Rosh Hashanah

The holiday of Rosh Hashanah (New Year) starts the evening of Friday, September 15th, and ends the evening of the 17th. In addition to the New Year’s on January 1st, there are three other New Years that are celebrated in Israel. One is the upcoming holiday of Rosh Hashanah, there is another New Year’s close to the time of Passover in the late spring, and a third New Year’s is called Tu B’Shvat, which celebrates trees. 

Rosh Hashanah is a beautiful holiday that begins the season of fall holidays in Israel. Following Rosh Hashanah are the holidays of Yom Kippur (the Day of Atonement) and Sukkot (the Feast of Tabernacles). Rosh Hashanah is special because it begins this period of introspection, reflection, and repentance. 

Rosh Hashanah is also called Yom Teruah (the Day of Trumpets), and the shofar, or ram’s horn, plays a significant role during this holiday. According to tradition, Rosh Hashanah takes place on the anniversary of Abraham’s sacrifice of Isaac, found in the book of Genesis. Throughout the holiday, the shofar is blown 100 times in synagogues. It is a beautiful experience to walk the streets and hear the shofar blasts piercing the silence. 

Another aspect of Rosh Hashanah is the food. Traditionally, apples and honey are eaten during the festive meals. The sweetness of these foods reminds us of the prayer that is said during Rosh Hashanah, “May it be Your will that we are blessed with a good, sweet year.”

What holidays have you been to Israel for? 

This holiday season is a time that is set apart to reconnect to faith. What better way to celebrate the upcoming holiday season than by starting to plan your next trip to Israel! See our upcoming trips at the link below:

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