Dear colleagues,

As you may know, two holidays are coming up at the start of the semester. Rosh Hashanah will begin Friday, September 11 at sundown and ends after nightfall on Sunday, September 13. Yom Kippur, will begin Sunday, September 20 before sunset and ends after nightfall on Monday, September 21.

Individuals observing Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur may require accommodations for class during the dates listed to observe activities for one or both holidays. In order to accommodate SPH students observing these holidays, we request faculty work with students on potential extensions and opportunities to make up exams or classwork.

Individuals observing Yom Kippur may be fasting from food and drink for the holiday. We ask that instructors be mindful of this and allow for breaks as needed.  

Students are encouraged to reach out to faculty with individual requests/accommodations. Faculty may refer to the Boston University Policy on Religious Observance in determining how to provide accommodation if requested.

As a reminder, below is a list of Medical Campus prayer/meditation spaces. (BU ID is required at all times).  

• Talbot Building (715 Albany Street), Room 303A Center (3rd floor)
• Crosstown Building (801 Albany Street), Suite 431, Room 447 (4th floor)
• Houseman (R) Building (72 E. Concord Street),
• Room R–107 (1st floor), Fridays only: 11:30am-1pm
• 10th floor, R–1018A (last door on the right from the elevators) – open 24/7
• Menino Pavilion (840 Harrison Avenue)
• Interfaith Chapel, Lobby
• Goldman School of Dental Medicine (635 Albany Street),
• Room 226 (2nd floor)
• Room 726 (7th floor)

For additional Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur resources at BU, please visit Boston University Hillel. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out.

Best,
Yvette Cozier, DSc, MPH
Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice, and Wellness
sphdi@bu.edu

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