Jewish New Year Traditions

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Objective

I can describe the main traditions and meaning of the Jewish New Year.

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Warm-up video

Chabad.org · 4:09

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Key concepts

3 concepts

  1. 1

    Rosh Hashanah marks the anniversary of the creation of Adam and Eve and is called the "head" of the Jewish year because G‑d renews His sovereignty and allocates the blessings for the coming year.

  2. 2

    Hearing the shofar, a horn usually made from a ram, is the primary mitzvah of Rosh Hashanah; its blasts wake the soul and help us proclaim G‑d as king.

  3. 3

    Common Rosh Hashanah customs include eating an apple dipped in honey to symbolize a sweet year, and performing Tashlich by a body of water to cast off sins.

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Practice

10 questions

1

Rosh Hashanah is described as the anniversary of what significant event?

2

What is the primary symbolic reason for eating sweet foods like apples dipped in honey on Rosh Hashanah?

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Exit ticket

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Based on the video, describe two main traditions of Rosh Hashanah and explain what each tradition symbolizes or represents regarding the meaning of the Jewish New Year.

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