Rosh Hashanah Jewish New Year
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Objective
I can explain the key customs and spiritual significance of Rosh Hashanah.
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Warm-up video
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Key concepts
3 concepts
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Rosh Hashanah marks the start of the Jewish New Year and is a time for spiritual reflection and taking stock of one's soul.
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Key customs include eating apples dipped in honey for a sweet year and hearing the shofar sounded 100 times.
- 3
The three principles for starting the new year right are t'shuvah (spiritual realignment), tefillah (prayer), and tzedakah (justice or charity).
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Practice
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What is the primary spiritual significance of Rosh Hashanah, as described in the content, regarding an individual's relationship with God and their personal growth?
Which of these foods is a common symbol of a sweet new year during Rosh Hashanah meals?
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Exit ticket
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“According to the video, describe three key customs or spiritual practices associated with Rosh Hashanah and explain the spiritual significance of each.”
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