Top 5 Festive Ways to Celebrate Rosh Hashanah in Tel Aviv
We are fast approaching Rosh Hashanah (the Jewish New Year), and what better place to celebrate the holiday than in the vibrant and young city of Tel Aviv? Rosh Hashanah is a time to rejoice, as well as a religious holiday including many customs and symbols important to the Jewish people. Here is your guide to combining the age-old traditions of this holiday with its more modern incarnations, all while staying in the White City.
1. Nature's candy
Market
2. Immerse yourself in the holiday sounds
Bar, Market, Israeli
3. Get yourself a gift
Store
4. Tashlich with a twist
Park
Join in the city’s celebrations
In 2017, Rosh Hashanah begins on the evening of Wednesday, September 20 and ends on the evening of Friday, September 22. Ifyou’re looking for a synagogue to join for the holidays, you’ve come to the right place. Tel Aviv is full of friendly synagogues that greet newcomers with open arms. You can find a synagogue in every area of Tel Aviv, but notable highlights include White City Shabbat, The Great Synagogue, and North Central Synagogue. These tend to get crowded, so calling in advance is suggested.
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