First Unitarian Congregation Of Ottawa

September 29, 2019 - This year Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, begins at sunset on Sep 29 and ends at sunset on October 1. The holiday marks the beginning of a 10-day period known as the “Days of Awe” or “High Holidays.” For Jews this is a time of self-reflection, forgiveness, prayer and introspection. The shofar, typically a ram's horn, is blown at Rosh Hashanah services to signal the New Year, but is also a sort of spiritual wake up call. Rev. Patricia Guthmann Haresch will reflect on being spiritually awake.