Pastoral Care Services

Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur

Rosh Hashanah

Begins sundown September 8, 2010 and continues through September 10, 2010.

Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is celebrated during the first two of the ten Jewish High Holy days. It is a time of family gatherings, special meals and sweet tasting foods, symbolizing a wish for a sweet new year.

Sounding of the Shofar: Hearing the sounding of the shofar (a ram's horn) is an important element of the holiday. On September 9-10, 2010, Jewish volunteers will come to the hospital from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. to blow the shofar. The volunteers will visit patient rooms which were identified as Jewish upon admission. At 5:30 p.m. on both dates, there will be a public blowing of the shofar in the Chapel. If you or a loved one wants to be sure that you have been identified as Jewish, please call the Pastoral Care office at 410-328-6014.

Yom Kippur

Begins at sundown on September 17, 2010 and continues through September 18, 2010.

Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is the most holy day of the Jewish year. It includes 25 hours of fasting, reflection and prayers.

Fasting: Fasting is a Biblical requirement for adult Jews. Please call 410-328-6014 to speak with a Rabbi or other faith representative about concerns regarding medical exemption from fasting.
Prayer: Please call 410-328-6014, Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., or ask your nurse to page a chaplain if you would like access to prayer books for Yom Kippur.

For More Information

Please call 410-328-6014, Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., or ask your nurse to page a chaplain if you would like more information about Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services at UMMC.

This page was last updated on: September 7, 2010.

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