Rosh Hashana in Jerusalem 2026
Sep 11 – Sep 13, 2026 · updated daily
Rosh Hashana in Jerusalem: festive prayers at the Western Wall and the city's historic synagogues, Tashlich by the city's springs, holiday feasts — and in the days before the holiday, a wave of fairs, concerts, and preparation events.
On the holiday days themselves the city rests as it does on Shabbat — most restaurants and attractions are closed, and the magic is in the quiet streets and the prayers. The events and fairs concentrate in the days before the holiday and are updated on this page. For the great night experience, the Selichot nights around the holiday are Jerusalem's peak.
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What is open in Jerusalem on Rosh Hashana?
On the holiday days themselves most businesses, restaurants, and attractions are closed, much like on Shabbat. Some hotels offer holiday meals for guests. The days before the holiday are packed with fairs, shows, and preparation events — all listed on this page.
Where is Tashlich done in Jerusalem?
Tashlich is recited beside a water source. In Jerusalem, popular spots include the Mamilla Pool, the springs of Ein Karem and Lifta, and neighborhoods near historic water sources. Central prayer gatherings take place at the Western Wall and the promenades throughout the holiday.
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