A 2024 Guide to Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur in Hoboken + Jersey City

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After what felt like a brief September, October is shortly rearing its head. This 12 months, the Jewish Excessive Holy Days, Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, fall in October. Rosh Hashanah begins on the night of Wednesday, October 2nd, and ends on Friday, October 4th; Yom Kippur begins the night of the night of Friday, October eleventh and runs by means of Saturday, October twelfth. We’ve lined all the things it’s worthwhile to know concerning the Jewish Excessive Holy Days, together with the right way to observe each in Hudson County and the Northern New Jersey space. Learn on to be taught extra about Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur 2024 — together with the place to purchase challah, bagels, apples, + different vacation treats.

All About Rosh Hashanah

In Judaism, holidays start on the night earlier than the day is noticed. The explanation for this stems again to the Creation story — it’s believed that God created evening earlier than day, so nighttime is considered as being the beginning of the next day. The guide of Genesis reads, “And it was night, and it was morning; day one.” In keeping with the Torah, daily begins with the evening earlier than. That is why Shabbat dinner is held on Friday nights though Saturday is the Sabbath.

Rosh Hashanah is the official Jewish New Yr and is likely one of the holiest days in the entire faith. It begins on the primary day of Tishrei, the seventh month of the Jewish Calendar. Throughout Rosh Hashanah, it’s customary for Jews to eat apples dipped in honey to represent a candy new 12 months. Challah bread, which is eaten incessantly in lots of Jewish households, can also be served in a spherical or spiral form somewhat than the same old lengthy loaf. Individuals have totally different interpretations for this, however many say it’s meant to represent continuity, the circle of life, and/or progress. Jews want one another l’shana tova on Rosh Hashanah, which interprets to, “For a superb 12 months.”

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Rosh Hashanah marks the start of the Days of Awe, also referred to as Yamim Noraim or the Days of Repentance. Throughout these 10 days, which finish with Yom Kippur, Jews are supposed to replicate on their previous errors and repent. It’s believed that God retains a guide on who will dwell and who will die for the upcoming 12 months — on Rosh Hashanah it’s written, and on Yom Kippur it’s sealed, which means Jews have these 10 days to make good selections earlier than the guide is closed.

We’re at the moment within the 12 months 5784, with the 12 months 5785 being welcomed on the night of Wednesday, October 2nd.

This 12 months, Rosh Hashanah begins the night of October 2nd and runs by means of the night of Friday, October 4th. Hoboken Public Faculties shall be closed on Wednesday, October third in honor of the vacation.

All About Yom Kippur

Yom Kippur closes out the Days of Awe and is likely one of the most solemn and holiest days of the 12 months within the Jewish faith. Yom Kippur is a day of atonement, and observant Jews should quick (abstaining from meals + drink) for a full 24 hours from sunset to sunset. The day is supposed to be spent in prayer, meditation, and private reflection in addition to in search of forgiveness and giving forgiveness for all previous sins.

The day culminates in a giant breakfast with family and friends. Ashkenazi Jews sometimes eat brunch-style meals like bagels and lox, whereas Sephardic Jews usually want mild breads and savory meats. The concept is to attempt to eat one thing filling and satisfying with out upsetting the abdomen after the quick.

This 12 months, Yom Kippur begins on the night of October eleventh and runs by means of Saturday, October, twelfth.

Native Excessive Holy Day Occasions

Providers at Temple Beth-El | 2419 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey Metropolis

Temple Beth-El has a number of totally different occasions in honor of each Rosh Hashanah + Yom Kippur. Registration kinds may be stuffed out on-line. Right here’s the schedule of occasions:

Rosh Hashanah:

Wednesday, October 2nd

• 8PM: Erev Rosh Hashana Providers

Thursday, October third

• 10AM: Rosh Hashana — 1st Morning + Shabbat Providers
• 1:30PM: Shofar + Schmooze
• 2:30PM: Rosh Hashana Household Service
• 4:30PM: Tashlich in Liberty State Park

Friday, October 4th

• 10AM: Rosh Hashana 2nd Morning Providers
• 7PM: Rosh Hashana Shabbat Dinner (separate registration required)

Yom Kippur:

Friday, October eleventh

Saturday, October twelfth

• 9:45AM: Yom Kippur Morning Providers
• 1:30PM: Contemplative Meditative Stroll in Lincoln Park led by Robb Kushner
• 1:45PM: Household Providers for Yom Kippur
• 3:15PM: Yizkor (Memorial) + Martyrology Service remembering the victims of October seventh
• 4:15PM: Mincha/Ne’ilah + Havdalah

Providers at The United Synagogue of Hoboken | 115 Park Avenue, Hoboken

The United Synagogue of Hoboken will host a variety of companies for Rosh Hashanah + Yom Kippur for individuals of all ages. Registration is required for many occasions.

Rosh Hashanah:

Wednesday, October 2nd

• 4PM: Erev Rosh HaShanah/Younger Household Musical Service
• 7PM: First Evening Night Service

Thursday, October third

• 9AM: 1st Day of Rosh HaShanah Morning Service
• 10AM: Excessive Vacation Household Musical Providers
• 10:30AM: Studying Heart Applications + Providers for Youngsters
• 4:30PM: Excessive Vacation Household Musical Providers at Pier A Park
• 5PM: Mincha Afternoon Service
• 5:30PM: Tashlikh + Shofar Blowing
• 7PM – Ma’arlv Night Service

Friday, October 4th

• 9AM: 2nd Day Morning Service + Shofar Blowing
• 10AM: Younger Household Musical Service
• 10:30AM: Studying Heart Applications + Providers for Youngsters
• 6:30PM: Shabbat Shuvah Night Service

Saturday, October fifth

• 9:30AM: Shabbat Shuvah Morning Service

Yom Kippur:

Friday, October eleventh

• 4PM: Younger Household Musical Providers
• 5:30PM: Mincha Afternoon Service + Supervised Actions for Youngsters
• 5:45PM – Kol Nidre Night Service

Saturday, October twelfth

• 9AM: Morning Service
• 10AM: Younger Household Musical Providers
• 10:30AM: Studying Heart Applications + Providers for Youngsters
• 12PM: Yizkor Memorial Service
• 4PM: Public/Group Yizkor Service
• 4:30PM: Mincha Afternoon Service
• 6PM: Neilah Concluding service
• 7PM: Ultimate Shofar Blast + Havdalah/Gentle Break-Quick

Providers at Chabad Younger Professionals of Hoboken + Jersey Metropolis | Downtown Jersey Metropolis

Chabad Jewish Heart, servicing the communities of Hoboken, Jersey Metropolis, Weehawken, Union Metropolis, and Bayonne, will present companies for all of the Excessive Holidays.

Rosh Hashanah Dinner with Chabad Younger Professionals of Hoboken + Jersey Metropolis | Downtown Jersey Metropolis

Worshippers can rejoice Rosh Hashanah with a dinner hosted by Chabad Younger Professionals of Hoboken + Jersey Metropolis on the CYP Home in Downtown Jersey Metropolis on Wednesday, October 2nd at 7:30PM and on Thursday, October third at 7:30PM. Tickets begin at $45.

Shofar Glad Hour with Chabad Younger Professionals of Hoboken + Jersey Metropolis | Downtown Jersey Metropolis

Chabad Younger Professionals of Hoboken + Jersey Metropolis will host 15-minute Shofar + Tashlich companies on Friday, October 4th at 5:30PM within the CYP Backyard in Downtown Jersey Metropolis.

Native Concepts for Observing Rosh Hashanah + Yom Kippur

With regards to buying apples + honey for Rosh Hashanah, native farmers’ markets are an effective way to go. We’ve rounded up farmers’ markets in Hoboken + Jersey Metropolis to get the freshest apples and native honey. There’s additionally a honey farm in North Bergen referred to as Uncle Gordon’s Honey, positioned at 1504 67th Avenue, North Bergen.

Many pick-your-own apple farms are additionally open for a enjoyable household gathering previous to Rosh Hashanah — as a result of nothing beats hand-picked, contemporary native apples.

Many grocery shops promote challah, particularly across the Excessive Holy Days,  however listed below are some native Northern New Jersey spots that promote challah bread:

• Babka Bailout: 476 Central Avenue A, Jersey Metropolis
• Bovella’s Pastry Shoppe: 101 East Broad Avenue, Westfield
• Cait + Abby’s Bakery: 15 Sloan Avenue, South Orange
• CHOC O PAIN: A number of places in Hoboken + Jersey Metropolis, Challah is offered for pickup, however should be 48 hours prematurely
• Foster Village: 469 South Washington Avenue, Bergenfield
• Hank Schwartz’s Delicatessen: On-line order solely, preorders out there for the Yom Kippur breakfast bundle
• The Kosher Nosh: 894 Prospect Avenue, Glen Rock
• Liv Breads Artisan Bakery + Espresso Bar: 184 Essex Avenue, Millburn
• Marcel Bakery + Kitchen: 631 1/2 Valley Street, Montclair
• Nana’s Deli: 210 Hudson Avenue, Jersey Metropolis (inside Harborside Constructing) + 27 South Livingston Avenue, Livingston
• Noah’s Ark: 493 Cedar Lane, Teaneck
• Tenafly Kosher Deli + Caterers: 22 Washington Avenue, Tenafly
• Yuki’s Espresso + Bakery: 720 Monroe Avenue Retailer E101, Hoboken

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For the Yom Kippur breakfast, listed below are our picks for a number of the finest bagel retailers in Hoboken and Jersey Metropolis lots of which additionally promote favorites like white fish salad, lox, tuna fish, and extra. For these prepared to journey somewhat, Pastime’s in Newark can also be probably the greatest and most respected Jewish delis within the space. Mikki and Al’s Noshery at 14 Park Avenue in Montclair is one other nice Jewish deli in Northern New Jersey.

Many synagogues have began live-streaming companies throughout the pandemic period, so for these trying to observe with out leaving dwelling, preserve an eye fixed out in your native temple’s web site for particulars.

From all of us at Workforce HG, we want everybody who’s celebrating an early l’shana tova.