by Lindsay Morris, eHow editor
A holiday honored with quiet contemplation, resolution and renewal Rosh Hashana offers an opportunity to cleanse the mind, body and spirit of any negativity absorbed over the past year. Take time out to learn more about the Jewish New Year.
With the new year comes an opportunity to make amends, and a chance at a new beginning. The days between Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur are a time of introspection, Read More
Rosh Hashana, which marks the beginning of the Jewish New Year, is considered to be one of the holiest holidays in the Jewish calendar. Read More
Give great gift on the High Holy day and Jewish New Year of Rosh Hashanah! Read More
The Jewish holy calendar begins with Passover in the spring. The Jewish new year begins in the seventh month, which is when the year number increases. The Jewish holy days Read More
Gifts always add flavor to a festival for it is the best way to commute one’s sincerest of feelings and make one’s dear one feel special with gifts big and small. Of all Read More
For single adults it's often a challenge to find a synagogue to attend for the high holidays. Here are a few tips for those who are starting to think about it. Read More
Part of observing Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year, is taking the day off work. Although some companies close for the Jewish holy days, most do not. Read More
Aseret Yemei Teshuva is a 10-day-long observance in the Jewish calendar. This holy period begins with Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, and ends with Yom Kippur, called Read More
Judaism is a religion that incorporates many ancient rituals into its traditions. One of these rituals is to participate in Tashlikh, the symbolic "casting away" of one's Read More
During Rosh Hashanah many Laws are abided by the Jews with absolute fidelity to mark allegiance to their religion. Laws like lighting of candles and blowing of shofar is of Read More
Rosh Hashanah is an ancient and highly ritualized celebration. As the Jewish New Year, it is celebrated with all kinds of events, but the traditional Rosh Hashanah meal Read More
I have been making this braided egg braid since I was a young teen-ager. Once upon a time I even sold some to some of the members of my temple for their Sabbath dinner on Read More
The shofar is an ancient musical wind instrument that dates back to Biblical times. This wind instrument's modern-day cousins are bugles and trumpets. Judaism uses the Read More
Tzedakah boxes, or pushkes, are a special place to put gifts for those who are less fortunate than you are. Regardless of their age, all children can learn to give to Read More
Redolent of cinnamon and ginger, this is the simplest version of a traditional vegetable stew that can be served on Rosh Hashana as well as Passover. The recipe serves six. Read More
Rosh Hashanah is a day of tradition and ritual. There is the Rosh Hashanah meal, the lighting of the candles and the saying of the blessings, the performance of the Read More
Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year holiday, and lighting candles is a large part of this traditional 2-day celebration ritual. Although there are Rosh Hashanah liturgies Read More
Rosh Hashana, a holiday celebrating the Jewish New Year, is one of the first holidays Jewish children learn about. This bingo game for preschoolers is intended for the days Read More
Ecards are gaining in popularity since they take only moments to compose and send, and you can remember everyone on your holiday card list without spending money on Read More
Authentic Jewish cuisine draws from many traditions. Jewish recipes follow kosher laws, which forbid pork and shellfish and mixing meat and dairy. Kosher meat must undergo Read More
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