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Celebrating and observing the Jewish High Holy Days
As we welcome the beginning of the academic year, Jewish members of our community will also be ushering in the Jewish New Year as they celebrate and observe the High Holy Days.
Dear Slugs,
As we welcome the beginning of the academic year, Jewish members of our community will also be ushering in the Jewish New Year as they celebrate and observe the High Holy Days. The High Holy Days take place over the next few weeks and include Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown on Monday, Sept. 22 and continues through Wednesday, Sept. 24, and Yom Kippur begins at sundown on Wednesday, Oct. 1 and ends at sundown on Thursday, Oct. 2.
Because the High Holy Days begin so close to the start of a new quarter, it may be challenging for students who observe them to figure out how to navigate this with their professors. For those who do observe, I wanted to let you know that all instructors will receive an email about Yom Kippur, asking them to provide accommodations for students who miss class or need flexibility around assignments. It’s a good practice to let your professors know ahead of time if you are going to miss class and/or if you need an extension on an assignment related to observing the High Holy Days.
Finally, if you are having your meals in the campus dining halls during Rosh Hashanah, we invite you to visit the apples and honey station which will be set up to honor the Jewish tradition connected to celebrating the new year.
Shana tova to all who celebrate and observe.
Garrett Naiman
Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Development and Engagement and Dean of Students