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Practical Rosh Hashanah Info

A practical holiday calendar which will lead you through every day of the Rosh Hashanah... A concise explanation of all the Rosh Hashanah laws and rituals... An overview of the holiday's prayers...

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How Is Rosh Hashanah Celebrated?
How Is Rosh Hashanah Celebrated?
An Overview of Rosh Hashanah's Traditions and Customs
The basic Rosh Hashanah observances, with links leading to more information.
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5 Ways the High Holidays of 2023 Are Unique
5 Ways the High Holidays of 2023 Are Unique
By Menachem Posner
The 2023 High Holidays feature a full week of Selichot, and Rosh Hashanah over a weekend.
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Shofar
Shofar
The Horn Blown on Rosh Hashanah
A shofar is a trumpet made from the horn of a kosher animal. The central mitzvah of Rosh Hashanah (the Jewish New Year) is to hear the shofar blowning—as part of the prayer service.
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Rosh Hashanah 2023 FAQ
Rosh Hashanah 2023 FAQ
By Menachem Posner
Observed on the day G‑d created Adam and Eve, it’s celebrated as the head of the Jewish year. The central observance of Rosh Hashanah is blowing the shofar (ram’s horn).
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Rosh Hashanah Calendar
The Rosh Hashanah 2023 Calendar
Rosh Hashanah 5784 observances—in calendar format
A practical holiday calendar which will lead you through every day of the holiday’s mitzvot, rituals and customs. Print it out for handy reference during Rosh Hashanah . . .
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Rosh Hashanah Dinner and Prayers
Rosh Hashanah Dinner and Prayers
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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The Laws of Rosh Hashanah
The Laws of Rosh Hashanah
By Yehuda Shurpin
A detailed look at the laws of Rosh Hashanah.
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Rosh Hashanah Prayers
Rosh Hashanah Prayers
Rosh Hashanah Services: What You Need to Know
Rosh Hashanah Evening Kiddush
Rosh Hashanah Services at a Glance
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Find High Holiday Services
High Holiday Services Directory
Find Outdoor Shofar Blowings, Services and More at a Synagogue or Park Near You
Celebrate the High Holidays among friends and connect with your inner self. From Alabama to Wisconsin, Abidjan to Zurich, join us and find your local High Holiday home.
17 Rosh Hashanah Facts Every Jew Should Know
17 Rosh Hashanah Facts Every Jew Should Know
By Menachem Posner
Brush up on basic facts, traditions, and more associated with the Jewish New Year.
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11 Tools for a Meaningful Rosh Hashanah
11 Tools for a Meaningful Rosh Hashanah
By Mordechai Lightstone
9 Rosh Hashanah Myths and Misconceptions
9 Rosh Hashanah Myths and Misconceptions
By Menachem Posner
Get ready to reexamine everything you ever assumed you knew about Rosh Hashanah
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Tashlich
Tashlich
What Is Tashlich?
The Tashlich Prayer in Hebrew & English (PDF)
The Problem With Feeding Fish at Tashlich
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Rosh Hashanah Greeting
Shana Tova, Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur Greeting
By Menachem Posner
On Rosh Hashanah it is customary to greet one another with blessings and good wishes for a good year by saying "shana tova!"
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Rosh Hashanah Seder
Rosh Hashanah Seder According to Sephardic Custom
By Menachem Posner
On both nights of Rosh Hashanah, a number of foods are eaten to symbolize our prayers and hopes for a sweet new year...
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Laws of Carrying on Yom Tov
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Laws of Carrying on Yom Tov
By Rabbi Levi Yitzchak Raskin
Learn some laws regarding carrying during Yom Tov.
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Day Before Rosh Hashanah
Day Before Rosh Hashanah
Erev Rosh Hashanah
Erev Rosh Hashanah Morning Service
Eruv Tavshilin
Laws of Yom Tov
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Laws of Yom Tov
Rejoicing, enjoying, resting from work
By Chabad.org Staff
Just as there are sacred places, there are sacred times, times to celebrate, times when weekday activities do not belong.
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Rosh Hashanah Candle Lighting
Rosh Hashanah Candle Lighting
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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Shofar Blowing Blessings and Instructions
Shofar Blowing Blessings and Instructions
Printable blessings and prayers in Hebrew and English
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Rosh Hashanah In a Nutshell
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Glossary for the Jewish New Year “Rosh Hashanah”
Glossary for the Jewish New Year “Rosh Hashanah”
By Chabad.org Staff
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High Holiday Jewish Inclusion Guide
High Holiday Jewish Inclusion Guide
What you need to know to make Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur an inclusive experience for everyone.
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17 Shofar Facts Every Jew Should Know
17 Shofar Facts Every Jew Should Know
By Menachem Posner
This is your chance to learn all about the central mitzvah of Rosh Hashanah in a fun way
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Take the Rosh Hashanah Food Quiz
Take the Rosh Hashanah Food Quiz
By Menachem Posner
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10 Rosh Hashanah Customs From Around the World
10 Rosh Hashanah Customs From Around the World
By Menachem Posner
Beyond apples in honey and tashlich, how many of the following customs from around the world do you know?
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Rosh Hashanah Reference Guide - 2023
Rosh Hashanah Reference Guide - 2023
How Is Rosh Hashanah Celebrated?
Rosh Hashanah Services at a Glance
Rosh Hashanah Calendar
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Download Your Free Rosh Hashanah Cookbook
Download Your Free Rosh Hashanah Cookbook
Our free Rosh Hashanah cookbook includes easy recipes with beautiful photos and clear directions that will guide you as you prepare your Rosh Hashanah meals.
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