Elon prepares to celebrate Jewish New Year

September 18, 2017

Rosh Hashanah begins Sept. 20. Elon students plan to lead prayer services and join in community meals

Rosh Hashanah (Jewish) – Sept. 20-22

September 13, 2017

Rosh Hashanah marks the beginning of the Jewish New Year. Rosh Hashanah is the first of the High Holy days or Days of Awe; it is a time of prayer, reflection, and services.

Elon marks 9/11 anniversary with prayers, flag display

September 11, 2017

The campus community found a variey of ways to commemorate the 16th anniversary of the attacks in New York and Washington, D.C. that killed thousands.

Eid Al-Adha Celebration: Wednesday, Sept. 27 in the Numen Lumen Pavilion

September 11, 2017

Join us for at the McBride Gathering Space in the Numen Lumen Pavilion on Wednesday, Sept. 27 at 6 p.m. to celebrate Eid. Students, staff, and community members present stories and a sampling of traditional foods at Elon’s celebration of the Muslim festival known as the Feast of Sacrifice. This celebration recognizes the willingness of Abraham to sacrifice his son to God and commemorates the end of the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca. All are welcome to join in this occasion!

Elon to commemorate 9/11 attacks with flag display, ringing bells

September 8, 2017

The campus community is also invited to gather in the Sacred Space in the Numen Lumen Pavilion on Monday, Sept. 11, at 12:30 p.m. for prayers, readings and sharing.