Rosh Hashanah

2024 - 10 - 2

Shofar So Good: Unpacking Rosh Hashanah and Its Global Vibes!

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Dive into the joy, traditions, and community spirit of Rosh Hashanah as we ring in the Jewish New Year across Canada and beyond!

As the sun sets on October 2, Jewish communities around the world come together to mark Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. This two-day celebration is not just about feasting on delicious round challah and honey, but also about reflection, prayer, and community. With the sound of the shofar signaling the start of this meaningful holiday, families and friends gather to pay homage to tradition and hope for a fruitful year ahead. It's an astonishing blend of joy, introspection, and a sprinkle of sweet new year wishes—talk about a holiday that knows how to party!

This year, as we embrace Rosh Hashanah, we also witness a growing Jewish population, which now stands at 15.8 million globally. Events and gatherings resonate with the spirit of renewal, and while there are local celebrations in places like Newmarket-Aurora, there's also a palpable sense of unity as communities rally together in the wake of uncertainty in parts of the world. Security measures in places like Beverly Hills remind us of the importance of safety, but they also highlight the communal bond that Rosh Hashanah fosters in times of need.

In Canada, public figures like Prime Minister Justin Trudeau have extended warm greetings to the Jewish community, emphasizing the essence of community and well-wishing during these High Holidays. The heartwarming messages serve to strengthen the sense of belonging, reminding us that whether or not we share the same traditions, there is solidarity in celebrating hope and renewal. As people embrace this holiday with candles, sweet fruit, and a resonance of prayer, they reflect on themes of accountability and personal growth—a beautiful message for all.

Beyond just festivities, Rosh Hashanah serves as a critical moment for introspection, with many families engaging in conversations that delve into personal and communal responsibilities. The well-being of the Jewish community, especially amid global challenges, gives an added layer of significance to this year's observances. As families gather around their tables, the atmosphere is filled with the essence of love, care, and the shared wishes for a year where every blessing multiplies.

Did you know that Rosh Hashanah is not just a celebration but also a solemn acknowledgment? It ushers in the period known as the Ten Days of Repentance, culminating in Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. As we celebrate, we also prepare for this profound time of reflection that bids us to consider our actions over the past year. Also, don’t forget the creation of the round challah, symbolizing the cycle of the year and the continuity of life—perfectly delicious and deeply symbolic! Get ready for a new year, filled with hope, sweetness, and a sprinkle of fun!

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Happy Rosh Hashanah (ADL)

As we begin the Jewish New Year of Rosh Hashanah tomorrow at sundown, we want to share insights from ADL Rabbinic Fellow David Wolpe with you.

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Rosh Hashanah starts tonight. What is it, and what do you say on ... (Oklahoman.com)

Rosh Hashanah begins at sunset on October 2. Here's what you need to know about the Jewish holiday.

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What is Rosh Hashanah? Here's what to know about the Jewish ... (AZCentral.com)

The two-day celebration marks the start of the Jewish New Year and is filled with traditions, like eating a round challah and saying prayers near a body of ...

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When is Rosh Hashana? What to know about the Jewish new year ... (The Columbus Dispatch)

Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, marks the beginning of the Jewish High Holy Days. Here's what to know.

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World's Jewish population hits 15.8 million, on eve of Rosh Hashanah (The Times of Israel)

Jewish Agency says 7.3 million Jews reside in Israel, 6.3 million in US; number of Jews worldwide has increased by 100000 over the last year.

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Beverly Hills police to increase patrols around synagogues on Rosh ... (CBS Los Angeles)

The Los Angeles Police Department also said they will have a strategic presence at critical sites across the area.

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Shana tovah: What is Rosh Hashanah and when does it start in 2024? (masslive.com)

The sound of a shofar will mark the beginning of Rosh Hashanah, which will be observed for two days this week.

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Rosh Hashanah 2024 begins this week. Here's what to know about ... (The News Journal)

Rosh Hashanah, one of Judaism's High Holidays, will begin its two-day celebration this week. The holiday celebrates “the head of the year” and marks the ...

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How my family is confronting this Rosh Hashanah (The Jerusalem Post)

Themes of transparency and accountability arise in my mother's Rosh Hashanah Seder and High Holidays Haggadah's series of questions about judgment.

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Temple Beth Tzedek in Getzville on celebrating Rosh Hashanah ... (WKBW-TV)

Jewish community leaders here in Western New York are sharing the importance of finding faith and joy with loved ones, during these dark times.

Statement by the Prime Minister on Rosh Hashanah (Prime Minister of Canada)

Tonight, at sunset, Jewish communities in Canada and around the world will celebrate Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year.

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This is the most disorienting Rosh Hashanah in memory (Forward)

A metastasizing war inspires uncertainty, anxiety and ambivalence as we await the new year and the blowing of the shofar.

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As a new Jewish year begins, Israel's 68000 evacuees celebrate ... (The Jewish News of Northern California)

(JTA) — At this point, Gabi Hasin had grown used to fleeing his home ahead of missile fire from Lebanon. A resident of the northern border city of Kiryat ...

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Moscow Community Distributes Rosh Hashanah Essentials (Anash.org - Good News)

Ahead of Rosh Hashanah, every needy family and individual in Moscow received a generous food basket in a successful initiative spearheaded by Chief Rabbi of ...

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MPP Gallagher Murphy Wishes a Happy Rosh Hashanah to the ... (Dawn Gallagher Murphy)

Happy Rosh Hashanah to the Jewish community in Newmarket—Aurora! As you gather for prayer services and reflect on the past year while hearing the sound of ...

Governor Polis Releases Statement Celebrating Rosh Hashanah ... (Colorado.gov)

DENVER - Today, Governor Jared Polis released the following statement to celebrate Rosh Hashanah. This holiday, the Jewish New Year, is observed from ...

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Rosh Hashanah 2024 begins tonight: What's a proper Rosh ... (KGW.com)

There are many acceptable ways to greet someone who is celebrating Rosh Hashanah. Author: Andrew Weil. Published: 1:58 PM PDT October 2, 2024.

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Rosh Hashanah begins today (KPCC)

The holiday leads to Yom Kippur, the holiest Jewish holiday, which is a time for observers to consider their sins and wrongdoings of the previous year. The ...

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Montreal Rabbi preparing for Rosh Hashanah as son is at military ... (CityNews Montreal)

Last Updated October 2, 2024 5:37 pm. Montreal Rabbi Reuben Poupko was spending the hours ahead of Rosh Hashanah – the Jewish New Year – physically in his Côte ...

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For Chicago Jews, a somber Rosh Hashanah amid escalating ... (CBS News)

At a suburban synagogue, the turmoil of the past year has the rabbi struggling with what to tell his congregation.

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Rosh Hashanah has deeper meaning after Iran's attack on Israel (CBS Miami)

Rosh Hashanah is one of the holiest days for Jewish people and the new year takes on a special meaning.

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Rosh Hashanah begins at sunset on Wednesday. What to know ... (El Paso Times)

Rosh Hashanah means “Head of the Year” in Hebrew and marks the beginning of the Jewish new year. The holiday begins at sunset on Wednesday.

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4 Rosh Hashanah Books for the Youngest Readers (School Library Journal)

by Zeynep Özatalay. Kalaniot. ISBN 9781962011976. PreS-Gr 2–Three cousins in traditional Turkish garb meet their grandmother at a market in Istanbul to shop for ...

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For Hank Greenberg, baseball was religion. Rosh Hashanah made ... (The Washington Post)

Before Hank Greenberg sat on Yom Kippur, he starred on Rosh Hashanah for the 1934 Detroit Tigers.

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'Anyada Buena!': A New Children's Book, 'A Turkish Rosh Hashanah ... (Jewish Journal)

The experience of reading the book aloud to children is what anyone would want from introducing kids to new Jewish communities, traditions and language ...

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Rosh Hashanah 2024 begins tonight: What's a proper Rosh ... (NewsCenterMaine.com WCSH-WLBZ)

Rosh Hashanah 2024 begins tonight: What's a proper Rosh Hashanah greeting? There are many acceptable ways to greet someone who is celebrating Rosh Hashanah.

Rosh Hashanah marked in Winnipeg amid rising tensions in Israel (CTV News)

Wednesday marks Rosh Hashanah – a fresh new year on the Jewish calendar. But for some in the community, the day feels a little different as tensions in ...

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Rosh Hashanah met with prayer for peace (Jackson Hole News&Guide)

The Jewish calendar is about to welcome the year 5785 with Challah bread garnished with raisins and apples dipped in honey. But Rosh Hashanah is about much ...

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Rosh Hashanah begins amid rising conflict in the Middle East (CHCH News)

The Jewish New Year Rosh Hashanah began Wednesday at sundown. For many this year, the emotions will be extraordinarily powerful, given that the midpoint of the ...

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Rosh Hashanah 2024 begins tonight: What's a proper Rosh ... (THV11.com KTHV)

There are many acceptable ways to greet someone who is celebrating Rosh Hashanah. Author: Andrew Weil. Published: 3:58 PM CDT October 2, 2024.

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What − and when − is Rosh Hashanah? Here's what to know ... (The Providence Journal)

It is now Rosh Hashanah for Jewish people. What is the meaning of the holiday, and how does Yom Kippur tie into it? Here's what to know.

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What is Rosh Hashanah? Here's what to know about the Jewish ... (Savannah Morning News)

Rosh Hashanah, or the Jewish New Year, began on evening Oct. 2 and last through the evening on Oct. 4 this year. Here's what to know about the holiday.

The Entwined Themes of Ha'azinu and Rosh Hashanah (The Jewish Standard)

Shabbat Ha'azinu, also Shabbat Shuvah, is essentially part of our Rosh Hashanah experience this year (not that it is ever too far away). For context, Moses ...

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