Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are the most significant observed holidays in the Jewish calendar.
People of the Jewish faith will observe Rosh Hashanah beginning at sundown on Wednesday, October 2 and continuing through nightfall on Friday October 4.
Rosh Hashanah is the start of the Jewish new year and ushers in the “Ten Days of Repentance.” We celebrate with candle lighting in the evening prayer and festive meals with sweet delicacies. The traditional bread is the round challah, often made with raisins and dipped in honey.
The holy day of Yom Kippur follows just a week later where we gather in the synagogue for prayer and introspection asking for forgiveness of our sins.
We fast during Yom Kippur and have prayer services, which include the sounding of the ram’s horn, the Shofar, a reminder to the people of the importance of introspection during high holidays.
We wish you all a wonderful holiday.
