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Tishri

Tishri

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A month in the Jewish calendar that usually falls in September or October
  • noun
: Tishri
  • In the Jewish calendar, Tishri marks a time of reflection and celebration.

Examples

  • Many important Jewish festivals fall during Tishri, such as Rosh Hashanah and Sukkot.

  • The Jewish High Holy Days, including Yom Kippur, take place in Tishri every year.

  • Rosh Hashanah occurs in Tishri.

  • In Tishri, we celebrate the Jewish New Year.

  • The Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah is celebrated at the beginning of Tishri.

  • In Tishri, many families gather for festive meals to welcome the new year.

  • Observing traditions during Tishri is important for many Jewish communities.

Surface Forms

Tishri singular
Tishris plural

Etymology

Tishri comes from an old Babylonian month name tašrītu, which meant 'beginning'. So Tishri is the month that marks the start of the civil year and the time when many Jewish holidays happen in September and October.