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ROSH HASHANAH ~ September 8, 2010

 

What is Rosh Hashana?

Rosh Hashana is the Jewish New Year. It falls on the first and second days of the Hebrew month of Tishri, and begins EARLY this year at sundown on Wednesday, September 8. Rosh Hashanah is a time of introspection, looking back at the mistakes of the past year and planning changes to make in the new year. One of the most important observances of this holiday is the blowing of the shofar. Another popular observance during this holiday is eating apples and/or challah dipped in honey, a symbol of our wish for a sweet new year. Another popular practice of the holiday is the observance of Tashlikh ("casting off"). We walk to flowing water (e.g., a creek or river) on the afternoon of the first day and toss small pieces of bread or bread crumbs into the river, symbolically casting off our sins. It is custom to send gifts of Sweet treats to family and friends who are far away to express your wishes for a sweet new year. The common greeting at Rosh Hashana is L'shanah tovah ("for a good year").

From all of us at Carolyn's Gift Creations, “L’Shanah tovah!”