Rosh Hashanah literally means “Head of the Year” in Hebrew, and falls in the month of Tishrei, the seventh month on the Jewish calendar, believed to be the month during which God created the world. It is a day of judgment--a time to examine your actions during the past year, and to ask forgiveness for any sins--but it is also a day of remembrance, of the history of the Jewish people. And like our January 1st New Year, it is a holiday filled with hope for the coming year, celebrated with foods sweetened with honey, symbolizing sweetness. Other traditional foods include apples and carrots, for blessings and abundance in the new year.
Yes, fall is the perfect time for fresh starts, with back to school and cool, crisp weather.
Below are some links for more info on Rosh Hashanah. Happy New Year! And may the new year be filled with sweet blessings.
Links:
Intro to Rosh Hashanah from About.com
All about Rosh Hashana from Holidays.net--lots of links
Coloring pages and crafts from Holidays.net
Free ecards for Rosh Hashana from holidays.net
Rosh Hashanah recipes from Recipezaar
Coloring pages, Tishrei calendar, games, and greeting cards from Torah Tots
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