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Rosh Hashanah (Hebrew: ראש השנה transliterated ro’sh ha-shānāh, "head of the year") is the Jewish New Year. In fact, Judaism has four "new years" which mark various legal "years", much like 1 January marks the "New Year" of the Gregorian calendar. Rosh Hashanah is the new year for people, animals and legal contracts. The Mishnah also sets this day aside as the new year for calculating calendar years and sabbatical (shemitta) and jubilee (yovel) years.
The Torah refers to the day as "The Day of the Blowing of the Shofar" (Yom Terua, Leviticus 23:24), and rabbinic literature and the liturgy itself describe Rosh Hashanah as "The Day of Judgment" (Yom ha-Din) and "The Day of Remembrance" (Yom ha-Zikkaron). Some midrashic descriptions depict God as sitting upon a throne, while books containing the deeds of all humanity are opened for review, and each person passing in front of Him for evaluation of his or her deeds.
This holiday is the first of the Yamim Noraim (Hebrew, "Days of Awe"), the most solemn days of the Jewish year; the Yamim Noraim are preceded by the month of Elul, during which Jews are supposed to begin a self-examination and repentance, a process that culminates in the ten days of the Yamim Noraim, beginning with Rosh Hashanah and ending with the holiday of Yom Kippur.
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cookingideas (love to cook ) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 13:17:04 -0000
Frozen Treats: Apple and Honey Sorbet | Submitted By: MALKALEVADOM: This is the sorbet I served on Rosh Hashana mea... http://bit.ly/8wkcUs
Frozen Treats: Apple and Honey Sorbet | Submitted By: MALKALEVADOM: This is the sorbet I served on Rosh Hashana.. http://bit.ly/8XEs3I
cookingideas (love to cook ) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 08:14:31 -0000
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lapetitebaker (La Petite Baker) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 08:07:47 -0000
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@JustinBonomo: tell him to bring it. Rosh Hashana dinner at my house every year for the poker jcrew.
Shoegal5225 (Claudia Roberts) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 20:12:01 -0000
@JustinBonomo: tell him to bring it. Rosh Hashana dinner at my house every year for the poker jcrew.
@baital Nope! Each year between Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur, they tally what you've gained/lost. Then it all carries over into the new year.
fishheadned (Mister Bitterness) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 18:45:54 -0000
@baital Nope! Each year between Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur, they tally what you've gained/lost. Then it all carries over into the new year.
9/11/10 is a Sat. and 9/10 is Rosh Hashana. When do YOU think TUW should hold its Day of Caring in 2010? Email... http://bit.ly/6LXoXo
TridentUWay (Trident United Way) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:54:18 -0000
9/11/10 is a Sat. and 9/10 is Rosh Hashana. When do YOU think TUW should hold its Day of Caring in 2010? Email... http://bit.ly/6LXoXo
Ahuva's Rosh HaShana - Observance of the Jewish holiday Rosh HaShana. Includes meanings and ritual items.
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Celebrate with JOI: Rosh Hashanah - Two short stories about the holiday and also about traditions and foods.
Jewish New Year - Rosh Hashanah - A short look at history and customs plus food and recipes. Also offers free electronic cards.
Meta Description: [ Celebrate the Jewish New Year. We look at the history and the customs plus food and recipes. You can also send electronic cards to family and friends and send your greetings online. ]
Rosh Hashana - Learn the traditions, blessings, the meaning of the Shofar, and the vocabulary of this High Holy Day.
Rosh Hashanah is Jewish New Year - Article from FactMonster.com explains the importance of this religious observance.
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