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A High Holidays Guide For After October 7

Written By: OneTable Team
September 2024

A High Holidays Guide For After October 7

The anniversary of October 7 falls during the Days of Awe on the Gregorian calendar, and on Simchat Torah during the Hebrew calendar. The High Holidays will likely feel different this year, regardless of when, how, or if you are commemorating October 7. If you want to host a October 7 commemoration Shabbat, this guide will offer you options from Shabbat Shuvah through the Shabbat immediately following Simchat Torah. These holidays offer opportunities to reflect on the past year, process emotions, engage in discussion, and share experiences that may bring clarity, comfort, or a sense of relief. Draw inspiration from the High Holiday traditions to honor the events of October 7 and the year that has passed since. Use this guide alone or in tandem with our other holiday guides to incorporate rituals, discussions, or moments of self-reflection so that you may ease the burden by sharing it with others or gain deeper understanding.