Rosh Hashanah, also known as the Jewish New Year, is a two-day celebration that falls in the month of September. It marks the beginning of the High Holy Days and is a time for reflection, repentance, and renewal. Rosh Hashanah is observed with special prayers, the blowing of the shofar, and festive meals with symbolic foods such as apples dipped in honey to represent a sweet new year. It is a time for introspection and setting intentions for the year ahead.
Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is the holiest day in the Jewish calendar and usually falls in September. It is a day of fasting, prayer, and repentance, where Jews seek forgiveness for their sins and commit to improving themselves in the coming year. Yom Kippur is a time for introspection, reflection, and spiritual growth. It is a solemn day that concludes the Ten Days of Repentance that begin with Rosh Hashanah.
Jewish Calendar For September
Sukkot
Sukkot, also known as the Feast of Tabernacles, is a week-long festival that follows Yom Kippur and usually falls in September. It is a time of joy and thanksgiving, where Jews commemorate the time when their ancestors wandered in the desert and lived in temporary shelters. During Sukkot, Jews build sukkahs (temporary huts) and eat meals inside them to remember their ancestors’ journey. It is a time of celebration, gratitude, and communal gatherings.