Teshuvah
Teshuvah
In Palestine, pilgrimages are made during this period to the tomb of Rachel and other sacred burial places, as well as to the graves of relatives. In other countries, it is customary to visit the local cemetery. No weddings or banquets may be held during these days, and scholarly Jews spend their time reading and studying the sacred books.
The atmosphere during this time is not one of sadness but of thoughtfulness and kindness. Jews often greet one another by saying, Gemar Hatimah Tovah, which means, "May the final verdict be favorable."
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