Everything that is important to know to celebrate Rosh Hashanah

Article published by Visavis on September 22, 2022

The Yamim Noraim (High Holidays) are the days from Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year) to Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement) included. It is a propitious moment for reflection and personal analysis. Here is a guide to the complete material:

This message from Menora – world organization for youth – for Argentine society in tune with the inspiration of the Rosh Hashanah festival that begins on Sunday, September 25, and ends on Tuesday, September 27, with the rising of the stars, answers to doubts and common questions about the meaning and traditions of this festivity.

What is Rosh Hashanah?

According to Jewish tradition, the day of Rosh Hashanah was the moment of the creation of the human being. On this date, God created Adam and Eve, who symbolize all of humanity.

Rosh Hashanah commemorates the Jewish New Year and is an auspicious time to reflect on our direction as individuals and as a society.

The essential message of Rosh Hashanah is the importance of generating a change of consciousness that leads us to act for the common good wisely and jointly.

The source of this holiday is in the Bible and it is mentioned as the day of remembrance and day of the sounding of the Shofar (Numbers 29:1). Memory must be put into action to raise awareness of the consequences of our actions and promote positive change.

When is Rosh Hashanah celebrated?

Rosh Hashanah is celebrated on the first two days of the Hebrew month of Tishrei. This year, 2022, begins at sunset on Sunday, September 25, and ends in the afternoon of Tuesday, September 27.

How do you greet on Rosh Hashanah?

The traditional greeting is“Chag Sameach”, which translates as “Have a merry festival”, or “Shanah Tovah umetukah” which translates as “Good and sweet year”.

How is Rosh Hashanah celebrated?

The Shofar (a wind instrument made from the horn of an animal) is heard. Special prayers and readings related to the festivity are also performed.

Some are accustomed to eating certain foods that symbolize good wishes for the coming year, such as chard, squash, black-headed beans, leeks, dates, pomegranates, apples with sugar or honey, and the head of lamb or fish.