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The Jewish New Year
The Month of Elul Rosh Hashana Yom Kippur Sukkot Simchat Torah
In a Nutshell
How-To
Rosh Hashanah Calendar
Guide
Overview
Day Before Rosh Hashanah
Light Candles
New Year Greetings
Rosh Hashanah Eve Meal
Shofar
Cast Away Sins
Laws of Yom Tov
Rosh Hashanah Prayers
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Kids
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Rosh Hashanah Guide



Overview
Overview of Rosh Hashanah Observances & Customs
The basic Rosh Hashanah observances, with links leading to more information.
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Day Before Rosh HashanahDay Before Rosh Hashanah
Light Candles
Light Festival (and Shabbat) Candles
Women and girls usher in the new year and the holiday of Rosh Hashanah with the holy light of the holiday candles.
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New Year Greetings
New Year Greetings
On Rosh Hashanah it is customary to greet one another with blessings and good wishes for a good year... Also, send electronic Shana Tova greeting cards to your family and friends!
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Rosh Hashanah Eve Meal
Rosh Hashanah Eve Meal
Kiddush, New Fruit, apple and challah dipped in honey, and a host of other traditional Rosh Hashanah foods -- your complete guide to the holiday's evening meals.
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Shofar
Shofar -- Call to Action
Shofar basics: When do we blow? Why a shofar? Who needs to hear the blasts of the ram's horn, and much more...
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Cast Away Sins
Cast Away Your Sins - Tashlich
On the first day of Rosh Hashanah, we go to a lake, river or to the sea, and recite the Tashlich prayers, where we symbolically cast our sins into the water...
Laws of Yom Tov
Laws of Yom Tov
The biblical holidays on the Jewish calendar have many unique laws and traditions. What is allowed and what is not allowed? And what are yom tov's unique mitzvot?
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High Holidays are fun for kids, too!
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High Holidays are fun for kids, too!

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