Dear [Recipient's Name],

I hope this letter finds you well. I’m reaching out to you today to share some insights about the upcoming Jewish High Holidays for 2023 and to kindly request certain considerations. I hope that, with this knowledge, your organization can foster a more inclusive environment for Jewish colleagues, partners, and clients.

The Jewish calendar is lunisolar and Jewish days begin at sundown of the night beforehand. Thus, holiday observances begin the night before. Jewish calendar dates conclude at nightfall.
The significant upcoming Jewish holidays include:

• Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year): This is a celebratory time of reflection and resolutions.
  Begins: sunset of Friday, September 15, 2023
  Ends: nightfall of Sunday, September 17, 2023
  Restrictions: No work permitted
  Greeting: Shanah Tovah! (Hebrew: Happy New Year)
• Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement): A solemn day of fasting and introspection.
  Begins: sunset of Sunday, September 24, 2023
  Ends: nightfall of Monday, September 25, 2023
  Restrictions:No work permitted.
  Greeting: Have a meaningful Yom Kippur! Or, if fasting: Tzom kal! (Hebrew: have an easy fast).
• Sukkot (Feast of Tabernacles): The seven days of Sukkot—celebrated by dwelling in the sukkah, taking the Four Kinds, and rejoicing—is the holiday when we expose ourselves to the elements in covered huts, commemorating G-d’s sheltering our ancestors as they traveled from Egypt to the Promised Land.
  Begins: sunset of Friday, September 29, 2023
  Ends: nightfall of Friday, October 6, 2023
  Restrictions: No work is permitted on September 30 - October 1.
  Work is permitted on October 2 - 6 with certain restrictions.
  Greeting: Chag Sameach! (Hebrew: Happy holiday!)
• Shmini Atzeret & Simchat Torah A holiday that marks the conclusion of Sukkot.
  Begins: sunset of Friday, October 6, 2023
  Ends: nightfall of Sunday, October 8, 2023
  Restrictions: No work is permitted.
  Greeting: Chag Sameach! (Hebrew: Happy holiday!)
• Chanukah commemorates the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem after a group of Jewish warriors defeated the occupying mighty Greek armies.
  Begins: sunset of Thursday, December 7, 2023
  Ends: nightfall of Friday, December 15, 2023
  Restrictions: Work is permitted (except on Shabbat/Saturday)
  Greeting: Chag Sameach! (Hebrew: Happy holiday!)
• Fast of Tevet 10 on the 10th day of the Jewish month of Tevet, in the year 3336 from Creation (425 BCE), the armies of the Babylonian emperor Nebuchadnezzar laid siege to Jerusalem. It is observed as a day of fasting, mourning, and repentance.
  Begins: sunrise of Friday, December 22, 2023
  Ends: nightfall of Friday, December 22, 2023
  Restrictions: Work is permitted
  
  

To foster an inclusive environment, I would like to offer a few suggestions:

• Consider not scheduling important meetings on these dates or, if necessary, provide alternative dates for the same events or business opportunities.
• Understand the unique practices associated with each holiday. For instance, Yom Kippur is a day of fasting where Jews typically refrain from work, making it a difficult day for business endeavors.
  
  

It's not uncommon for well-intentioned businesses to inadvertently overlook these considerations. However, being mindful of such dates and restrictions can significantly enhance your relationship with Jewish partners, clients, and colleagues.

For a deeper understanding of these holidays and their significance, I recommend visiting Chabad's website: https://www.chabad.org/holidays/default_cdo/jewish/holidays.htm.

Should you wish to discuss this further or explore more about Jewish traditions, I am available for a conversation.

Thank you for taking the time to read this letter and for your consideration. Together, we can cultivate understanding and inclusion in our diverse business world.

Warm regards,

[Your Name]