[MES Forum] Rosh Hashanah

[McClimans, Melinda]

Dear MES Forum,
Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, begins tomorrow and will culminate with an observance of Yom Kippur, or the Day of Atonement, ten days later. Rosh Hashanah means many families gather for a traditional seder, or ceremonial meal, while Yom Kippur traditionally requires 25 hours of fasting.  Yom Kippur is considered the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, focusing on repentance, and seeking forgiveness. Both holidays emphasize repentance and renewal, regardless of which Jewish community might observe them. However, Jewish religious practices are diverse, depending on the geographic location or community, reflecting unique histories and cultures. Our latest blog post<https://mesc.osu.edu/news/rosh-hashanah-and-yom-kippur> highlights some of the different practices followed in Middle Eastern countries.
Don’t forget! This Friday, October 4th at 1:30pm Nick Conard will speak on the botanical record of early harvesting and cultivation in Southwest Asia. Details: https://mesc.osu.edu/events/botanical-record-early-harvesting-and-cultivation-southwest-asia-archeological-breakthroughs
May our friends who observe the Jewish New Year and Day of Atonement coming up enjoy quality time with friends and family. L’shanah tovah u’metukah!
Best wishes,
Melinda
P.S. Other events coming up:
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 7:30am- 9:00am Breakfast Forum Hagerty – Get updates on what’s happening and next steps for the Middle East Studies Center, opportunity to give input on programs and goals, network with Middle East Studies scholars and students.

Thursday and Friday October 10-11 Autumn Break

Tuesday, Oct. 15th at 2:00 the Wexner Center for the Arts is screening "Close up" directed by Abbas Kiarostami. More details:
https://wexarts.org/film-video/close-0

Tuesday, October 22 2:30 Grad Student Research Forum<https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=NlYJ61IQlUiVKx_53x0RIWR8EWNKyPFJoSSGjBlGJm5UNTFRQjVMSEI4WkVJNFI3TzVaVEpPQ0ZORy4u> (Zoom only) – please nominate grad students<https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=NlYJ61IQlUiVKx_53x0RIWR8EWNKyPFJoSSGjBlGJm5UNTFRQjVMSEI4WkVJNFI3TzVaVEpPQ0ZORy4u> you know!

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