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On Rosh Hashanah, festive meals are held in the home, and traditional foods (such as the well-known apple dipped in honey) are added to the usual Shabbat menu, to symbolize a sweet year (see Talmud, Keritut 6a). Foods traditionally tasted on Rosh Hashanah include beets, dates, small light-colored beans, leeks, gourds, pomegranates, and the head of a ram (or a fish).
Rosh Hashanah is the first two days of the month of Tishrei, and is the Jewish New Year. Our traditions state that at that time the world is judged for the coming year (Talmud, Rosh Hashanah 16a); and during services we read the Torah and say prayers which ask for a good year and which declare God's kingship over the world. The shofar (ram's horn) is blown (Leviticus 23:24; Talmud, Rosh Hashanah 33b-34a), symbolically heralding God's kingship, and calling to mind the covenant of Isaac (see Genesis ch.22). See also:
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How is Rosh Hashanah different between the sects of Judaism?
Reform Jews outside Israel generally celebrate Rosh Hashanah for only one day, while all other Jews celebrate Rosh Hashanah for two days. Reform Jews blow the Shofar on Rosh Hashanah even if it falls on Shabbat (the Sabbath), while others refrain from blowing the shofar on Shabbat.
Why do Jews eat honey and apple?
We eat apples dipped in honey at Rosh Hashanah to wish in a sweet and fruitful new year.
Do people celebrate Rosh Hashanah because they have to?
Some certainly only celebrate Rosh Hashanah because they feel guilty otherwise, but most Jews choose to celebrate Rosh Hashanah because they want to engage with their history and traditions.
Is the Jewish new year still followed in Australia today?
The Jewish New Year (Rosh Hashanah) is kept by Jews wherever they live. That includes Australia.See also the Related Links.Link: Where do Jews liveLink: More about Rosh Hashanah
Where so they celebrate Rosh Hashanah?
Anywhere and everywhere Jews live.
What is the importance of fish for Rosh hashana?
Ashkenazi Jews have a tradition of service a fish with the head on during Rosh Hashanah because 'Rosh Hashanah' literally translates as 'head of the year'. Many Sephardi Jews will serve a dish made from cow cheek meat.
How many days in israel Rosh Hashanah?
Rosh Hashana is the only Jewish holiday that is two days long both in and out of Israel. See the question "why does rosh hashanah last for two days"
Who celebrates Rosh Hashanah and why is it celebrated?
Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year.
What was the date of rosh hashanah in 1959?
Rosh Hashanah was on October 3rd in 1959.
When was the first Rosh Hashanah?
Rosh Hashanah 2008 begins on sunset of Monday evening, September 29. Orthodox Jews celebrate 2 days of Rosh Hashanah, Reform Jews celebrate 1.
Is Rosh Hashanah a Jewish and Samaritan holiday?
Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year.
What day was Rosh Hashanah in 1943?
Rosh Hashanah fell on September 30th, 1943.
