Dear non-Jewish friends, The Jewish High Holy Days are coming up. Please do not schedule meetings, parties, and events on the following dates:
Between Friday September 18th at sundown and Sunday September 20th at sundown in observance of Rosh Hashanah.
Between Sunday September 27th at sundown to Monday September 28th at sundown. in observance of Yom Kippur.
Between Friday, October 2nd at sundown and Sunday, October 4th at Sundown in honor of the first days of the Festival of Sukkot.
Between Friday, October 9th at sundown and October 11th at sundown in observance of the end of Sukkot, Shmini Atzeret, and Simchat Torah.
Curious how to greet your Jewish loved ones throughout these holidays and festival? (This is ESPECIALLY important this year because so many of us feel alone– wish your friends a happy holiday!) Hebrew and English variations are all appropriate.
“Shana Tova!” (”Happy New Year!”) – especially appropriate on Rosh Hashanah, but appropriate throughout the High Holy Day season.
“l’Shana Tova u’metuka!” (”Have a sweet and happy new year!”) Similar to the above, especially appropriate on Rosh Hashanah, but appropriate throughout the High Holy Day season.
“Chag Sameach” (“Happy Holiday”) – appropriate on Rosh Hashanah, Sukkot, and Simchat Torah
“Have a Meaningful Day” – appropriate for Yom Kippur
“Have an easy/meaningful fast” – appropriate for Yom Kippur, but only if you know that the person is choosing to fast this year. O
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