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40 Days of Teshuvah

The Jewish new year happens between September 24th and 25th. Thus, Teshuvah is a reminder of God's mercy upon you, and your need to repent and forgive others.

This time frame also includes the season of Teshuvah. This is known as the season of repentance or turning. It is the time frame recalling when Moses ascended to the top of Mount Sinai, the second time, for 40 days, to receive the second set of Commandments from God. From a Hebraic perspective, Elul the 1st begin on sunset, August 18th and this year concludes on sunset, September 25th, which is the Day of Atonement.

The 10 days from Trumpets to Atonement (September 16th – September 25th) are also called, “The Days of Awe.” The Jewish tradition is that during these ten days, men and women should repent, forgive others, and during this season plan special Thanksgiving offerings for what God has done and what He will do the following year. The Jewish new year happens between September 24th and 25th. Thus, Teshuvah is a reminder of God’s mercy upon you, and your need to repent and forgive others. During this season, we set our face toward a good year and being under the favor of God in the coming (Jewish) New Year.