A SHORT EXPLANATION OF HIGH HOLY DAYS

• The Jewish High Holy Days are observed during the 10 day period between the first day (Rosh Hashanah- Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown 9/22/06) and the 10th day (Yom Kippur- Yom Kippur begins at sundown 10/1/06) of Tishri, the seventh month of the Jewish calendar.
• Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are the most important of all Jewish Holidays and the only holidays that are purely religious, as they are not related to any historical or natural event.
• Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is celebrated the first and second days of Tishri. It is a time of family gatherings, special meals and sweet tasting foods.
• Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is the most solemn day of the Jewish year and is observed on the tenth day of Tishri. It is a day of fasting, reflection and prayers.
  

WELLESLEY HILLEL HOLIDAY SERVICES AND EVENTS

• Please view the Wellesley Hillel calendar for dates of Jewish holidays. Rosh Hashanah services will be held in the Lulu Chow campus center, Tishman Commons. Yom Kippur services will be held in the Collins Cinema. All services will be led by the Hillel Rabbinic Associate, Rabbi Talya Weisbard.
• Service times will be listed in September.
• See also: Wellesley College Office of Religious and Spiritual Life Multifaith Calendar.

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