Guidelines for HJC’s High Holiday Family Tailgate “Park ‘N Pray” Services
High Holiday Tailgate Park ‘N Pray Service Times for 2nd Day of Rosh Hashanah (Sunday, September 20)
| Cohort | Arrival |
| Early Childhood (newborn – 1st grade) | 3:00 PM |
| Early Elementary (K – 4th grade) | 3:50 PM |
| Older Elementary (3rd – 7th grade) | 4:40 PM |
| Teens (6th – 12th grade) | 5:30 PM |
IMPORTANT: You may register for as many services you’d like, even if your kids do not fall in that specific cohort.
Logistical Guidelines for the High Holiday Tailgate “Park ‘N Pray” Services in the HJC Parking Lot on 2nd Day of Rosh Hashanah (Sunday, September 20th, 2020)
- There will be only one car permitted per registered family to ensure social distancing.
- Please enter the parking lot from Leslie Lane. We will direct you to a parking spot, so please be patient and drive carefully.
- You may bring lawn chairs to sit on during the “Park and Pray” Service by the trunk of your car.
- All families should stay by their cars during the service.
- Please wear coverings (masks) at all times as a precaution. Children 2 years and younger are exempt from wearing masks.
- Please be prompt so each cohort can begin their service as close as possible to their stated arrival time. Each service should run no longer than 20 minutes.
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- Once your service is over, there will be time for social-distant schmoozing. An announcement will be made when those who wish to leave must do so to make room for the participants of the next service.
- If you are staying for additional services (as long as you are pre-registered) please follow instructions on how to appropriately move your car in the parking lot to make room for the attendees of each upcoming service. You may only exit the parking lot during appointed times between services.
- All registrants must fill out the appropriate health assessment and waiver liability forms.
- Click here to fill out your health assessment form
- Click here to fill out your waiver of liability & hold harmless agreement
- No inclement weather plans. Program will be held in light rain but will not be held in heavy rain. Unfortunately because of HJC’s communal observance of the holiday we will not be able to send an update on weather related changes the day of the program. Please use your best judgment.
Please don’t hesitate to contact Rabbi Saks at rabbi.ari.saks@hjcny.org with any questions or concerns.
