Tips for Celebrating a Memorable Rosh Hashanah

Rosh Hashanah is also by people who are not in the Jewish faith as Jewish New Year. While we follow a calendar that dates from the approximate year of Christ's birth, according to the Jewish Calendar, this September 18^th will mark the star of the year 5770. That is historically how long the Jewish people have been an organized body. But there is also a more religious significance to Rosh Hashanah, and here I'll give you some tips on how to celebrate the Jewish New Year.

Tip for Celebrating Rosh Hashanah #1

Read the daily prayers: One the best ways to celebrate Rosh Hashanah is by reading the prayers. The prayers from the, "Siddur," or prayer books, are prayers for repentance of one's sins, and are a blessing for the New Year ahead. For each of the ten days of Rosh Hashanah, there is a prayer that corresponds to it. While the prayers in the Siddur are in Hebrew, there are English translations for those people who don't read or speak Hebrew. On the first day of Rosh Hashanah, a passage is read from the 21^st chapter of Genesis, which recounts the birth of Isaac to Abraham and Sarah. It is believed that Sarah gave birth to Isaac on the first day of Rosh Hashanah.

Tip for Celebrating Rosh Hashanah #2

Take some time away from the pressures of your life: While Rosh Hashanah is about repentance and reflection it is also about resting and enjoying upcoming New Year. Aside from taking the day off from work or school, spend some time with family and friends. There are tons of delicious recipes that are traditionally prepared during Rosh Hashanah. A quick search on the internet will give some recipes, like the widely popular Jewish apple cakes, gefilte fish, and apples and honey.

Tip for Celebrating Rosh Hashanah #3

Make sure to worship at the Synagogue: During Rosh Hashanah, all Jewish people are supposed to go to Synagogue and recite the prayers. It's at this time when you are to repent from their sins, and examine their lives. A new year is the perfect time for a new start, so while you're at the Synagogue, look for ways to better yourself, and others. In your prayers, ask God to forgive you for your sins, and prayer for blessings for the New Year.

With these tips, you can make your Rosh Hashanah a memorable time that still holds true to the true meaning behind the High Holiday.