Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year.
Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year.
In the United States, most schools are not closed on Rosh Hashanah. In countries such as Israel they might be closed. Rosh Hashanah is an important Jewish celebration and the population of Israel is largely Jewish.
Jewish New Year
Of course children participate in the celebration of Rosh Hashanah! Rosh Hashanah is a celebratory holiday and like most other Jewish holidays, incorporates family gatherings. Children also attend synagogue, often in special child programs and running in and out of the prayer sanctuary. Plus, who doesn't like eating apples dipped in honey?
Rosh Hashanah
Ellen was celebrating Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, when she went to the synagogue in "Number the Stars" by Lois Lowry.
According to Jewish tradition, God judges the world on Rosh Hashanah.
Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.
Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.
Rosh Hashanah
Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish new year which leads into the Days of Awe to be followed by Yom Kippur which is the Day of Atonement.