Masorti Olami is thrilled to team up once again with Repair the Sea for the 8th Annual Reverse Tashlich. 

Tashlich is the tradition on Rosh HaShanah of going to a body of water and symbolically casting off our sins to enter the New Year with a clean heart.  Reverse Tashlich was created by Repair the Sea, and reverses the process.  Instead of casting our sins into the water, Reverse Tashlich is about removing human “sin” from the water, in the form of plastic and other debris. 

Bal Tashchit is the prohibition against needless waste and destruction.  The current global rate of plastic pollution is destroying the aquatic environment and killing marine life around the world.  By removing debris, as part of the Reverse Tashlich, we fulfill the Mitzvah and turn an ordinary waterfront cleanup into a holy act in preparation for the Yamim Noraim (High Holidays).  This program is meaningful AND fun. It’s not meant to replace Tashlich.  It’s meant to remind us of our responsibilities as Jews to protect the environment and to enhance our holiday experience.  

This year's Reverse Tashlich is scheduled for Sunday, September 28, 2025.

Last year, 283 teams registered to participate in 30 countries. Over 3,000 people removed about 11 tons of debris from waterfront locations around the world. Learn more from the video below.

Visit this Repair the Sea page to find comprehensive materials to support individuals and communities in organizing their own events.

Click below to get the Reverse Tashlich service in different languages:

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It's easy to join:

1. Click here and register a team or as an individual. 
2. Fill out the required information fields.
3. Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email with further details.

If you have any questions or encounter any issues during the registration process, please don't hesitate to reach out to Erica Allen at erica@repairthesea.org.