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Rosh Hashanah - Jewish New YearAn introduction to the Jewish High Holiday of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. Learn about the prayers, shofar, holiday food, and tashlich.
When is Rosh Hashanah 2009?
When is Rosh Hashanah 2009? Find dates for Rosh Hashanah for this and upcoming years, information about the Jewish New Year, dates of other Jewish holidays, and information about the Hebrew calendar. When is Rosh Hashanah 2008?
When is Rosh Hashanah 2008? Find dates for Rosh Hashanah for this and upcoming years, information about the Jewish New Year, dates of other Jewish holidays, and information about the Hebrew calendar. All About Rosh Hashanah
Learn all about the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah -- from shofar blowing to eating apples and honey to the ritual casting away of sins. When is Rosh Hashanah 2007?
When is Rosh Hashanah 2007? Find dates for Rosh Hashanah in upcoming years, dates of other Jewish holidays, information about the Hebrew calendar, and information about the Jewish New Year Rosh Hashanah. Top Ten Things to Know about Rosh Hashanah
Your loved one, friend or acquaintance is observing Rosh Hashanah and you want to know what it's all about. You haven't observed the Jewish New Year yourself in years or ever, and you want to give it a go this year. This Rosh Hashanah Cheat Sheet is just want you need. Ten Step Guide to Celebrating Rosh Hashanah
A print-out of this "Guide to Observing the Jewish New Year" will come in handy during Rosh Hashanah. It describes how to set the Rosh Hashanah table. It includes text and translations of blessings for wine, challah, apples and honey. And it prepares one for shofar blowing and tashlich prayer services. Top Ten Rosh Hashanah Coloring Pages for Kids
Print these coloring pages, worksheets and games for your children to enjoy while you prepare for the Jewish New Year Rosh Hashanah. Top Ten Rosh Hashanah Online Greeting Cards
Rosh Hashanah e-cards are a convenient way to send Rosh Hashanah greetings to loved ones near and far. Shana Tova (Happy New Year)! Rosh Hashanah Glossary
What is the meaning of the term Rosh Hashanah? Why is everyone saying L'Shanah Tovah Tikatevu and what does that mean? What is the difference between Machzor and Siddur prayer books? This Rosh Hashanah Glossary of Terms will make your holiday more enjoyable. Rosh Hashanah - Food Customs
Special Rosh Hashanah food customs have developed over the centuries, such as round challah, apples with honey, new fruit (pomegranate), and more. Rosh Hashanah - Shofar Sounds
Hearing the blowing of the Shofar -- a ram's horn -- is the special mitzvah of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. Rosh Hashanah - Tashlich Ceremony
On Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year), Jews walk to flowing water, say a prayer, and symbolically throw their sins into the water. This customs is called Tashlich (casting off). Rosh Hashanah - Prayers and Torah Readings
Learn about the prayers and Torah readings in the Rosh Hashanah, Jewish New Year, prayer service. Hatarat Nedarim
Hatarat Nedarim, absolution of vows, is practiced by more observant Jews before the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah. Empathy in Judaism
Rabbi Michelle Missaghieh of Temple Israel of Hollywood (California), a Reform Congregation committed to Lifelong Learning, gave this Rosh Hashanah sermon called Empathy - Listening. Un'Taneh Tokef Prayer and 9/11
Following the tragedy of 9/11, how do American Jews today understand the Un'taneh Tokef Prayer recited on Rosh Hashanah? What are the origins of the Un'tane Tokef prayer recited on Rosh Hashanah?
Rabbi Shraga Simmons explains the origins of the Un'tane Tokef prayer recited on Rosh Hashanah. |
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