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How to Observe Rosh Hashana

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Happy, hopeful new year
Happy, hopeful new year

Rosh Hashana, which marks the beginning of the Jewish New Year, is considered to be one of the holiest holidays in the Jewish calendar.

Difficulty: Moderate
Instructions

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  1. Step 1

    Stay home from work. Spend the time reflecting on the past year and planning improvements for the new one.

  2. Step 2

    Find out in advance when services are being held at your synagogue, and attend at least one.

  3. Step 3

    Study a Rosh Hashana prayer book and reflect on how the prayers relate to your life.

  4. Step 4

    Begin to make amends and resolve conflicts. Ask for forgiveness from those you have offended, and let go of any bad feelings and old grudges that you still have.

  5. Step 5

    Contribute in some way to a worthy cause. Give old clothes to a homeless shelter, donate money to an organization that feeds the poor, or visit with the sick or elderly.

  6. Step 6

    Perform activities to get you in the holiday spirit. Take turns blowing a shofar, and eat challah and apples dipped in honey to symbolize the hope for a sweet new year.

  7. Step 7

    Send "Happy New Year" cards to friends and family.

Tips & Warnings
  • Make sure that the first day of the year finds you ready for a new beginning. For example, you could get a haircut and wear some favorite new clothes.

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huanton said

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on 10/16/2008 Great article! 5 Stars!

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on 10/14/2008 Great tips. 5 Stars!!!

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on 9/30/2008 I almost wrote about this today! Thanks for this, I'm just a few years into these new traditions (new to me) and I love them SO much!

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