Rosh Hashanah

Tishri's first day

Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year, observed in early autumn on the first two days of the Hebrew month of Tishrei.

The holiday marks the beginning of the High Holy Days, a ten-day period of reflection and repentance culminating in Yom Kippur.

Traditional observances include blowing the shofar (a ram's horn), eating apples dipped in honey for a sweet new year, and attending synagogue services.

We're hosting the family for Rosh Hashanah dinner.

observance

shofar

Ritual horn from ram

synagogueJewish house of worship
TorahJudaism's core scripture
prayerAddress to deity

service · blessing · rabbi · cantor · liturgy · aliyah · Torah reading · kiddush · candle lighting · machzor

foods

apples

Round tree fruit

honeyBees' viscous nectar product
challahBraided ceremonial Jewish bread
pomegranateMany-seeded red fruit

tzimmes · gefilte fish · kugel · brisket · leek · dates · black-eyed peas · fish head · carrot

themes

repentance

Remorseful rejection of past wrongs

atonementCompensation for wrongdoing
renewalMaking current again
introspectionObserving one's own mind

soul-searching · self-examination · judgment · inscription · forgiveness · new beginning · reflection · contemplation · penitence · righteousness

celebration

gathering

Collection of people meeting

familyRelated people together
feastElaborate ceremonial meal
festive mealCelebratory group dinner

community · togetherness · joy · guests · holiday table · new year · sweetness · good wishes · greeting · mazel tov

rituals

bread crumbs

Dried, ground loaf pieces

riverLarge flowing watercourse
waterClear essential liquid
yahrzeitAnnual death anniversary observance

greeting cards · white clothing · kittel · cemetery visit

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bread crumbs

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