Rosh Hashanah

When:
September 11, 2026
All Day
Multi-day event from September 11, 2026 to September 13, 2026
Where:
Event category: Special event
Hybrid

Rosh Hashanah

Jewish

The start of the Jewish New Year is a day of repentance, atonement, and forgiveness; the Jewish calendar celebrates the New Year in the seventh Hebrew month (Tishrei) as a day of rest and celebration ten days before Yom Kippur.

Date details: Begins at sundown on the first date listed, and ends at nightfall of the second date listed.

General practices: Prayer in synagogue and festive meals. Refraining from certain activities that are defined as work, including (depending on the level of observance): the use of electricity and electrical devices, the use of cell phones and computers, riding in a car or public transportation and writing.

Potential accommodations: Avoid scheduling important academic deadlines, events, or activities on this date. If planning an event, provide food accommodation as requested (kosher restrictions apply).

Contact

Alex Boesch
alex.boesch@wayne.edu

Cost

Free
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