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When is the Jewish new year?

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Anonymous

10y ago
Updated: 8/21/2019

Rosh Hashanah is the first two days of the month of Tishrei, and is the Jewish New Year (it occurs anywhere from mid-September to early October). Our traditions state that at that time the world is judged for the coming year (Talmud, Rosh Hashanah 16a); and 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). Festive meals are held in the home, and traditional foods (such as the well-known apple dipped in honey) are eaten to symbolize a sweet year.

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10y ago

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