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Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur and Sukkot are important days of the year for Jewish people throughout the world.  

Rosh Hashanah, meaning “New Year”, is the Biblical Feast of Trumpets.  It features blasts of shofar, and is celebrated with apples and honey, which symbolize wishing each other a sweet year. 

Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is the holiest day on the Jewish calendar.  For Jewish people it is a time for reflection, repentance and prayer with fasting.  Yom Kippur points to a time when ultimate atonement and restoration for all Israel will become a reality.  Interestingly, Yom Kippur is described in the Book of Hebrews in the New Testament.

Sukkot is the most joyous festival of all.  During the week of Sukkot, Jewish people build booths, remembering the 40 years of wandering in the wilderness under Moses.  It is a time for thanking God for His provision and care.  Jesus is seen observing Sukkot in John, Chapter 7, in the New Testament.

Special services for Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur and Sukkot will be held at Hope in Messiah Congregation in Bowling Green, Kentucky.  There is no charge to attend, and everyone is invited.  The dates and times for the services commemorating these occasions are:

Rosh Hashanah—Feast of Trumpets:  Sunday, September 13 at 6:30 p.m.
   
    Yom Kippur—Day of Atonement:  Tuesday, September 22 at 6:30 p.m.
   
    Sukkot—Feast of Tabernacles:  Friday, October 2 at 6:30 p.m.

Nursery care will be available for children up to the age of 3.  A special class with crafts will be available for older children.   
  
All events will be held at Hope in Messiah Congregation, 2107 Old Louisville Road in Bowling Green.  Additional information can be obtained at the Hope in Messiah website, www.hopeinmessiah.org, or by calling (270) 303-9410.