Rosh Hashanah 2022

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Rosh Hashanah 2022: What you should know about the Jewish ... (pennlive.com)

Some Jews observe Rosh Hashanah for one day while others observe over a two-day period. Work is prohibited during the holiday and religious Jews spend most of ...

During the holiday, Jews eat loaves of the traditional braided bread known as round challah. It also marks the beginning of the [10 Days of Awe](https://www.jewfaq.org/days_of_awe) – a 10-day period of “introspection and repentance.” Yom Kippur, is considered the most important holiday in Judaism, is a final day of atonement. Sweet foods are popular during Rosh Hashanah, ancient Jews believed apples had healing properties and honey signifies the hope that the new year will be sweet. It also marks the start of year 5783 in the Jewish calendar. Jewish congregations will recite prayers from a special prayer book known as the Rosh Hashanah, also known as the Jewish New Year, is one of Judaism’s holiest days.

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Rosh Hashanah 2022: How is it celebrated and when does it start? (Evening Standard)

Meaning “head of the year” in Hebrew, it is the first of the Jewish High Holy Days that occur in early autumn, comprising of Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur and ...

Rosh Hashanah is also referred to as the "day of judgment." The High Holy Days end with Yom Kippur, considered the most sacred of Jewish religious holidays. These feature a variety of sweet foods, such as apples dipped in honey, which symbolise the hope of a sweet year to come. The traditional ancient instrument dates back thousands of years, and it is customary to hear it blown over 100 times during the course of Rosh Hashanah. Families might also light candles at home Those who are devout also avoid activities such as using electronics, driving or writing.

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