Hoshana Rabbah

Shmini Atzeret and Simchat Torah Schedule

Click here   for a listing of Simchat Torah laws and customs.

IMPORTANT:  Chabad will be having all services for Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah, including Hakafot on both nights and Simchat Torah day indoors. Attendance will be limited and monitored to stay within New York State COVID-19 regulations, and social distancing and mask wearing will be maintained at all times.

Friday, October 9 - Hoshana Rabbah

Candle Lighting: 6:06 PM 
Mincha: 6:10 PM 
Kabbalat Shabbat: 6:45 PM

Followed by Kiddush in the Sukkah and Hakkafot 



Shabbat, October 10 - Shemini Atzeret

Shacharit: 10:00 AM 

Yizkor: approximately 11:30 AM

Special Prayer For Rain 

Mincha: 5:55 pm

Light candles from a pre-existing flame: after 7:03 PM

Begin preparing for second day of Yom Tov: after 7:03 PM

Maariv  7:03 PM

Hakkafot Outdoors: 8:00 PM 

Sunday, October 11 - Simchat Torah

Shacharit: 10:00 am 

Ata Hareita, Kiddush and Hakkafot: 11:30 am 

Minchah: 6:00 PM
Ma'ariv & Havdallah: 7:02 PM