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Jewish New Year begins between September 5 - October 5.
It cannot fall on a Sunday, Wednesday or Friday.

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Rosh Hashanah commemorates the creation of the human race

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Rosh Hashanah commemorates the creation of the human race

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First day of Tishri: seventh month of the Hebrew calendar

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First day of Tishri: seventh month of the Hebrew calendar

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Lasts two days
Begins sundown before the first night

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Reflective holiday

Spend majority of day at synagogue

Day off from work and school

“L’shana tovah”: Hebrew meaning  good wishes for the new year

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Trumpet from rams horn

Serves as a call to repentance

Play four sets of notes

Yom Teruah: Hebrew meaning the day of the sounding of the shofar

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Special book of prayer used during Rash Hashanah and Yom Kippur
Liturgical texts and songs

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"Head of the year" celebrates the birthday of the world

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"Head of the year" celebrates the birthday of the world

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It is the beginning of the Days of Awe and ends 10 days later on Yom Kippur

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First Temple period (8th to mid-6th century BCE)
The year began in the spring on the first day of Nisan.

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Seek to end vows that have not been filled

Bring witnesses and ask them to legalize the vow

Action is seen as part of starting the New Year with a blank slate.

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Eat festive meals including apples and honey to symbolize hopes for a sweet year
Apples and honey blessed prior
Hallah: round bread that symbolizes the circle of life.
New Years Cards to decorate the homes

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https://religion.abc-clio.com/Search/Display/1577702?terms=Rosh+Hashana&sType=quick
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http://www.history.com/topics/holidays/rosh-hashanah-history

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Some will walk to a nearby stream and empty their pockets or throw bread. This symbolizes casting their sins from the past year away.

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Apple Filled Star Challah For Rosh Hashannah

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Watch more How to Celebrate Jewish Holidays videos: http://www.howcast.com/videos/217195-How-to-Celebrate-Rosh-Hashanah Rosh Hashanah, known as the Jewish New Year, begins the Jewish high holidays, a time of reflection, charity, and new beginnings in the Hebrew calendar. Here's how to celebrate it. Step 1: Start the celebration Clear your schedule.