Tuesday, October 04, 2005

Rosh Hashanah / New Year

Jewish

Rosh Hashanah/New Year - thru Oct 5
The Jewish New Year which 'ushers in the Days of Judgment for all mankind' and the anniversary of the creation of the world.

The Jewish High Holy Days are observed during the 10 day period between the first day (Rosh Hashanah) and the 10th day (Yom Kippur) of Tishri, the seventh month of the Jewish calendar.

Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are the most important of all Jewish Holidays and the only holidays that are purely religious, as they are not related to any historical or natural event.

Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is celebrated the first and second days of Tishri. It is a time of family gatherings, special meals and sweet tasting foods.

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