TODAY: [UPDATED] ATZERES TFILLAH: All the Information You Need for the Massive Event

[MAP, TRANSPORTATION & EVENT INFO] A broad spectrum of American Kehillos are participating in the Atzeres Tefillah which will take place on the atz 3streets of Lower Manhattan today.

boat 1The gathering will echo last week’s huge atzeres tefilla in Yerushalyim, which brought out hundreds of thousands of Jews in response to the Israeli government’s ongoing attempt at social engineering of the charedi community, including wholesale conscription of bnei yeshiva.

A Kol Korei has been released signed by dozens of prominent Admoirim, Roshei Yeshiva and Rabbonim representing a broad spectrum of the chareidi tzibbur, urging attendance at this massive Atzeres.

The New York asifa will take place on Water Street in lower Manhattan – between Fulton Street and Broad Street – this Sunday, 7 Adar Sheni (March 9) at 2:00 p.m. It will begin with Mincha and followed by Tehillim and tefillos b’Tzibbur, led by Gedolei Yisroel. A special area for women is also being arranged.

boat 2The podium where the shaliach tzibbur will stand will be on the corner of Water Street and Old Slip (midway between Broad Street and Wall Street).

New York residents are being urged to take public transportation to the site, which is well serviced by the subway system with many subway lines stopping in the area. Organizers urge participants not to drive into Manhattan for the gathering. This applies as well to individuals driving in from points outside the city, who should park in Brooklyn or New Jersey and take a train into Manhattan.

Buses are expected to bring participants from communities outside the immediate New York area, including Baltimore, Philadelphia, upstate New York, Orange, Sullivan and Rockland counties, Lakewood, and other New Jersey communities.

atz 1The weather Sunday is predicted to be milder than what the East Coast is experiencing this week, with Accuweather forecasting temperatures in the mid 40’s with calm winds.

There will be a significant security presence in the area, and the NYPD will conduct periodic sweeps before the event. Most major streets in the area will be closed to vehicular traffic and all participants will have to go through a security check before being allowed in. Organizers ask that attendees not bring knapsacks, briefcases or packages in order to keep lines flowing.

atz 2Hatzolah, Chaveirim, Shomrim and LCSW will be on hand.

In order to maintain the decorum and dignity of the Atzeres, participants are urged NOT to bring signs, banners or placards.

BOAT INFO: [UPDATED] Remaining tickets for third boat will be sold ($50) between 10:30 AM-10:45 AM sharp at Zichron Binyomin (7th Street and Princeton Ave – downstairs). Further boat inquiries can be directed to [email protected].

boatLAKEWOOD BUSING: Buses will be lined up on Forest Avenue from 7th Street to 10th Street, leaving Sunday from 12:00 – 12:10 PM.

Further details regarding the Atzeres appear below.

New York Atzeres Tefillah

Updated Information

 

BASIC EVENT INFORMATION

  • This Sunday, March 9 / 7 Adar Sheni.
  • Lower Manhattan – Water Street between Broad Street and Peck Slip (near the Brooklyn Bridge).
  • Separate Areas for Men and Women:
    • o   Men: Water Street between Broad Street and Fulton Street.
    • o   Women: Water Street between Fulton Street and Peck Slip.
  • Atzeres begins at 2:00 p.m., estimated duration 90 minutes.
  • The Atzeres will consist of Mincha, Tehillim and tefillos b’Tzibbur, ending with Ol Malchus Shomayim, led by Gedolei Yisroel.
  • Participants are advised to bring a Siddur/Tehillim.

 

SECURITY

  • All participants are asked to cooperate fully with the New York Police Department (NYPD), which will have a strong presence including counter terrorism and plainclothes officers.
  • Volunteer marshals will help direct the flow of participants and provide information as necessary. Marshals will be easily identifiable by their bright orange vests.
  • For security reasons, please do not bring backpacks or briefcases.
  • To maintain the dignity and decorum of the event, please do not bring any signs or banners.

 

TRANSPORTATION and ACCESS 

  • See attached MAP of the area.
  • Please expect extensive street closures throughout the Lower Manhattan area.
  • Participants are strongly urged to use Mass Transit. Please check local stations as various ongoing repair projects may result in diversions. (There may not be any Q service on Sunday in Flatbush and Sheepshead Bay – please use crosstown buses to the F train on McDonald Avenue.)
  • The MTA will provide extra trains as needed.
  • Please make sure that your metro card has enough funds for the return fare to avoid bottlenecks after the end of the Atzeres.
  • For those who must come by car, we strongly suggest parking either in Staten Island and taking a free ferry to Battery Park which is one block from the Atzeres, or parking in Downtown Brooklyn or Midtown Manhattan and taking a train to the Atzeres site.
  • For those arriving by chartered bus, please note that all buses must approach via the West Side of Manhattan. Police will direct the buses to parking areas. Please remain on the bus until it is parked to facilitate finding the right bus home (as there will be many buses lining the streets).

 

 ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT INFORMATION

  • Careful thought should be given regarding the advisability of elderly or handicapped individuals attending in view of street closures, weather conditions, the expected large crowd and the lack of accessible accommodations.
  • Although the weather forecast is for milder temperatures than have prevailed in recent weeks, please dress warmly.
  • Restroom facilities will be available at various points throughout the area.
  • Further information and updates will be available at www.atzerestefillah.org or by calling 212-444-1323.
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13 COMMENTS

  2. Of COURSE GO BY BOAT!!! Who in heavens name would go on a crowded hot bus when they can enjoy a trip on a boat in the nice weather tom iyh!!! great idea this boat thank you to the organizers!!!!!!

  6. One more thing :
    If you get lost or need an alternate route call 311 in NYC
    or in NJ call 511 ask to be transfered to NY 511 THEN ASK FOR 311
    They are open 24/7 and very knowledgeable

  8. Nah – more people are going precisely because it is in Manhattan together with tens of thousands…

    In Lakewood, it would draw the same crowds as a Monday night mussar shmuz.

  9. Dont forget to thank as many NYPD, NJPD, TA & Homeland cops as u can. It makes a huge impression. While ur at it, u may as well thank as many Hatzolah, shomrim, Chaveirim, Misaskim etc guys u see. They get a HUGE chizzuk from these type of events. Enjoy !!

  11. Are there any local Yeshiva’s or Botei Medrashim gathering at the same time as the atzeres? Unfortunately not everyone can travel.
    Please post!
    Thanks
    Hamitzapa L’yeshoua bkrov

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