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Celebrating the High Holy Days
The History and Tradition of Rosh Hashanah
By Cara J. Stevens
This holiday, like holidays of any religious significance, has numerous customs attributed to it. Here are just a few:
- Tashlich, throwing bread onto a body of running water to symbolize casting off sins of the past year
- Apples dipped in honey as a wish for a sweet new year
- Round Challah signifying the cycle of the full year
- The sounding of the Shofar or ram's horn
- Visiting graves of departed loved ones
- Sending cards to wish friends well and let them know the events of the past year and plans for the year ahead
- Kiddush, or sanctification prayer, to be recited before meals
A Family Holiday
The Jewish culture involves children of every age in the celebration of traditions and holidays. With Rosh Hashanah, the acts of forgiveness and acknowledging wrongdoing, the concept of examining the events of the past year and creating resolutions for the year ahead and the overall celebration of family and tradition are wonderful lessons to bring home to your family on this dWant to see more?
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