Religious Services
Join us and learn more about prayer and Judaism in a relaxed in a friendly environment. Participate in the discussions and ask questions, no Hebrew required.  We hold regular Sabbath services, Sabbath weekends, Passover Sedars and High Holiday services in a variety of locations throughout the NY Metropolitan area. Learn more about how wonderful are services can be.

Our service schedule varies throughout the year so please check back often. 

High Holiday Services
I am thrilled to let you know that this year’s Flame high holidays services will be taking place at the beautiful, new home of the Young Israel of New Rochelle.  The congregation has graciously donated separate, fabulous space so we can run our own services.

Please reserve your place for the High Holidays today.  And please tell your friends about our services.  The biggest single expense of the Flame is publicity to attract new members.  Your effort to spread the word about Flame programs is our most effective ally in reducing expenses.

Our Rosh Hashanna and Yom Kippur services combine traditional elements and fresh innovations and have been the subject of stories on CBS-TV, News 12 and in the New York Times, the Gannett newspapers, the Jewish Press and the Jewish Week.  Everything done at our services is explained and we encourage questions.  Our atmosphere is warm and loving.  We will do our best so you never feel alone or lost.  Home hospitality for the holidays is available. 

Reservations are available now.  There is no charge but we ask that you make a contribution of any amount you choose.  We can keep our costs low since no one gets paid: our rabbi, cantors and Torah teachers volunteer their services.  Thus, our suggested contribution is $50 a person which, in light of the economy, is LOWER than last year.  However, for people who have never attended our services, we have a suggested contribution of only $18 per person.  You are welcome even if you give nothing.  We care about you, not your money.  Remember that it is appropriate to give to a charity at this time of year and that your contribution is tax deductible.  When you think of what High Holy Day seats cost anywhere else, we think you'll see that this service is a bargain and you can get lunch.  However, if you are strapped, down on your luck, or just can't handle the money, please feel free to contribute a smaller amount. 

Many years we have so many requests for tickets that we have to turn people away.  So make sure to reserve today so that you will be sure to get a seat.  To get your tickets, you can either (1) mail the attached coupon to me (with a contribution if you can) and we will mail back your tickets or (2) call me and make an appointment to pick up your tickets in person.  Your tickets will have the times of all services printed on them.  We expect tickets for our services will be mailed out in September

We really need you to help us organize and run our services.  No, you don't have to be a rabbi or a cantor.  But, you could read a poem at one of the services, help us buy food, set up the room or move boxes. We'd be grateful for your assistance.  Call me at (914) 481-7584 evenings to find out how you can lend a hand.  

Shabbat