Related reading: Hebrew-Gregorian Calendar and Printable Shavuot Study: PDF and Explanation.

A Tishrei monthly calendar brings together the busiest and most meaningful month of the Hebrew year: Rosh Hashanah, the Fast of Gedaliah, the Ten Days of Repentance, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Hoshana Rabbah, Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah. This page is designed for families, teachers, students and activity planners who need a clear view of the month, printable planning help and a natural connection to a Bible Quiz activity.

Update note: the Hebrew dates of the holidays are fixed, but Gregorian dates, candle-lighting times, holiday end times, fast times and weekly Torah portions depend on year, location and custom. Before publishing a specific annual calendar or final PDF, verify all date and time data with an authoritative calendar source.

What Happens in Tishrei?

Tishrei opens the Jewish civil year, even though it is the seventh month when counting from Nisan. For users, it begins at full intensity: Rosh Hashanah falls on 1-2 Tishrei, Yom Kippur on 10 Tishrei, Sukkot from 15-21 Tishrei, and Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah close the festival season.

That means the page should answer one practical question quickly: what is happening this month, when does it happen, and what should we prepare?

Key Tishrei Dates

Hebrew dateHoliday or milestoneWhat to know
1-2 TishreiRosh HashanahThe Jewish New Year, holiday prayers, shofar and symbolic foods
3 TishreiFast of GedaliahA minor fast after Rosh Hashanah; it may be postponed when it falls on Shabbat
3-9 TishreiTen Days of RepentanceThe period between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur
10 TishreiYom KippurThe holiest day of the year, marked by fasting, prayer and forgiveness
15-21 TishreiSukkotSeven days of sukkah, lulav and etrog, and festival joy
21 TishreiHoshana RabbahThe final day of Sukkot, with special customs and prayers
22 TishreiShemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah in IsraelA festival day that concludes the Tishrei season; in Israel, Simchat Torah is celebrated on this day
23 TishreiSimchat Torah in the DiasporaIn many communities outside Israel, Simchat Torah is celebrated on a separate additional day

Example: Tishrei 5787

In Hebrew year 5787, according to Hebcal, Rosh Hashanah begins at sunset on Friday, September 11, 2026 and ends at nightfall on Sunday, September 13, 2026. Yom Kippur begins at sunset on Sunday, September 20 and ends at nightfall on Monday, September 21. Sukkot begins at sunset on Friday, September 25 and ends at nightfall on Friday, October 2. In the Diaspora, Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah span 22-23 Tishrei, while in Israel Simchat Torah is celebrated together with Shemini Atzeret on 22 Tishrei.

This example helps users understand the structure of the month, but the page should work as a dynamic tool: choose a Hebrew or Gregorian year, choose a location, and then display Hebrew dates, Gregorian dates, Shabbat and holiday times, and weekly Torah portions.

Recommended Page Experience

At the top of the page, place a clear calendar tool:

The Western Wall calendar page demonstrates the user value of a Hebrew calendar: dates, month navigation, daily times and source credits. This page should keep that usefulness while using original writing, a warmer educational layer and clear review notes.

Rosh Hashanah in the Tishrei Calendar

Rosh Hashanah opens both Tishrei and the new Hebrew year. The monthly calendar should show both festival days, the eve of the holiday, candle-lighting times by city, and links to Rosh Hashanah symbols, Kiddush and blessings.

For children, add one simple question: why is Rosh Hashanah called the "head" of the year, not only the beginning of the year? That question connects the calendar to direction, responsibility and renewal.

The Ten Days of Repentance and Yom Kippur

Between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are the Ten Days of Repentance. The calendar should mark Shabbat Shuvah, the eve of Yom Kippur and Yom Kippur itself. If fast times are displayed, they must be based on a precise location and a clearly stated calculation method.

This section should remain respectful and uncluttered, with links to relevant prayer pages such as Kol Nidrei, Yizkor, Ne'ilah and a child-friendly Yom Kippur prayer page.

Sukkot, Hoshana Rabbah and Simchat Torah

The second half of Tishrei changes tone: from repentance to joy, sukkah, the Four Species and the completion of the Torah reading cycle. The calendar should mark the eve of Sukkot, intermediate festival days, Hoshana Rabbah, Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah.

In Israel, Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah are celebrated on the same day, 22 Tishrei. Outside Israel, many communities observe Shemini Atzeret on 22 Tishrei and Simchat Torah on 23 Tishrei. The calendar should therefore include an Israel/Diaspora setting.

Weekly Torah Portions in Tishrei

The weekly Torah portions in Tishrei vary by year, by festivals that fall on Shabbat and by the difference between Israel and the Diaspora. Avoid hard-coding a generic list. Instead, show a dynamic "weekly Torah portion by date" module for each Shabbat of the month.

When the year allows, Tishrei brings the Torah reading cycle back to the beginning: after completing V'Zot HaBerachah, the community starts again with Bereshit. That is a natural bridge between the calendar and a Bible Quiz experience.

Printable PDF Version

The printable Tishrei calendar should be simple:

Page areaRecommended content
TitleTishrei + Hebrew and Gregorian year
Daily calendarHebrew date, Gregorian date, holiday/Shabbat/special note
PreparationWhat to prepare for Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot and Simchat Torah
LearningOne quiz question for each week
Review noteCandle-lighting, fast and holiday-end times require location-based verification

There is no need to crowd the PDF with full prayer texts. A clear original worksheet is more useful, with links to approved liturgical sources when needed.

Tishrei Quiz

Game CTA: add a "Tishrei Quiz" with kids mode, family mode and classroom mode.

Sample questions:

  1. On which Hebrew date does Rosh Hashanah begin?
  2. What comes after Rosh Hashanah and before Yom Kippur?
  3. On which Hebrew date is Yom Kippur?
  4. Which festival begins on 15 Tishrei?
  5. What is the final day of Sukkot called?
  6. What is the difference between Simchat Torah in Israel and in the Diaspora?
  7. Which Torah portion completes the Torah, and which portion begins it again?

Closing discussion question: if Tishrei invited us to choose one new beginning, what would you choose?

FAQ

When does Tishrei begin?

Tishrei begins on 1 Tishrei, which is also the first day of Rosh Hashanah. The Gregorian date changes every year.

Is 1 Tishrei called Rosh Chodesh?

Although Rosh Chodesh usually marks the start of a Hebrew month, in Tishrei the central holiday is Rosh Hashanah, which takes precedence over the ordinary Rosh Chodesh framing.

Which holidays are in Tishrei?

Tishrei includes Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Hoshana Rabbah, Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah. It also includes the Fast of Gedaliah and the Ten Days of Repentance.

How do I print a Tishrei calendar?

Print a monthly version with Hebrew and Gregorian dates, Shabbat and holiday markings, space for notes and a weekly quiz question. Candle-lighting and fast times should be generated by city and year.

Is the Tishrei calendar different in Israel and the Diaspora?

Yes, especially around Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah. In Israel they are celebrated on the same day; in many Diaspora communities Simchat Torah is celebrated on an additional day.

Are the weekly Torah portions in Tishrei fixed?

Not always. The portions depend on the year, holidays that fall on Shabbat and Israel/Diaspora differences. Use a dynamic parashah-by-date module.

Can the page publish fast times and holiday times?

Yes, but only with an authoritative source, location, time zone and calculation method. Without that, mark the data as requiring review.

Image and Illustration Ideas

Source and License Note

This page uses the Western Wall calendar page as a functional benchmark for Hebrew calendar UX, and Hebcal for Tishrei holiday dates and Israel/Diaspora distinctions. Sefaria was checked as a supplemental pointer for Jewish texts, but no text was copied from it. The explanations, tables FAQ and quiz are original and ready to publish. Candle-lighting times, holiday end times, fast times, year-specific weekly portions, full prayer texts, vocalization, translations, transliteration, images and designed PDF assets require manual source and license review before final publication.

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