of Rosh Hashanah. 

View the full service schedule (check the Location column to see which services will be available online).

Where and how can I access the livestream?

All BJ members in good standing are pre-registered to join the livestream and will receive instructions to join the livestream or member-only Zoom. Please do not try to register separately for online access. If you have renewed your membership and haven’t received instructions on how to access the livestream, please contact 5785@bj.org.

For non-members, you must register to gain access to the BJ livestream: 

What should I do if I don’t have a mahzor at home?

You can purchase a digital copy of Mahzor Lev Shalem from the Rabbinical Assembly at rabookstore.org. (Hard copies are also available for pick-up only in New Jersey.)

In addition, limited hard copies will be available for loan to members in good standing. Reservations must be made in advance, and the hard copies must be picked up in person. Fill out this form to reserve your hard copy.

Is there anything else I need to join online?

Be sure to download BJ’s Mahzor Supplement for additional texts used during High Holy Day services that aren’t found in the mahzor.

How can I support BJ?

Contributions to BJ’s Kol Nidre Partnership Appeal ensure that we are able to continue to provide meaningful opportunities for prayer and spirituality, and to be a place where people learn, grow, and question—whether you are joining us from across the street or the other side of the world.