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Tag Archives: Rosh Hashanah
Selichot
It is relayed in the Midrash that King David was anguished when he prophesized that the Temple will be destroyed and that as a result, the sacrifices will cease. He wished to understand how, in such circumstances, the Jews will … Continue reading
LeDavid Hashem Ori VeYishee
It is customary to recite Psalm 27 that starts with the words “L’David Hashem Ori V’Yishee” in the Hebrew month of Elul – the month that is dedicated to introspection in preparation for the High Holy Days in Tishrei, from … Continue reading
Rosh Hashanah Traditions and Customs
Rosh Hashanah is a two-day Jewish Festival that occurs on the first and second day of the Hebrew month of Tishrei. The Festival falls at the beginning of fall. “Rosh Hashanah” is translated to mean “Head of the Year” as … Continue reading
What is the Message of the Pomegranate on Rosh Hashanah?
There is a lovely article written by Rabbi Aron Moss at israelnationalnews.com/Articles/Article.aspx/8274 about the connection between pomegranates and Rosh Hashanah. If you happen upon a Judaica store, especially in Israel, it is especially striking how many items are adorned with … Continue reading
The Shofar Sounds
The Shofar is blown on Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. There are three different types of noises that are sounded. The first sound is called “Tekiah” and is a bass sound- a long, continuous burst. The second is called … Continue reading
Symbolic Foods on Rosh Hashanah
“Abaye said ‘Now that you have said that an omen is significant, at the beginning of each year, each person should accustom himself to eat gourds, fenugreek, leeks, beets and dates…’
Dip the apple in the honey…
Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year and Jewish people believe that on Rosh Hashanah each and every being comes before G-d in judgment. G-d reviews the behavior of each individual in the past year and decides whether they will … Continue reading
Using the Shofar to Coronate G-d
Among the ten reasons presented by Rav Sa’adia Gaon for blowing the Shofar is that the Jewish Shofar symbolizes G-d’s coronation over the world. In the same way that trumpets are blown at a coronation, so too the Jewish people … Continue reading