http://www.jewfaq.org/holiday2.htm
Rosh Hashanah occurs on the first and second days of Tishri. In Hebrew, Rosh Hashanah means, literally, “head of the year” or “first of the year.” Rosh Hashanah is commonly known as the Jewish New Year. This name is somewhat deceptive, because there is little similarity between Rosh Hashanah, one of the holiest days of the year, and the American midnight drinking bash and daytime football game.
There is, however, one important similarity between the Jewish New Year and the American one: Many Americans use the New Year as a time to plan a better life, making “resolutions.” Likewise, the Jewish New Year is a time to begin introspection, looking back at the mistakes of the past year and planning the changes to make in the new year. More on this concept at Days of Awe.
For my family, I try to create an opportunity for all of us to remember the wonderful things we did this past year, and the things we did that, well, looking back, we should have made different choices.
We play a CD with the sound of the Shofar, a rams horn, that sounds the beginning of high holidays and begins the process of repentance. I love this opportunity to really contemplate the past year. The kids and I take croutons, throwing them into the pond, we “cast off our bad deeds”.
We pray G-d will forgive us, we pray to accept forgiveness from others, we remember to give to those in need.
I saw the Rosh Hashanah blubs on the Tele and almost asked “what year is it” Thanks for the answer! One question, who is G-d? That wouldn’t be……oh………I don’t know……GOD???
OK, I see….that’s who it is. It’s God. OK, here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYkbqzWVHZI
KNowing how much I like that Shofar, you didnt put one up.
I am very disappointed. I even imitate it well!!!!!
Cry cry cry!!!!
I read that this is a time to give yourself the second chance God grants you and do the same for others. Very reflective.
shana tovah u’metukah!
Just in time for the holiday!
http://www.politico.com/blogs/media/2012/09/maureen-dowd-meets-antisemitism-charge-135700.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jR20-0sy1Y
Shofar blowing 101
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=inu9CIFy-GM
Thank you for the shofar youtube Moon 🙂
Marinm,
I am not sure that your maureen dowd commentary has any place on my New Year thread. But from a Jews perspective, I am appalled that she was accused of be an anti semite based on her column.
thank you Lyssa 🙂
Slow,
Not sure what to say, except, don’t get an angry mob of women with stones mad at you!
“there is little similarity between Rosh Hashanah, one of the holiest days of the year, and the American midnight drinking bash and daytime football game”
Since PWC exists in some sort of alternate reality, I’m sure there is some way to accommodate some small indulgence and MNF.
“Should auld acquaintance be forgot……………………..”
oh. Wait. Never mind.
As my inlaws used to say, “CHappy New Year!” (Pronounced like “Challa”, the bread.”
Happy New Year to you, Elena, and all of my Jewish friends.
Not fair; you get two New Years, and I only get one.
Elena shares well!
Thank you NITK 🙂
thank you Cargo, good jewish accent BTW!
Happy 5773!!
Now put that in your Mayan calander and smoke it for the end of times.