In Hebrew, Rosh Hashanah means the "head of the year." It is also called the Feast of the Trumpets. The blowing of a ram's horn, a shofar, proclaims Rosh Hashanah, and summons Jews to religious services. Sundown Sept. 29 marks the beginning of the year 5769 and the month of Tishri.
Jews used the ram's horn as a trumpet in Biblical times to announce the new moon, holidays, and war. Today, a variety of horns are used, including curved antelope horns.
While it does have its festive side, Rosh Hashanah is not one big party, as the New Year's celebrations on Dec. 31 tend to be. Rosh Hashanah is a time for personal introspection and prayer. A time of putting your spiritual life in order.
Happy Rosh Hashanah to all my Jewish friends..
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Keith and I went to a Rosh Hashanah get-together when we lived in KY. A friend who attended our Bible Study was studying to become a Rabbi. It was interesting and educational. We blew the shofar at sundown, sang some praise songs, read some scripture, prayed, and had a feast of kosher foods. It was a good experience.
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