School & Workplace Accommodations for the Jewish High Holidays

Every fall, students and employees who observe the Jewish High Holidays of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur (“High Holidays”) must resolve scheduling conflicts resulting from their concurrent religious obligations and school or work responsibilities.

• Rosh Hashanah: The beginning of the Jewish New Year and first of the High Holy Days, Rosh Hashanah marks the beginning of a ten-day period of penitence and spiritual renewal. Some adherents to Judaism only observe the first day of the holiday and others observe both days.
• Yom Kippur: Known as the “Day of Atonement,” Yom Kippur marks the end of the Ten Days of Penitence that begin with Rosh Hashanah.

The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) has further information about rights and obligations regarding accommodations at the article below. Please note that this advice does not supersede university policy, which is linked below as well.