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The Chabad of Tallahassee invites the community to celebrate Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, with a series of High Holiday services from September 22 to 24. Open to all, these traditional, inclusive services take place at the Chabad House, emphasizing community and reflection. Additionally, Leon County Schools will observe the holiday with a closure on October 3. This period marks the beginning of the Ten Days of Awe, a time for reflection and forgiveness.
Tallahassee, FL – Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, will be celebrated in Tallahassee from Monday evening, September 22, through Wednesday night, September 24. The Chabad of Tallahassee will host a series of High Holiday services during this festive period, ensuring an inclusive environment for all attendees.
Services will take place at the Chabad House located at 224 Chapel Drive. The Rabbi Schneur Oirechman, who directs the Chabad House, emphasizes that the services are designed to be warm, friendly, and traditional. Notably, participation is open to everyone; no membership is required, and there are no fees involved, allowing people from various backgrounds and affiliations to join in the observance.
Individuals seeking more information about the full schedule of services can contact the center at 850-523-9294 or visit JewishTallahassee.com.
School Schedule Related to Rosh Hashanah
In a related note, Leon County Schools will be closed on Thursday, October 3, to honor Rosh Hashanah, which is recognized as a “fall holiday.” Although the festival itself begins on Wednesday evening and lasts until Friday evening, students are expected to return to classes on Friday. This recognition underlines the cultural significance of the holiday within the community.
Significance of Rosh Hashanah
Rosh Hashanah marks the beginning of the Ten Days of Awe, a period of reflection and repentance that culminates in Yom Kippur, the most sacred holiday in Judaism. It serves as a time to evaluate one’s deeds over the past year and seek forgiveness for transgressions. Importantly, Rosh Hashanah is not only a time for reflection but is also celebrated as the birthday of the world, commemorating the creation of humanity.
Traditional Observances
Various traditional observances are associated with Rosh Hashanah. One prominent ritual involves the blowing of the Shofar, a sacred instrument made from a curved ram’s horn. This practice serves as a call to awaken the spirit and engage in self-examination. Additionally, many individuals participate in the Tashlich ceremony, where they go to a body of water, pray, and symbolically cast off bread crumbs to represent the sending away of sins.
Chabad Movement
The Chabad of Tallahassee is part of the global Lubavitch/Chabad movement, which comprises over 4,000 centers across the world. This extensive network provides various Jewish religious services and social programs aimed at fostering a sense of community among Jewish individuals and families. Each center operates with the goal of making Jewish traditions and observances accessible to a broader audience.
As the Jewish community in Tallahassee prepares for the arrival of Rosh Hashanah, the Chabad of Tallahassee invites residents and visitors alike to participate in these meaningful services, reinforcing the principles of inclusion, reflection, and renewal.
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- Tallahassee.com: Chabad House of Tallahassee Begins Services for Rosh Hashanah
- Tallahassee.com: Leon County Schools Closed for Rosh Hashanah
- WTXL: Trial Dates for Dan Markel Case
- Wikipedia: Rosh Hashanah
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Rosh Hashanah
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