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Holiday Schedule

Spertus wishes you a sweet start to the Jewish New Year 5769!

The fall brings a wealth of Jewish holidays and festivals. Please note the following special hours.

Rosh HaShanah
Monday, September 29
Close at 1 pm
(Spertus Café closed all day)
Closed Tuesday & Wednesday, September 30 & October 1

Yom Kippur
Wednesday, October 8
Close at 1 pm
(Spertus Café closed all day)
Closed Thursday, October 9

Sukkot
Closed Monday-Wednesday, October 13-15

Shemini Atzeret &
Simchat Torah
Monday, October 20
Close at 3 pm
Closed Tuesday & Wednesday, October 21 & 22

Learn more about Jewish holidays.