Jewish new year 2019
Rosh Hashanah 2019!
Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, began on:
- Sunday, September 9, 2019, at sunset
- Monday, September 10, 2019, at sundown (first day)
- Tuesday, September 11, 2019, at sundown (second day)
Rosh Hashanah is a two-day holiday that marks the beginning of the Jewish High Holy Days, a 10-day period of reflection, repentance, and prayer. It is a time for Jews around the world to come together with family and friends to celebrate the new year and seek forgiveness for past mistakes.
Traditions and customs associated with Rosh Hashanah include:
- Attending synagogue services: Jews attend synagogue services to hear the blowing of the shofar (ram's horn), which symbolizes the awakening of the soul and the call to repentance.
- Eating symbolic foods: Traditional Rosh Hashanah foods include apples and honey, which symbolize a sweet new year, as well as pomegranates, which are said to have 613 seeds, representing the 613 commandments in the Torah.
- Saying blessings: Jews recite special blessings and prayers during Rosh Hashanah services, including the blessing over the shofar and the blessing over the wine.
- Giving charity: It is customary to give charity during Rosh Hashanah, as a way of seeking forgiveness and ensuring a good year ahead.
- Reflecting on the past year: Rosh Hashanah is a time for introspection and reflection on the past year, with a focus on personal growth and improvement in the coming year.
May this Rosh Hashanah be a sweet and joyful one for all!