Tishrei is the seventh month on the Biblical calendar and the first month of the year on the Jewish civil calendar. This month also coincides with September-October on the Gregorian calendar. Tishrei is noted for having more holidays than any other month. These holidays are referred to as the “High Holy Days” and are the most sacred time of the year in Jewish religion.

Additionally, the month of Tishrei is recognized as the busiest time of the year in the Jewish community. In fact, special worship services are held on these days with peak attendance in Jewish synagogues.

Rosh Hashanah

Rosh Hashanah, which is referred to as the Jewish New Year, is the first holiday in the month of Tishrei. This holiday commemorates God’s creation of the world and the day of judgment when God judges all human deeds. Some of the traditions of Rosh Hashanah include the sounding of the shofar (a ram’s horn) and eating symbolic foods.

Rosh Hashanah also marks the beginning of the “Ten Days of Repentance,” which conclude on Yom Kippur. The Jewish population use this 10-day period to examine themselves, seek repentance and make restitution for any wrongdoing. Click Here to Read More About Yom Teruah (Rosh Hashanah).

Yom Kippur

Yom Kippur (also known as the Day of Atonement), is the second holiday in the month of Tishrei and is Judaism’s most sacred day of the year. Hence, even Jews who do not observe other traditions refrain from normal activities during the holiday. Instead, they participate in a fast and attend religious services on this solemn day. Click Here to Read More About Yom Kippur.

Sukkot

Sukkot (also known as the Feast of Tabernacles) is a week-long celebration that occurs five days after Yom Kippur. During this time, Jewish families build sukkots or huts covered with palm leaves in remembrance of the 40-year period during which the Israelites wandered in the desert and lived in huts. Additionally, Sukkot celebrates the way in which God provided for and protected the Jews under difficult desert conditions. In essence, Sukkot is one of the most joyous holidays in the Jewish year. Click Here to Read More About Sukkot.

Simchat Torah

Simchat Torah, which means “Rejoicing in the Torah,” is another joyous holiday in the month of Tishrei. In general, Simchat Torah celebrates the Jewish completion of the annual cycle of weekly Torah readings and the beginning of a new cycle. During this time, rabbis remove the Torah scrolls from their ark in the synagogue and carry them through the congregation. The people spend the evening dancing, singing, and rejoicing.

In summary, all of the Jewish holidays discussed, throughout the month of Tishrei, are opportunities for Jews, as well as Christians, to become more in tune with God and their true inner selves.

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