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Rosh Hashanah - September 19th

There is some question over the origin of the festival and what precisely it is celebrating. Most people believe that Rosh Hashanah marks the creation of the universe, although others hold that this festival in fact commemorates that birth of man. This would entail the universe being created five days before Rosh Hashanah.

Occuring in September or October, the Jewish Rosh Hashanah festival marks the beginning of the New Year.

The festival is also known as the Day of Rememberance or Yom Ha-Zikkaron.

For Jews, the New Year is a spiritual time when relationships with God can be repaired. It’s also a time to remember the responsibility of being one of God’s chosen people.

Made from the horn of a Ram, the Shofar is an instrument that dates back to the origins of Judaism. It’s used at other times of the Jewish year to signify other important events such as Shabbat. It also is used to mark the last day of fasting during Yom Kippur.

Popular dishes eaten at this time include bread and honey, and also apples dipped in honey. Their sweet taste is meant as a means to a sweet new year. One other important foodstuff is the Challah bread. It’s a round loaf, and signifies the cyclical nature of the year. What else is eaten? Fish and also pomegrantes are quite often consumed at this festival.

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