Rosh Hashanah

Rosh Hashanah

Rosh Hashanah is translated from Hebrew as the head of the year. Actually, Rosh Hashanah is one of the most important and widely celebrated holidays of the Jewish calendar. This day is the first of the Jewish High Holy Days and the beginning of a new lunar year in accordance with the Jewish calendar.

To say about the meaning of Rosh Hashanah, this festival serves as a time of reflection and prayer, remembering the year past and rejoicing over the future. If you are looking for Rosh Hashanah cards or a special Rosh Hashanah gifts, look no further as Judaica Gifts is the right destination for all your related needs. On our website you will find just anything necessary for Rosh Hashanah celebration and even more.

Forgiveness and acceptance of past deeds are important aspects of the renewal that is included into the meaning of Rosh Hashanah. It is believed that on this day God judges each person’s actions of the past year. If you want to congratulate your family and friends with this very special day, but have no time to go shopping, at Judaica Gifts you will find the variety of Rosh Hashanah cards and gifts of any shapes, styles and colors. As a symbol of good fortune and sweetness, apples are dipped in honey as a precursor to the traditional meal. In the synagogue, a special instrument made out of ram's horn and called a Shofar is used. Another interesting tradition is that before dinner on the second night of Rosh Hashanah, some Jews throw the breadcrumbs into a river, creek, as a symbol of letting go their sins.

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