Shemini Atzeret
All Day
Jewish
A fall festival, which includes a memorial service for the dead and features prayers for rain in Israel.
Date details: Begins at sundown the first evening listed and ends at nightfall of the second date listed.
General practices: Prayer in synagogue and festive meals. Jews also refrain from certain activities that are defined as work, including (depending on the level of observance): the use of electricity and electrical devices, use of cell phones and computers, riding in a car or public transportation, and writing. Some may light a Yahrzeit memorial candle that will burn for the duration.
Potential accommodations: If you would like to learn more about this religious holiday/observance or others that are recognized by members of our WSU community, we recommend you visit the full religious holidays and observances calendar on the Office of DEI’s page.
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