The word October was derived from the Latin “Octo” meaning eight (8). October retained its name from the Latin origin when July and August, named after Julius and Augustus Caesar respectively, were inserted into the calendar that had originally been created by the Romans. It is now considered the tenth (10th) month in the now widely used Gregorian calendar. Consequently, it is the gateway into THE LAST QUARTER of the Gregorian calendar.

September 19, 2020 was the 1st of Tishrei 5781. This is the tenth (10th) month of the Gregorian calendar. This is the first (1st) month of the Jewish civil year.

The seven day feast of Sukkot will be celebrated from the evening of October 2 to the evening of October 9, 2020.