Rosh Hashanah
All Day
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
Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
diversity@wayne.edu