Detroitisit’s Rosh Hashanah 2024 Guide to Living Festively with Family

The summer blues can be a little daunting this time of year as we head into the “darker”/cooler months. Celebrate that Discover the “Head of the Year” with Detroitisit’s Rosh Hashanah 2024 guide and learn what to expect in Detroit and the surrounding areas during this year’s Rosh Hashanah. Rosh Hashanah/Rosh HaShanah begins at sunset on the eve of Tishrei 1 on October 2, 2024 and ends after dark on Tishrei 2 on October 4, 2024.

When we think of the holidays, we usually think of winter and New Year’s Eve, but for the Jewish community, the New Year begins even earlier. Being Jewish isn’t all that common in Detroit, but it’s reassuring to know that Metro Detroit offers space for several people who practice Judaism. Neighborhood unity provides a growing sense of community for those who remain in Detroit.

Sound the horns and light a candle during this celebratory makeover! Read more about Rashana evening in our 2024 Rosh Hashanah guide from Detroitisit. Find out about the events surrounding the Jewish New Year, as the religious celebration offers many opportunities to reflect on our own path in life.

Learn more about Rosh Hashanah

When Rosh Hashanah begins: evening of Wednesday, October 2, 2024 – Friday, October 4, 2024

Each year it is helpful to share information about Rosh Hashanah in Detroit and beyond so that the Jewish community in Detroit and Metro Detroit feels at peace.

The significance of the festival lies in the Jewish New Year, which falls at the beginning of the month of Tishri. Tishrei is the seventh month of the Jewish year. The Hebrew month of Nisan (a month of miracles and redemption) occurs in the spring and ushers in this current season of exhilaration and deep introspection, encouraging people to reflect on their life path.

In Judaism Yom Kippur is also just around the corner as it is the tenth day of the new year (Friday, October 11, 2024) Begins at sunset following Rosh Hashanah. Rosh Hashanah is essentially the beginning of The High holidays and days of penance. This is a time for introspection and observation, which includes women and girls lighting candles in the evening.

Traditional celebrations include: Prayer/Attend services in the synagogueShofar, apples, honey, challah and more.

Gain further insight by recalling our list of last year’s Rosh Hashanah 2023 in Detroit.

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Family experience with animals

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Date and time: Thursday, October 3, 2024

Detroitisit’s Rosh Hashanah 2024 Guide is designed to bring the whole family together. Rosh Hashanah in Detroit and the greater Detroit area can lead to unforgettable experiences like spending time with animals. This event is a little outside the city limits, but still worth mentioning. Attend the dressing-in-new-clothes celebration organized by Temple Emanu-El for Rosh Hashanah! If you are curious about the traditional clothing materialThen what better way to do this than to meet the living animals that provide their wool for yarn? Make your own piece of needle felting material for a community artwork! Click here to learn more, visit the Chabad organization website.

Location: Temple Emanu-El, 14450 W 10 Mile Rd., Oak Park

AISH CAMP, PHOTO @AISHDETROIT ON INSTAGRAM

HIGH VACATION SERVICES

Detroitisit’s Rosh Hashanah 2024 Guide wouldn’t be complete without the educational side of the holiday. Take a closer look at community gatherings, including prayer services offered in Detroit as well as Jewish synagogues in the Detroit area.

Synagogues in Detroit and Metro Detroit include: Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue, Birmingham TempleCongregation Shaarey Zedek and more.

Visit one of Detroit’s aish with your family Upcoming Rosh Hashanah (October 3) and Yom Kippur (October 12) worship events in October 2024. Mark your calendars for Aish’s High Holiday service plan that beautifully combines tradition and education. Services are held in English with some Hebrew. Parents can enjoy a little more peace of mind knowing that their young children have Aish Camp or babysitting options for care. Rejoice and meet again to blow the shofar together, followed by a thoughtful walk outdoors Jokingly. Register online HERE.

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CHALLAH BACKING TIPS, PHOTO @PARTNERSDETROIT ON INSTAGRAM

YOUR FESTIVE MEALS

There’s a lot to look forward to in the new year, including the round Challah Breads in honey, often sprinkled with raisins. Detroit and Metro Detroit are home to numerous local restaurants, delis and bakeries that put together special offerings each year to help Detroit’s Jewish community celebrate the High Holidays and New Year traditions, including Lent.

Some Challah Bake events in Detroit and Metro Detroit may be over, but you can still show off your bread-braiding skills with at-home recipes. Why not invite your friends and/or neighbors to your own challah baking event that will help you bond even more closely? During this time, gather with a loved one at one of your favorite bakeries for the Jewish holidays!

Some of the best Jewish delis and bakeries in Detroit and Metro Detroit: Zeman’s Bakery (Location:25258 Greenfield Rd., Oak Park)Holiday market (location: 1203 S Main St, Royal Oak), Uncle Harry’s Deli Restaurant (Location: 21809 Greater Mack Ave., St Clair Shores)Avalon International Breads (multiple locations in Michigan including 4731 Bellevue St. in Detroit)Jerusalem Pizza and Bagels (Location: 26025 Greenfield Rd, Southfield) and Crispelli’s Bakery (Location: 931 N. Main St. Royal Oak) etc.

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