Rosh Hashanah originates back into the sixth century B.C.E with its first mention in the written collection of Jewish Oral Laws, the Mishna, in 200 B.C.E. Rosh Hashanah is thought of as their New Year which symbolizes both the anniversary of the creation of the earth and mankind. In addition, located in the seventh month of their calendar, it is known as the Jewish year's Sabbath. The first two days of the Jewish new year, Tishrei 1 and 2, begin at sundown on September 25th and continues through to nightfall on September 27th. (It is important to note that Judiasm uses the lunar calendar, thus according to the Gregorian calendar, the date shifts each year, but falls around the same time each year.)
This holiday, Rosh Hashanah, is the first of the High Holy Days, lasting ten days, concluding with Yom Kippur. This ten day period is a time of intense soul-searching and contemplation. Known as the "Head Of The Year" which similar to the head of the body, actions taken on Rosh Hashanah (the new year) have great impact on rest of the year.
The prayers read during this time detail how it is a time for the faithful followers of God to pass before the throne, as God decrees who shall live, who shall die, who shall be blessed, and who shall suffer. Therefore, it is a time of intense contemplative prayer wherein the faithful entreat God for a year of peace, prosperity, and blessings. Also, the faithful celebrate as they exalt God as the ruler of the Universe.
Feel the magic Of a new day
Open your heart To a fresh start
Send your fears away
You've made mistakes
You feel it You got what it takes
Believe it
Any wrong can be made right
Just forgive, you need not fight
Shana Tova Umetuka (A sweet and happy New Year)
It's Rosh Hashanah
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